Hello HVSL Families,

As we approach the end of the regular season, our coaches are beginning to plan for Rocky Mountain Swim League (RMSL) Prelims and Finals. We’re excited about this opportunity for our swimmers and want to get an early sense of interest and availability so we can build the strongest possible lineup.

PRELIMS ENTRIES ARE OPEN! If you know your swimmer wants to participate in Prelims, you can go declare them now and skip the surveys in this email. 

Why Swim in Prelims?

Prelims are one of the highlights of the summer swim season. Swimmers compete against athletes from across the league in a championship-style meet environment.

Some of the benefits include:

• Racing against top competition from other teams
• A great opportunity to achieve personal best times
• The excitement of a larger, high-energy meet
• The chance to qualify for RMSL Finals
• Additional relay opportunities and team camaraderie

For many swimmers, this is one of the most fun and memorable meets of the season.

RMSL Eligibility Requirements

To participate in prelims, swimmers must:

• Have competed in at least two regular-season dual meets
• Be available to swim their assigned events at prelims
• Compete in prelims in order to qualify for Finals
• Place among the top finishers at prelims to advance to Finals

Swimmers may be considered for up to three individual events, and relay teams are selected by coaches based on team strategy and swimmer availability.

Please Complete Your Age Group Survey

To help our coaches plan effectively, please complete the survey for your swimmer’s age group by Sunday, June 28th. (Prelims entries are due to RMSL by July 1st at 3:59 p.m. with NO exceptions or late additions.)

Each survey will ask about:

• Prelim and Finals availability Level of commitment (definite, likely, unsure)
• Preferred individual events (top choices)
• Interest in relays (including relay-only consideration)
• Any scheduling notes or constraints

Click your swimmer’s age group below:

13-18 swimmers

11-12 swimmers

9-10 swimmers

8 and under swimmers

Why This Matters

Early responses allow our coaches to:

• Build strong, competitive relay teams
• Place swimmers in their best events
• Plan for alternates and Finals scenarios
• Ensure we have full participation across age groups

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey and support our team as we head into championship season. We’re looking forward to an exciting finish to the summer!

Lauren and Brian