What is the difference between a USS Meet and a Dual Meet?
A dual meet involves two teams competing against each other. Typically, each swimmer will compete in 3 races. Beginners swim 25-50 yards per race (1-2 pool lengths), while experienced swimmers swim up to 200 yards per race. Dual meets are a great opportunity for new swimmers to get used to competing. The Boys and Girls Club of Clifton hosts most of the dual meets but some are hosted by other New Jersey teams as well. Dual meets are held on the weekends and are 4-5 hours long. A USAS meet is only open to swimmers who have satisfy a minimum qualifying time and have good stroke technique. For swimmer 8 years old and younger, there are 3 USAS meets. Other swimmers will attend various USAS meets throughout the season based on their swimming ability and qualifying times. All swimmers must attend Winter Cup, a USAS meet hosted by the Clifton Boys and Girls Club. USAS meets are usually longer than Dual Meets and can be stretched out over a two day weekend, with swimmers swimming some races eac
