HTX Swims 2025 - 2026 Practice Schedule
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Fall Schedule
Our Schedule for Fall 2025. Our Fall schedule runs from September through the end of December.
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Spring Schedule
Our practice schedule for Spring 2026. Our Spring schedule runs from January to the end of May.
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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