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CSCAA Announces 2025 Open Water National Championship in Sarasota, Florida
The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is excited to announce that the 2025 CSCAA Open Water National Championship will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the world-class Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.
The move to Sarasota marks an exciting new chapter for the championship, which began in Kansas thanks to the vision of Clark Campbell and has most recently been hosted by Florida International University (FIU). The CSCAA extends its sincere gratitude to Randy Horner and the entire FIU team for their years of exceptional support and hospitality at the Biscayne Bay Campus the last few years.
This year, the event will be hosted in partnership with Visit Sarasota, whose enthusiasm and commitment to making this event a success have been tremendous. Nathan Benderson Park, a premier open water venue, offers an ideal setting for student-athletes and fans to experience top-tier competition in a beautiful, vibrant community. From first-rate racing facilities to exciting local attractions and hotel options, Sarasota is a perfect backdrop for this national championship.
As in previous years, the championship is open to all CSCAA member institutions, and participation details—including registration information and hotel accommodations—will be shared on the CSCAA website in the coming weeks. Teams are encouraged to begin planning now and mark their calendars for this can’t-miss event.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase collegiate open water swimming in one of the nation’s best venues,” said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. “We’re thrilled to bring this championship to Sarasota and are grateful for our partners at Visit Sarasota for helping make it possible.”
Start training, spread the word, and get ready for the 2025 CSCAA Open Water National Championship in Sarasota!
About CSCAA:
Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the first organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level. With a mission to protect, preserve and expand college swimming and diving opportunities, the CSCAA provides valuable resources, educational opportunities, and leadership development to its members, fostering a thriving and competitive collegiate swimming and diving community.
Visit Sarasota County
Sarasota County is a leading destination for sports tourism in Southwest Florida due to its tropical climate, wide array of facilities, and strong community engagement and support. Our destination boasts state-of-the-art sporting venues complemented by pristine beaches. Standing on the sidelines can mean everything from stadium seats at MLB spring training games to posh tailgating at polo matches to watching beach volleyball on the cool, white sand. VSC Sports team's efforts focus on expanding the event portfolio to include new sports and enhancing athletes’ and spectators’ experiences in Sarasota County to ensure return visits. The top sports in the county are rowing, baseball, swimming, and equestrian. However, the diversity of high-quality, flexible venues in the area makes every sport possible. Sarasota County is situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It sits an hour south of Tampa and an hour and a half north of Fort Myers. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, services 11 airlines and 53 nonstop destinations.
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