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Survey

Please complete this survey to share your feedback on the event and help us to continually improve the experience for all.

Fun Facts

View some interesting statistics from the meet.

Results Files for Coaches

These files are for import into Team Manager, TeamUnify or your other team management system.

Championship Meet Import File              Time Trial Meet Import File

Award Labels

Coaches may print the completed award labels for their team by scrolling through this list and printing only the pages associated with their team.  Use Avery 5160 or equivalent labels. 

Team Scores at Conclusion of Meet

View Scores.

Backup of Meet Manager databases for your use

Championship Meet                       Time Trial Meet

Remember to Pay your Invoice for Deck Entered Time Trial Entries by April 18

Details for your Deck Entered  entries can be viewed here.

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Heat Sheets

 

 

Results

Online results are available at this page.

Schedule of Activities

This is the schedule of swimming events and activities for each day of the meet. The schedule contains event/activities, dates/times and locations.  For use by coaches, swimmers, parents and officials.  Latest version of schedule last updated 3/11/2025.

Senior Recognition

Download a PDF of our Senior Recognition slideshow at this link (26MB file).

 

State Shirt Day - Thursday, April 3 at Prelims

It is a tradition for all Y teams within a state to get a special Y Nationals shirt and wear them together on one day of the meet. Thursday, April 3 during Prelims will be designated for all teams to wear their state shirts.

Facility Map (click or tap to view large map)

New this Year - Pre-Meet Coaches Meetings

The Pre-Meet meeting for Coaches was held via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 26 at 8:00 PM ET.    A recording of the meeting can be viewed by those who were unable to attend the meeting.

The will be only two Coaches meetings on-site in Greensboro:

• The New Coaches meeting (those new to YMCA Nationals).  It will be held Monday, March 31, 12:15 to 1:00 PM in Room 1 of the Special Events Center. 
• The Coaches Association Meeting hosted by Mike Leonard.   It will be held Monday, March 31, at 1:00 PM in Room 1 of the Special Events Center.  All coaches are invited to provide their input to the executive committee.

Order of Events

Championship Events          Time Trial Events

Estimated Session Timelines

For your planning purposes only, these are the unofficial estimated timelines (without scratches) for each day's prelim, Monday and finals session.

Psych Sheet

Click Here.  Last updated March 27 at 8:31AM.  This is the unofficial Psych Sheet for the 2025 meet.  If you see any entry time error, bring it to the Coach Check-in at Greensboro.  Missing swimmer(s) contact the Entry Chair.  Parents/swimmers should direct all their comments to their coach.  ONLY COACHES may contact the Entry Chair.

Meet Handbook

The 2025 YMCA National Short Course Championship Handbook provides information for coaches,swimmers and parents to prepare, enter, attend, and compete in the championship.   The 2025 Meet Handbook has been divided into two documents. 

• Part 1 of the handbook emphasizes the entry and pre-meet items of interest (updated 2/25)
• Part 2 of the handbook concentrates on things that happen during the meet (updated 2/14)

Proof of Times

These teams have been selected for Proof of Times.  An email has been sent to a representative of each of the selected teams.  See the List of Times to be Proved.

Contact List

Need to contact someone about the meet, find appropriate contact in this list.

Dinner with Olympian Rhyan White - New this year, parents are invited

Athletes, coaches and parents are invited to have dinner and hear from Olympian Rhyan White following the meet session on Monday, March 31st.  Rhyan White - Photo  Bio

Monday, March 31, 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Special Events Center, West Wing Room B.

The cost to attend the  dinner with Rhyan White is $25 per person - register and pay as part of your team entry to the meet.  Coach must enter their team's total number of dinner tickets (for athletes, coaches and parents attending) on the FEES tab. There will be no dinner tickets sold at the door.  Wristbands for entry to the dinner will be given to the coach at Check-In on Monday.

Rhyan will be available for photos and autographs before (6:00-6:30PM) and after (8:00-8:30 PM) the dinner.  You do not need to attend the dinner to participate in the photo and autograph sessions.

