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Dear PVAC parents: Does your child love swimming and want to take their talent and potential to the next level? USA Swimming is an exciting option you might want to consider. PVAC USA Swimming details here... USA meets take place on weekends in a variety of locations including Central Bucks South High School, West Chester University, Germantown Academy, and GCIT. These meets offer swimmers the opportunity to swim a greater array of events and can provide some "big meet experience." For instance, in PVAC SAL meets, 12 and under swimmers are eligible to swim the 50 free, 100 free, 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, and 100 IM. USA Swimming offers the same age group the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 50 breast, 100 breast, 200 breast, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 IM, and 200 IM. As you can see, the options available to swimmers really expand under the USA format. USA Swimming also has the power to motivate your swimmer. Swimmers who compete more have increased opportunities to achieve lifetime best times and to reach personal goals and milestones. Besides the exposure to added events, many competitions are classified as A/BB/C meets. Here, swimmers compete in three separate divisions, within the same event, based on entry times. This provides added incentive for swimmers to race hard and earn ribbons. Finally, Junior Olympics take place in March and offer season long time standards as swimmers look to qualify for this special event! For many swimmers, meeting the JO time standard is a true goal and if met, a tremendous accomplishment. In order to qualify for Junior Olympic consideration, you must be registered as a USA swimmer. Many past USA Olympic swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin have competed in USA swimming throughout their respective careers. USA Swimming builds friendships. The more swimmers practice together, the tighter the bond between them grows. This, coupled with the time at USA competition meets, is a true team building exercise and absolutely provides for a positive team experience. USA Swimming practice begins in early September and runs through the start of the PVAC season. Practice will continue after the PVAC SAL season and run through Junior Olympics in mid-March. If you would like more information, feel free to contact our PVAC - USA Swimming Head Coach here... or PVAC's USA Swimming Rep here... We look forward to answering any questions you might have. See you at the pool!