Event Information

 

Explanation of the Meet Levels

 A simplistic explanation of the types of swim meets can be found below. For more detailed information please visit www.swimming.org

Level 1 (high level Meet)

  • Include National, Regional and County Championship Meets
  • Take place in a 50m pool (referred to as ‘long course’)
  • Minimum qualifying times apply

Level 2

  • Include National, Regional and County Championship Meets
  • Take place in a 25m pool (referred to as ‘short course’)
  • Minimum qualifying times apply

Level 3

  • Include ‘multi club’ Meets
  • Take place in a 50m or 25m pool
  • Upper cut-off times are required for entry
  • Lower qualifying times may be set

Level 4 (low level meet)

  • A single club competition eg Club Championships
  • An inter-club competition
  • Take place in any pool length 25m or greater
  • Times achieved at a Level 4 Meet are not acceptable for entry into Regional and National Meets

 

Rankings

In order for your child to enter Level 1, 2 & 3 swim meets, they will require official entry times for each of their events. After each licensed swim meet, every child’s time is sent in to ‘rankings’ where times are kept on record for 12 months. You can find your child’s official PB (Personal Best) times at www.swimmingresults.org . Click on ‘Rankings’ and then choose from each drop down menu. If you wish to know where they are ranked in the county, then select ‘Hampshire’ as Jersey is in that region.

 

Kit List For Swim Meets 

Clothing to and from a Swim Meet

  • ‘Tigers’ track suit top or hoodie
  • Black tracksuit bottoms/ jogging bottoms
  • ‘Tigers’ T- Shirt

Poolside Kit

  • Swimming costumes/ trunks
  • 2 pairs of goggles
  • 2 ‘Tigers’ swimming caps
  • Chamois towel or towel
  • ‘Tigers’ T-Shirt
  • ‘Tigers’ or plain black shorts
  • Poolside shoes (preferably trainers as they need to keep your feet warm)
  • A list of the events that you are swimming in