Resources

• Mobile‑friendly qualifying times:
  • https://swimstandards.com/times/2026-pvs-short-course-open-championships-time-standards
• Official meet announcement (PDF):
  • https://www.pvswim.org/2526meet/26-85-ma2.pdf

The PVS 2026 Short Course Open Championships will take place March 5–8, 2026 at the University of Maryland, Eppley Recreation Center (College Park, MD).

• Sanction: USA Swimming / Potomac Valley Swimming, Sanction # PVS-26-85
• Host: Patuxent Aquatic Club
• Format: Prelims/finals for most events, with Thursday distance as timed finals; finals run in a single 25-yard course.
• Eligibility:
  • Open to all PVS-registered athletes and invited USA Swimming athletes.
  • Athletes must have achieved published qualifying times in USA-Sanctioned, observed, or approved meets since February 24, 2024.
  • Swimmers may not enter events they are swimming at the 2026 PVS 14 & Under SC Championships.

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entry deadline (teams to Entry Chair): Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:00 pm
• Late entry deadline (extra fees apply): Monday, March 2, 2026, 12:00 pm (noon)

Session Schedule

• Thursday, March 5 – Timed finals

  • Warm-up: 4:30–5:30 pm
  • Events: 5:40 pm (1000 free; positive check-in by 5:00 pm; swimmers provide own timer and counter)

• Friday, March 6 – Prelims & Finals

  • Prelims warm-up: 7:00–8:20 am, events: 8:30 am
  • Finals warm-up: 4:30–5:30 pm, events: 5:40 pm
  • Includes 50 back, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 fly, 400 IM, 800 free relay (check-in for 400 IM & 800 FR: Thursday 6:10 pm).

• Saturday, March 7 – Prelims & Finals

  • Prelims warm-up: 7:00–8:20 am, events: 8:30 am
  • Finals warm-up: 3:20–4:20 pm, events: 4:30 pm
  • Includes 50 fly, 200 breast, 50 free, 100 back, 500 free, 200 free relay (prelims), 400 medley relay (finals).

• Sunday, March 8 – Prelims & Finals

  • Prelims warm-up: 7:00–8:20 am, events: 8:30 am
  • Finals warm-up: 3:20–4:20 pm, events: 4:30 pm
  • Includes 50 breast, 200 back, 100 free, 200 fly, 200 IM, 200 medley relay (prelims), 400 free relay (finals), 1650 free (positive check-in by Saturday 5:00 pm; swimmers provide own timer and counter).

Entry Limits & Extras

• Max 7 individual events per swimmer for the meet, no more than 3 per day.
• Bonus swims allowed (up to 2 bonus events if qualified in at least one event), with specific rules for distance and 500/400 IM bonus entries.
• SCY is conforming; LCM is non-conforming and seeded after SCY; no NT entries accepted.

Fees

• Per swimmer surcharge: $10.00
• Individual events: $12.50 each
• Relay events: $20.00 each
• Time trials: $15.00 per attempt (limit 1 per session, 2 for the meet; must be entered in at least one individual event).

Other Notes

• Meet will appear on Meet Mobile; programs posted on the PVS website.
• Spectator passes: $20 all-session, $5 per session; siblings and Thursday distance session are free.
• Standard USA Swimming rules, MAAPP, and PVS policies (no deck changes, no behind-the-block photography, etc.) apply.

For full details (qualifying times, event-by-event order, positive check-in rules, officials and timer requirements), please refer to the official PVS meet announcement PDF.

This is the top championship meet of the summer for Potomac Valley’s 10&U, 11-12, and 13-14 age groups. Swimmers must meet qualifying standards to compete.

