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  • ๐Ÿงญ Why Two Systems? โ€“ Power Points vs. Motivational Standards
    adamA adam

    Both Motivational Time Standards (Bโ€“AAAA) and Power Points are age-based systems created by USA Swimming, but they serve very different purposes.
    Together, they give swimmers and coaches two complementary ways to measure progress โ€” one based on percentiles, the other on performance quality.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Scope note: USA Swimming Power Points apply only to Short Course Yards (SCY) and Long Course Meters (LCM) swims recorded in the SWIMS database.
    Power Points are not calculated for Short Course Meters (SCM) events.


    ๐ŸŽฏ Different Goals

    System What It Tells You
    Motivational Standards (Bโ€“AAAA) โ€œHow does this swimmer rank among others right now in their age group?โ€
    Power Points โ€œHow close is this swim to the best performances ever recorded for swimmers of the same age and gender?โ€
    • Time Standards are percentile-based โ€” goal-setting tools that define levels like B, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA.
    • Power Points are algorithm-based โ€” scoring tools that quantify performance strength across events and ages.

    ๐Ÿงฎ How Each System Is Built

    ๐Ÿ”น Motivational Time Standards

    • Derived from percentiles of USA Swimmingโ€™s database every four years.
    • Represent where a swimmer ranks relative to peers in the current era.
    • AAAA โ‰ˆ top 2%, AAA โ‰ˆ top 6%, etc.
    • Used mainly for goal-setting and meet qualification.

    ๐Ÿ”น Power Points

    • Calculated from mathematical models of the fastest historical times ever recorded for each age, gender, and event.
    • Age-adjusted so that a 500-point swim at age 11 is equivalent in quality to a 500-point swim at age 16.
    • Updated only when rule or record changes affect the benchmarks.
    • Used mainly for performance analysis and national programs such as IMX, IMR, and VCC.

    โš™๏ธ Why USA Swimming Uses Both

    Audience Motivational Standards Power Points
    Swimmers & Parents Simple milestones (A, AA, AAA) Numeric performance scoring
    Coaches Group swimmers by level Evaluate improvement & balance
    Meet Hosts / LSCs Control meet qualification Rank โ€œSwim of the Meetโ€ or โ€œMost Improvedโ€
    USA Swimming Programs Age-group standards & recognition IMR, IMX, and Virtual Club Championships

    The two systems complement each other:

    • Standards are categorical โ€” easy to understand and track over time.
    • Power Points are continuous โ€” detailed and quantitative.

    ๐Ÿง  An Easy Analogy

    Think of them like school grades vs. test scores:

    • Motivational Standards โ†’ โ€œYouโ€™re in the top 10% of your class.โ€
    • Power Points โ†’ โ€œYou scored 720 out of 800 on a national scale.โ€

    Both measure success โ€” one relative to peers, the other relative to excellence.


    ๐Ÿ How They Work Together

    Used together, they offer a complete view of development:

    A 12-year-old might have AAA times (top 6%) and a 610-point average.
    At 13, they may still hold AAA times but now average 670 points โ€” showing real improvement even if their letter level didnโ€™t change.

    • Time Standards show where a swimmer stands today among peers.
    • Power Points show how close that swim is to the best ever for that age.

    โœ… Summary

    Aspect Motivational Standards Power Points
    Basis Percentiles of current swimmers Historical best performances
    Updates Every 4 years Only for rule or record changes
    Scale Bโ€“AAAA categories 1โ€“1100 numeric scale
    Purpose Goals, meet cuts, motivation Analytics, rankings, consistency
    Age Handling Broad age groups (10&U, 11โ€“12, 13โ€“14โ€ฆ), though single-age tables exist Single-age curves (9, 10, 11โ€ฆ)
    Courses SCY, SCM & LCM SCY & LCM (no SCM)
    Focus Relative placement Relative quality

    ๐Ÿ† In Summary

    Motivational Standards inspire. Power Points quantify.
    Both systems together help swimmers set goals, measure growth, and celebrate steady progress at every level of the sport.


    Related Reading:
    ๐ŸŠ USA Swimming Power Points Explained
    ๐Ÿ•“ USA Swimming Motivational Time Standards Explained

    Swim 101

  • ๐ŸŠ USA Swimming Power Points Explained
    adamA adam

    USA Swimming assigns a Power Point value to eligible swims recorded in its national database for Short Course Yards (SCY) and Long Course Meters (LCM).
    Power Points provide a fair way to compare performances across strokes, distances, and agesโ€”something raw times or age-group standards alone canโ€™t do.

