As the team at USA Swimming sought to make the most of its unexpected downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic, the data team got to thinking. During an unprecedented stretch of months without meets, it sought something that was accessible, low-cost in times of budgetary strain on clubs, a utility that could look backward to competitions that have happened and help adapt to new challenges clubs face.<\/p>\n
The result is the Virtual Meet Simulator that USA Swimming is rolling out in a soft launch Monday<\/a>. The website tool allows clubs to compare times based on what\u2019s already in USA Swimming\u2019s database in a new, team-centric way. But it also allows a pathway to enter non-sanctioned meets into the database, with the possibility that any two teams in the United States can compare times and compete against each other virtually.<\/p>\n USA Swimming will host a webinar Monday to unveil the widget. The team behind the Virtual Meet Simulator is adding features even after launch, with a goal toward fuller functionality by the end of the week. USA Swimming hopes to work with members clubs to generate feedback and added features as time progresses.<\/p>\n Racing is back. ?<\/p>\n This new virtual competition style will allow swimmers from across the country to compete against one another from the comfort of their local pool. Details \u2935 https:\/\/t.co\/mYuJwVxdqM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USA Swimming (@USASwimming) July 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n