Swim Meets are the backbone of any summer swimming season. They are a chance for swimmers of virtually all abilities to display the skills and strokes they refine all season in practices . They are a fun and relatively relaxed opportunity to compete against other children of the same age and abilities . There are a number of different swim meets and swim meet formats that different clubs across BC feature throughout the Summer Swimming Season. A/B Swim Meet – This is the most common form of swim meet in Summer Swimming. The Port Moody Aquarians will attend A/B swim meets in Coquitlam, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, several out of regions meets, as well as hosting our own A/B Meet. These meets take place on Saturday and Sunday and they run from early morning to mid/late afternoon . Swimmers at these meets range from 5 to about 20 years old and are separated into Divisions by age (Division 1 = youngest to Division 8 = oldest). Swimmers of many different ability levels are encouraged to participate in these meets, including new swimmers. However, the ability to swim at least 2 lengths of at least 2 of the strokes is often a good guideline for those who are interested in competing. Development Meet – Development Meets are geared towards the new and younger swimmers. There are a few of these meets throughout the season. The Aquarians will be attending development meets for clubs within our region. These meets are often held during the evening on a Friday or Wednesday night . They are open to those swimmers who do not yet have the ability to swim 2 lengths of the pool, those who are new to competing and those who do not have the skills in all the strokes. Events include 25-Meter Races of all 4 strokes, as well as the option of doing 50-Meter races of their better strokes . Regional Championships – Every year, towards the end of the swimming season. The 5 clubs of our region (PMA, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Burnaby and Burnaby Mountain) compete in the Regional Championships. This serves as the qualifying meet for the Provincial Championships, as well as the final meet of the season for those that do not qualify for Provincials. This meet is run as an A/B Meet, meaning that there are no 25-Meter events . The top three swimmers in each individual event, and top two teams in relay events qualify for the Provincial championships in late August. Swimmers must have legally completed a race (no DQ) in at least one stroke during the season are able to attend this meet. At the coaches discretion, swimmers who have only competed in a 25m event may be entered in a 50m event at Regionals. Development swimmers are eligible to attend this meet . It is not uncommon for PMA to have a Div 1 relay team which includes Development swimmers qualify for Provincials, so we try to get any who have improved enough during the season to attend this meet. Provincial Championships – At the very end of the season there is the Provincial Championships meet. This meet features Summer Swimmers from around the Province who have qualified for the meet within their individual regions. This meet is 3 days instead of the usual two, to account for the larger amount of swimmers. It is held at different venues through BC every year.

FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 3 - Port Moody Aquarians

My child doesn’t swim very well. Why would they want to compete?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:41:33+00:00

Swim meets are fun, great exercise, and help build confidence! The swimmers get to race, cheer their teammates on, and play games in between events. Children are grouped with other swimmers who are of similar ability, which allows for a positive swim experience. Competitions allow swimmers to achieve their personal bests and measure how much [...]

My child doesn’t swim very well. Why would they want to compete?port_moody2018-12-24T01:41:33+00:00

How do I sign up for Swim Meets?

port_moody2023-01-25T17:48:59+00:00

Meet sign-up starts from the Swim Meet Portal. You can also see the Meet Schedule here.

How do I sign up for Swim Meets?port_moody2023-01-25T17:48:59+00:00

What are the Time Trials?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:40:50+00:00

At the beginning of the season, we run a mini-swim meet for only our club. Goals... Establish a beginning of the season time for swimmers so that they can see how much they’ve improved over the summer Introduce swim meets to new swimmers so that they know what to expect at the meets which run [...]

What are the Time Trials?port_moody2018-12-24T01:40:50+00:00

What are swim meets?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:40:18+00:00

Swim Meets are the backbone of any summer swimming season. They are a chance for swimmers of virtually all abilities to display the skills and strokes they refine all season in practices. They are a fun and relatively relaxed opportunity to compete against other children of the same age and abilities. There are a number [...]

What are swim meets?port_moody2018-12-24T01:40:18+00:00

What do I need to bring to practice?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:39:18+00:00

All practices run rain or shine so bring clothing appropriate for the weather. Swimsuit 2 Towels and/or Shammy Water bottle Runners Athletic clothing for warm up Padlock - if you have valuables to lock up The public has access to the facilities during practice, so do not leave valuables in the change rooms. Small lockers [...]

What do I need to bring to practice?port_moody2018-12-24T01:39:18+00:00

When happens if my child wants to continue for the rest of the summer?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:37:50+00:00

To continue after May, your registration must be converted to a full membership. The fee you paid for the Trial Program will be applied to your upgraded registration. Contact the Registrar before the end of the trial to make arrangements for the additional payment and pickup your Raffle Tickets. All the other forms are already done, [...]

When happens if my child wants to continue for the rest of the summer?port_moody2018-12-24T01:37:50+00:00

Where and when will practices be for the Trial Program?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:36:45+00:00

Practices for the Trial Program are at the same pool and times as those for swimming but are only for the month of May. We only practice at Westhill Pool, near Glenayre and College Park in May. Schedules and Group Placements are available mid to late April. These are the time windows (Monday to Friday) [...]

Where and when will practices be for the Trial Program?port_moody2018-12-24T01:36:45+00:00

Are there any special requirements to join the Trial program?

port_moody2018-12-24T01:36:20+00:00

Requirements for the Trial Program are the same as those for swimming, but is only open to new members of PMA. Swimmers who are able to swim one length (25 metres) of the pool unassisted are ready to join PMA. We coach swimmers proper technique and give them opportunities to compete. If your child is [...]

Are there any special requirements to join the Trial program?port_moody2018-12-24T01:36:20+00:00

What is Challenge Week?

port_moody2020-03-27T02:51:26+00:00

It is one of the hardest but also most fun weeks for your swimmer all summer. Explained best in the document, What is Challenge Week?.

What is Challenge Week?port_moody2020-03-27T02:51:26+00:00

What is the 2-hour rule?

port_moody2018-12-23T23:53:39+00:00

Originally when BCSSA was formed, almost all summer swim club members practiced in outdoor pools and could only swim from May to August (due to weather); and DID NOT swim during the winter months. Now, with the availability of indoor pools, many summer swim clubs can and do swim throughout the winter months. In order [...]

What is the 2-hour rule?port_moody2018-12-23T23:53:39+00:00