SOWV offers competition in 15 different aquatics events, ranging in distances from 10 meters to 100 meters, and featuring all strokes (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle).
Individual events are offered for all strokes, and relay events are offered to athletes in all levels. SOWV offers flotation events for athletes of lower ability.
Athletes may select up to three events from Developmental or Traditional, but must stay within their level. Athletes competing in traditional events are eligible for one relay team event.
Developmental
| 10m Assisted Swim | 25y Floatation | 25y Freestyle |
| 15y Floatation | 25y Breaststroke | 25y Backstroke |
| 25y Butterfly |
Traditional
| 50y Backstroke | 50y Butterfly | 100y Individual Medley 100y Freestyle |
| 50y Breastroke | 50y Freestyle |
Relay Team Events (Traditional Only)
| 4×25y Freestyle Relay |
| 4x25y Medley Relay |
Aquatics (Swimming) Information
Aquatics Improved Performance Form – will be posted after registration is due for the event.
Coaches must submit this form if the time for an event is faster than the one submitted for registration. The decision to change a division for an athlete will be decided by the competition management team, and/or SOWV staff.
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