Swim Meets and Time Standards
USA SWIMMING Motivational Times
The time standards set varying marks for swimmers of every age group, ranging from B to AAAA based on relative speed within the age group.
USA Swimming IMX/IMR Standards and Calculator
IMX/IMR encourages swimmer versatility by having swimmers compete in various events, rather than specializing too early. IMR (IM Ready) focuses on shorter distances, while IMX (IM Xtreme) features longer distances. Swimmers earn "power points" for their times in each event, and these points are combined to create an overall IMX or IMR score.
Age Group Champs Qualifying Times
Virginia Swimming Age Group Championship qualifying times vary by event and age group. These times are valid through Summer 2028.
Virginia Swimming Senior Champs Qualifying Times
Virginia Swimming Senior Championship qualifying times vary by event and age group. These times are valid through Summer 2028.
USA Swimming Disability Standards
USA Swimming encourages the participation of swimmers with disabilities and facilitates their inclusion in existing programs rather than offering separate disability-specific meets. Swimmers with disabilities are integrated into regular events and provided with necessary accommodations, not classified by disability.
USa Natational Qualifying Meets
USA Swimming hosts multiple national level meets each season including Futures, Junior Nationals, US Open, TYR Summer Series, Nationals and more. Qualifying times vary by event and distance.
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
he USA Swimming Scholastic All-America program recognizes high school student-athletes who excel both academically and in swimming. To be named a Scholastic All-American, swimmers must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and achieve specific time standards in the pool during the qualifying period.