National Invitational Championship
March 12-14, 2026
National Invitational News and Updates
The CSCAA National Invitational Championship is presented by proud sponsor, TYR.
All meet announcements, result and photos will be made available HERE.
2026 Meet Information
The 2026 CSCAA National Invitational Championship will once again be hosted at the FAST Facility in Ocala, Florida; March 12-14, 2026. The Hilton Ocala is the headquarter hotel for the 2026 National Invitational, room reservations may be booked with our central reservations desk at (877) 602-4023 or directly at (352) 854-1400.
In April 2017, the NCAA approved an exemption for the NIC meet and practices leading up to it. Institutions may extend their season beyond the primary playing and practice season. The NIC provides a post season championship event for Division I swimmers and divers that have achieved the qualifying standards listed below, but are not selected for the NCAA Division I Championships. Teams intending to attend should RSVP above.
Additional Pool Availability
For teams arriving before Wednesday, the pool is available at the times listed below, and no reservation is required. Pool access is $5 per athlete, and each athlete will need to sign a waiver. Waivers can be completed in advance.
Monday, March 9
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Indoor competition and warm-up pool
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Limited outdoor pool (LCM & SCM)
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Limited outdoor; Ten lanes indoor competition and warm-up pool
Tuesday, March 10
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Headquarter Hotel
Hilton Ocala – $209/night
3600 Southwest 36th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34474
Additional Hotel Information
Staybridge Suites Ocala – $189/night
4627 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala, FL 34482
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – $199/night
4100 SW 40th Street, Ocala, FL 34474
Best Western Ocala Park Centre – $189/night
3701 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
TownePlace Suites by Marriott – $199/night
8125 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34481
The Riding Academy Hotel – $209/night
1615 NW 81st Ter Road. Ocala 34482
For additional information please contact: [email protected]
2026 Qualifying Times
*All NIC qualifying standards for NCAA traditional events will remain unchanged through the 2026 season, in accordance with the recommendation of the NIC Committee.
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AUTO
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BONUS
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EVENT
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AUTO
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BONUS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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22.58
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23.26
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50 Freestyle
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19.69
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20.53
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|
49.18
|
50.73
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100 Freestyle
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43.25
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44.94
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|
1:46:85
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1:50:38
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200 Freestyle
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1:35.35
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1:39.18
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4:47:20
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4:55:02
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500 Freestyle
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4:21.28
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4:33.00
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10:02.99
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10:20.99
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1000 Freestyle
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9:19.99
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9:43.99
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16:41.45
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17:10.94
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1650 Freestyle
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15:21.20
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16:59.99
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|
25.34
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26.45
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50 Backstroke
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22.34
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24.09
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53.53
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55.61
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100 Backstroke
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47.16
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50.60
|
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1:56.71
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2:01.84
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200 Backstroke
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1:44.03
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1:52.10
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|
28.73
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29.64
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50 Breaststroke
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25.17
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26.15
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1:01.22
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1:03.27
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100 Breaststroke
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53.43
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55.98
|
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2:13.28
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2:18.57
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200 Breaststroke
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1:56.96
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2:04.17
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|
24.89
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25.11
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50 Butterfly
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21.99
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22.57
|
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53.34
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55.20
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100 Butterfly
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46.80
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48.99
|
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1:58.93
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2:04.89
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200 Butterfly
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1:45.68
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1:52.48
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|
57.54
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58.58
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100 IM
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51.19
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54.03
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1:59.35
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2:04.42
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200 IM
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1:45.34
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1:50.90
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4:16.78
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4:29.99
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400 IM
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3:49.53
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4:09.69
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1:32.85
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200 Free Relay
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1:21.48
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|
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3:24.14
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400 Free Relay
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2:59.76
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|
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7:26.47
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800 Free Relay
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6:39.78
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|
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1:41.29
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200 Medley Relay
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1:29.57
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|
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3:42.80
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400 Medley Relay
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3:18.12
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Automatic Qualification
Individuals and relays may qualify for the CSCAA National Invitational Championship by winning their respective event(s) at a bona-fide collegiate conference championship. In addition, any individual or relay team who equals or surpasses the CSCAA ‘A’ standard during the qualifying period shall be eligible to compete at the Championship.
Relays
- Teams do NOT have to use their fastest relay time for meet entry. Actual or aggregate relay times may be used.
- Relay times, once achieved, belong to the team. Any swimmer may participate on a relay at the meet.
- Teams with four individual qualifiers may enter any relay with their best time if it does not meet the meet qualifying time.
- Teams may enter more than one relay, but only the “A” relay will be allowed to score.
- Teams may bring a substitute relay swimmer should a qualifying relay member be unavailable. Those swimmers may enter events for which they have a B time standard.
Bonus Events
Swimmers who qualify for the meet automatically may also enter individual events if they have achieved the CSCAA ‘B’ standard during the qualifying period
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