ROCKPORT — After more than a decade without hosting a Masters swim meet, the Penobscot Bay YMCA is bringing adult swimmers back to the blocks with the Kate Killoran Memorial Masters Meet on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport.

This US Masters Swimming–recognized Short Course Yards (SCY) meet is open to swimmers 18 and older, and you do not need to be a registered Masters swimmer to participate, according to the Y, in a news release.

"Whether you train regularly, swim for fitness, or simply miss the thrill of racing, this meet is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and fun for swimmers of all experience levels," said the Y. "The meet honors the memory of Kate Killoran, whose passion for swimming and commitment to our community left a lasting impact on the Penobscot Bay YMCA aquatics family. Organizers hope this event will become an annual tradition that brings swimmers together from across the region."

Warm-ups will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the therapy pool available as a dedicated warm-up pool throughout the meet. Additional adjacent warm-up lanes will be available as space allows.

“This meet is about coming together,” said Jodi Maltese, Aquatics director. “It’s about racing if you want to race, trying something new if you haven’t competed in a while, and reconnecting with the joy of swimming.”

The Penobscot Bay YMCA is located at 116 Union Street, Rockport, Maine. For meet details and registration information, visit penbayymca.org or call 207-236-3375.

For more information, contact Jodi Maltese, Aquatics Director, at jmaltese@penbayymca.org