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.

Swimming & Diving Tournament Central
Documents & Forms
2025 Season Information
2026 Time Standards
1/23/26 Swimming and Diving Memo
2025 Adaptive Swimming Entry Form
Uploading Meet Results Into Bound
Preseason Memo
Rules and Regulations
2025-26 Rule Changes
2025-26 NFHS Rules Poster
Backstroke Ledge FAQ
2025-26 Uniform Rules
2025-26 NFHS Points of Emphasis
Diving
Diving Verification Sheet
Diving Judge & Diving Referee Calls
Diving Silhouettes
One Meter Dives With Video Clips
Officiating
Guidelines for Officiating Swimmers With Disabilities
Swimming & Diving Finish Rules Best Practices
General Information
State Meet Archived Results
NFHS Swimming and Diving Home Page
Swimming & Diving Distance Conversion Chart
Large Meet Administration
NISCA Power Point Chart

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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