Gala levels the differences

Level 1 & 2 have the purpose to enable athletes to achieve qualifying times suitable for entry into National, Regional and County Championships.  Level 1 is long course i.e. 50m and Level 2 is short course i.e. 25m.

These are the main conditions:

• Minimum Age; 10 years if age as at 31st December, or 9 years if age on the last day of competition. 
• Electronic Timing and anti-turbulence lane ropes are required.
• Entry Criteria: A minimum qualifying time is required. Swimmer’s submitted entry time can be verified in Rankings and must be from Level 1 or 2 for National events, and from Level 1, 2 or 3 for Regional and County Championships. County Championships and Open Meets may choose to accept entry times from Level 4 meets.

Level 3 have the purpose to enable athletes to achieve times suitable for entry into Regional and County Championships and other Meets at Level 1 or Level 2.

These are the main conditions:

• Minimum Age: 10 years if age as at 31st December, or 9 years if age on the last day of the Competition, except for single club competitions, when ASA Law applies.
• Electronic Timing is required.
• Pool length: Long course (50m) or Short course (25m)

Level 4 have the purpose fFor the development of inexperienced athletes and those seeking to compete outside their own club environment. Times recorded are suitable for entry into County Championships where acceptable to the County concerned, and Meets at Level 3. Times are not acceptable for entry into Regional and National Events.

These are the main conditions:

• Minimum Age: as specified in ASA Law appropriate to the competition.
• Electronic Timing recommended but not essential.
• Pool Length - Any pool length 25m or greater. Times will go into Rankings as Short Course for pools less than 50m