2026 IASI Short Course Championships

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Resources
Mobile‑friendly qualifying times:
https://swimstandards.com/times/2026-iasi-short-course-championships-time-standards

📍 Wellmark YMCA – Des Moines, IA
📅 February 26 – March 1, 2026
🏊 Hosted by Des Moines Swimming Federation

The 2026 Iowa Swimming Short Course Championships are set for four days of championship racing in Des Moines. This meet is sanctioned by USA Swimming and IASI and will feature both 13–14 and Senior divisions.

Meet Format

• Thursday evening: Distance events & relays (timed finals)
• Friday–Sunday: Morning prelims / Evening finals
• A & B Finals (Top 16 back in finals)
• Special seeding format for 1000 & 1650 Freestyle

Eligibility

• Must be current USA Swimming & IASI registered athlete
• Must meet published 2026 IASI Q-Time standards
• Bonus events allowed under meet rules

Entry Deadline

🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026 – 12:00 PM

Entry Fees

• $10 Individual
• $14 Relay
• $4.50 IASI surcharge per swimmer
• Outreach swimmers: $5 total

Awards & Recognition

🏅 Top 8 medals (individual)
🏆 High Point awards (individual & team)
🏆 Traveling Team Trophy
⭐ IASI Sportsmanship & Spirit Award
🎓 Senior Coaching Staff of the Year

Spectators

🎟 $30 All-Session Wristband
🎟 $10 Daily Pass

Download the full official meet announcement (PDF)