    ๐Ÿ“ Note: USA Swimming does not publish Power Points for Short Course Meters (SCM).
    International SCM and LCM scoring is handled separately by FINA Power Points, which are based on world-record times and not age-specific.

    Power Points appear on meet results, IMX reports, and SwimStandards.com.
    They help swimmers, parents, and coaches understand the quality of a swim, not just its place or time.


    ๐Ÿ’ก What Power Points Measure

    Each swim receives a numeric score from 1 to 1100 points:

    • 1000 + points โ†’ world-class, record-level performance
    • โ‰ˆ 800 points โ†’ roughly equal to a AAAA motivational time
    • 600 โ€“ 700 points โ†’ strong, competitive age-group or sectional swim
    • โ‰ˆ 500 points โ†’ developing or emerging performance

    The higher the score, the closer that swim is to the fastest historical performances for swimmers of the same age and gender.


    โš™๏ธ How the System Works

    Power Points are calculated from tables developed by USA Swimmingโ€™s analytics team.
    Each table defines a mathematical curve for a specific event, course (SCY or LCM), gender, and age.

    Key facts:

    • ๐Ÿงฎ Age-adjusted: Each age level has its own curve so a 500-point swim for an 11-year-old represents the same quality as a 500-point swim for a 15-year-old.
    • โš™๏ธ Stable over time: Tables rarely change; updates occur only when a rule change alters times (e.g., underwater-distance limits).
    • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ Course coverage: Official tables exist only for SCY and LCM.
    • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Range: 1โ€“1100 points, with โ‰ˆ 800 โ‰ˆ AAAA.
    • ๐Ÿ•’ 8 & Under: All 8-and-under swimmers use the 9-year-old table.

    Because each curve is age-normalized, a 500-point 100 Free by an 11-year-old and a 500-point 200 Fly by a 15-year-old represent equivalent quality within their age groups.


    ๐Ÿ… Official USA Swimming Uses

    Power Point tables are integral to several national programs:

    • IM Ready (IMR) and IM Xtreme (IMX) Challenge
    • Virtual Club Championships (VCC)
    • Club Recognition and Excellence Programs

    These programs rely on Power Points to fairly compare swimmers who race different events and distances.


    ๐Ÿ” Other Common Uses

    Coaches, clubs, and LSCs use Power Points to:

    • Compare strength between distances in the same stroke (100 Back vs 200 Back).
    • Evaluate stroke balance (freestyle vs breaststroke).
    • Track short-course to long-course improvement.
    • Assess training or taper effectiveness.
    • Select โ€œPerformance of the Meetโ€ or โ€œMost Improvedโ€ swims.
    • Run intrasquad or inter-age competitions using points instead of raw times.
    • Assist in setting qualifying standards or advancement benchmarks.

    Because Power Points normalize quality, they allow comparisons such as 11-12 girls vs 15-16 boys 200 Freeโ€”something times alone canโ€™t do.


    ๐Ÿ”ข Power Points vs. Motivational Standards

    Feature Motivational Standards Power Points
    Basis Percentiles of current swimmers Historical best times by age & gender
    Age Handling Age-group bands (10&U, 11-12, 13-14โ€ฆ), though single-age tables exist Single-age tables (9, 10, 11โ€ฆ)
    Cycle Updated every 4 years Updated only for rule or record changes
    Courses SCY, SCM, & LCM SCY & LCM ( no SCM )
    Units B โ€“ AAAA categories 1 โ€“ 1100 numeric scale
    Purpose Goal-setting & meet qualification Performance comparison & analysis
    Approx. Relation AAAA โ‰ˆ top 2 % 800 โ‰ˆ AAAA swim

    ๐Ÿงฎ Why Scores May Differ Slightly

    SwimStandards.com uses the same official USA Swimming Power Point tables.
    If a swimmerโ€™s exact time falls between two entries, we round down to the lower value for consistency.
    USA Swimmingโ€™s online calculator may interpolate differently, producing a small 1-point differenceโ€”this is normal and doesnโ€™t affect rankings.