📍 Venue:
University of Maryland, College Park
Eppley Recreation Center

📆 Meet Schedule:

🕒 Entry Deadline:

• Wednesday, July 9, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
• Late entries accepted through Monday, July 14 @ 12:00 PM (additional fees apply)

📝 Qualifying Standards:

• PVS 2025 14 & Under Championships Time Standards

📄 Meet Announcement:

• Download Meet Info PDF

🏊 Highlights:

• Prelims/finals format for all 200m & shorter events
• Distance events (400/800/1500 Free, 400 IM) are timed finals
• Relays are timed finals and swum during prelims
• High Point awards for each age group (10&U, 11-12, 13-14)
• NO time trials at this meet

🎟 Spectator Info:

• $15 per session or $50 full meet pass (under 18 free)
• Volunteer to earn free admission passes (see your club for sign-up)

This is the summer championship meet for age group swimmers in Potomac Valley. Good luck to everyone competing!

This championship meet features both Junior and Senior sessions, with time standards and bonus events for qualifying swimmers. Finals will be contested every night, with a full lineup of relays and distance events.

📍 Venue:
University of Maryland, College Park
Eppley Recreation Center

📆 Meet Schedule:

🔗 Time Standards:

• 2025 PVS Long Course Junior Championships Time Standards
• 2025 PVS Long Course Senior Championships Time Standards

📝 Key Notes:

• Entries due: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
• Late entries accepted until Monday, July 7 @ Noon (extra fee applies)
• Bonus events: Swimmers with at least one QT may enter up to two bonus events
• All individual events are prelims/finals except the 800m and 1500m freestyle (timed finals)
• Relay events: Only offered in the Senior meet
• Time Trials may be held after finals each day ($15 per attempt)

🎟 Spectator Info:

• $15 per session or $50 full meet pass (free for under 18)
• Volunteers get free passes (details in the meet doc)

📥 Meet Announcement & Event Schedule:
Check the full PDF: Meet Announcement

Let us know if you're racing or cheering this weekend — good luck to all athletes aiming for a PB or that championship final!

Location

Rockville Swim & Fitness Center – Outdoor Fitness Pool
355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

Warm-Up and Session Start Times

Friday, May 30

• 13 & Over: Warm-up from 2:00–2:50 PM | Competition begins at 3:00 PM
• 11–12 and 10 & Under: Warm-up from 6:10–6:40 PM | Competition begins at 6:50 PM

Saturday & Sunday, May 31 – June 1
The daily session schedule is as follows:

Event Order Overview

🗓️ Friday, May 30

13 & Over

11–12 & 10 & Under

🗓️ Saturday, May 31

15 & Over

13–14

11–12 & 10 & Under

🗓️ Sunday, June 1

15 & Over

13–14

11–12 & 10 & Under

Time Standards

The time standards page is linked below:

🔗 2025 Maryland State LC Championships Time Standards and Events

Key Highlights:

• Friday includes 400 Freestyle events and 50s of each stroke.
• Saturday and Sunday feature a full program of events, including relays and 200-meter stroke events.
• Mixed gender relays are scheduled across all age groups.
• 400 Freestyle and 400 IM events may be limited to the top 32–40 entrants depending on entry volume.

Additional Notes

• All events are timed finals.
• No deck entries will be accepted.
• Meet programs will not be sold on site; real-time event information will be available via Meet Mobile.
• All events are pre-seeded; positive check-in is not required.
• Bonus events are permitted (excluding 400-meter events).

For further details, please consult the official meet announcement or contact the Meet Director. We look forward to a competitive and well-organized championship weekend.

• Dates: July 11-14, 2024
• Location: University of Maryland, College Park Campus, Eppley Recreation Center
• Sanction Number: PVS-24-106

Meet Officials

• Meet Director: Tom Ugast (tugast@nationscapitalswimming.com)
• Meet Referee: Ellen Colket (ecpenny@msn.com)
• Administrative Official: Courtney Johnston (Courtney.johnston@gmail.com)
• Entry Chair: Karyn McCannon (kmccannon@nationscapitalswimming.com)

Facility Information

• The competition pool is 50m x 25yd with two moveable bulkheads.
• Depth: 8’ at start end and 14’ at turn end.
• Continuous warm-up/cool-down available in a separate 25-yard pool.
• Parking cost: Approximately $15 per day.

