What’s New
Watch this space for the latest news on the meets and updates to the Web site!
February 7, 2026
Hotel room blocks are now available for both the Fox Cities Summer Classic and the
27th Bird Bath Invitational on the Lodging and Local Attractions page.
January 24, 2026
NEWS ALERT - The 2026 meet dates are set!
>The Fox Cities Summer Classic is Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
>The Bird Bath Invitational is Friday, July 10 thru Sunday, July 12.
September 10, 2025
Photos of the 2025 Bird Bath Spirit Award and 2025 Bird Bath Distinguished Service Award winners are posted, as well as the 2025 Bird Bath Invitational Coaches and Officials relay winner photo and the updated Meet Record Times.
The Meets
The Fox Cities YMCA Swim Team (FCYST) is uniquely privileged to have the opportunity of hosting two outdoor long–course competitive swim meets. In cooperation with the City of Appleton, FCYST is one of few teams in the State of Wisconsin with access to a state-of-the-art outdoor 50 meter competition swimming venue (Appleton’s Erb Park Pool). These two will surely prove to be among the most popular events for swimmers throughout the Wisconsin and bordering states.
27th Bird Bath Invitational
Friday - Sunday,
July 10 - 12, 2026
Fox Cities Summer Classic
Saturday - Sunday,
June 20 - 21, 2026
Lodging and Local Attractions
Make the most of your meet experience with hotel discounts and exploring the Fox Cities.
Sponsors
We would like to thank and recognize the generous support of our sponsors.
Erb Pool
Get directions and information about the venue, Appleton’s Erb Park Pool.