Jefferson Swim League
What is the JSL?
The Jefferson Swim League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The league is composed of eighteen (18) local teams covering five counties in the Central Virginia area. Teams are divided into three divisions/tiers of teams based their finish at the JSL Championships. Each JSL team participates in six meets, including one non-scored meet against a team from other tiers. The season ends with all 18 teams coming together for the JSL Championships the last weekend in July.
JSL Website
For more information about the Jefferson Swim League (JSL) visit their website at www.jsl.org
JSL Swim Meet Structure
JSL swim meets are held once a week for 6 weeks during the summer. Most meets are dual (two-team) meets, but there may be occasional tri-meets (3 competing teams). FLST meets are held on Wednesday nights. Normally, warm-ups start at 5pm with the meet starting at 6pm. Team members will be required to be at the pool at 4:30 PM for instructions and set-up. Depending on the number of swimmers, some meets can last up to 4 hours or more. Times may vary, be sure to check the schedule and don’t be late!
The JSL requires that coaches have meet lineups prepared several days before a meet, so it is very important to inform the coach if a swimmer will not be at a particular swim meet. Every swimmer is an integral part of the meet and successful coaching strategy depends on knowing who will be at the meet and who will not. Be considerate of your coach and teammates by keeping your coach well informed of vacations, expected and unexpected absences. Swim families are required to update their online registration meet attendance by Thursday at 5pm of the previous week if they will not attend the meet. As mentioned earlier, good sportsmanship is a hallmark of JSL competition.
Swimmers and parents must be on their best behavior at a swim meet. Teams must be either gracious hosts or well-behaved guests during the course of a swim meet. JSL reserves some of its strictest sanctions for poor sportsmanship.
Eligibility for the JSL Championship Meet
Swimmers must participate in at least two (2) regular season meets to be eligible for the Champs meet.
