2026 Connecticut Age Group Swimming Championships

Dates: March 12–15, 2026
Location: Wesleyan University – Freeman Athletic Center Pool
161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT 06457

Meet Overview

The 2026 Short Course Connecticut Age Group Championships is a USA Swimming–sanctioned championship meet for qualified Connecticut Swimming (CSI) athletes ages 10 & Under, 11–12, and 13–14. This meet brings together the top swimmers across the state who have met the qualifying time standards.

Athlete Eligibility

To compete, swimmers must:

• Be 2026 registered members of USA Swimming / Connecticut Swimming

• Have competed in at least two CSI-sanctioned meets since January 1, 2025

• Have achieved the required qualifying time for each event entered

• Be properly entered by the club before entry deadlines

Meet Schedule (Summary)

Thursday – Distance & Relays

• 13–14 1650 Free: Warm-up 2:00 PM | Start 3:00 PM

• Evening distance relays & events begin approximately 5:35 PM

Friday – Sunday

• Morning Prelims (11–12 & 13–14): Warm-up 7:00 AM | Start 8:40 AM

• Afternoon Session (10 & Under): Warm-up 1:15 PM | Start 2:00 PM

• Evening Finals (11–12 & 13–14): Warm-up 4:15 PM | Start 5:15 PM

Exact timelines may vary and will be finalized closer to the meet.

Venue & Spectator Information

• Limited spectator seating: Maximum 340 spectators

• Seating is spectator area only (no deck access)

• No folding chairs allowed in the building

• Wristbands may be used to manage spectator capacity

• Wi-Fi is limited; no live stream will be available

Locker Rooms & Safety

• No shaving on premises

• No locks may be left on lockers

• Changing only permitted in locker rooms

• No cell phones or recording devices allowed in locker rooms or restrooms

Deck Access & Supervision

• Only athletes entered in the meet, coaches, officials, and volunteers may be on deck

• All swimmers must be supervised by a USA Swimming–registered coach

• Siblings and non-participating children are not permitted on deck

Entries & Event Limits (Simplified)

• Maximum 7 individual events per swimmer for the meet

• Maximum 3 individual events per day

• 10 & Under events are timed finals only

• 11–12 & 13–14 events are prelims & finals (except some distance events)

Bonus events are allowed under specific rules and depend on age group and qualification.

Scratches & Check-In

• Scratches are due 45 minutes before each session

• Some distance events require positive check-in (details provided by coaches)

• Failure to scratch properly may result in removal from later events

Awards & Scoring

• Individual events score to 20 places

• Medals: 1st–10th place

• Ribbons: 11th–20th place

• Relay medals awarded through 3rd place

• Age Group Champion & High Point awards will be presented

All awards must be picked up before leaving on Sunday.

Volunteer & Work Assignments

• All participating clubs are required to provide volunteers

• Assignments include timers, marshals, safety, and officials

• Failure to work assignments may result in club fines

Parents may be asked by the team to help with volunteer duties.

Important Safety Policies

• Meet follows USA Swimming Safe Sport & MAAPP policies

• Photography is restricted and prohibited in locker rooms and behind starting blocks

• Drones are not permitted at the venue

• Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in removal from the meet

What Parents Should Bring

• Team apparel and swim gear

• Healthy snacks & water for swimmers

• Patience and flexibility — championship meets are long days!

Questions?

Please direct all meet-related questions to your team coach, who will communicate entries, schedules, and swimmer expectations.

We look forward to a great championship experience for our swimmers!