    ๐ŸŽ“ Final Thoughts

    Power Points give swimmers, parents, and coaches a single, objective measure of swim quality across ages, strokes, and distances.

    They complement motivational standards:

    • Time Standards show where a swimmer stands among peers this season.
    • Power Points show how close that swim is to the best ever for their age and gender.

    Used together, they encourage both short-term goals and long-term growth.


    Related Reading:
    ๐Ÿ•“ USA Swimming Motivational Time Standards Explained
    ๐Ÿงญ Why Two Systems? โ€” Power Points vs Motivational Standards

    Swim 101

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships
    adamA adam

    ๐Ÿ“… Dates: December 10โ€“13, 2025 (Wednesdayโ€“Saturday)
    ๐ŸŸ๏ธ Course: Short Course Yards

    Locations:

    • East: Indiana University Natatorium โ€” Indianapolis, IN
    • West: Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center โ€” Austin, TX

    Entry Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12 PM (Mountain Time)
    Qualification Period: November 1, 2024 โ€“ December 2, 2025

    Eligibility & Entry Notes:

    • Open to USA Swimming athletes age 18 & under on the first day of the meet.
    • Swimmers must compete at their designated East or West site based on LSC.
    • Foreign national teams are not eligible, but foreign athletes registered with USA clubs may participate.
    • Bonus events: Up to two permitted per swimmer who qualifies for at least one individual event.
    • Relays: Timed finals each evening; up to two per team (A/B relays with eight different swimmers).
    • Distance events: Positive check-in required for the 1000 and 1650 Freestyle. Alternate qualifying distances (800/1000 or 1500/1650) accepted.
    • Entry fees: $20 per individual event ยท $40 per relay ยท $20 per coach credential ($25 on site).

    Order of Events Highlights:

    • Day 1: 1000 Free, 200 Medley Relay, 800 Free Relay
    • Day 2: 500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 400 Medley Relay
    • Day 3: 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back, 200 Free Relay
    • Day 4: 1650 Free, 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, 200 Fly, 400 Free Relay

    Awards:
    Top 3 individual and relay finishers receive medals; top 3 teams (Men, Women, Combined) recognized.

    Doping Control:
    Testing conducted under USADA/WADA standards.


    ๐Ÿ“˜ Download Official Meet Announcement (PDF):
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ swimstandards.com/data/2025-winter-jrs-meet-info-9-15-25.pdf

    โฑ๏ธ View 2025 Time Standards:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ swimstandards.com/times/2025-speedo-winter-junior-championships-time-standards

    Events & News winter-jr

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 2026 YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship
    adamA adam

    The YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship returns in 2026, taking place March 30 โ€“ April 3 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.

    This meet brings together the nationโ€™s top YMCA athletes for a week of elite-level racing, spirited team culture, and a rich tradition that spans more than a century.


    ๐Ÿ… A Century of YMCA Nationals

    Did you know?

    • The first YMCA National Championship was held in 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, featuring just 80 athletes from 10 YMCAs.
    • The early meets included unusual events like a 150-yard backstroke and even fancy diving.
    • Women's championships began in 1967, and in 1971, the meet became co-ed.
    • Since then, the championship has grown to include 1,300+ swimmers from 200+ YMCA teams, making it one of the largest youth meets in the country.
    • The 2023 meet celebrated 100 years of YMCA Nationals with a return to its East Coast roots.

    These meets have launched the careers of many collegiate and even Olympic athletes โ€” while staying true to the YMCA values of youth development and healthy competition.


    ๐Ÿ“… 2026 Meet Details

    • ๐Ÿ“ Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC
    • ๐Ÿ“† Dates: March 30 โ€“ April 3, 2026
    • ๐Ÿ“ Official Page: Meet Calendar & Info

    ๐Ÿ• Qualifying Period

    From February 1, 2025 through the entry deadline for the meet.


