'A' swimmers are those individuals who have earned 'A' times (the same times or faster times than the 'A' qualifying times). To move up from a 'B' stroke to an 'A' stroke, the 'A' qualifying time must be reached.
To see if a swimmer in Vancouver and District is categorized as 'A' or 'B', view the 2008 Vancouver and District 'A' qualifying times (pdf). Currently, it is our understanding that the 2011 'A' times are the same as the 2008 'A' times.
The Vancouver and District Regional Meet will be held August 6th/7th at the North Shore Winter Club, and is the qualifying meet for 'A' swimmers who will advance to the BCSSA Provincial Championships. The top three competitors from individual events and the top two relay teams in each division qualify for Provincials.
As well, if a swimmer in an individual event or a relay team achieves a provincial qualifying time (PQT), they also advance to the Provincial Championships. Times must be achieved during finals at the Regionals.
PQT times for 2011 can be download here: 2011 PQT Times for Swimmers (pdf)