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IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Kansas Swimming and Diving team is set to showcase their skills at the esteemed Hawkeye Invite happening at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. This highly anticipated three-day midseason invitational runs from November 21 to November 23, drawing competitors from across the region.
“Our midseason invite is a highlight of the yearly athletic calendar,” remarked head coach Clark Campbell. “This is a vital moment where we can assess our current standing and performance as we move into the second half of our competitive season.”
Preliminary heats are scheduled to kick off each day at 10 a.m. (CT), while the finals will be held at 5 p.m. (CT). The Jayhawks will be exerting their prowess in a competitive nine-team format during this invitational event.
The Jayhawks will be facing off against a robust field that includes host university Iowa, as well as Arkansas, Colorado State, Illinois, Iowa State, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, and San Diego State. Each team will be vying for top honors across various events throughout the weekend.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring for the event will be available on Meet Mobile. Additionally, fans can get real-time updates by following the official Kansas Swimming and Diving X account. Detailed event schedules have been outlined below for eager spectators.
ORDER OF EVENTS
Prelims: 10:00 a.m. Competition Start
Finals: 5:00 p.m. Competition Start
*Times above are set for all three days.
Thursday, November 21
Prelims (10:00 a.m. CT)
500 Free
200 IM
50 Free
1M Diving
Finals (5:00 p.m. CT)
500 Free
200 IM
50 Free
1M Diving
Friday, November 22
Prelims(10:00 a.m. CT)
100 Fly
400 IM
200 Free
100 Breast
100 Back
3M Diving
Finals (5:00 p.m. CT)
100 Fly
400 IM
200 Free
100 Breast
100 Back
3M Diving
Saturday, November 23
Prelims (10:00 a.m. CT)
200 Back
100 Free
200 Breast
200 Fly
Platform Diving
Finals (5:00 p.m. CT)
200 Back
100 Free
200 Breast
200 Fly
Platform Diving
What strategies does Coach Campbell implement to enhance team performance and individual athlete development leading up to a key meet like the Hawkeye Invite?
**Interview with Clark Campbell, Head Coach of Kansas Women’s Swimming and Diving Team**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Coach Campbell! There’s a lot of excitement around the Hawkeye Invite coming up. Can you tell us what this meet means for your team?
**Clark Campbell:** Absolutely! The Hawkeye Invite is a real highlight on our calendar. It’s a vital midseason event that helps us evaluate where we stand in terms of our training and development. We have competitors coming from universities across the region, and it’s a great opportunity for our girls to push themselves and showcase their skills at a competitive level.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the competitive aspect. Who are some of the key teams that your team will be up against this year?
**Clark Campbell:** We’re going to face a strong field this year, with host Iowa being a notable competitor. Other teams include Arkansas and several others, making it a robust nine-team format. Having this level of competition is important as we prepare for the second half of our season.
**Interviewer:** What does the schedule look like for the invite?
**Clark Campbell:** Each day will start with preliminary heats at 10 a.m. CT, and then the finals will be held at 5 p.m. CT. It’s a packed schedule, but our athletes thrive in that environment. It really tests their performance and resilience.
**Interviewer:** How has the team been preparing leading up to this event?
**Clark Campbell:** The team has been training hard, focusing on both technique and endurance. We’ve been fine-tuning our strategies and are ready to compete. This invite will give us a valuable chance to assess their current performance and areas for improvement.
**Interviewer:** As you look forward to the event, what are your goals for the team at the Hawkeye Invite?
**Clark Campbell:** Our primary goal is to come away with a clearer understanding of our strengths and areas we need to work on. We want to see personal bests and improved times across the board, which will set the tone for the rest of the season. Ultimately, we aim to build confidence and camaraderie among our athletes.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Coach Campbell, for sharing these insights. We look forward to seeing how the Jayhawks perform at the Hawkeye Invite!
**Clark Campbell:** Thank you! We appreciate the support and are excited to compete!
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The Kansas Swimming and Diving team will compete at the Hawkeye Invite from November 21 to November 23 at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City, showcasing their skills alongside several competitive teams [[1](https://kuathletics.com/sports/wswim/roster/)].
