Explanation of Short Course, Long Course, and Summer League: 

Short Course (SC):
The SC season runs from September to April. Competitions are held in 25-yard pools, and participants need to be registered with USA Swimming to participate.

Long Course (LC):
LC season kicks off in mid-April and goes into July.  Competitions take place in 50-meter pools, and swimmers must be USA Swimming members to participate.

Both SC and LC have regular meets, with championships wrapping up the season.

Summer League (SL):
Summer League typically starts in late May and finishes the last weekend of June. Practices and meets are generally held in 25-yard outdoor or indoor pools at local swim clubs. It is a mixture of novice and experienced swimmers, and everyone 5-18 is welcome to participate. Swimmers must be USA Swimming members to participate.