Circle Seeding - A method of seeding where the fastest swimmers are seeded in the center lanes of the fastest 3 heats. Circle Seeding is only only used in meets during the preliminaries of a Prelims-Finals format meet.Club - PVS is comprised of over 30 member clubs. Swimmers belong to individual clubs and PVS meets are hosted by these clubs.Deck - The area around the swimming pool reserved for swimmers, officials, and coaches. Parents who are not working in an official capacity (e.g., certified official, lane timer) are not allowed on deck during a meet.Deck Entries - Some meets will allow swimmers to enter an event during the meet. See the Meet Announcement to determine if deck entries are allowed and any fees involved. Note that the swimmer or coach must provide proof of current USA-Swimming membership (USA-S Registration Card or a printout from the PVS Registrar) before the swimmer is allowed to deck enter.Deck Seeding - Swimmers are not given a heat and lane assignment until shortl...
