Many swimmers will swim only 3 events (1 per day) plus relays at a college conference meet. Here is a typical line up for these championship meets:
Day 1: 2 Relays – varies by conference (1000 Fr for D2) Day 2: 500 Fr, 200 IM, 50 Fr; 200 FR/400 MR Day 3: 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Fr, 100 Bk, 100 Brst; 200 MR/800 FR Day 4: 1650 Fr, 200 BK, 100 Fr, 200 Fly, 200 Brst; 400 FR
Some conferences (DII primarily) use a 4 day schedule. This allows for athletes to swim 4 events (1 per day) vs. 3 events. Here is a typical 4 day schedule...
4-DAY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY * 1000-yard freestyle * 200-yard individual medley * 50-yard freestyle * 200-yard medley relay
THURSDAY * 200-yard freestyle relay * 400-yard individual medley * 100-yard butterfly * 200-yard freestyle * 400-yard medley relay
FRIDAY * 500-yard freestyle * 100-yard backstroke * 100-yard breaststroke * 200-yard butterfly * 800-yard freestyle relay
SATURDAY * 1650-yard freestyle * 100-yard freestyle * 200-yard backstroke * 200-yard breaststroke * 400-yard freestyle relay
It's fun to think about what events your swimmer will swim in college!
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