By James Sutherland on SwimSwam
The NCAA Sport Oversight Commission tabled the proposed format changes to the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships during its final meeting before the new governance structure takes effect next month.
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) put forward a proposal for numerous changes to the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, including removing ‘B’ finals, rescheduling the competition to optimize broadcasting, shuffling the order of events, and introducing a new qualification model.
The NCAA Swimming and Diving Committee Liaison presented the CSCAA’s recommendations to the Oversight Committee on Wednesday, with the committee opting to table the proposal and defer its review to the new Swimming and Diving Committee that will be formed in the coming months.
All but one sport-specific proposal was tabled during the meeting, given the upcoming governance changes.
The new governance structure coming into effect in September will include 30 Division I committees, 19 of which govern each Division I championship sport, including swimming and diving.
Once the new Swim & Dive committee is formed, the CSCAA plans to begin engaging in talks about the proposed format changes from the outset, as it will have a seat on the committee.
However, with this tabling, the CSCAA told SwimSwam there are no anticipated changes to the structure of the 2026 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.
Going deeper into the some specifics of the proposal, it includes changing the schedule to increase the excitement of the final day of competition, splitting diving to lessen the number of rounds of diving that split up finals sessions of swimming, dropping B Finals and scoring 9th-16th place out of prelims, and creating automatic qualification opportunities for conference champions – specifically from mid-major conferences.
Read more about the proposal here.“The CSCAA was aware that this was a possible outcome and will look forward to working with the Division I Swimming and Diving Committee starting this fall,” said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany.
“Collegiate swimming and diving will only thrive if we take bold, strategic steps forward. This proposal is not about changing our sport for the sake of change—it is about knowing and aligning with what is most valued in college athletics today.
“Expanding championship access and increasing television visibility are essential in the collegiate sports landscape. If we do not grow and expand our presence, not simply sustain it, the entire ecosystem of our sport will remain vulnerable. The CSCAA will continue working toward this end and supporting our teams and coaches throughout the process.”
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