    ๐Ÿ“ Time Standards

    ๐Ÿ“ฒ View the official 2026 time standards in a mobile-friendly format:

    ๐Ÿ”— 2026 YMCA National Time Standards


    โ„น๏ธ Entry Notes

    • Qualify in the 1000 or 1650? You can swim both.
    • Teams that qualify for the 400 Medley Relay also qualify for the 200 Medley Relay.
    • Same applies for the 400 Free Relay and the 200 Free Relay.
    Events & News

  • ๐ŸŠ 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championships โ€“ Aug 7โ€“10, Holland, MI ๐Ÿ…
    adamA adam

    The meet results: https://swimstandards.com/meets/2025-central-zone-14-under-championship-mee-0807

    Events & News cz14u2025

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championships โ€“ July 31โ€“Aug 3, Rochester, MN ๐Ÿ†
    adamA adam

    The meet results are here:
    https://swimstandards.com/meets/2025-mn-rsc-cz-14u-championship-0731

    (MW ONLY) https://swimstandards.com/meets/2025-mn-central-zone-14-under-champs-0731

    Events & News cz14u2025

  • 2025 Eastern Zone Long Course Age Group Championship
    adamA adam

    ๐Ÿง’ Age Group Championship

    โ€ข Meet Central:
    ๐Ÿ”— GoMotion โ€“ EZ LC Age Group Championship
    โ€ข Mobile-friendly Heat Sheets & More:
    ๐Ÿ“ฑ SwimSnap โ€“ 2025 EZ LC Age Group Championship

    Events & News

  • 2025 Eastern Zone Long Course Senior Zone Championship
    adamA adam

    The official Meet Central page is available here:
    ๐Ÿ”— GoMotion โ€“ 2019 Long Course Senior Zone Championships

    For mobile-friendly psych sheets, heat sheets, and more, visit:
    ๐Ÿ“ฑ SwimSnap โ€“ 2025 LC Senior Zone Championship

    Events & News

  • Virginia LC State champs
    adamA adam

    @narkeleptk Yes, it's now added: https://swimstandards.com/meets/2025-va-lc-age-group-champs-0724

    General Discussion

  • ๐ŸŒž PVS 2025 Long Course Age Group Championships โ€“ July 17โ€“18 & 20โ€“21 @ UMD
    adamA adam

    Mark your calendars! The PVS 14 & Under Long Course Championships โ€” also known as Summer JO โ€” are set for July 17โ€“18 and 20โ€“21, 2025 at the University of Marylandโ€™s Eppley Recreation Center.

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

    ๐Ÿ“ Venue:
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Eppley Recreation Center

    ๐Ÿ“† Meet Schedule:

    Day 13โ€“14 Prelims 12&U Prelims Finals
    Thu, Jul 17 8:10 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM
    Fri, Jul 18 8:10 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM
    Sun, Jul 20 8:10 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM
    Mon, Jul 21 8:10 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM

    ๐Ÿ•’ Entry Deadline:

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

    ๐Ÿ“ Qualifying Standards:

    • PVS 2025 14 & Under Championships Time Standards

    ๐Ÿ“„ Meet Announcement:

    • Download Meet Info PDF

    ๐ŸŠ 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

    ๐ŸŽŸ 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!

    Events & News pvs

  • ๐ŸŠ PVS 2025 Long Course Open Championships โ€“ July 10โ€“13, 2025 @ UMD
    adamA adam

    Get ready for one of Potomac Valleyโ€™s most anticipated summer meets โ€” the PVS Long Course Open Championships, held at the University of Marylandโ€™s Eppley Recreation Center from July 10 to July 13, 2025.

    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.

    ๐Ÿ“ Venue:
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Eppley Recreation Center

    ๐Ÿ“† Meet Schedule:

    Day Senior Prelims Junior Prelims Finals
    Thu, Jul 10 8:30 AM 1:00 PM 6:10 PM
    Fri, Jul 11 8:30 AM 1:00 PM 6:10 PM
    Sat, Jul 12 8:30 AM 1:00 PM 5:10 PM
    Sun, Jul 13 8:30 AM 1:00 PM 5:10 PM

    ๐Ÿ”— Time Standards:

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

    ๐Ÿ“ 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)

    ๐ŸŽŸ Spectator Info:

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

    ๐Ÿ“ฅ Meet Announcement & Event Schedule:
    Check the full PDF: Meet Announcement

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

    Events & News pvs

  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Swim Without Worry: Reusable Silicone Ear Plugs for All Your Water Adventures
    adamA adam

    Love it!

    Swimwear & Swim Gear

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championships โ€“ July 31โ€“Aug 3, Rochester, MN ๐Ÿ†
    adamA adam

    The Central Zone summer showdown is coming to Rochester, Minnesota! Swimmers from across the region will race for medals, points, and pride at the 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championship Meet, hosted by Rochester Swim Club and Minnesota Swimming.

