What is IMX USA Swimming?

IMX/IMR Information IM Xtreme is a program that allows USA Swimming members to track their times (or coaches to track their team’s times) against swimmers all across the nation! Just by swimming a specific program of events, you can see where you rank against your teammates, your region and yes, even across the USA!

What is an IMR rank in swimming?

IMX stands for IM Extreme and IMR stands for IM Ready. During each season whenever you swim an event the time is registered on the USA swimming web site. To have an IMR or IM ready score, the swimmer needs to swim all the events that are appropriate for his/her age group during each season.

What is a power index in swimming?

Every swim listed in the USA Swimming times database includes a Power Point value. This point system allows for comparison of the quality of performances across strokes, distances and events, as well as between age groups. The power point scale ranges from 1 to 1100 points.

Which state is the best at swimming?

Top States for Competitive Swimming

• California. California is home to the largest Local Swim Committee, or LSC, in the country.
• Colorado. Colorado earns a spot on the top training centers list as a result of one swimming pool in Colorado Springs.
• Texas.
• Pennsylvania.

What is swim cloud?

Swim Cloud is a swimming performance analysis, FORM Swim have innovative swim goggles, and GMX7 have a portable resistance tool, which can be learned more about at the link provided. FORM Swim was also the premiere sponsor for Swimming World for the 2019 World Swimming Championships and 2019 US Nationals.

Can you get a full ride scholarship for swimming?

It’s uncommon to be offered a full ride as coaches often prefer to divide up swimming scholarships and offer them to a larger number of swimmers. Swimming is an “equivalency sport” so coaches may divide the scholarships between as many athletes as they wish.

How are points calculated in swimming?

The Short Version: Every Swimmer Can Be a Winner Teams are awarded place points for 1st through 5th place times in individual events, and for 1st or 2nd place times in relay events. The team’s total number of improved times is converted to a percentage and added to the place points to determine the winning team.

Where do most swimmers live?

Where to Move to for the Best Swimming in the U.S.

• San Francisco-Oakland, CA.
• Durham, NC.
• Austin, TX.
• Madison, WI.
• Raleigh-Cary, NC.
• Fort Collins, CO.
• Washington, D.C.
• Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, CT. Connecticut is home to a trio of swimming superpowers in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk.

Where is competitive swimming most popular?

2019

How does swim cloud work?

First, we assign a point value to each of your swims. Then we pick your five best events, assign weights to them and calculate an average of them. How are Points Assigned? Points are calculated on the basis of the ACTUAL time needed to qualify for the NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.

How do you get recruited for swimming?

How to Get Recruited for College Swimming

1. Let the NCAA know your intent.
2. Make sure you are taking the right classes.
3. Swim your butt off.
4. Be mindful of your social media presence.
5. Build a list of schools you have a crush on.
6. Check out the schools.
7. Visit the school.
8. Make the call.

What does IMX / IMR mean in USA Swimming?

IMX/IMR Information IM Xtreme is a program that allows USA Swimming members to track their times (or coaches to track their team’s times) against swimmers all across the nation! Just by swimming a specific program of events, you can see where you rank against your teammates, your region and yes, even across the USA! Not Ready for IMX?

How does im Xtreme work in USA Swimming?

IM Xtreme is a program that allows USA Swimming members to track their times (or coaches to track their team’s times) against swimmers all across the nation! Just by swimming a specific program of events, you can see where you rank against your teammates, your region and yes, even across the USA!

How can I find out where my IMX score is?

The next step is IM Xtreme (IMX). The IMX ranking includes a series of five or six events at longer distances. Once you’ve completed the IMX program, you can find out where your IMX score ranks nationally, within your zone, within your LSC and on your club.

What are the power points in USA Swimming?

Every swim listed in the USA Swimming times database includes a Power Point value. This point system allows for comparison of the quality of performances across strokes, distances and events, as well as between age groups. The power point scale ranges from 1 to 1100 points.