Which Meets Should My Swimmer Enter?

A simple guide to choosing the right competitions for your swimmer.

This flowchart helps parents understand which competitions are most suitable for their swimmer, from first races through to championship meets.

Is your swimmer new to racing (or under 11)?

This is the starting point for most swimmers.

YES → Mini Meets

Short 25m races, friendly format, ideal for learning how competitions work.

NO → Has your swimmer raced before?

If not, Club Championships are the perfect first step.

Does your swimmer enjoy racing and want more opportunities?

This helps decide between team events and individual meets.

Team Galas

Represent Newark SC in league or friendly galas. Builds confidence and team spirit.

Open Meets

Choose your own events, chase PBs and qualifying times.

Has your swimmer achieved qualifying times?

If yes, they can progress to County → Regional → National Championships.

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