Time Standards

Time Standards for 2024-2025

Swimmers qualify for Swim Alberta provincial competitions by achieving one time standard for their respective age as of the first day of competition.
For information regarding how the times are calculated please read the Time Standards Process.  If you have questions regarding the updated time standards for 2024-2025, see the Time Standards Frequently Asked Questions.

Festival Standards

The Festival Standards will be used to qualify for the Winter and Summer Festivals.

Provincial Trials Standards

The Provincial Trials Standards will be used to qualify for the Winter Provincial Trials and the Summer Provincial Trials.

Provincial Championship Standards

The Provincial Championship Standards will be used to qualify for the Winter Provincial Championships and the Summer Provincial Championships.

Provincial Championship Standards - Para

Swimming Canada sets the provincial time standards for para swimming which include two sets of standards, Meet Qualifying Standard (MQS ) and Meet Entry Time (MET) .  One provincial MET is required for para swimmers to qualify for the Provincial Championships.  Swimmers are encouraged to work towards and achieve the MET and MQS in multiple events as stepping stones to progress to national events.

Youth Recognition Standards

Swimmers who achieve the Youth Recognition time standards are recognized and awarded a t-Shirt at either the Festival (12 & Under) or the Provincial Championships, (13 & Over).