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NEW LSC PARALLEL TIME STANDARDS for SWADs

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We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new Parallel Time Standards, which align with the USA Swimming motivational time standards: B, BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA. These standards empower LSCs by providing more autonomy when incorporating athletes into meets and establishing parallel benchmarks for goal setting and tracking progression. Previously, time standards were based on able-bodied motivational BB times. The new standards can now be tailored to fit your LSC or state. For example: LSC championships, LSC 1 used B times, LSC 2 used BB times, and LSC 3 used A times as qualifications for championships.

The idea is to compare the new parallel times to the able-bodied motivational times. The standard that most closely resembles the parallel standard should be used. If your LSC or state calculates a qualifying time between two standards, for instance, between AA and AAA times, use the parallel standards to make the same calculation. This initiative also establishes a common language around times for all athletes, fostering a more inclusive environment. Athletes can now discuss and share their progressions, "I just got my A cut." These standards were presented on the LSC leadership call this past month. Contact information for Zone disability coordinators was provided for any questions or comments. The standards are posted on the USA Swimming Time Standards page under Quad 28 time standards and will also be included in the Swimmers Resources tab on the DEI page on the USA Swimming website. It is important to note that these new standards were developed collaboratively. The Disability Subcommittee Time Standards Task Force worked together with USA Swimming's time standards staff and outside experts, including Tharon, Steve, Rayleen, Tristan, Eric, and Peter. We want to express our gratitude for their support and dedication to making swimming more inclusive for all.

Please contact your LSC disability contact or Rayleen Soderstrom , Southern Zone disability contact at [email protected] with any questions.

 

 

2028 Quad Disability Motivational Time Standards - Single Age
 
2028 Quad Disability Motivational Time Standards - Age Group