    ๐Ÿ“ Location: Rochester Recreation Center, Rochester, MN
    ๐Ÿ“… Dates: July 31 โ€“ August 3, 2025
    ๐Ÿ“‹ Hosted by: Rochester Swim Club & Minnesota Swimming
    ๐Ÿ”— Time Standards: View 2025 CZ Time Standards
    ๐Ÿ“„ Meet Announcement (PDF)

    To compete, swimmers must meet National AAA time standards. Each LSC will field its top talent, with select "Invited" swimmers allowed using National A standards to fill available spots.

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ What to Expect:

    • Prelims & Finals format for 11โ€“14 age groups
    • Timed Finals for 10 & Under
    • Championship atmosphere in an 8-lane, 50-meter pool
    • High Point awards, team trophies, and individual medals
    • No deck entries โ€” all swimmers must be submitted through their LSC

    This meet is a highlight of the summer for Central Zone age-group swimmers. Best of luck to all competitors representing their LSCs in Rochester!

    #SwimStandards #CentralZone #RochesterMN #AgeGroupSwimming #USApathway

    Events & News cz14u2025

  • ๐ŸŠ 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championships โ€“ Aug 7โ€“10, Holland, MI ๐Ÿ…
    adamA adam

    The top age-group swimmers from across the Central Zone will gather this August in Holland, Michigan for the 2025 Central Zone 14 & Under Championship Meet โ€” one of the most competitive events of the summer for LSC all-stars.

    ๐Ÿ“ Location: Holland Aquatic Center, Holland, MI
    ๐Ÿ“† Dates: August 7โ€“10, 2025
    ๐Ÿ“‹ Hosted by: Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics (MLA) & Michigan Swimming
    ๐Ÿ”— Time Standards: View 2025 CZ Time Standards
    ๐Ÿ“„ Meet Announcement (PDF)

    This meet is open to USA Swimming athletes ages 14 & under who have achieved National AAA time standards in eligible events. Some athletes may be entered as โ€œInvited Swimmersโ€ with National A standards to fill open LSC spots.

    โœจ Highlights:

    • Prelims & Finals format for 11โ€“14 age groups
    • Timed Finals for 10 & Under
    • Distance Events include 800/1500 Freestyle
    • Relays for all age groups
    • Bonus Swims for qualified athletes

    Expect fast swims, strong team spirit, and a packed house in one of the Midwestโ€™s premier aquatic facilities. Good luck to all the young athletes representing their LSCs this summer!

    #SwimStandards #CentralZone #AgeGroupSwimming #HollandMI #USApathway

    Events & News cz14u2025

  • What's New? -Swim Standards Updates
    adamA adam

    ๐Ÿ… 06/02/2025 - Extra Time Standards now available across the site on:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Swimmer Profile | Meet Results | Rankings

    Announcements

  • 2025 Eastern Zone Long Course Age Group Championship
    adamA adam

    ๐ŸŠ 2025 Long Course Age Group Championship

    ๐Ÿ“ Location: Collegiate School Aquatic Center, Richmond, VA
    ๐Ÿ“… Dates: August 6โ€“9, 2025
    ๐Ÿ  Host: Virginia Swimming

    โธป

    More info coming soon โ€” check back for psych sheets, timelines, results, and updates.

    Events & News

  • 2025 Eastern Zone Long Course Senior Zone Championship
    adamA adam

    ๐Ÿ“ Location: Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY
    ๐Ÿ“… Dates: August 7โ€“10, 2025
    ๐Ÿ  Host: Star Swimming

    โธป

    More details to come โ€” stay tuned for meet announcement, psych sheets, timelines, etc.

    Events & News

  • What's New? -Swim Standards Updates
    adamA adam

    05/20/2025 - NAG Records Available with meet result integration: View NAG Records

    Announcements

  • What's New? -Swim Standards Updates
    adamA adam

    ๐Ÿ“ข 05/05/2025 - PVS LC Open Time Standards Published

    New time standards are now available:

    • Junior
    • Senior
    Announcements

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 2025 Maryland State Long Course Championships โ€“ Meet Info & Schedule
    adamA adam

    The 46th Annual Maryland State Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at the Rockville Swim & Fitness Center from May 30 to June 1, 2025. Below is a summary of important meet information, including warm-up times and event order highlights.

