Relays are also a part of the meets lineup. For a relay team to qualify for the championships, the 4 swimmer squad must achieve an NCAA “A” cut. Unlike individual events, the NCAA does not invite athletes who achieve a “B” cut. Nonetheless, once a team has an “A” standard relay, they can also enter all relays in which they have a “B” standard, this is known as a “Provisional Standard.” Additionally, if a school has 4 individual swimmers qualified for the championships, they can swim together on a relay where they have at least a “B” cut.
Confusing? Yes. Inspiring? Definitely. The NCAA Division I Swimming Championships take place in March of every year. Bookmark those cuts, because you’ll need them.
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