| PWSL Summer Time Standards
What Does PWA or PWB Mean? You may notice the PWA or PWB letter code next to your swimmer's results. These codes represent the time standard your swimmer has achieved in his or her event. The Prince William Swim League has developed these standards to help gauge your swimmer's development in comparison to other swimmers in the league. These standards are reviewed annually but have remained stable over the last few years. An "A" time is one that falls in the range that would be achieved by the fastest 20% of swimmers. A "B" time is in the range that has been achieved by the next fastest 40%, and a "C" time by the remaining 40%. Occasionally a swimmer will notice a plus or minus sign next to this letter code. A "B+" is not faster than a "B." The plus sign indicates that your swimmer has advanced from a "C" time to a "B." Similarly, a "B-" indicates that the swimmer has previously recorded an "A" time. Each event has its own time standards, reflecting the difficulty of the stroke, the age of the swimmer, and whether the event is for boys or girls. |