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
• 100yd - Freestyle

Class IV, V and VI Veterans
• 50yd - Butterfly
• 100yd - Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
• 100yd - Individual Medley
• 200yd - Freestyle

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