Entry Information

• Deadline for Entries: Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 12:00 pm
• Late Entries: Accepted until Monday, July 8, 2024, at NOON with a fee.
• Entry Fees:
  • Per Swimmer Surcharge: $10.00
  • Individual Event Fee: $12.50
  • Relay Event Fee: $20.00
  • Time Trial Fee: $15.00 per attempt

Schedule

• July 11-14, 2024:
  • Prelims: Warm-up 7:00 – 8:20 am, Events 8:30 am
  • Finals:
    • Thursday & Friday: Warm-up 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Events 6:10 pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: Warm-up 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Events 5:10 pm

Eligibility

• Open to all Potomac Valley Swimming registered athletes and invited USA Swimming Teams.
• Swimmers must be registered with USA Swimming and meet qualifying times.

Special Provisions

• Disability Swimmers: Accommodations available upon advance notice to the Meet Director.
• Inclement Weather: Changes will be posted on the PVS website or sent via Flash Mail.
• Timing System: Automatic timing (touchpads primary) will be used.
• Rules: Governed by current USA Swimming rules. MAAPP compliance required.

Event Rules

• Maximum of seven (7) individual events per swimmer, no more than three (3) per day including Time Trials.
• Relays: Clubs may enter up to three (3) teams per relay event; only two (2) may score.
• Positive check-in required for all events 400m and longer.
• No deck entries will be accepted.

Scoring & Awards

• Individual Scoring: Top 16 places score points.
• Relay Scoring: Top 16 places score points.
• Awards: No awards.

Important Notes

• No on-deck USA Swimming registration.
• Use of audio/visual recording devices is prohibited in changing areas, restrooms, and locker rooms.
• Deck changes are prohibited.
• Drone usage is prohibited over the venue.

Time Trials

• Held after prelim sessions if time permits.
• Athletes must compete in an individual event in PVS LC Open Championships to participate.
• Maximum of two (2) time trials per athlete during the meet.

Warm-Up Procedures

• Follow prescribed PVS warm-up procedures and safety policies.
• Continuous warm-up/cool-down lanes available during the meet.

Supervision

• Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their swimmers and for cleaning up their team areas.
• Meet Marshals will ensure compliance with safety and MAAPP protocols.

Credentials

• Only athletes, USA Swimming certified coaches, and deck officials are permitted on deck.
• Proof of USA Swimming membership required.

Medical Assistance

• Provided by facility staff. Notify a lifeguard or meet staff if assistance is needed.

Officials & Volunteers

• Officials: This is an Officials Qualifying Meet (OQM). Officials interested in evaluations must submit an application by July 4, 2024.
• Timers & Volunteers: Two timers per lane. Clubs must provide timers and volunteers based on the number of entries.

Entry Procedures

• Submit entries via email to Entry Coordinator, Karyn McCannon at kmccannon@nationscapitalswimming.com.
• Include entry file, report of entries by name and event, and contact information in the email.
• Payment for unattached athletes is due in advance.

For detailed event schedules and further information, please refer to the official meet document or visit the Potomac Valley Swimming website.

Dates: July 18-21, 2024
Location: Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center, Stafford, VA
Meet Director: Aaron Dean (meets@swimoccs.org)
Meet Referee: Al Meilus (Al.meilus@gmail.com)

Eligibility

Open to all Potomac Valley Swimming registered athletes, 13 and Over, who are not entered in the PVS 2024 Long Course Open Championships.

Entry Details

• Deadline: July 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm
• Late Entries: Accepted until July 15, 2024, at NOON with additional fees.
• Entry Fees:
  • $10.00 per swimmer surcharge
  • $12.50 per individual event
  • $20.00 per relay event
• Submission: Entries must be submitted by email to the Meet Director.

Event Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Sunday:

• 13-14 Prelims: Warm-up at 6:30-7:30 am, Events start at 7:40 am
• 15 & Over Prelims: Warm-up at 11:00 am-12:20 pm, Events start at 12:30 pm
• Finals: Warm-up at 4:30-5:20 pm, Events start at 5:30 pm

Saturday:

• Timed Finals: Warm-up at 2:00-2:50 pm, Events start at 3:00 pm

Competition Format

• Prelims and Finals: All individual events are prelims and finals, except for the 800m and 1500m Freestyle and the 400m Individual Medley, which are timed finals.
• Relays: Timed finals, swum during prelims, slow-to-fast.
• Scoring:
  • Individual: 20, 17, 16, 15, etc.
  • Relays: 40, 34, 32, 30, etc.
  • Team scoring for 13-14 age group only, divided into three divisions.

