ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to Host 2026 and 2028 NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to Host 2026 and 2028 NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
February 13, 2025 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Fort Pierce, FL (February 13, 2025) – ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected by the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA) to host the NJCAA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships
in 2026 and 2028. The national championships will be held at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s
state-of-the-art aquatics complex on the main campus, with the 2026 event scheduled
for March 4-7 and the 2028 championships set for March 1-4.2024 NJCAA National Champions: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Men’s & Women’s Swimming
& Diving Teams.
"We are honored that NJCAA has selected ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to host the 2026 and 2028 Swimming and Diving Championships," said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, Indian River State College President. "This selection reflects our longstanding partnership with NJCAA and our shared commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. Given Indian River State College's remarkable legacy in swimming and diving, including our unprecedented national championship streak, there's no more fitting venue for these prestigious events. We look forward to welcoming the nation's top student-athletes to our world-class facilities and continuing our tradition of hosting exceptional championship competitions."
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ aquatics complex features comprehensive facilities for both swimming and diving events, including a 25-yard x 25-meter pool with a diving well and maxi flex boards, as well as a 50-meter x 25-yard swimming pool. The College's experience hosting major swimming events, most recently demonstrated by the successful organization of the 2024 Swimming and Diving Championships, positions Indian River State College as an ideal venue for these prestigious competitions.
NJCAA Swimming and Diving Committee Chair Steve Mullen praised Indian River State College's selection, noting, "ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has had a long and successful history of hosting the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. The support that the College and community give to the championships makes it a very special week for all participating student-athletes and coaches."
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Head Swimming Coach Sion Brinn expressed enthusiasm about hosting the championships: "As a program that has consistently championed excellence in collegiate swimming and diving, we're thrilled to once again welcome the nation's top junior college athletes to our facilities. These championships are more than just competitions – they're celebrations of athletic achievement and team spirit that showcase the very best of collegiate swimming and diving."
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ swimming and diving program has secured 50 consecutive men's swimming and diving national championships, and 46 women's national titles.
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About ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, serving Florida's Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 120 programs leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
Media Contact: Kathleen Walter, Public Information Officer, kwalter1@irsc.edu