MVS Records and Awards

Registered Missouri Valley swimmers achieving outstanding swimming times and academic achievement are recognized both by United States Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming.

Citizen Records

Missouri Valley "Citizen" Records are those made by MVS registered swimmers in any USA Swimming or FINA sanctioned meet. A "Citizen" Record is the fastest actual swim achieved by an MVS swimmer, regardless of where the pool is located. To be eligible for this award, swimmers in the 10 & Under and 11-12 age groups must achieve a National "A" time (as established by the USS National Age Group Time Standards). Swimmers in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 age groups must achieve a National "AA" time to be eligible.

District Records

Missouri Valley "District Records" are those made by any swimmer in a meet held within the Missouri Valley district. A District Record is the fastest actual swim achieved in a pool located within the geographic boundaries of MVS, regardless of whether the swimmer is a member of Missouri Valley Swimming. To be eligible for this award, swimmers in the 10 & Under and 11-12 age groups must achieve a National "A" time (as established by the USS National Age Group Time Standards). Swimmers in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 age groups must achieve a National "AA" time to be eligible.

Running Top 8

Missouri Valley recognizes the "Top 8" male and female swimmers in each age group and event for the current season. This list is updated approximately every week while meets are being held.

• Search the current "Running Top 8" list by event, name or club

Final Short Course Top 8

Missouri Valley recognizes the "Top 8" male and female swimmers in each age group at each stroke and distance for the previous short course (yards) season. Consideration for this recognition is based on qualifying times set forth by USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming.

Final Long Course Top 8

Missouri Valley recognizes the "Top 8" male and female swimmers in each age group at each stroke and distance for the previous long course (meters) season. Consideration for this recognition is based on qualifying times set forth by USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming.

All Academic Team

Missouri Valley swimmers who have completed the 9th grade or higher are eligible for recognition by both USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming for excellence in their academic endeavors. Swimmers must have a minimum 3.2 grade point average to be eligible for this award.

• 2006/2007 All Academic Team

• 2005/2006 All Academic Team

• 2004/2005 All Academic Team

• 2003/2004 All Academic Team

• 2002/2003 All Academic Team

• 2001/2002 All Academic Team

• 2000/2001 All Academic Team

• 1999-2000 All Academic Team