Feb 14th-15th, 2026
Hickory Foundation YMCA, 701 First St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Important! Be on deck and ready to go at the on-deck time. Late arrivals to warm-ups can interrupt the entire team’s warm-up session.
Session Schedule:
Saturday AM – 11/12 Boys and All 10 & Under – On-Deck: 7:15am Warm-Up: 7:30am Sessions Start: 8:30am
Saturday PM – 11/12 Girls and All 13 & O – On-Deck: 12:40pm Warm-Up: 12:55pm Sessions Start: 1:30pm
Sunday AM – 1/12 Boys and All 10&U – On-Deck: 7:15am Warm-Up: 7:30am Sessions Start: 8:30am
Sunday PM – 11/12 Girls and All 13&O – On-Deck: 12:40pm Warm-Up: 12:55pm Sessions Start: 1:30pm
*Tentative Times. PM Sessions may move earlier. Stay tuned to Band Meet Chat for updates.
Order of Events and Session Schedule
Heat Sheets: Download here.
Team Wear: Saturday: Black Shirt Sunday: Gray Shirt
Swimwear: Standard Team Suit or Approved Tech Suit (Black Group Only – 12&U Rules Apply) – RCST Group Color Cap
Meet Mobile: Unofficial results will be available. These results are unofficial and often not updated if there was a scoring correction. However, it is the easiest way to follow the meet results.
Updates: Follow the Meet Chat in Band for live updates during the meet
Seating: Space is limited. If chairs are brought to the meet, please keep all walkways open for access by swimmers, other spectators, officials, and others. Please keep all food and beverages off the pool deck. Only swimmers, properly certified officials and coaches, and meet volunteers will be allowed on deck. No spectators will be allowed on deck at any time.
General RCST Meet Reminders:
– Be ready to warm up on time
– Pay attention to your coach during warm-up
– Always check in with your coach before and after each race.
– Sportsmanship Reminder: always high-five or shake hands with your competitor after your race.
– Celebrate your teammates’ successes louder than your own
– Do not compare yourself with others
– Bring healthy snacks and water
– Disqualifications will happen from time to time. They are part of the learning process.
– All swimmers should pick up AT LEAST 3 pieces of trash from the deck before they leave.
– Be a great teammate!
– The 6 most important words you can tell your swimmer “I love to watch you swim!”
– Have fun!
Meet info document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oBQsiOibyvJq_steKEwJfgz49i7cx0vG/view?usp=share_link