USA Artistic Swimming Selects Orlando to Host 2027 Youth Championships & 12U Invitational
The national championship event will bring hundreds of the country’s top youth artistic swimmers to Rosen Aquatic Center
Orlando, FL (September 1, 2026) — USA Artistic Swimming, in partnership with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center, Orange County, and Visit Orlando, announced that Orlando has been selected to host the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championships & 12U Invitational.
The four-day championship will take place April 22–25, 2027 at Rosen Aquatic Center, marking the first time Greater Orlando has hosted USA Artistic Swimming’s Youth Championships & 12U Invitational.
“This event is going to be special for USAAS and the membership,” said Adam Andrasko, CEO of USA Artistic Swimming We have incredible partners in the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center and the Orlando Loreleis. Combined with all of the exciting opportunities outside of the pool that Orlando offers, we know that this championship will be unforgettable.”
“We are thrilled that Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center has been selected to host the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championship & 12U Invitational,” said Mike Miller, Executive Director at the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center. “In addition to bringing some of the country’s most talented young athletes to Orlando, this reinforces our reputation as a premier host to accommodate national competitions. We look forward to welcoming the athletes, coaches, families and fans and providing an exceptional championship experience.”
“We are honored to welcome USA Artistic Swimming’s Youth Championships & 12U Invitational to Greater Orlando for the first time,” said Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission. “As the premier national championship event for youth artistic swimming, this competition showcases some of the nation’s most talented young athletes and serves as an important step in the development of future national team members. Olympic pathway events like this not only crown champions, they also help shape the next generation of athletes who will represent the United States on the international stage. We are confident the athletes, coaches, spectators and their families will enjoy an outstanding experience both in and out of the pool while visiting our community. Thank you to our partners at Visit Orlando, Orange County, Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center and our area hoteliers for their support in bringing this prestigious event to our region.”
The Youth Championships & 12U Invitational showcases the next generation of artistic swimming talent, featuring athletes competing across multiple routines and divisions that highlight the artistry, athleticism, and precision of the sport. For many competitors, the event serves as an opportunity to gain valuable championship experience and continue their development on the pathway toward future national team opportunities.
Additional event details, including competition schedules and spectator information, will be announced closer to the event. For now, athletes, coaches, and fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for 2027 and follow USA Artistic Swimming on social media for the latest updates.
About Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center
The Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center (RAFC) is a world-class membership facility serving Orlando residents and visitors to an international community of aquatic athletes. One of the largest indoor competitive swimming facilities in the Southeast, the RAFC features three pools: 50-meter with a first-of-its-kind hydraulically retractable roof, 25-yard teaching pool and 25-meter diving pool, while boasting one of only seven indoor performance diving rooms in the nation. For fitness goals, the RAFC offers the Adam Michael Rosen Fitness Center, racquetball courts and annually teaches hundreds of community children lifesaving and swimming skills. A passion for swimming and decades-long support prompted Orlando philanthropist and hotelier Harris Rosen to accept the facility as a gift from the YMCA of Central Florida in October 2020 to preserve it from permanent closure. The Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center, Inc. has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. It is located at 8422 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For more information, please call 407-996-3444, email membership@rosenaquatic.com or visit www.RosenAquatic.com.
About the Greater Orlando Sports Commission
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a private, non-profit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1992-93, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,700 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $3.86 billion in spending within the community. For more information, visit www.GreaterOrlandoSports.com.
