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 and District Records
"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" 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 every few weeks while meets are being held.
Final MVS Top 8 Lists
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) and long course (meters) seasons. Consideration for this recognition is based on qualifying times set forth
by USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming.
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 (4.0 scale) to be eligible for this award.
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