INDIANAPOLIS- The Great Midwest Athletic Conference has announced the addition of Roberts Wesleyan University as an associate member in men’s and women’s swimming & diving. The addition of Roberts Wesleyan, effective immediately for the 2026-27 season, alongside full members Ashland, Findlay, Hillsdale, Malone, and Walsh advances the conference’s support for the sport.  
 
In addition to aligning with the full members of the conference this season, the Redhawks will be joined by the UIndy programs upon the Greyhounds entry into the league in 2027-28. The swimming & diving teams in the G-MAC are accompanied by the affiliate relationship the G-MAC maintains with the seven Mountain East Conference members.
 
Roberts Wesleyan, a private institution located in Rochester, New York are full-time members of the East Coast Conference (ECC).
 
“Roberts Wesleyan has established a highly successful swimming & diving program, and we are thrilled to welcome the Redhawks as an associate member,” said Great Midwest Commissioner Tom Daeger. “ Adding programs of this caliber strengthens our swimming & diving membership and provides enhanced opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a high level and strive for NCAA postseason opportunities. We look forward to a successful partnership with Roberts Wesleyan ”
 
The Redhawks swimming & diving programs most recently competed in the Metropolitan Conference Championships, where both their men’s and women’s programs swept the championship titles last season.
 
"We are excited to join the G-MAC for the Swimming and Diving teams," said Executive Director of Athletics Bob Segave. "The very competitive and challenging conference will continue to give our student-athletes the opportunity to compete in the pool and in the classroom at the highest level for years to come." 
 
The Redhawks are set to compete at the 2027 Great Midwest / Mountain East Swimming & Diving Championships.