Swimming – Short Course
Overview:
Click here for pool diagram/seating Tents are allow but no spikes in the grass!
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2026 or until a maximum number of swimmers are entered into the meet.
Please be aware that the competition will take place in an outdoor pool at PSU. Outdoor pool. The water depth is at least 7 feet at the starting end and at least 3 feet 8 inches at the turn end. Diving well will be used for warm up and cool down for competitors only. The warm up area will be monitored and is to be used strictly by competitors in the current session. Feet first entry is to be used only. Swimmers will be asked to exit if they are playing or being disruptive.
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Since the 2026 State Games of America (SGA) are hosted in State College by the Keystone State Games, ALL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS CAN REGISTER for the SGA just like they would for traditional Keystone Games Events.
In addition, due to the NCSG Neighboring State Policy, athletes from DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Garden State Games), NEW YORK (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Empire State Winter Games), and OHIO, CAN REGISTER for the 2026 SGA.
Non-Keystone Games Eligible Athletes: YOU MUST QUALIFY!
If you’re an athlete coming from one of the other 30+ National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Member State programs, qualification is more extensive. Here’s how you may have qualified depending on the year you competed in an NCSG Member State program:
- 2024: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
- 2025: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
- 2026: (before July 1): All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.
- Any medalist from the 2022 and/or 2024 SGA qualifies to compete at the State Games of America in State College 2026.
Events and Divsions:
50 Freestyle (All Divisions)
500 Freestyle (11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
25 Butterfly (8&Under)
50 Butterfly (9-10, 11-12)
100 Butterfly (13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
Medley Relays (All Divisions)
100 IM (8&Under, 9-10, 11-12)
200 IM (13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
100 Freestyle (All Divisions)
50 Backstroke (8&Under)
100 Backstroke (9-10, 11-12)
200 Backstroke (13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
Freestyle Relays (All Divisions)
Day 2
25 Breaststroke (8&Under)
50 Breaststroke (9-10, 11-12)
100 Breaststroke (13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
25 Backstroke (8&Under)
50 Backstroke (9-10, 11-12)
100 Backstroke (13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
25 Freestyle (8&Under)
200 Freestyle (9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
Hy Tek Entry
Individuals and teams with access to HyTek programs are encouraged to submit their entries electronically. Directions and email contacts for this will be provided to KSG credentialed coaches upon receipt of their registration materials and to all athletes and coaches by request to the Sport Leader. Fully paid KSG Registrations and Release forms must be included along with electronic time and event entries for all participating athletes by the published KSG entry deadline.
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