THE FACTS: Barklund, Graf Head to NIC

National Invitational Championship
Meet Info	March 12-14, 2020 \| Cleveland, Ohio Meet Information
	Morning session: 9:30 a.m. \| Finals: 6 p.m.
	Live Results \| Finals Only Video
Social Media	@OspreySWIM \| #SWOOPLife \| Facebook \| @UNFOspreys

JACKSONVILLE - After stellar performances at the CCSA Championship, Julianna Graf and Jacqueline Barklund punched their ticket to the 2020 National Invitational Championship in Cleveland. The event will run from March 12-14 and will be hosted by Cleveland State University per the selection of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

Last Time Out
North Florida swimming finished in fifth place at the CCSA Championship for its best finish since 2012, escaping sixth by eight points.
Seven girls recorded new personal records at the Championship.

Coffey Talk
"This NIC is a great meet to compete in at the end of the season," Coffey said. "The time standards were tougher than last year and it's a testament to our two qualifiers for earning Auto Cuts. Teams from around the country will be at this meet and it's great to have our athletes there representing UNF."

The National Invitational at Cleveland State

All conference champions across Division I, both in relays and individuals, qualify for the National Invitational Championship. Swimmers can also qualify by recording a predetermined time.
The NIC holds standard individual swimming events and relays as well as the 50-yard back, breast and butterfly, 100 IM and 1,000 free. Fans will be polled to choose the "Swimmers of the Meet" through social media.
Those to finish in the top three of individual and relay events will be selected as award winners. The official hashtag to follow the event is #NICChamps.

History of the NIC

The NIC began in response to the fact that an increasing number of student-athletes did not have the chance to compete in a championship on the national stage.

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National Invitational Championship
Meet Info	March 12-14, 2020 \| Cleveland, Ohio Meet Information
	Morning session: 9:30 a.m. \| Finals: 6 p.m.
	Live Results \| Finals Only Video
Social Media	@OspreySWIM \| #SWOOPLife \| Facebook \| @UNFOspreys

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Players Mentioned

Jacqueline Barklund

Julianna Graf

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