Time Standards
Time Standards
Once swimmers have learned all four strokes and choose to participate in competitions, there are numerous Swim Meets of various skill levels available to compete in.
For entry level competitions, all swimmers are welcome to compete. There are no Time Standards needed for entrance. This is where our young ones 'get their feet wet' so to speak.
Once the swimmers get familiar with their times for specific events they can then start looking at the Provincial Time Standards which are broken up into Age Categories:
The first step into Time Standards are the single "A" Qualifying Times. Once swimmers have attained this QT, they can soon set their sights on to attaining a Provincial "AA" QT.
Swimmers whose times exceed the "AA" QT within their Age Category are then invited to higher level competitions (ie Vancouver Island Regional Championships, Regional Invitations, etc).
Once the swimmer achieves a Provincial "AAA" QT they will then be eligible to participate in the SwimBC Provincial Championships.
Following that, the swimmers can then look towards National Qualifying Time Standards:
- Canadian Age Group Qualifying Standards 2009 / 2010
- Senior National & Western / Eastern National Qualifying Standards 2009 / 2010
The time standards above are normally updated yearly, but there have been no changes made from last year. Therefore, these time standards carry forward into the 2009 / 2010 season.
About Us
The purpose of Duncan Stingrays Swim Team is to develop competitive swimmers as athletes and people. We understand that the real meaning of winning is to reach ones own potential, not the place of a swimmers finish. We strive to not only produce swimming champions but champions in life.
Our Mission
The mission of the Duncan Stingrays Swim Team is to embrace all levels of swimmers and provide each swimmer with the tools and opportunity to achieve any goal they may set. Every swimmer will enjoy success with hard work, dedication, and support from teammates, coaches and parents. Our members participate in meets sanctioned by Swim BC and are governed by Swimming/Natation Canada rules and regulations. The Duncan Stingrays Swim Team ascribes to a well-defined program where each swimmer is encouraged to gradually increase their degree of commitment to achieve success at all levels of training. The team provides an environment and an opportunity for young people to learn, to enjoy and to compete with an eye toward long term results.
