NCSA 2026

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it is necessary unless it reflects as lack of commitment. PVS Champs finals can be just as good of an experience.

I am really struggling with this bc there are so many travel meets for age groupers once they hit 13/14 and have sectionals, futures cuts etc. it is a lot!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it is necessary unless it reflects as lack of commitment. PVS Champs finals can be just as good of an experience.

I am really struggling with this bc there are so many travel meets for age groupers once they hit 13/14 and have sectionals, futures cuts etc. it is a lot!!!

As the parent of a swimmer who’s participated in finals in both meets, comparing PVS champs finals with finals at NCSA is like apples and oranges. I by no means think it’s necessary for the 10 and unders to participate in these types of travel meets, but if you have a talented 12 year old who is on track to hit sectionals cuts in the next year and is looking at participating in more high level travel meets going forward, it’s a good experience to get under their belt so they have a feel for what it’s like to travel and try and maintain routines and focus in a setting that isn’t normal.

[Anonymous]

PVS Cnamos is WAY different than NCSAs. Not even close.

[Anonymous]

PVS champs are pretty sterile compared to NCSAs. Even during prelims the energy is high. The stands are loud, the music, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anyone heard anything about the NCSA dates for 2026?