Swimmer Classification

Swimmers will be classified as “A”, “B” or “Para” swimmers according to the following criteria from the BCSS Handbook:

“A” Swimmers are defined as:

○ Any swimmer with an SNC (Swimming Natation Canada) number who has competed in a Winter Swim Meet as of September 1 of the previous year. (September 1, 2022)
○ Swim academy athletes

**Clarification: "A" Swimmers typically swim with Winter Clubs IE train and compete in meets from September of the previous year until Provincials in the current year. Summer swimmers who have just joined a winter club this year may be registered as "B" swimmers only if they have not competed at a winter meet prior to this year's high school provincials.

“B” Swimmers are defined as:

○ As of January 1st of the championship year, the swimmer trains and competes from May 1st to September 1st with no restrictions.
○ From September 2nd to April 30th, the swimmer may train with their high school team and may participate in other speed swimming training such as winter maintenance, tri-club, and private coaching.
○ They may not compete in a Winter Swim Meet with an SNC number
 
**Clarification: "B" Swimmers typically swim with BCSSA Summer Clubs, swimming winter maintenance October to April and compete May through August each year. First time High School swimmers should be classified as "B".

“Para” Swimmers are defined as:

○ Swimmers with a disability, they are not required to be classified or have an SNC number