Swim Meet Series: Swimmer of the Year 2026/2027

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

YOUTH SWIMMING COMPETITION SERIES
SWIMMER OF THE YEAR 2026/2027
COMPETITION GUIDELINES

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

TIME AND VENUE
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 an admission pass from Käina Sports Centre may participate. There is no separate entry fee. Competitors take part in their own age group.

AGE GROUPS
The following age groups will compete:
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 prone swim – girls and boys born in 2020 or later
25 m freestyle – girls and boys born in 2018–2019
50 m freestyle – girls and boys born in 2012–2017; open age group, born in 2011 or earlier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round IX – 25.05.2027
50 m freestyle – girls and boys born in 2020 or later
50 m freestyle – girls and boys born in 2018–2019
100 m freestyle – girls and boys 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, rankings are determined as follows: first, by the number of higher-place finishes; if still tied, by the total points from all nine rounds; if still tied, by the result of the ninth round, with the competitor finishing higher in that round ranked ahead.

AWARDS
At each round, all participants will receive a small treat. At the end of the season, the top three competitors in each age group will receive a trophy. All competitors who have taken part in at least five rounds will receive a commemorative plaque. The awards ceremony and appreciation event will take place on 25.05.2027 at the Ruudi café in Tuuletorn.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
The competition is organised and run by Swimming Club “Hiiu Hüljes”. The competition follows FINA rules. Any matters not covered by these guidelines will be decided by the chief judge: Triinu Schneider, Category V swimming coach, tel. +372 518 9693.