Swimmers are placed in relays at the coach’s discretion.
There are two types of Relays – Freestyle and Medley. In Odd Weeks, Freestyle relays are run and all four swimmers swim Freestyle. In Even Weeks, Medley relays are run with the strokes in this order – Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle.
There are two divisions of Relays – Advanced and Senior Varsity. Only swimmers with Novice or Advanced times in the stroke and distance s/he swimming can be in an Advanced Relay. Senior Varsity Relays must have at least one swimmer with a JV, V, or SV time in that distance/stroke. Advanced Relays can be mixed or single gender, but Senior Varsity Relays must be mixed Gender.
Swimmers should not leave the meet before notifying a coach – even if they think they are not in a relay. Relays are changed often and if someone leaves early, it may scratch an entire relay.