2026 Bill Behrens Invite

More Than a Meet: Remembering Coach Bill Behrens

SwimAtlanta looks forward to welcoming swimmers and families to the Bill Behrens Invitational, November 14–15, 2026, at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center. Along with a weekend of racing, this meet gives us an opportunity to share the story of the coach whose name it carries.

Bill Behrens was a former SwimAtlanta coach whose coaching career spanned more than four decades. He began coaching at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati and later coached in Florida. His career brought him to SwimAtlanta and eventually to the University of Arizona, where he served as a volunteer assistant. Across those years, he shared his knowledge and love of swimming with generations of athletes.

Beyond the pool, Bill enjoyed reading, visiting zoos and aquariums, and drawing Snoopy. He was also a terrific photographer. These interests were part of the person behind the coach and remain part of how we remember him.

For swimmers stepping onto the blocks this weekend, Bill’s name may simply be the name on the heat sheet. By sharing a little of his story, we hope to make it more meaningful—a connection to someone who devoted much of his life to the sport they enjoy today.

We’re proud to continue honoring Bill through this meet and look forward to a great weekend of swimming. Thank you to the swimmers, families, coaches, officials, and volunteers who help make it possible!

Important Info & Links:

Parking Information:
There will be no prepay parking available this weekend. We will be using the W10 CRC (parking garage next to pool) and GT Visitor Parking Lot, W02 Student Center Lot located at 353 Ferst Dr. This lot operates like an airport "click and pull" system.  Credit Card Only  all payments will be processed electronically (via credit or debit card).

Pool Deck Access:
    •    Only volunteers, officials, swimmers, and coaches are allowed on the deck.

Warm-Up Schedule / Meet Start Times:

• Saturday 
  • Warm-Up:
    • 10:00-10:30am 
    • 10:30-10:55am (Controlled - Lanes 0,9 Pace/ Lanes 1,2,7,8 One Way Sprints)
  • Start:  11:00am
• Sunday
  • Warm-Up:  
    • 8:30-9:00am 
    • 9:00-9:25am(Controlled - Lanes 0,9 Pace / Lanes 1,2,7,8 One Way Sprints)
  • Start:  9:30am

Heat Sheets:
Heat sheets will not be sold at the meet but will be available online through Meet Mobile and the links below:

• Psych Sheet
• Projected Timeline
• Saturday (Swimmers will need to provide his or her own timer and counter for 1000free)
  • Girls Pool (near diving well)
  • Boys Pool (under scoreboard)
• Sunday (Swimmers will need to provide his or her own timer and counter for 400im and 500free)
  • Girls Pool (near diving well)
  • Boys Pool (under scoreboard)