This meet is open to qualified USA Swimming athletes age 18 and under and is expected to fill quickly.

What swimmers may care about

• The meet is conducted in LCM (Long Course Meters).

• All events are seeded LCM first, then SCY.

• Qualifying period: January 1, 2025 through July 13, 2026.

• Swimmers may compete in 3 individual events per day and 8 total.

• There are no upper time limits.

• All entry times must be provable in SWIMS.

• Unproven times may result in:

  • $100 fine per swim
  • Scratch from event
  • Team losing tier status

• Observed high school times only are accepted.

• Foreign meet times not in SWIMS are not accepted.

• Block party times are not accepted.

• Distance events (800/1500):

  • May qualify using 800 / 1500 / 1000 / 1650
  • Alternate standards are seeded last

• No time trials will be offered.

Bonus events

Swimmers qualified for individual events may enter bonus events based on the following:

Bonus rules

• Bonus swims must be:

  • 200m or less
  • Provable in SWIMS
  • Entered in LCM

• Exception:

  • 400 Free and 400 IM may be entered using SCY if the bonus standard is met

• 800 and 1500 are NOT eligible for bonus swims

Bonus standards (400 Free / 400 IM)

What coaches may care about

• Entries must be submitted through USA Swimming OME

• Entry deadline: July 13, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)

• Late entries allowed only for:

  • First-time qualifiers
  • Achieved after deadline

• Late entry deadline: July 19, 2026

• Seeding order:

  • LCM → SCY

• All times must be:

  • Provable in SWIMS

• Relay rules:

  • Max 2 relays per event
  • Relay times must be provable (team or aggregate)

• Positive check-in required for:

  • 800 / 1500 freestyle

• Scratch rules:

  • No-show penalty:

    • Scratch from remaining events OR
    • $100 fine

• Finals format:

  • E, D, C, B, A finals
  • E final limited to 16 & under swimmers

What parents may care about

• Venue: IU Natatorium (approx. 4,700 seating capacity)

• Parking available in attached garage (fees controlled by facility)

• Concessions available onsite

• Awards:

  • Top 8 individual and relay medals

• Strict safety rules:

  • No deck changing
  • No recording in locker rooms
  • No drones allowed

• All athletes must follow:

  • USA Swimming Safe Sport policies
  • MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy)

Event format highlights

• Prelims and finals format for most events

• Distance events (800 / 1500):

  • Timed finals
  • Swum slowest → fastest
  • Fastest heat swims in finals

• Swimmers must provide:

  • Their own timers and counters for distance events

• Relays:

  • Timed finals
  • Swum during finals session

Schedule overview

• Dates: July 22–26, 2026
• Prelims: 8:30 AM start
• Finals: 5:00 PM start

Quick checklist

For swimmers

• Verify times are in SWIMS
• Track bonus eligibility
• Watch positive check-in deadlines
• Be ready for distance event requirements

For coaches

• Submit entries via OME before July 13

• Verify all times are provable

• Track:

  • Bonus entries
  • Relay entries
  • Event limits

• Prepare for scratch deadlines and penalties

For parents

• Book travel early (meet fills fast)
• Review venue parking and policies
• Plan for full-day sessions

Full meet packet

2026 NCSA Summer Championships Meet Announcement