AAU Swimming KickOff Meet Updates

Sep 20, 2023

SwimAtlanta Swimmers, Officials, and Coaches are excited to be hosting the AAU Swimming KickOff Meet for the 2023-2024 swim season on Sunday, September 24th.

Important Info & Links: 

  • PrePay Parking Link or you can  always use the option of the W02 Student Center Lot located at 353 Ferst Dr. This is a click and pull lot (like the airport). The cost is $2 per hour with a $15 max per day. Credit Card Only. 
  • Warm-Up Schedule
    • 8:00-8:25am - SwimAtlanta - Georgia Tech, Hamilton Mill, Midway, Roswell, Mt. Bethel
    • 8:25-8:50am - SwimAtlanta - Johns Creek & Sugarloaf, Peachtree Aquatics Club
  • Meet Starts at 9:00am
  • Estimated Timelines (meet can run faster or slower than the timeline shows)
  • Heat sheets will not be sold at the meet but will be available online through Meet Mobile and below 

Here are some basic items you would need to prepare as a swim parent:

1. SHARPIE!  It would be best to write your swimmer’s events, heat & lane number on their arm. Do not expect your kid’s coach will be calling (or looking) for your kid to prepare for their race. At first, you will need to be aware which event is happening in the pool and get your child prepared for their event. As your child gets older and have had several swim meets under their belt, they learn to get ready in time on their own – but during the early years, you definitely want to be aware of what is happening in the pool and remind your child to get ready for their event.

2. Snacks (for both yourself & the swimmer) & a cooler with plenty of water bottles &/or sports drinks. Most swim meet venues do have a concession stand, but it’s probably a good idea to bring your own drinks and snacks. My boys usually do not drink Gatorade, but they do bring a bottle of Gatorade during swim meets. Granola bars, protein bars, fruits such as bananas are also good snacks to bring.

3. Meet Mobile app. Probably the most common go-to app for swim parents. It provides meet results, heat sheets, the meet schedule & more. The free version does not provide meet results, so if you’re OK with that you can try the free version first. But once you become a long-term swim parent, you will need the paid version.More details of the app can be found at: https://www.active.com/mobile/meet-mobile-app.

4. Spare swim cap and goggles. Maybe even a spare swimsuit! Unfortunate or unlucky things do happen from time to time and swim meets are not an exception. Bring a spare of everything in case a goggle breaks or a swim cap tears.

5. Positive attitude and encouraging words. If it’s your first swim meet, it is most likely that your kid is more nervous than you!  Your child is going up on the diving blocks for their first race in front of a crowd. Be supportive and offer plenty of encouragement.

6.  Only swimmers, coaches, officials, and volunteers are allowed on the pool deck.  Parents are asked to stay upstairs in the stadium seating.  If interested in becoming an Official please reach out to SwimAtalnta's Head Official Eric Pingel.



Unleash Your Potential: Join SwimAtlanta Swim Team for the 2023-2024 Season and Beyond!

Jun 15, 2023

Take your swimming to new heights with SwimAtlanta Swim Team! Since 1977, we have been shaping the swimming landscape in Atlanta and producing champions in competitive swimming. Join our team and become a part of our legacy. Our experienced coaches will guide you every step of the way, helping you exceed your goals and reach your full potential. At SwimAtlanta, we believe in creating a family-like environment where swimmers of similar ages and abilities come together to train, compete, and support one another. Our devoted coaches bring a wealth of experience and ensure that hard work is always accompanied by fun. We are committed to building our swimmers up, boosting their confidence, and celebrating their achievements. Join SwimAtlanta and experience the thrill of being part of a team that fosters a lifelong love for swimming.

