women’s Swimming

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u.s. college swimming?

What to expect when playing U.S. college basketball:

Fall Semester

Swimming is a year-round sport, with athletes competing in tournaments throughout the U.S. school year.
Events are held between early-September and late-March.
Athletes may have practice or tournaments scheduled during winter break, as the season is held across two semesters.
You can expect approximately 12 events in an average season.

Spring Semester

The off-season for college swimming is between the end of the spring semester and the beginning of the fall semester.
You can expect to practice a maximum of 8 hours a week during the off-season, and up to 20 hours per week during the competitive season.
In addition to training, you will be required to complete weight lifting and conditioning on a regular basis in preparation for competitions.

Women’s swimming programs all over the U.S. participate under all governing bodies and divisions.

NCAA

The NCAA endorses three divisions of women’s collegiate swimming and diving.

Division I

Currently sponsor 195 women’s swimming and diving programs
14 full swimming scholarships and diving scholarships are available per women’s team

Division II

Currently sponsor 103 women’s swimming and diving programs
8.1 full swimming scholarships and diving scholarships are available per women’s team

Division III

Currently sponsor 258 women’s swimming and diving programs
Financial aid is available but is not considered swimming scholarship or diving scholarship

NJCAA

The NJCAA endorses three divisions of women’s collegiate swimming and diving.

Currently sponsor 68 women’s swimming and diving programs across three divisions
15 full swimming scholarships and diving scholarships are available across all divisions

NAIA

The NAIA endorses one division of women’s collegiate swimming and diving.

Currently sponsor 27 women’s swimming programs
8 full swimming scholarships and diving scholarships are available per women’s team