2026 YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship to Take Place in Greensboro, NC

Celebrating greater than a century of YMCA aggressive swimming excellence

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHAT: YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the nationwide useful resource workplace for almost 2,600 YMCAs throughout the nation, will host the 2026 YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship in Greensboro, NC. The annual occasion brings collectively greater than 1,200 elite YMCA swimmers, ages 12–19, for 5 days of competitors throughout 38 particular person and relay occasions.

This 12 months’s championship continues the Y’s century lengthy legacy of strengthening the foundations of aggressive swimming within the U.S. More than 30 YMCA championship alumni have gone on to compete within the Olympics, many incomes medals and international recognition.

WHO: The occasion will function high YMCA athletes, notable alumni, and leaders within the swimming group. Expected attendees embrace U.S. National Team Member, Skylar Smith, who would be the visitor speaker on the athlete dinner on March 30. The YMCA can even be honoring the primary class of the YMCA Swimming Hall of Fame and YMCA Swimmer of the Year, Thomas Heilman.

WHERE: Greensboro Aquatic Center, 1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403

WHEN: March 30–April 3, 2026. Event is open to the general public.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Interviews with athletes, alumni, and Y-USA representatives can be out there on-site upon request. Photo and video alternatives can even be accessible throughout competitors hours.

NATIONAL SPONSORS: National sponsors for the 2026 YMCA National Short Course Swimming Championship embrace Speedo and Gatorade.

About the Y
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a number one nonprofit dedicated to strengthening group for greater than 175 years. The Y empowers everybody, irrespective of who they’re or the place they’re from, by making certain entry to sources, relationships, and alternatives for all to be taught, develop and thrive. By bringing collectively folks from totally different backgrounds, views and generations, the Y’s purpose is to enhance total well being and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and exhibit the significance of connections in and throughout 10,000 communities nationwide. Learn extra at ymca.org.

Contact:
Ashley Rubenstein
YMCA of the USA
312-419-8418
media@ymca.net