CSCAA Announces Schedule for Dual Meet Challenge; Innovative Competition Will Match Top Programs
The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has released the meet schedule for the CSCAA Dual Meet Challenge, set for November 21–23, 2025, at The Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the campus of The University of Tennessee.
The event is meant to showcase some of the nation’s top talent in a bold new format that strategically develops innovative competitions — essential for sparking engagement and drawing new fans to the sport. By building lasting fandom for teams and athletes, these new events will strengthen and elevate the entire ecosystem. The event will feature four elite programs — each representing one of the Power 4 conferences:
“The Dual Meet Challenge is exactly the kind of bold, innovative competition our sport needs,” said Herbie Behm, head swimming and diving coach at Arizona State University. “Our whole team is fired up about participating. It not only gives our athletes a chance to shine in a high-stakes, team-oriented environment, but it also creates a platform that fans—both new and longtime—can rally behind. This event has the power to raise the profile of college swimming and diving nationwide, and ASU is excited to be at the forefront.”
Presented by Visit Knoxville, sponsored by Hydrosite and hosted by the University of Tennessee, the CSCAA Dual Meet Challenge will feature a competitive bracket format across three days, culminating in the crowning of the championship team. The lineup includes two meets on Day 1, three meets on Day 2, and two decisive matchups on Day 3.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our team to compete in a high-octane, championship-style event,” said Matt Bowe, head swimming and diving coach at the University of Michigan. “I believe our team is built for success in an event like this and it not only allows us to showcase Michigan, but it also puts forward a concept that could help shape the future of collegiate swimming and diving—and one day serve as a model for an NCAA national championship.”
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In addition to announcing the meet schedule, the CSCAA is proud to announce Hydrosite LLC as an official sponsor. Hydrosite LLC exists to champion the future of swimming through venture philanthropy, supporting high-impact initiatives that promote athlete development, protect collegiate opportunities, and sustain the sport’s long-term vitality—from local clubs and national governing bodies to elite competitors on the world stage.
“We’re thrilled to bring together an exciting field of competition in Knoxville this November,” said Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA. “With the support of Visit Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, and Hydrosite, the Dual Meet Challenge promises to showcase high-level collegiate swimming and diving while celebrating the depth of talent across the sport.”
Barany continued: “I am thankful to Tim Hinchey for recognizing the promise of this event early on and, as a founding advisor, helping us build it for our collegiate programs. I am also grateful to Ron Kaminski, founder and sponsor of Hydrosite, who has been a believer in this event from the very beginning. The CSCAA is laser-focused on ensuring our sport is positioned for growth—ultimately impacting the entire ecosystem. The DMC, in particular, is strategically designed to be forward-thinking about the future of collegiate national championships.”
The CSCAA Dual Meet Challenge will welcome top collegiate programs for head-to-head competition in a championship-style bracket, offering fans an action-packed weekend in a premier swimming venue.
For more information on the event, including how to watch and attend in person visit: cscaa.org/dual-meet-championship