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2023 Georgia Swimming LC Age Group State Championship

Jun 13, 2023

The much-anticipated 2023 Georgia Swimming Age Group LC Championships is here.  Hosted at the prestigious Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, get ready for a display of incredible talent and exhilarating races.  🌊🏆

Please take note of the following instructions from the meet organizers. Swimmers participating in the 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle events on Thursday must bring their own timer and counter. Similarly, swimmers taking part in the 400-meter individual medley and 400-meter freestyle events are required to provide their own timer.

The Georgia Tech Aquatic Staff would like to request everyone's cooperation during the event. To allow easy movement for all attendees, please keep the downstairs and upstairs hallways clear and open. This will ensure that everyone can navigate the venue comfortably and without hindrance.  Swimmers, please take note that drying off before entering the hallways or going upstairs is highly appreciated. By keeping the walkways dry, we can maintain a safe environment for everyone present.  When moving between the stands and the pool, swimmers are kindly asked to use the staircase near the scoreboard on the pool deck. This designated route will efficiently guide you either up to the stands or down to the pool, allowing for smooth transitions throughout the event.

We hate asking but we are still in need of a few volunteers.  Please consider helping volunteer this weekend and supporting these remarkable athletes and celebrate the sport we all love.

Meet Documents:

 



Betsy Dunbar Meet Updates

May 4, 2023

Chase starts will be used for all sessions.  With odd heats starting from the Diving Well side and even heats starting form the Scoreboard side of the pool.  All heats of the 50 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast, & 50 Fly will start from the Scoreboard side.  Swimmers in the 400im and 400Free will need to provide his or her own timer.

Updated Warm-Up Schedule & Meet Start Times:

  • 13&over
    • Saturday Warm Ups: 8:00-8:50am (open) / Meet Starts: 9:00am
    • Sunday Warm-Ups: 7:30-8:20am (open) / Meet Starts: 8:30am
  • 12&under
    • Saturday Warm-Ups:  12:30-1:10pm / Meet Starts: 1:20pm
    • Sunday Warm-Ups:  12:50-1:30pm / Meet Starts:  1:40pm

Meet Documents



2023 Atlanta Classic Meet Updates

Apr 3, 2023

This year's Speedo Atlanta Classic will feature a star-studded lineup of athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Caleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky, rising star Robert Finke, world record holder Summer Macintosh, American sprint specialist Natalie Hinds, and many more. These swimmers are some of the fastest in the world and have set multiple world records and American records. It's a rare opportunity to watch them compete, and fans can expect to witness history being made in the pool with some of the fastest swimmers in the world.  Special thanks to our sponsors Speedo, Berkeley Capital Partners, and Ultra Swim.

Sponsors:

Meet Documents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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March Madness & Lucky Splash Updates

Mar 16, 2023

March Madness Updates

 Saturday:

  • Warm-Ups:
    • 12:00-12:20pm - Johns Creek, Midway, Roswell
    • 12:20-12:40pm - Cobb, Sugarloaf, GA Tech, Hamilton Mill
  • Meet Starts: 12:50pm
  • Projected Timelines
  • Heat Sheet 

Sunday:

Lucky Splash Updates

Here are some basic items you would need to prepare as a swim parent:

1. SHARPIE!  It would be best to write your swimmer’s events, heat & lane number on their arm. Do not expect your kid’s coach will be calling (or looking) for your kid to prepare for their race. At first, you will need to be aware which event is happening in the pool and get your child prepared for their event. As your child gets older and have had several swim meets under their belt, they learn to get ready in time on their own – but during the early years, you definitely want to be aware of what is happening in the pool and remind your child to get ready for their event.

2. Snacks (for both yourself & the swimmer) & a cooler with plenty of water bottles &/or sports drinks. Most swim meet venues do have a concession stand, but it’s probably a good idea to bring your own drinks and snacks. My boys usually do not drink Gatorade, but they do bring a bottle of Gatorade during swim meets. Granola bars, protein bars, fruits such as bananas are also good snacks to bring.

