| The NJ YMCA Swimming State Championship Committee completed its annual review of our league's championship meet series. After evaluating timelines, participation levels, and facility logistics, the League is implementing several updates to improve meet flow, swimmer experience, and overall event quality. Please review the changes below, which apply to the YMCA Silver and State Championship meets. YMCA Silver Championships What’s Changing
- The meet will take place at the Jersey Aquatic Center
- The meet will expand to three full days.
- The meet will run in one pool, with the flexibility to use 8–10 lanes based on entries.
- Distance events (1000/1650) will have the option to run in two pools if necessary.
Rationale
- Allows us to spread out events more evenly.
- Creates additional sessions and shorter timelines.
- Improves meet flow and reduces congestion on deck and in warmups.
12 & Under YMCA State Championships What’s Changing
- The meet will expand to three full days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- The 9–10 age group will now have Finals for the Top 8 on Saturday and Sunday.
- Swimmers are limited to 7 events total, with no more than 3 events per day.
- The 200s of stroke (Fly, Back, Breast) for 9–10s will be Timed Finals on Friday.
- Entry into the 200s of stroke will require a qualifying time in the 100 of that stroke.
- The 200s may be heat-limited if necessary.
Rationale
- Enhances the championship experience for 9–10s by adding Finals.
- Protects swimmers by limiting overload and distributing events appropriately.
- Ensures readiness for the 200s by requiring the corresponding 100 qualifying time.
- Helps maintain predictable, manageable timelines.
13 & Over YMCA State Championships What’s Changing
- Swimmers may enter either the 1000 free or the 1650 free, but not both. Both events will be swum on Thursday.
- Distance swimmers may have the option to compete in these events at Silvers instead.
Rationale
- Controls distance timelines and prevents excessively long sessions.
- Provides flexibility for swimmers whose event scheduling might conflict at States.
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