How Will Proposed YMCA Changes Effect Rural Swim Teams (such as Jersey Shore)? Part III

 Pennsylvania YMCA Swimming is looking at different ways to expand greater diversity and opportunity for swimmers. They are looking at several options including new events, qualifying areas, number of heats, etc. 

This is Part III in looking at proposed YMCA changes for the upcoming season and how swimmers qualify for States. Part I looked at the new districts. In the past, there were two districts (East and West) where the 12 fastest swimmers from the east met up with the 12 fastest swimmers in the west to face off at YMCA States for each event (except the relays where it was the top nine). 

Part II looked at how many swimmers would qualify from each district.  In that posting, it was mentioned that "In events with 3 heats at the State Meet, each District will send 1 heat."  What are those events with three heats?  They are looking at adding new events for various age groups. 

Below is a listing of the usual events for each age group and then below that are the new events that YMCA is considering for the upcoming winter swim season.

· 4 heats each of all of the existing events.

• 10 & unders: 200 medley and free relays, 50 free, 100 free, 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 100 IM
• 11 – 12’s: 200 medley and free relays, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 200 IM
• 13 – 14’s: 200 medley and free relays, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fly, 200 IM
• 15 & overs: 200 medley and free relays, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fly, 200 IM

· 3 heats each of the new events:

• 10 & unders: 200 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fly
• 11 – 12’s: 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fly
• 13 – 14’s: 200 back, 200 breast, 200 fly, 500 free
• 15 & overs: 200 back, 200 breast, 200 fly