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Entry Information

Entries will be accepted beginning March 1, 2025.  Documentation for using the Swimcloud entry system is available here.

The link to the entry system for the Championship meet is here.

The link to the entry system for the Time Trial meet is here.

If you experience problems while using the Swimcloud entry process you can ask for help.

Entry Deadline for Championship meet is 9:00 PM ET Monday, March 24, 2025.

Entry Deadline for Time Trial meet is 9:00 PM ET Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Qualifying Time Standards

2025 Qualifying Time Standards

Meet Entry Files

Entry File for Championship Meet  (Updated 1/4/25)               Entry File for Time Trial Meet  (Updated 3/11/25)

Attestation and Declaration Forms

Find the required attestation and CEO/Executive Director declaration forms on the Championships Forms page.  Deadline is March 28. 

Click HERE to see the list of CEO/Executive Director attestations which have been recieved (last updated 3/28 at 5:15 PM).

Eligibility Waiver Request 

To request a waiver of one of the eligibility requirements for a swimmer, the head coach completes and submits this electronic form with as much detail and supporting material as possible.  Submit no later than Monday, March 24 (entry deadline).

Coach Authorization Form

For YMCA teams that will not have a certified, registered and approved coach on deck with their athletes for part or all of the meet.  Complete this form and have the representing coach submit it at Check-In.

Submitting Insurance

Each YMCA represented in the meet must have a current Certificate of Liability Insurance filed with YMCA of the USA. See SAMPLE that includes the exact wording required. The COI is filed by your YMCA's MOYP Administrator or CEO in the Data Collection Hub. This is the same place they submit your YMCA's annual report. If they do not see the COI Submission portal, they just need to go into MOYP and edit role assignments then access the COI Submission as association data steward. Send questions to Meredith Griffin.

Customized list of YMCAs in the meet (as of 3/28/25 5:15 PM).  If you don't find your YMCA in the customized list, then use the full Current list (as of 3/28/25 5:15 PM) of all YMCAs.

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Athlete Travel Assistance

Up to $600 is available from the YMCA Athlete Travel Assistance Program to athletes who would not otherwise be able to travel to the meet.  The athlete's head coach submits the application and payment is made to the athlete's YMCA.  Athlete must be receiving financial assistance from their local YMCA.  Deadline to submit is March 24.  Full information and and application submission link is HERE.

Senior Recognition

As part of our Senior Recognition at the meet, we are creating a presentation to be shown on the video screen at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.  If you are a graduating senior and would like to be included in the presentation, please submit your information before March 22.  Details for Submission.

Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award

The Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award recognizes two YMCA swimmers for their excellence in academic achievement and commitment to healthy living and social responsibility through YMCA competetive swimming.  The selected individuals will be granted $2,500 each to be issued directly to the athlete's institute for higher learning.  Deadline to apply is March 12, 2025.  Link for more information and application.

Coach of the Year nominations are due March 14

More Info

Athlete Volunteers - Reflections & National Anthem

Athletes are invited to offer a Reflection or perform the National Anthem prior to the start of a meet session.  National Anthem performers must have experience performing the National Anthem in front of a large group and may be asked to submit an audio sample before being selected.  Apply HERE.

Athletes - Apply to Carry Your State Sign in the Parade of Athletes

Athletes or coaches may use this link to apply to carry your state's sign in the parade.  Assignments will be made on a first come-first serve basis and if the sign is lost or damaged, your YMCA will be charged $50 for a replacement.

Moment of Remembrance

During the meet, members of our YMCA Swim Community who we have lost since we last met in April 2024 will be remembered in a Moment of Remembrance.  We are preparing a slide show to reognize these individuals.  If you would like to have an individual included, please send their name, their connection to YMCA swimming and their picture to Bob McDowell at [email protected]

College Coaches Forum

Athletes, parents and coaches are invited to attend a forum which will cover the opportunities to swim in college and the search and recruiting processes.  The forum will be hosted by Glenn Neufeld and will include college coaches from Florida State, Villanova and Connecticut College.  The forum will be held on Monday, March 31 from 11 AM to Noon in the West Wing of the Special Events Center, Room B.  This event is free.

