February 13, 2025 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ
Fort Pierce, FL (February 13, 2025) – PÕ¾ÊÓƵ has been selected by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to host the NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in 2026 and 2028. The national championships will be held at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s state-of-the-art aquatics complex on the main campus, with the 2026 event scheduled for March 4-7 and the 2028 championships set for March 1-4.
2024 NJCAA National Champions: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Teams.
“We are honored that NJCAA has selected PÕ¾ÊÓƵ to host the 2026 and 2028 Swimming and Diving Championships,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ President. “This selection reflects our longstanding partnership with NJCAA and our shared commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. Given PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s remarkable legacy in swimming and diving, including our unprecedented national championship streak, there’s no more fitting venue for these prestigious events. We look forward to welcoming the nation’s top student-athletes to our world-class facilities and continuing our tradition of hosting exceptional championship competitions.”
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ aquatics complex features comprehensive facilities for both swimming and diving events, including a 25-yard x 25-meter pool with a diving well and maxi flex boards, as well as a 50-meter x 25-yard swimming pool. The College’s experience hosting major swimming events, most recently demonstrated by the successful organization of the 2024 Swimming and Diving Championships, positions PÕ¾ÊÓƵ as an ideal venue for these prestigious competitions.
NJCAA Swimming and Diving Committee Chair Steve Mullen praised PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s selection, noting, “PÕ¾ÊÓƵ has had a long and successful history of hosting the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. The support that the College and community give to the championships makes it a very special week for all participating student-athletes and coaches.”
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Head Swimming Coach Sion Brinn expressed enthusiasm about hosting the championships: “As a program that has consistently championed excellence in collegiate swimming and diving, we’re thrilled to once again welcome the nation’s top junior college athletes to our facilities. These championships are more than just competitions – they’re celebrations of athletic achievement and team spirit that showcase the very best of collegiate swimming and diving.”
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ swimming and diving program has secured 50 consecutive men’s swimming and diving national championships, and 46 women’s national titles.
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About PÕ¾ÊÓƵ: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 120 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
Media Contact: Kathleen Walter, Public Information Officer, kwalter1@irsc.edu
