SAIL Info
Swim Association Invitational League (SAIL)
The Swim Association Invitational League, one of the biggest recreational swim leagues in the Southeast, has been a tradition for generations of Greenville County families. The 32 teams are organized in divisions – red, purple, white, blue, green and gold – based on size and points earned. The season starts in June and ends with a countywide Championships and Classics Meets in July.
SAIL Divisional Meet
Each
SAIL division holds a swim meet in which all teams in that division
compete as a team for the Metcalf Cup (most points earned by their team)
and the Quality Points award (team points divided by number of
swimmers).
The Divisional Meet is the focus of the season. The
results of Divisionals are used to determine the placement of the 32
teams for the following season. Therefore, it is important to have as
many swimmers as possible, participate and help the team.
SAIL Championships and Classics Meet
The
results from all of the Divisional Meets are combined as if it was one
meet to identify the fastest 40 SAIL swimmers in each age group and
event to compete individually in Classics (top 16 swimmers) and
Championships (next fastest 24 swimmers).
The Championships Meet
(Places 17-40) is held the following Saturday after the Divisional Meet
and the Classics Meet (Places 1-16) is held the day after Championships
Meet on Sunday afternoon.
SAIL Intent to Swim Form for Championships and Classics
Managing
the Championships & Classics (C&C) meets requires the
cooperation of more than 4,000 participants. All swimmers who earn their
spot in this meet are encouraged to participate.
However, when
unable to compete for any reason, we want to allow other swimmers to
fill these limited spots. A scratch denies a swimmer an opportunity and
leaves an empty lane diminishing the quality of the meet.
Therefore,
it is imperative that all swimmers make a commitment to swim (or not)
in C&C by an announced date. A swimmer scratching after that date
incurs a meaningful fine.
SAIL Handbook
The
purpose of the SAIL Handbook is to formalize the procedures and
practices for the Greenville, South Carolina SWIM ASSOCIATION
INVITATIONAL LEAGUE. It is, by design, an incomplete document, which is
updated and revised frequently. The current copy is available at sail.swimtopia.com
The
intent of the committee who compiled the SAIL Handbook was to form the
foundation for the passing of information to new SAIL Representatives,
and insure that all SAIL Representatives work toward the common goal of
having a first class, competitive summer swimming program for the
children and member pools in Greenville County.
SAIL Website
SAIL Reps, coaches, and computer operators will need to register on the website each year to receive up to date information. The Handbook, Bylaws, Technical Rules, assorted forms, and minutes are posted at sail.swimtopia.com
SAIL Scholarships
Each
year SAIL awards two $1,000 scholarships to a male and female senior
swimmer. Applications will be posted and sponsors and application due
dates announced in May of each year
The selection process is driven by the information provided on the application form.
