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2026 Ontario Age Groups

TPASC (15&O+PARA) hosted by Whitby Swimming and MPAC (14&U) hosted by Markham Aquatic Club

Date

Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026

Location

TPASC / MPAC

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January 28 update

  • MPAC: Events 3/4 are reversed in the event file. The women will swim before the men. The events will be renumbered to match the meet package once entries are finalized. No changes to the event file.
  • TPASC: Pre meet training date, time & instructions added to meet package.

January 20 update

Official Volunteers Needed

Each host will need support from visiting officials.

  • MPAC for 14&U swimmers (hosted by Markham Aquatic Club) - contact Official Coordinator
  • TPASC for 15&O+PARA swimmers (hosted by Whitby Swimming) - Sign-up HERE

January 17 update

  • The corrected file did not load on Jan 12. It is now posted to REMS.
  • ⚠️A new Event File for OAG - TPASC has been posted to REMS on Jan 17.
  • Event 22 changed to 1500 Free.
  • Make sure to download the latest file.

January 10 update

  • For the Youth session at MPAC, the 50 Back has been added to the event schedule.
  • The Youth session event schedule has been updated for Saturday and Sunday.
  • ⚠️A new Event File for OAG - MPAC has been posted to REMS on Jan 10.
  • Make sure to download the latest file.

January 9 update

There are two distinct meet sanctions, meet packages and event files. The links above will direct you to the meet packages and event files. Please ensure swimmers are entered correctly based on age. The TPASC event file will show a "14&Under" category with no time standards to allow all para swimmers to enter. Do not enter 14&Under olympic program swimmers into the TPASC meet.

Eligibility

All athletes must be registered as Competitive or Varsity swimmers with Swimming Canada. A valid Swimming Canada registration number is required for all swimmers, and entries without a registration number will be declined. Athletes may only compete under the age group club or varsity team they are registered with.

  • This event is restricted to Ontario based athletes (registered with Swimming Canada)
  • Out-of-country foreign teams are not permitted to attend.
  • A competitor’s age is their age as of March 5, 2026
    • TPASC
      • 15&Over for Olympic Program swimmers (OP swimmers)
      • Open for Paralympic Program swimmers (PARA swimmers)
    • MPAC
      • Junior Sessions: 14 & Under
      • Youth Sessions: 12 & Under
      • 12&U swimmers that achieve the 13&U qualifying time must choose to participate in all the Junior sessions or all the Youth sessions. They cannot participate in both. Including relays.
  • All Olympic Program swimmers must achieve at least 1 (one) 2026 Ontario Age Group Standard
  • All Para swimmers must achieve at least 1 (one) 2026 Para Ontario Age Groups Standards
  • Relay-only swimmers are not eligible to attend these events.
  • Qualifying Period: September 1, 2024 – February 15, 2026

Entries

  • Entry Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10 PM EST
  • Maximum of 6 individual events per swimmer provided they meet the qualifying times (QT).
  • Bonus Swims:
    • 1 QT = 3 Bonus swims
    • 2 QTs = 2 Bonus swims
    • 3 QTs = 1 Bonus swim
    • 4 or more QTs = 0 Bonus swim
    • 400 IM and 400/800/1500 Free events are NOT ELIGIBLE AS BONUS SWIMS
    • Swimmers are limited to a maximum of 1 bonus swim per day.
    • Athletes must have achieved the Provincial Consideration Time to enter as a Bonus event (excludes non eligible bonus events)
  • Club Contact for Entries:

Format & Age Groups

TPASC & MPAC Junior Sessions: Prelims & Finals events + Timed Final events

  • In each finals event all female finals will swim, followed by all male finals; Youngest to Oldest.
    • MPAC Junior Sessions: 13&Under, 14
    • TPASC Sessions: 15, 16, 17&Over + Open PARA in Para eligible events
    • There is an “A” final only for 400m events.
    • There is separate Para final for Para eligible events at TPASC.
    • For 200m or less, there is an “A” and “B” final for each age group. The “A” final will swim before the “B” final.
  • Distance and Relay events are timed final. See respective meet packages for details.

MPAC Youth Session: Timed Final events

  • All events will be seeded slowest to fastest by gender.
  • Age Groups: 11&Under, 12
  • For 400m and lower events, the fastest heat of each age group (11&U, 12) will swim together. All other heats are age combined.
  • Results will be split by age group.

Event Schedules

All times are subject to change based on entries.

Performance Partners and Supporters

Swim Ontario proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of our partners and supporters who help advance swimming in Ontario.

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