Auckland Swimming Association
Competitive Swimming Structure
United Swimming Club is affiliated to Auckland Swimming Association (ASA) and operates within the competition structure prescribed by ASA.
ASA runs it competitive meets with a combination of:
Level meets:
There are three levels (1,2,3). Swimmers begin as Level 3 swimmers and then move up to Level 2 and Level 1 by meeting criteria based on race times achieved for specific events.
Open and Age Group Championship meets:
Swimmers are eligible to compete in these meets based on meeting specified qualification times for each event.
Auckland’s Swimming Association (ASA) Qualifying Times:
ASA qualifying times are based on FINA Points so as to achieve consistency. The outlined age-groups reflect the differences in male and female athlete development.
These provide goals for swimmers and coaches, and also encourage the all-round development of techniques and skills across a range of distances and disciplines.