What is Divisionals, Conference and State?

Central Wisconsin Swim Club

Our club is a member of the Central Wisconsin Swim Conference (CWSC), which is divided into two divisions: East and West. Lakeland is in the East Division. CWSC meets are governed by the rules and regulations set by USA Swimming. We compete in regular conference meets and invitationals from November through January.

https://nlacswimming.weebly.com/cwsc-swimming.html

Divisionals and Conference

Extended Info: https://www.lakelandloons.org/page/nlac-state-and-usa-swimming/nlac

At the end of the season the CWSC holds two Divisional Championship meets. All LSC swimmers are expected to participate in this meet. In order to be eligible, a swimmer must have swum in at least two regular season meets. The top 9 individuals and top 6 relays in their events from the Divisional meet qualify to swim at the CWSC Conference Championship meet held the following weekend. Swimmers that do not qualify for Conference will be done practicing after Divisionals. Both the Divisional and Conference Championships are scored by team and it is our goal to qualify as many swimmers as possible.

State Swim Meets

Extended Info: https://www.lakelandloons.org/page/nlac-state-and-usa-swimming/wisconsin-state-swimming

For most swimmers, the season ends with the Divisional or Conference Championship Meet. Swimmers have the option to extend their season and compete at a Regional, State and National level.

USA Swimming is a program separate from CWSC and LSC. USA Swimming membership allows swimmers to have additional competition after the CWSC championships. Participation in this program is not required and the membership is separate. This program requires a strong commitment and practice is required 4 nights a week. USA State qualifying times can be obtained during our CWSC season but will only count if the swimmer is a member of USA Swimming.

After the CWSC season, USA Swimmers will continue to practice at Lakeland but will combine with other USA swimmers from teams within our conference to form our USA team called Northern Lakes Aquatic Club (NLAC). Swimmers who swim at state and national meets will swim as a member of NLAC.

The state swim meets are organized by Wisconsin Swimming: 

https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/czwilsc/page/events/championship-meets