OCALA, Fla. – The UIC Swimming program will be represented by 15 of its members at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship in Ocala, Fla. this Thursday, Mar. 12 - Saturday, Mar. 14. The NICs feature the nation's best in the pool and is a premiere event at the end of the season.
 
EVENT INFORMATION
Where: Florida Aquatic Swimming Training Facility
When: Thursday, Mar. 12 - Saturday, Mar. 14
Where to follow: CSCAA or UICFlames.com.
 
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
 
Individuals and relays may qualify for the CSCAA National Invitational Championship by winning their respective event(s) at a certified collegiate conference championship. In addition, any individual or relay team who meets the CSCAA 'A' standard during the qualifying period will qualify.
 
FLAMES COMPETING
 
Women

• Senior Madison Helmick
• Junior Molly Kroeger
• Sophomore Zoe Shields
• Sophomore Georgina Bell
• Sophomore Samantha Wilson
• Freshman Macie McCurry
• Sophomore Maya Arroyo

Men

• Freshman Jay Stewart
• Freshman Noah Pelinkovic
• Freshman Brady Cannon
• Sophomore Neiman Kumler
• Junior Will Ridley
• Junior James McCarthy
• Freshman Simon Rupniewski
• Freshman James Story

 
Order of Events
 
Thursday
Prelims begin at 8:30 a.m. (CT), Finals begin at 5:00 p.m. CT

• 200 Freestyle Relay
• 50 Backstroke
• 500 Freestyle
• 50 Butterfly
• 200 Individual Medley
• 50 Breaststroke
• 50 Freestyle
• 400 Medley Relay

 
Friday
Prelims begin at 8:30 a.m. (CT), Finals begin at 5:00 p.m. CT

• 200 Medley Relay
• 400 Individual Medley
• 100 Butterfly
• 200 Freestyle
• 100 Breaststroke
• 100 Backstroke
• 800 Freestyle Relay

 
Saturday
Prelims begin at 8:30 a.m. (CT), Finals begin at 5:00 p.m. CT

• 1650 Freestyle
• 100 Individual Medley
• 200 Backstroke
• 100 Freestyle
• 200 Breaststroke
• 200 Butterfly
• 400 Freestyle Relay

 
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