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Disability Swimming Records

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The UK has a successful track record in winning competitions at national and international level. If you want to find out the fastest swimmers, or if you are seeking the forms to apply for a new record, then read on…

British Disability swimming records

When UK disabled swimmers are in action headlines are not far behind. ‘GB Paralympic swimmers win four more golds in Rio’ and ‘Medal haul secured by British swimmers’ are commonplace on the back pages of national papers.

But do you know just how fast they are? Well, by accessing the documents below you can do just that. If you want to know Ellie Simmonds’ (link to profile) 200m Freestyle S6 record at Sheffield or any other pinnacle of achievement then click on the relevant links below.

British Disability Swimming Female Long Course Records
British Disability Swimming Male Long Course Records
British Disability Swimming Female Short Course Records
British Disability Swimming Male Short Course Record

British disability swimming record criteria

In order to claim a British disability swimming record you must meet the following criteria:

  • Swimmers must be British and a registered member with a club affiliated to the ASA/WASA/SASA.
  • Swimmers must have a current Functional Ability Card (FAC).
  • Swimmers must submit their FAC to the race referee prior to the start of the race with the exception of the competitions listed below for automatic approval.
  • All records achieved at the British Championships (Long Course or Short Course), ASA National or National Youth Championships, British International Disability Swimming Championships, DSE SC Championships, DSE Junior Championships, Welsh Disability LC Championships and UK School Games shall be automatically approved.
  • Records shall be recognised for men and women in Long Course and Short Course events.
  • Records will be accepted when times are reported by Automatic Officiating Equipment, or Semi-Automatic Officiating equipment in the event of Automatic Officiating Equipment malfunction, or by [3] digital watches in the event of Semi-Automatic Officiating Equipment malfunction.
  • A pool measurement certificate must be attached if not previously lodged with the ASA.
  • Rules applicable to the swimmers classification shall apply in relation to the ratification of British Records.

Swimmers may apply for Long Course and Short Course records achieved at a Licensed competition or at a competition approved by IPC Swimming.

If you would like to apply for a record then click here to download an application form for a British Swimming record

Applications for world and regional records

To access documents to apply for world and regional records follow the links below. For more information on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) click here to visit its website.

Click here for the IPC Swimming Record Application Form
Click here for the IPC Swimming Record Approval Process Document
Download IPC Application for Event Approval
Download IPC Swimming Competition Approval Guideline

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Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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