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A Pathway to Support Swimmer Progression
In our continuous effort to nurture and develop talent within the sport, we have established a structured competition pathway designed to guide our swimmers through a long-term, steady, and healthy development journey. The primary goal is to create a balanced and supportive competition environment that caters to various skill levels, while also reducing stress for swimmers, parents, coaches, and clubs. This approach ensures a more enjoyable and sustainable experience for everyone involved.

Key Highlights of the Pathway Development:

  • Inclusive Qualification Opportunities: All competition qualifications have been crafted to provide every swimmer with the chance to participate in at least one meet. This structure also offers swimmers equal opportunities to enhance their skills and advance to higher competition levels.
  • Data-Driven Qualification Standards: Qualification times have been determined based on an analysis of UAE meets over recent years, reflecting the performance trends of our athletes.
  • Simplified Meet Titles: To facilitate a clear understanding, we have categorized meets into four levels (Development, Competitive, Performance, and International). These titles help swimmers and coaches easily identify the appropriate level of competition.
  • Standardized Age Groups: We have established consistent age groups for each meet level, with a single age group for Development and Competitive meets, and mixed age groups for Performance and International level meets.
  • Annual Evaluation of Qualification Times: Each January, qualification times will be reviewed and potentially adjusted (by up to 5%) to ensure that the progression of our swimmers aligns with the evolving performance standards of the community.
  • Balanced Competition Calendar: The calendar is thoughtfully organized with 6 development competitions, 5 competitive competitions, 4 performance competitions, and 2 international-level competitions throughout the season. This structure allows for adequate time between each competitive level, ensuring swimmers are neither overwhelmed nor under-challenged. These considerations have been meticulously integrated to engage as many swimmers as possible in competitions, promoting a stress-free and enjoyable environment. By reducing the pressure to win and the fear of underperformance, we aim to keep athletes in the sport longer, fostering a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime.

UAE Swimming Competition Calendar 2024 – 2025

No Competition Date 25m/50m Venue Target Level Qualifying Standards Age Host Result Entry Pack
1 Hamilton Aquatics Super Sprint Meet 28th September 2024 25m TBC All All 7/over Hamilton Aquatics
2 Abu Dhabi Swim for Life 28th September 2024 25m Abu Dhabi Development B Standard 10/over Apex
3 Apex Fundamental 5th October 2024 25m HSC Fundamentals E Standard 7-12 yrs Apex
4 Hamilton Aquatics Development Series 12th October 2024 25m Abu Dhabi Development D Standard 8-14 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
5 Hamilton Aquatics Short Course 19-20th October 2024 25m Abu Dhabi Performance B Standard 10/over Hamilton Aquatics
6 Community Distance Series - Round 1 Friday, 25 October 2024 25M AL Wasl Competitive / Performance C & Above 11/12 & over Apex
7 Apex Competitive Swimming Championship 2-3 November 2024 25m HSC Competitive C Standard 9/over Apex
8 Hamilton Aquatics Novice Series 10th November 2024 25m DAA Fundamentals E Standard 7-11 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
9 Apex Development 16th November 2024 25m HSC Development D Standard 8-14 yrs Apex
10 Hamilton Aquatics First Series 17th November 2024 25m DAA Novice E Standard 7-11 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
11 6th Apex Fundamental Swimming Championship 23th Novembe 2024 25m AL Wasl Fundamentals E Standard 7-14 yrs Apex
12 Speedo Short Course Invitational 23-24 November 2024 25m HSC Competitive / Performance B Standard 10/over Speedo Swim Squads
13 Hamilton Aquatics Winter Wonder 7th & 8th December 2024 25m HSC Competitive C Standard 10/over Hamilton Aquatics
14 Abu Dhabi Swim For Life – International Swimming Championship 13-15 December 2024 50m Abu Dhabi Performance A&B Standard 8/over Apex
15 Community Distance Series - Round 2 TBC 25M DC Competitive / Performance C & Above 11/12 & over Speedo Swim Squads
16 Abu Dhabi Swim For Life 18th January 2025 25m Abu Dhabi Development B Standard 7-12 yrs Apex
17 Apex Fundamental 25 January 2025 25m HSC Fundamentals E Standard 7-12 yrs Apex
18 Apex Competitive Swimming Championship 1-2 February 2025 50m HSC Competitive C Standard 9/over Apex
19 Dubai Open Swimming Championships 14th to 16th February 2025 50m HSC International / Performance A Standard 12/Over Hamilton Aquatics
20 7th Apex Fundamental Swimming Championship 15th February 2025 25m Al wasl Fundamentals E Standard 8/over Apex
21 Abu Dhabi Swim For Life 15th March 2025 – Evening 25m Abu Dhabi Development D Standard 9/over Apex
22 Hamilton Aquatics Novice Series 20th April 2025 25m DAA Fundamentals E Standard 7-11 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
23 Apex International Swimming Championship 18,19& 20 April 2025 50m HSC International + Competitive A&B Standard 8/over Apex
24 Hamilton Aquatics Distance Night 25th April 2025 50m DAA Competitive / Performance C & Above 11 & over Hamilton Aquatics
25 Hamilton Aquatics Last Chance Meet 3rd & 4th May 2025 50m HSC Performance B Standard 10/over Hamilton Aquatics
26 Apex Competitive Swimming Championship 10-11 May 2025 50m HSC Competitive C Standard 9/over Apex
27 Speedo Long Course Invitational 17-18 May 2025 50m HSC Competitive / Performance B Standard 10/over Speedo Swim Squads
28 8th Apex Fundamental Swimming Championship Saturday, 24 May 2025 25m Al wasl Fundamentals E Standard 8/over Apex
29 Hamilton Aquatics Development Series 7th June 2025 25m HSC Development D Standard 8-14 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
30 Hamilton Aquatics Rubber Duck Meet 8th June 2025 25m HSC Fundamentals E Standard 7-11 yrs Hamilton Aquatics
31 Apex Open 14-15 June 2025 50m HSC Development / Competitive D+ Standard 10/over Apex
32 Hamilton Aquatics Summer Sizzler 21st & 22nd June 2025 50m HSC Competitive C Standard 10/over Hamilton Aquatics
33 Abu Dhabi Swim For Life 28th June 2025 50m Abu Dhabi All Open 8&over Apex

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