All Swimming events start in the water. No bodysuit, assisted devices or buoyant foot protection are allowed. Socks and mesh water shoes are acceptable. Swimming will only count as one event. Veterans will be able to compete in multiple distances or strokes. Leg Bags must be covered in order to participate.

Swimming Distance Changes - the new distances and strokes are:

Class IA/IB and IC Veterans
• 25yd - Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
• 50yd - Freestyle

Class II and III Veterans
• 50yd - Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
• 75yd - Individual Medley (order - Back, Breast, Free)
• 100yd - Freestyle
• 200yd - Freestyle (Class III ONLY)

Class IV, V and VI Veterans
• 50yd - Freestyle
• 75yd - Individual Medley (order - Back, Breast, Free)
• 100yd - Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
• 200yd - Freestyle

For 2026: Medals will be awarded by Class / Distance /
Stroke, Divison, and Sex.