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Qualifying Standards

USA Swimming qualifying standards from State through Olympic Trials. View a swimmer's profile to see their personal standards analysis.

Level 1

State Championships

Qualifying standards for your LSC's state championship meet. The entry point for championship competition.

Level 2

Zone Championships

Regional qualifying standards. Zones brings together the top swimmers from multiple LSCs.

Level 3

Sectional Championships

Higher-level qualifying standards. Sectionals is a stepping stone toward national-level competition.

Level 4

Junior Nationals

National-level standards for swimmers 18 and under. A major milestone in a swimmer's career.

Level 5

US Nationals

The highest domestic competition standard. Qualifying for Nationals is a top achievement for any swimmer.

Level 6

Olympic Trials

The ultimate domestic qualifying standard. Olympic Trials cuts represent elite world-class performance.

See a swimmer's standards analysis

Search for any swimmer to see exactly how far they are from each qualifying standard, with probability estimates and progression charts.