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 Have all the meets that are happening in March have you wondering which one is the right meet for me?  I will try to go through the options here and remember these are only my opinions right or wrong, but they are based on what puts you in the best position to get what you want out of these meets.  I will support your choices and will attend meets when I can, but  remember some of these meets are going on simultaneously.

As you look at these meets understand that unlike in the past whatever meet you enter locks you out of all the other meets.  You will not be able to enter off events in the mako meets and this is due to the numbers that we are allowed to have on the pool deck, and we are trying to give all the swimmers who want to swim the opportunity.

Let's look at the meets;
  • March 11-14 Mako Spring Showcase (11-14 year olds) Prelims/Finals  coaches approval
  • March 12-14 PVS WAVE 1 Championships (15-18 year olds) Qualifying times plus bonus events possible
  • March 18-21 PVS WAVE 4 Championships (10 and under) JO Standards plus bonus events are possible
  • March 18-21 PVS WAVE 2 Championships (18 and under elite) Sectional cuts Prelims/Finals
  • March 20-21 Mako Spring Fling (all ages ) swimmers not participating in other meets.
  • March 25-28 PVS WAVE 3 Championships (11-14 year olds) JO Standards Prelims/Finals

All the PVS meets have qualifying times, but you also get bonus events for each event that you qualify for.
There is a possibility that one, two or all of your bonus events are eliminated, but that is the unknown until the final numbers can be looked at to determine if and where cuts need to be made.

We have had a number of you ask which meet should you attend.  As your coach I would steer you to the meet that offers you the most opportunities to race swim your best events.  The next factor you should ask is, What meet offers me the best chance of getting a second swim at finals.  The Mako Showcase will be similar to the meet some of you attended this past weekend, with our very own D.J. at finals.

Both the WAVE 1 and WAVE 3 meets will be held at 2 facilities respectively, meaning that neither meet will have all PVS swimmers together.  I only say this because this may be important for some of you and may factor in your decision.

This year try not to get wrapped up in the name of the meet, look at what gives you the most opportunities to show up race and swim fast.

If you need help reach out, we are here to help you, but you have to ask.

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