3. Meet Mobile app. Probably the most common go-to app for swim parents. It provides meet results, heat sheets, the meet schedule & more. The free version does not provide meet results, so if you’re OK with that you can try the free version first. But once you become a long-term swim parent, you will need the paid version.More details of the app can be found at: https://www.active.com/mobile/meet-mobile-app.

4. Spare swim cap and goggles. Maybe even a spare swimsuit! Unfortunate or unlucky things do happen from time to time and swim meets are not an exception. Bring a spare of everything in case a goggle breaks or a swim cap tears.

5. Positive attitude and encouraging words. If it’s your first swim meet, it is most likely that your kid is more nervous than you!  Your child is going up on the diving blocks for their first race in front of a crowd. Be supportive and offer plenty of encouragement.



2023 Speedo Best of the South Championships Meet Updates

Mar 7, 2023

 

SwimAtlanta is excited to be running the 2023 Speedo Best of the South Championships at GA Tech this year. Swimmers in the 400IM, 500Free, 1000Free, & 1650Free will need to provide their own counter and timer. 400IM, 500Free, 1000Free, & 1650Free will be swum in two pools.  All other events will be swum in one pool.

Only volunteers, timers, counters, officials, swimmers, and coaches will be allowed on the pool deck.

Fine Designs will be at the meet for all your Official Swim Meet Apparel.  Reddiset Swim Shop will be able to help swimmers with purchasing new tech suits, practice suits, caps, googles, and etc. 

Needing a place to eat check out:

 

  • Meet Info (updated 3/6/2023)
  • PrePay Parking  If you miss out on the prepary parking the Parking Attendants will be taking payments each day to park. But just incase there is always the option of the W02 Student Center Lot located at 353 Ferst Dr. This is a click and pull lot (like the airport). The cost is $2 per hour with a $15 max per day. Credit Card Only.  This might be a cheaper option for some coaches, swimmers & families.
  • Volunteer Timer Sign Up
  • Psych Sheet 
  • Projected Prelim Timelines  (we be merging heats in the 400im, 500free, 1000free, 1650)
  • Warm-Ups & Start Times
    • Friday
      • Prelims:  9:00-9:50am Warm-Ups / Meet Starts at 10:00am
      • Finals: 5:00-5:50pm Warm-Ups / Meet Start at 6:00pm
    • Saturday
      • Prelims: 9:15-10:00am Warm-Ups / Meet Starts at 10:10am
      • Finals: 5:00-5:50pm Warm-Ups / Meet Start at 6:00pm
    • Sunday
      • Prelims: 9:00-9:50am Warm-Ups / Meet Starts at 10:00
      • Finals: 5:00-5:50pm Warm-Ups / Meet Start at 6:00pm
  • Prelim Heat Sheets  
  • Finals Heat Sheets (Coming Soon) 


2023 Georgia Swimming Age Group State February 17-19th

Feb 8, 2023

SwimAtlanta is excited to be running the 2023 Short Course Age Group State Championship at GA Tech this year. Swimmers in the 400IM, 500 & 1000 free will need to provide their own counter and timer. 

Reminder that this year swimmers get 3 bonus swims.  Swimmers can use the 3 bonus swims on any day they would like. This year the 13-14 400im and 500free events are prelims / finals.  All the 11-12 200Back, 200Breast, 200Butterfly, 400IM, and 500Free events are time final with all heats swimming in the morning.

Only volunteers, timers, counters, officials, swimmers, and coaches will be allowed on the pool deck.  To sign up to be a timer please click here. 

Sign Up!

Fine Designs will be at the meet for all your Official Swim Meet Apparel.  Reddiset Swim Shop will be able to help swimmers with purchasing new tech suits, practice suits, caps, googles, and etc. 

Needing a place to eat check out:

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For the seventh straight year, River Oak Photography is thrilled to provide action photography for the Georgia 14 and Under Short Course State meet. Make your reservations in advance online at (Coming Soon) Please contact [email protected] with any questions.