UCSC Grand Prix 2026

January 30 to February 1 was a lively weekend as swimmers of all ages, representing a variety of clubs, arrived full of excitement and anticipation for the UCSC Grand Prix.

It was a unique competition experience, with athletes racing short course on Friday before transitioning to long course on Saturday and Sunday - the first long course meet of the season for many. The swimmers rose to the challenge, working hard to perform at their best and pushing beyond their limits.

Congratulations to all athletes on the experience, self-confidence, progress, and goals they take away from this weekend of racing. Seeing the skills developed in training translate into competition performances is a valuable experience for every swimmer — and a rewarding one for coaches to witness.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the officials and volunteers whose hard work and dedication made the competition possible.