Officials and Volunteers

• Officials: Must sign up by July 9, 2024. Walk-ons are welcome.
• Timers and Volunteers: Each club must provide timers and volunteers proportional to their entries. Lane assignments will be made in advance.

Additional Information

• Spectators and Live Streaming: Limited seating, live streaming available on the Occoquan Swimming YouTube Channel.
• Medical Assistance: Provided by facility staff.
• Rules: Governed by USA Swimming rules. No deck entries, no time trials, and adherence to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP).

For more details, refer to the official document.

• Dates: July 18-21, 2024
• Location: University of Maryland, College Park Campus, Eppley Recreation Center
• Sanction Number: PVS-24-107

Meet Officials

• Meet Director: Henry Tollefson (henry@tollefsonswimming.com)
• Meet Referee: Jorge Zamora (zamswimref@gmail.com)
• Administrative Referee: KT Zamora (kzamswim@gmail.com)

Facility Information

• The competition pool is 50m x 25yd with two moveable bulkheads.
• Depth: 8’ at start end and 14’ at turn end.
• Continuous warm-up/cool-down available in a separate 25-yard pool.
• Parking cost: Approximately $15 per day.

Entry Information

• Deadline for Entries: Tuesday, July 2, 8:00 pm
• Late Entries: Accepted until Monday, July 15, 2024, at NOON with a fee.
• Entry Fees:
  • Per Swimmer Surcharge: $10.00
  • Individual Event Fee: $12.50
  • Relay Event Fee: $20.00

Schedule

• July 18, 19, and 21:
  • 11-12 Prelim Session: Warm-up 7:00 – 8:00 am, Events 8:10 am
  • 10 & Under Prelim Session: Warm-up 11:30 am - 12:20 pm, Events 12:30 pm
  • Finals: Warm-up 4:30 - 5:20 pm, Events 5:30 pm
• July 20:
  • Timed Finals: Warm-up 2:00 - 2:50 pm, Events 3:00 pm

Eligibility

• Open to all Potomac Valley Swimming registered athletes.
• Swimmers must be registered with USA Swimming and meet qualifying times.

Special Provisions

• Disability Swimmers: Accommodations available upon advance notice to the Meet Director.
• Inclement Weather: Changes will be posted on the PVS website or sent via Flash Mail.
• Timing System: Automatic timing (touchpads primary) will be used.
• Rules: Governed by current USA Swimming rules. MAAPP compliance required.

Event Rules

• Maximum of six (6) individual events per swimmer, no more than three (3) per day.
• Relays: Clubs may enter up to three (3) teams per relay event; only two (2) may score.
• Positive check-in required for all events 400m and longer.

Scoring & Awards

• Individual Scoring: Top 16 places score points.
• Relay Scoring: Top 16 places score points.
• Awards:
  • Medals: 1st - 8th place for individual events, 1st - 3rd place for relays.
  • Ribbons: 9th - 24th place for individual events.
  • High Point Awards: Presented to the top male and female in each age group.

Important Notes

• No on-deck USA Swimming registration.
• Use of audio/visual recording devices is prohibited in changing areas, restrooms, and locker rooms.
• Deck changes are prohibited.
• Drone usage is prohibited over the venue.

For detailed event schedules and further information, please refer to the official meet document or visit the Potomac Valley Swimming website.

Contact Information:

• Meet Director: Henry Tollefson (henry@tollefsonswimming.com)
• Meet Referee: Jorge Zamora (zamswimref@gmail.com)

Official Meet Announcement (PDF)
24-107-ma.pdf

This summary provides key details for participants and teams attending the PVS 2024 Long Course 12 & Under Championships.