Swimming Competition Series: Swimmer of the Year 2026/2027

Competition rules: https://docs.google.com/…/1SjhPy90KHVHoIEhta7wU…/edit…

YOUTH SWIMMING COMPETITION SERIES: SWIMMER OF THE YEAR 2026/2027
RULES

PURPOSE
To promote swimming as a sport that supports health and development. To offer year-round competition opportunities for everyone interested in swimming. To encourage children and young people to take up swimming. To support extracurricular sporting activities among young people.

TIME AND PLACE
Competitions will take place between 29.09.2026 and 25.05.2027, usually on one Tuesday each month at 18:00 at Käina swimming pool.

PARTICIPATION
Anyone interested in swimming who has purchased a pass for Käina Sports Centre may participate. There is no separate entry fee. Competitors participate in their own age group.

AGE GROUPS
Competitors will compete in the following age groups:
Girls and boys born in 2020 or later
Girls and boys born in 2018–2019
Girls and boys born in 2016–2017
Girls and boys born in 2014–2015
Girls and boys born in 2012–2013
Open age group: born in 2011 or earlier

PROGRAMME
The “Swimmer of the Year 2026/2027” series consists of nine rounds:

Round I – 29.09.2026
25 m on the stomach – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
50 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round II – 20.10.2026
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
100 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round III – 24.11.2026
25 m on the stomach – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
50 m breaststroke – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round IV – 15.12.2026
25 m on the stomach – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
100 m individual medley – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round V – 26.01.2027
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
50 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
50 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round VI – 16.02.2027
25 m on the stomach – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
50 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
200 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round VII – 30.03.2027
25 m on the stomach – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
25 m butterfly – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round VIII – 27.04.2027
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
25 m backstroke – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
100 m breaststroke – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

Round IX – 25.05.2027
50 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2020 or later
50 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2018–2019
100 m freestyle – boys and girls born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

POINTS SYSTEM
Points are awarded separately at each round and in each age group. Points in each age group are awarded as follows:
1st place – 15 points
2nd place – 13 points
3rd place – 11 points
4th place – 9 points
5th place – 8 points
6th place – 7 points
7th place – 6 points
8th place – 5 points
9th place – 4 points
10th place – 3 points
11th place – 2 points
12th place and lower – 1 point

SEASON STANDINGS
The final ranking is based on each competitor’s points from their seven best rounds. In the event of a tie, places are decided as follows:
Number of higher-place finishes;
If still tied, the total points from all nine rounds are counted;
If still tied, the result of the ninth round decides the ranking: the competitor who placed higher there ranks higher.

AWARDS
At each round, all participants receive something tasty. At the end of the season, the top three in each age group receive a trophy. All competitors who have participated in at least five rounds receive a commemorative plaque. The awards ceremony and thank-you event will take place on 25.05.2027 at the Ruudi café in Tuuletorn.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
The competition is organised and run by Ujumisklubi “Hiiu Hüljes”. The competition is held under FINA rules. Any matters not covered by these rules will be resolved by the chief referee: Triinu Schneider, Category V swimming coach, tel. +372 518 9693.