Swim Meet Information
The Cedarbrook Seahawk’s swim meets offer a mix of competitive spirit and team camaraderie throughout the season. Wednesday evening “B” meets are more relaxed and inclusive, allowing most of the team to participate and choose the events they’d like to swim, creating a fun and supportive environment.
In contrast, Saturday morning meets are scored dual meets for MCSL, with swimmers assigned to events based on their fastest times to represent the team at a higher level. Except for the Celine Silver Mini Meet and the Blue and White meet, participation in both the Wednesday evening and Saturday morning meets is limited to the Seahawk “Big Team” swimmers.
Wednesday Evening Meets
Our Wednesday evening B-Meets provide a great opportunity for all swimmers on the team to participate in organized competition in a fun and relaxed setting. These meets are open to any swimmer who is “legal” in the stroke they plan to swim, meaning they can properly perform the stroke according to MCSL rules. Coaches make the final decisions regarding event eligibility to ensure fair and appropriate participation. Typically, swimmers may enter up to three events, and those in the 11 & over age group may also swim the Individual Medley (IM).
Swimmers who placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in a particular event during the preceding Saturday meet are not eligible to swim that same event in the following Wednesday B Meet. This rule helps ensure that Wednesday meets remain an opportunity for all swimmers to gain experience and compete in a more relaxed environment, while giving others a chance to shine in those events.
Saturday Morning MCSL Dual Meets
MCSL dual meets are exciting competitions where two swim teams go head-to-head in a series of individual and relay events. Held on Saturday mornings, these meets bring together swimmers of all ages and genders, creating a spirited and supportive team atmosphere! Dual meets offer a chance for swimmers to showcase their skills, contribute to their team’s overall score, and experience the thrill of friendly competition in a structured, yet fun environment.
Saturday morning lineups are determined based on swimmers' times recorded during time trials at the beginning of the season, as well as times swum in both Saturday morning and Wednesday night meets throughout the season. Coaches make the final decisions regarding event entries to ensure the strongest possible lineup. For most events, the three swimmers with the fastest times are selected to compete in that event during the Saturday meet. The exception is freestyle, where the six fastest swimmers are entered for each freestyle event, allowing for a deeper field of competition in this key race.
The Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) includes over 90 teams divided into 15 divisions, with each division made up of 6 teams. Teams are placed into divisions based on the points they scored during the previous season, ensuring fair and balanced competition across the league. This year, Cedarbrook has been ranked in Division F, along with Kentlands, Westleigh, Merrimack Park, Damascus and Forest Knolls.
Go Seahawks!