    Location

    Rockville Swim & Fitness Center โ€“ Outdoor Fitness Pool
    355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD 20850


    Warm-Up and Session Start Times

    Friday, May 30

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

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

    Age Group Warm-Up 1 Warm-Up 2 Competition Start
    15 & Over 8:00โ€“8:30 AM 8:30โ€“9:00 AM 9:10 AM
    13โ€“14 12:30โ€“1:00 PM 1:00โ€“1:30 PM 1:40 PM
    11โ€“12, 10 & Under 4:30โ€“4:55 PM 4:55โ€“5:20 PM 5:30 PM

    Event Order Overview

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, May 30

    13 & Over

    Event Description
    1โ€“2 15&O 400 Freestyle
    3โ€“4 13-14 400 Freestyle
    5โ€“6 15&O 50 Breaststroke
    7โ€“8 13-14 50 Breaststroke
    9โ€“10 15&O 50 Backstroke
    11โ€“12 13-14 50 Backstroke
    13โ€“14 15&O 50 Butterfly
    15โ€“16 13-14 50 Butterfly
    17โ€“18 15&O 50 Freestyle
    19โ€“20 13-14 50 Freestyle

    11โ€“12 & 10 & Under

    Event Description
    21โ€“22 10&U 200 Freestyle
    23โ€“24 11-12 400 Freestyle
    25โ€“26 10&U 200 IM
    27โ€“28 11-12 200 Breaststroke
    29โ€“30 11-12 200 Backstroke
    31โ€“32 11-12 200 Butterfly

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, May 31

    15 & Over

    Event Description
    33 Mixed 15&O 200 Medley Relay
    34โ€“35 200 Butterfly
    36โ€“37 100 Backstroke
    38โ€“39 200 Breaststroke
    40โ€“41 100 Freestyle
    42โ€“43 200 Individual Medley

    13โ€“14

    Event Description
    44 Mixed 13โ€“14 200 Medley Relay
    45โ€“46 200 Butterfly
    47โ€“48 100 Backstroke
    49โ€“50 200 Breaststroke
    51โ€“52 100 Freestyle
    53โ€“54 200 Individual Medley

    11โ€“12 & 10 & Under

    Event Description
    55 Mixed 11โ€“12 200 Medley Relay
    56 Mixed 10&U 200 Medley Relay
    57โ€“58 11โ€“12 50 Freestyle
    59โ€“60 10&U 50 Freestyle
    61โ€“62 11โ€“12 100 Breaststroke
    63โ€“64 10&U 100 Breaststroke
    65โ€“66 11โ€“12 50 Backstroke
    67โ€“68 10&U 50 Backstroke
    69โ€“70 11โ€“12 100 Butterfly
    71โ€“72 10&U 100 Butterfly
    73โ€“74 11โ€“12 200 Freestyle

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, June 1

    15 & Over

    Event Description
    75 Mixed 15&O 200 Free Relay
    76โ€“77 100 Butterfly
    78โ€“79 200 Backstroke
    80โ€“81 100 Breaststroke
    82โ€“83 200 Freestyle
    84โ€“85 400 Individual Medley

    13โ€“14

    Event Description
    86 Mixed 13โ€“14 200 Free Relay
    87โ€“88 100 Butterfly
    89โ€“90 200 Backstroke
    91โ€“92 100 Breaststroke
    93โ€“94 200 Freestyle
    95โ€“96 400 Individual Medley

    11โ€“12 & 10 & Under

    Event Description
    97 Mixed 11โ€“12 200 Free Relay
    98 Mixed 10&U 200 Free Relay
    99โ€“100 11โ€“12 100 Freestyle
    101โ€“102 10&U 100 Freestyle
    103โ€“104 11โ€“12 50 Breaststroke
    105โ€“106 10&U 50 Breaststroke
    107โ€“108 11โ€“12 100 Backstroke
    109โ€“110 10&U 100 Backstroke
    111โ€“112 11โ€“12 50 Butterfly
    113โ€“114 10&U 50 Butterfly
    115โ€“116 11โ€“12 200 Individual Medley

    Time Standards

    The time standards page is linked below:

    ๐Ÿ”— 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 32โ€“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.

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