CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Swimming & Diving Championships will take place Wednesday, February 18 through Saturday, February 21 in Decorah, Iowa with Luther College serving as the host. 

Out of the nine institutions in the league, five currently have swimming and diving programs. A-R-C institutions with swimming and diving include: Coe College, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Simpson College. 

Last year, the A-R-C hosted its third championship event where the Luther Norse swept the men's and women's championships. On the women's side, Luther College claimed the title with 718 points with Nebraska Wesleyan University finishing runner-up with 562 points. On the men's side, the Norse took home the trophy with 681 points and the Prairie Wolves finished runner-up with 613 points. The Women's Swimmer of the Meet went to Anna Durak of Loras College and the Men's Swimmer of the Meet went to Kevin Kretz of Luther College. The Women's Diver of the Meet went to Ella Rowley of Luther College and the Men's Diver of the Meet went to Colin Halverson of Luther College. New this year is the Rookie of the Year honor, the Women's Rookie of the Year went to Annabelle Pollock of Luther College and the Men's Rookie of the Year went to Kamen Rangelov of Coe College. The Women's and Men's Coaching Staff of the Year went to Luther College and head coach Aaron Zander. 

Admission: 
Daily ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older). Children five and under and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free. All-session passes will be $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for students without valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older).

Merchandise:
Merchandise is available through BSN online only. The store will remain open through March 2, 2026. All items will ship directly to the customer. 

Concessions: 
Concessions will be provided by Luther College.

Live Results & Stream:
Live results will be available through Meet Mobile and Dive Live. A live stream will be provided through the American Rivers Sports Network. 
 

2026 American Rivers Conference Swimming & Diving Championships Schedule
WEDNESDAY (DAY 1)
5:30 p.m.	200 Medley Relay	Final
Awards - 200 Medley Relay
	Diving - Men’s 3M	Prelim
	800 Freestyle Relay	Final
THURSDAY (DAY 2)
10:00 a.m.	500 Freestyle	Prelim
	200 Individual Medley	Prelim
	50 Freestyle	Prelim
	Diving - Women’s 1M	Prelim
5:30 p.m.	500 Freestyle	Final
Awards - 800 Freestyle Relay
	200 Individual Medley	Final
Awards - 500 Freestyle
	50 Freestyle	Final
Awards - 200 Individual Medley & 50 Freestyle
	Diving - Women’s 1M / Men’s 3M	Final
Awards - Diving
	400 Medley Relay
FRIDAY (DAY 3)
10:00 a.m.	400 Individual Medley	Prelim
	100 Butterfly	Prelim
	200 Freestyle	Prelim
	100 Breaststroke	Prelim
	100 Backstroke	Prelim
	Diving - Men’s 1M	Prelim
5:30 p.m.	400 Individual Medley	Final
Awards - 400 Medley Relay
	100 Butterfly	Final
Awards - 400 Individual Medley
	200 Freestyle	Final
Awards - 100 Butterfly
	100 Breaststroke	Final
Awards - 200 Freestyle
	100 Backstroke	Final
Awards - 100 Breaststroke & 100 Backstroke
	Diving - Men’s 1M	Final
Awards - Diving
	200 Freestyle Relay	Final
SATURDAY (DAY 4)
10:00 a.m.	200 Backstroke	Prelim
	100 Freestyle	Prelim
	200 Breaststroke	Prelim
	200 Butterfly	Prelim
10-Minute Break
	1650 Freestyle	Timed Final (Top Heat Swims in Finals)
	Diving - Women’s 3M	Prelim
4:15 p.m. - Senior Recognition
4:30 p.m,	1650 Freestyle	Timed Final (Top 6 Entries)
Awards - 200 Freestyle Relay
	200 Backstroke	Final
Awards - 1650 Freestyle
	100 Freestyle	Final
Awards - 200 Backstroke
	200 Breaststroke	Final
Awards - 100 Freestyle
	200 Butterfly	Final
Awards - 200 Breaststroke & 200 Butterfly
	Diving - Women’s 3M	Final
	400 Freestyle Relay	Final
Awards - Diving & 400 Freestyle Relay
Awards - Major Awards & Team Champions

 

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