LC KickOff @ GA Tech
2026 SwimAtlanta Long Course KickOff
May 16–17, 2026
Georgia Tech Aquatic Center
IMPORTANT: New Spectator & Parent Entry Procedures (Georgia Tech Policy)
Georgia Tech has implemented enhanced security procedures for spectators attending events at the Campus Recreation Center. These procedures are new and will be enforced for this meet and for all future swim events held at this facility.
Metal Detector Process
- Two metal detectors will be positioned outside the Campus Recreation Center Stadium Seating main entrance.
- All spectators must remove items from their pockets before walking through the metal detectors.
- All bags will be screened. To expedite the process, please store unnecessary items in your vehicle.
- Clear bags may help speed up screening.
- If the alarm sounds during walkthrough, the individual will be screened using a handheld wand.
All attendees should plan extra time for entry.
Thank you for entering the 2026 SwimAtlanta Long Course KickOff. We are excited to welcome swimmers, coaches, officials, and families to Georgia Tech Aquatic Center for a great weekend of long course racing.
Due to the size of the meet and to help keep the timeline running efficiently, teams have been divided into sessions each day.
Chase Starts & Starting Procedures
Chase starts will be utilized during both sessions throughout the weekend.
For all events 100 meters and longer:
• Odd heats will start from the diving well side of the pool.
• Even heats will start from the scoreboard side of the pool.
All 50 meter events will start from the scoreboard side of the pool.
Session Assignments, Warm-Up Times, Heat Sheets
Morning Session (SwimAtlanta, McCallie GPS Aquatics, Chattahoochee Gold)
Saturday & Sunday
Warm-Up: 8:30–9:00 AM
Meet Starts: 9:05 AM
Saturday Heat Sheet / Sunday Heat Sheet
Midday / Afternoon Session (CCAC, CPAC, CSC, CAD, DAQ, UN-GA, GSTK, HLHK, LA, LIFE, MAAC, NWGA, SETS, SFY, SPAC, TWS, TSA)
Saturday & Sunday
Warm-Up: 12:45–1:10 PM
Meet Starts: 1:15 PM
Saturday Heat Sheet / Sunday Heat Sheet
Volunteer Timers Needed
We are asking for volunteer timers during the Midday / Afternoon Sessions. Every team has limited opportunities to race in a 50-meter pool, and we greatly appreciate everyone helping make this opportunity possible for the swimmers.
As a bonus, we will be giving away Speedo Tech Suits to two lucky volunteer timers during each session.
Important Meet Information
Please note that the diving well at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center is currently closed for repair and will not be available during the meet.
The leisure pool will be available for warm-up and warm-down throughout the weekend. For safety reasons, all entries into the leisure pool must be feet-first.