Swimming Competition Cup Series: Swimmer of the Year 2026/2027

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

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

PURPOSE
To promote swimming as a sport that benefits health and development. To offer year-round competition opportunities to 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 take place from 29.09.2026 to 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 from Käina Sports Centre may participate. There is no separate entry fee. Competitors participate 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” Cup Series consists of nine rounds:

Round I – 29.09.2026
25 m on the stomach – 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 on the stomach – 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 on the stomach – girls and boys born in 2020 or later
25 m freestyle – girls and boys born in 2018–2019
100 m individual 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 on the stomach – 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 on the stomach – 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

POINT 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 below – 1 point

SEASON STANDINGS
The final standings are based on each competitor’s points from their seven best rounds. In the event of a tie, places 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 in the ninth round—the competitor who placed higher there ranks ahead.

AWARDS
At each round, all participants receive a small edible treat. 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 appreciation event will take place on 25.05.2027 at Tuuletorn Café “Ruudi”.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
The competition is organised and run by Ujumisklubi “Hiiu Hüljes”. The competition follows FINA rules. The chief judge, Triinu Schneider, Category V swimming coach, will resolve any matters not covered in these rules. Tel: +372 518 9693