SWIM TEAM CALENDAR


​2026 Swim Practice Schedule:
There is no practice requirement but the more practices your swimmers attend, the more improvement they (and you) will see!

​Practice will start on Monday, May 11 and run through Friday, July 17.

May 11-June 12 (school in session), afternoon practice only
  • 5:00-6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday: 8 & under swimmers plus 9-10s*
    • Lane 1, our youngest/most novice swimmers will finish at 5:45 pm
  • 5:50-7:00 pm, Monday thru Friday: 11 & over swimmers plus 9-10s*
        *In an attempt to spread out this large age group, 9-10 swimmers may come to either the first or second practice.
 
June 15 thru July 17 (school out for summer), morning AND afternoon practice
Morning practice:
  • 8:45-9:45 am, Monday thru Friday: all swimmers
Afternoon practice:
  • 5:00-6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday: 8 & under swimmers plus 9-10s*
    • Lane 1, our youngest/most novice swimmers will finish at 5:45 pm
  • 5:50-7:00 pm, Monday thru Friday: 11 & over swimmers plus 9-10s*
       *In an attempt to spread out this large age group, 9-10 swimmers may come to either the first or second practice.

Swimmers may attend MORNING AND/OR AFTERNOON practice once school gets out!

There will be NO PRACTICE on the following dates:
  • ​Thursday, June 11 (Last day of CHCCS)
​There will be NO AFTERNOON PRACTICE on the following dates due to swim meets (there will be morning practice on these days, if applicable).
  • Wednesday, June 10
  • Wednesday, July 1
  • Wednesday, July 8
  • Friday, July 17​
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​2026 Meet Schedule:
*Attendance at swim meets is encouraged but not required! 
  • Mock Meet @ EX — Sat, May 30
    • ​Swimmers arrive 8:30 am, warmup 8:45 am, meet start 9:15 am
  • EX @ Chapel Hill Country Club — Sat, June 6
    • ​Swimmers arrive 8:15 am, warmup 8:30 am, meet start 9:00 am
  • EX @ The Farm — Wed, June 10
    • ​​Swimmers arrive 4:20 pm, warmup 4:40 pm, meet start 5:15 pm
  • Heritage Hills/Homestead @ EX — Sat, June 20
  • Hollow Rock/Stoneridge @ EX — Sat, June 27
  • EX @ Southern Village/Governor's Club — Wed, July 1
  • Briar Chapel @ EX — Wed, July 8
Saturday meets take place in the morning, Wednesday meets take place in the afternoon. Specific times TBD.
Please note, your swimmer will compete based on their age as of June 1, 2026.
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2026 Championship Meet:
July 17-18 at Koury Natatorium in Chapel Hill
  • Friday, July 17 -- 13 & overs (afternoon/evening session)
  • Saturday, July 18 -- 12 & unders
    • 6 & under and 7-8 age groups in the morning
    • 9-10 and 11-12 age groups in the afternoon
*All swimmers are eligible to participate in the Championship meet as long as they have competed in at least 2 regular season dual meets.

2026 Other Important Dates:​
  • Swim Team Kickoff Event at The Exchange Pool
    Sunday, May 10, 2-4 pm

  • Team Picture and Potluck at The Exchange Pool and Umstead Park
    Friday, June 5, During/Following Evening Practice

  • Pool Party at The Exchange Pool
    Thursday, June 25, Following Evening Practice

  • Champs Psych-Up Party at Lake Hogan Farms Clubhouse, 101 Commons Way, Chapel Hill
    Thursday, July 16, Following Evening Practice

  • End-of-Season Banquet at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill
    Saturday, July 18, Following Champs Meet, specific time TBD

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
​Contact the Parent Rep Committee: [email protected]