For the 2023-2024 season, the EFSL instituted a new end of season award...the EFSL All-Stars. This award recognizes the top 6 swimmers in each age group for their overall performance throughout the season.
The award guidance in the GMA states:
EFSL All-Star recognition will occur at the Short Distance Championship Meet. Six All-Star designees in each championship age group will be determined using times compiled by the EFSL Statistician from regular season and Divisionals meets only. The All Star calculation process shall be as follows:
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Using the final standings for all events, including long distance events, assign the top 10 swimmers in each event a point value based on their placement in the standings: 10 points for first place, down to 1 point for tenth place.
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For swimmers who are one age at the time of LDC (and the final LD standings) but are now in the next older age group, they shall be considered for All-Star designation in their new, older age group, as determined by their age on the first day of Divisionals. For LD events, their points shall be determined by their final standings placement in their younger age group.
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For each swimmer, calculate the total points earned, based on their five (5) highest finishes. If a swimmer finished in the top 10 in more than five events, only their five highest finishes will be included in their point total.
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Rank swimmers in each age group according to the points as calculated above, and recognize the top six (6) boys and top six (6) girls in each championship age group as “EFSL All Stars”.
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Certificates and a small award will be presented to all All-Star designees. All-Star awards will be determined annually by the Executive Board
