2020 YMCA National LCY Championship-CANCELLED
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To all
YMCA Long Course athletes, families and coaches:
As the
COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA)
remains focused on supporting YMCAs and our communities through
unprecedented and unpredictable circumstances.
The
pandemic has severely impacted sporting and athletic events for
2020, including the NCAA, NHL, MLB and several others. It has also
led to the International Olympic Committee’s decision to
postpone the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in history,
from 2020 until 2021.
In
light of the current reality, and in order to reduce the risk to
all athletes, coaches and spectators, Y-USA has made the decision
to cancel the YMCA Long Course National Championship, scheduled to
take place in Greensboro, North Carolina July 28 – August 1,
2020.
This
was not an easy decision for Y-USA to make. We recognize this will
be incredibly disappointing for the athletes, teams and families
who were looking forward to the Long Course competition season. We
will continue to work to find ways to recognize and honor the
achievements and hard work of athletes and teams who will not get
to compete in 2020.
We
will share further updates as they become available. Thank you for
your understanding as we work to ensure the viability, health and
safety of our Y community.
Sincerely,
YMCA
of the USA
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YMCA
of the USA has selected the Greensboro Aquatic Center to host its
2020 National YMCA Long Course Championships. The meet will be held
July 28-August 1, 2020 (Tuesday through Saturday).
The
GAC was selected based on significant community support, experience
and success in hosting previous national championship meets
including YMCA Nationals, the quality and capacity of the venue and
the enthusiastic support of the YMCA of Greensboro.
With
the opening fourth pool in 2019 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex,
the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) became the largest indoor
aquatic center in the country. The new fourth pool adds 19
additional short course lanes or eight additional long course
lanes. The new pool is a 27,000-square-foot addition to the GAC
facility, including additional locker rooms and office
space.
We
hope you will join us this summer for the 35th YMCA Long Course
National Championship Meet
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