An Explanation
Meets do not have to be licensed, but where they are specific ASA guidelines must be followed. Licensed meets are graded level 1-4. Electronic timing must be used on level 1-3 meets. Results from these are submitted to the ASA for inclusion on the National Rankings database.
Level One Meets are intended for qualifying for National Championships.
Minimum entry times apply equivalent to the ASA 'A' Grade qualifying times
Pools must be either 25m or 50m long
Level Two Meets are intended for qualifying for Regional Championships, although swimmers who achieve a National Qualifying Time at a level two meet may use that time for entry into the National Championships.
Qualifying Times and Upper Limit times apply. Upper qualifying times for these meets should not be faster than the National qualifying time for the respective age group
Pools must be 25m or 50m long
Level Three Meets are intended for qualifying for County Championships, although swimmers who achieve a Regional Qualifying Time at a level two meet may use that time for entry into their Regional Championships.
Qualifying Times and Upper Limit times apply.
Pools must be 25m, 33m or 50m long.
These galas are aimed at B/C Grade swimmers
Level Four Meets are intended for club swimmers and those beginning to enter individual open competition
Qualifying Times apply. Upper Limit times usually apply.
Pools must be at least 25m long
More details can be found on the ASA Website under Swimming Calendar and Competition information.