Information For Parents & Spectators Regarding SONC Divisioning and Races/Heats

Each Heat (or race) will have combined divisions, so while all swimmers start the race together, the order of finish is not necessarily how they place for final awards.  

• Divisions are determined by Gender, Age Group and Qualifying Score

• Age Groups: 

  • Individual Events: 8-11, 12-15, 16-21, 22-29, 30+

  • Relays: 21 and Under, 22+

Example of Combined Heat/Race (see graphic below)

• 8 Total Swimmers:

  • 3 Swimmers in Division F01 are in Lane 1, 2, 3

  • 3 Swimmers in Division F03 are in Lane 4, 5, 6

  • 2 Swimmers in Division F06 are in Lane 7, 8

  • The order of finish is Lane 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

  • See below for Heat/Race Placement vs. Division Placement (for Awards)