Swimming & Diving

Sanctioned in 1967, swimming and diving was the sixth sport Iowa girls could participate in.

Swimmers and divers not only learn the fundamentals and technique required of each stroke and dive, but they also develop a lifelong passion for the sport. Many swimmers fondly remember the pride they have for their school, their teammates and the fitness routines they developed. Girls who participate in swimming and diving have a strong dedication to their sport, often finding new strength in themselves as they push to get the fastest times for not only themselves but also their team.

2025 Season Information 

Dates & Guidelines

The following dates and guidelines are approved for the 2025-26 school year.

  • First practice: Monday, August 11

  • First competition: Monday, August 25

  • Swimming dates: 12

  • Diving dates: 12

  • Scrimmages: 2* NEW FOR 2025 SEASON

  • Regional diving meet: Thursday, November 6

  • Regional swimming meet: Saturday, November 8

  • State Diving Meet: Thursday, November 13, 3:00 p.m.

  • State Swimming Meet: Prelims: Thursday, Nov. 13, Noon ; Finals: Friday, Nov. 14, Noon

Academic Eligibility

Academic eligibility resumes at 12:01 a.m. on September 14.

News

2026 Swimming Time Standards

January 23rd, 2026 in Swimming & Diving

Regular-season state qualifying swim times have been released.

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State Swimming and Diving Information For Coaches and Teams

November 10th, 2025 in Swimming & Diving

Important Information for teams that qualified for the 2025 State Volleyball Tournament

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2025 Tentative State Diving Qualifiers

November 6th, 2025 in Swimming & Diving

The tentative list of state qualifying divers.

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Partner Organizations

The IGHSAU thanks its official partners for their continued support of the Iowa Girl. Their investments allow the IGHSAU to provide the very best championship experiencer for student-athletes across the state while continuing the vision and mission established by longtime Executive Director E. Wayne Cooley.