Event Merchandise Pre-Orders

To order event merchandise prior to the event, use this link. Metro Swim Shop will be on site during the meet to sell event merchandise, swimwear and equipment

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Spectator All Session^TM Admission Passes (available online until noon on March 24)

Before you decide to purchase admission passes, have you thought about volunteering as a timer?  Perks for timers working a mininum of 4 sessios include free spectator admission for sessions not worked as a timer and free parking. If interested, see the section Timers and Officials Needed.

All Session^TM admission passes will be available through an online purchase.  Ticketmaster will charge a $7.00 fee for each order placed online.  Thus it is advantageous to purchase your All Session^TM admission passes in groups. Ticketmaster will offer an Earlybird price for passes purchased prior to 12 noon on Monday, March 24.  The Earlybird price for All Session^TM admission passes are $94 per adult (provides admission for all 9 sessions) and $55 per child (8-18 years old, provides admission for all 9 sessions).  Passes purchased after 12 noon on March 24 revert to the standard price.  The standard prices for All Session^TM admission passes are $120 per adult and $65 per child (8-18 years old).  During the order process you will be presented several seat options, you may choose any of the options as they are all the same.  There are no assigned seats despite what Ticketmaster might print on an admission pass.  All seating is general admission.  Link to order passes.

Spectator Purchases Onsite at the Meet

Daily admission and single session-specific admissions can be purchased each day at the Box Office next to the spectator's entrance to the pool prior to and during competition sessions.  All sales are non-refundable. 

Onsite Admission Ticket Prices

• $16 Single Session Adult (provides admission for a single session)
• $7 Single Session Child (provides admission to a single session for a child ages 8-18)
• $29 Daily Adult (provides an adult admission for both the prelim and finals session on one day)
• $12 Daily Child (provides a child admission for the prelim and finals session on one day)
• There is no charge for children 7 and under

New Greensboro Aquatic Center Policy for Spectator Bags

GAC has updated their policy about the bags spectators are permitted to bring into the facility.  See the new policy.

Timers and Officials Needed

Volunteer timers and officials are needed for all sessions of the meet.  Officials: Use this link to sign up.  Timers: Use this link to sign up.  Those who work at least four sessions receive a shirt, complimentary parking pass and an all-session spectator pass.

College/University Coaches Invitation

College/University coaches are welcome at all YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships.  We encourage you to come see the talented athletes that can be part of your future team.  We request that all college coaches check-in at meet registration/coach check-in with their business card or school identification and a photo ID.  You will receive complimentary admission.  After the meet you will receive a list of attending teams, coaches and swimmers.  You may use this form to pre-register.

Team Dinners at the Greensboro Aquatic Center

The Greensboro Aquatic Center will be providing the opportunity of team meals (dinner) again this year at YMCA Short Course Nationals.  They will be offering meals Tuesday, April 1st - Friday April 4th.  The order deadline is Thursday, March 20th.  More Information.

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Hotels

Use this link to reserve hotel rooms for yourself and/or your team. Please use the Hotel Reservation system to take advantage of special event rates and to support the YMCA Travel Assistance Program for athletes in need of assistance to participate in the meet.

Visitors' Guide

Welcome to the Gate City - Greensboro, North Carolina.  We know that you will enjoy your stay and hope that you will take advantage of the many terrific things that Greensboro has to offer.  For information on attractions, sporting events, shops, arts, breweries & wineries, restaurants and more.  Click Here.

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Long Course Time Trial - Saturday, April 5

The Greensboro Community YMCA swim team will host their GCY LC Single-Day Splash to allow swimmers the opportunity to achieve LC qualifying times. 

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