2026 Spring Nationals - 6th Event

You will be able to swim your 6th event at 2026 Spring Nationals.

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  • Hi Erin,

    I'm new to masters swimming. Was that the 100 yds breaststroke event? If so, how does one find out about this i.e. is that posted somewhere? 

    Thank you!

  • The 6th event is individual to each entrant - if you entered 6 events, you had to declare what event to drop in the event that the timeline is too long.

    From the meet info:

    National Qualifying Times/Number of Events/Sixth Event

    Competitors may enter up to three (3) individual events without meeting the national qualifying times, or a maximum of six (6) events if they meet the NQTs (i.e. have swum a time equal to or better than the NQTs during the past two years). Exception: Competitors entering the 1650 freestyle must meet the NQT. See NQT frequently asked questions here.

    All swimmers are limited to three (3) individual events per day. If the meet is deemed too large, an athlete’s sixth event will be dropped. Swimmers entering six events must indicate which event is to be dropped in case the timeline is too long. No refunds will be given if the sixth event is dropped. A decision on the sixth event will be announced at usms.org by April 10.

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  • The 6th event is individual to each entrant - if you entered 6 events, you had to declare what event to drop in the event that the timeline is too long.

    From the meet info:

    National Qualifying Times/Number of Events/Sixth Event

    Competitors may enter up to three (3) individual events without meeting the national qualifying times, or a maximum of six (6) events if they meet the NQTs (i.e. have swum a time equal to or better than the NQTs during the past two years). Exception: Competitors entering the 1650 freestyle must meet the NQT. See NQT frequently asked questions here.

    All swimmers are limited to three (3) individual events per day. If the meet is deemed too large, an athlete’s sixth event will be dropped. Swimmers entering six events must indicate which event is to be dropped in case the timeline is too long. No refunds will be given if the sixth event is dropped. A decision on the sixth event will be announced at usms.org by April 10.

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