HTX Swims 2025 - 2026 Practice Schedule

  • Fall Schedule

    Our Schedule for Fall 2025. Our Fall schedule runs from September through the end of December.

  • Spring Schedule

    Our practice schedule for Spring 2026. Our Spring schedule runs from January to the end of May.

  • Summer Schedule

    Our practice schedule for Summer 2026. Our summer schedule runs from June through the last championship meet in July/August.

HTX Swims Meets

HTX Swims Meet Philosphy

HTX Swims offers a variety of swim meet opportunities designed to support our athletes’ growth and progression in the sport. Our schedule includes intrasquad meets, Houston-area invitational meets, and local, state, and national qualifying competitions.

On average, we aim to provide a competition every 3–4 weeks. This cadence allows swimmers to test their skills regularly while leaving enough time between meets to focus on training, technique refinement, and making meaningful improvements.

As swimmers advance through the program, so do their competitive opportunities. Newer athletes begin with intrasquad and local meets that emphasize learning the flow of competition, while experienced athletes are encouraged to pursue more challenging invitational, state, and national qualifying meets. This progression ensures that competition remains both appropriate to the swimmer’s level and motivating for long-term growth.

Short Course 2025-2026 Meet Schedule

Sharks Annual Pentathlon at Friendswood ISD Natatorium

Date: Sept 27, 2025

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

KATY Senior Meet at Katy High School Natatorium

Date: Oct 4 - 5, 2025

Who: Senior Team

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

Battle of the Beltway at Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium 

Date: Oct 18 - 19, 2025

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: Timed Finals, Friday: All Ages, Saturday & Sunday: 13 & Over AM, 12 & Under PM

Circle-In: Yes

Sharks November Invite at Friendswood ISD Natatorium

Date: November 8 - 9

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 4 Sessions, Timed Finals + Relays

Circle-In: Yes

Southern Senior Gulf Champs at Conroe ISD Natatorium  

Date: Dec 4 - 7, 2025

Who: 13 & Over

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 5 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Age Group Champs at Texas A&M University 

Date: Dec 5 - 8, 2025

Who: 14 & Under

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 5 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Speedo Winter Junior Nationals at Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center 

Date: Dec 10 - 13, 2025

Who: Senior Team

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 5 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Senior Champs (13 & Over) 

Date: Dec 12 - 14, 2025

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 13 & Over

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 6 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Fall Champs (12 & Under) 

Date: Dec 19 - 21, 2025

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming Website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 12 & Under

Qualifying Times: No, EXCEPT that 8 & U athletes must have a B time in the next shortest event to swim 200/500 Free and 200 IM.

Cut-Off Times: Yes, BB Time Standards

Type of Meet: 4 sessions, Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

LSST January Frosty Open Meet at CFISD Natatorium 

Date: Jan 17 - 18, 2026

Who: Open

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: Yes;

Type of Meet: 5 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays

Circle-In: Yes

LSST Last Chance Meet at CFISD Natatorium 

Date: Feb 14 - 15, 2026

Who: Coach-Recommended Athletes

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 8 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: 800 FR, 400 IM, 400 FR, 1500 FR, All Relays

12 & Under Champs 

Date: Feb 20 - 22, 2026

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 12 & Under

Qualifying Times: No, EXCEPT that 8 & U athletes must have a B time in the next shortest event to swim 200/500 Free and 200 IM.

Cut-Off Times: Yes, BB Time Standards in any course

Type of Meet: 4 sessions, Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

13 & Over Champs 

Date: Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 13 & Over

Qualifying Times: 

Cut-Off Times: 

Type of Meet: 

Circle-In: 

Sectionals SCY in Justin, TX at NISD Natatorium

Date: Mar 5 - 8, 2026

Who: Senior Team

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 8 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Texas Age Group Swimming Championships at Mansfield ISD Natatorium 

Date: Mar 5 - 8, 2026

Who: 14 & Under

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 9 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Long Course 2026 Meet Schedule

LSST - April LC Kickoff at CFISD Natatorium 

Date: April 11 - 12

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No; Except: 11-12 swimmers must have the 2025-2028 “A” Time Standard in the 400/500 Free to enter the 400 or 800 Free. 11-12 swimmers must have the 2025-2028: “A” Time Standard in the 200 IM to enter the 400 IM.

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

KATY Senior Circuit at University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center 

Date: May 2 - 3

Who: Senior

Qualifying Times: Tes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 4 Sessions, Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

AQUA/PACE LC Invitational at Angleton ISD Aquatic Center 

Date: May 2 - 3

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 6 Sessions, Timed Finals, AM Sessions: 13 & Over, PM Sessions: 12 & Under

Circle-In: Yes

TBD

Date: May 16 - 18

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: Timed Finals, Friday: All Ages, Saturday & Sunday: 13 & Over AM, 12 & Under PM

Circle-In: Yes

ESCA June LC Open Meet at Fort Bend ISD Training Pool 

Date: June 14 - 15

Who: Open to all HTX Training Groups

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 4 Sessions, Timed Finals + Relays

Circle-In: Yes

TBD

Date: June 28 - 29

Who: Coach-Recommended Athletes

Qualifying Times: No

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 4 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Age Group Champs at Conroe ISD Natatorium 

Date: July 9 - 12

Who: 14 & Under

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 5 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Senior Champs at University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center 

Date: July 9 - 12

Who: 13 & Over

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 5 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

Gulf Summer Champs 

Date: July 17 - 19

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 12 & Over

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: Yes; 14 & Under: No Age Group Champs Qualifiers, 15 & Over: No Sectional Qualifiers

Type of Meet: 5 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays

Circle-In: Yes

Texas Age Group Swimming Championships in College Station, TX 

Date: July 23 - 26

Who: 14 & Under

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 9 Sessions, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: Yes

B & Under Champs 

Date: July 25 - 26

Location: Gulf Swimming assigns meet locations after all team entries are submitted. Once assigned, venue information for each team will be posted on the Gulf Swimming Website following the entry submission deadline.

Who: 12 & Under

Qualifying Times: No, EXCEPT that 8 & U athletes must have a B time in the next shortest event to swim 200/500 Free and 200 IM.

Cut-Off Times: Yes, BB Time Standards in any course

Type of Meet: 4 sessions, Timed Finals

Circle-In: Yes

Futures Championships 

Date: July 26 - 29

Who: Senior Team

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 8 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: 800 FR, 400 IM, 400 FR, 1500 FR, All Relays

Southern Zone Senior Championships 

Date: July 26 - 29

Who: Senior Team

Qualifying Times: Yes

Cut-Off Times: No

Type of Meet: 8 Session, Prelim-Finals + Relays + Time Trials

Circle-In: 800 FR, 400 IM, 400 FR, 1500 FR, All Relays