2026 Best of the South powered by Captyn Meet Updates

Mar 3, 2026

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.

Welcome to the 2026 Best of the South at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. We are excited to host an incredible weekend of fast swimming and championship racing — and we are especially grateful to our sponsor, Captyn, for powering this event. Captyn is committed to helping teams elevate their customer experience by simplifying signups, streamlining updates, and delighting every family. Coaches, be sure to stop by hospitality to connect with your Captyn representatives and learn more about how they can support your club.

Reddiset Swim Shop will be on hand for all of your swimming and meet apparel needs. If you need goggles, caps, tech suits, or Best of the South gear, they will have you covered.

Capturing all the action this weekend will be River Oak Photography. River Oak Photography is thrilled to provide professional action photography for families at 2026 Best of the South. Families are encouraged to reserve their swimmer’s action photos in advance online at: https://riveroakphotography.com/reserve-online/best-of-the-south/ For questions, you can email [email protected].

We will also be giving away a Speedo Tech Suit to one lucky timer at each prelim session this weekend as a thank you to the volunteers who help make this meet possible. If you would like to sign up to time, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DA8A82EABFA7-62706491-best

Finals each night will be bringing high energy to the pool deck with a live DJ and a Championship A Final walkout to create a true big-meet atmosphere.

Facility & Meet Procedures:

  • No PrePay Parking:  Parking deck next to the pool & visitor parking lot will be open.  They will be Credit Card only.
  • Deck Access: Only swimmers, officials, volunteers, and coaches are permitted on the pool deck. Spectators must remain in designated seating areas.
  • Timers Required: Swimmers are responsible for providing their own timers for the 400 IM, 500 Free events, 1000 Free, and 1650 Free.

We look forward to an outstanding weekend of racing. Let’s make the 2026 Best of the South one to remember.

 

SwimAtlanta AAU Leprechaun Splash

Mar 5, 2026

☘️ SwimAtlanta AAU Leprechaun Splash
Georgia Tech Aquatic Center • March 7, 2026

SwimAtlanta is excited to host the AAU Leprechaun Splash at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. We look forward to a fun afternoon of racing and great team spirit!

Meet Schedule

  • Warm-Up: 1:00 – 1:25 PM
  • Meet Start: 1:30 PM

Heat Sheet

Click here to view/download the March Splash Heat Sheet (PDF)

Important Reminders

  • Pool Deck Access: Only officials, volunteers, swimmers, and coaches are allowed on the pool deck.
  • Competition Pool: Swimmers will compete in the middle pool near the diving well.
  • Parking: Georgia Tech does not offer prepaid parking. Please plan to park in the parking deck next to the aquatic center (credit card only).

Security Procedures

  • Security Screening: All spectators will go through a security screening process upon entry.
  • Metal Detectors: Spectators should expect to walk through metal detectors.
  • Plan Ahead: Please arrive early and allow extra time for entry.

Meet Photography

RiverOak Photography will be on hand capturing action photos throughout the meet. Families who would like photos of their swimmer can reserve a spot in advance here:
Reserve with RiverOak Photography

We look forward to seeing everyone at Georgia Tech for a great afternoon of racing. Good luck to all swimmers competing!



2026 Georgia Swimming Peach State @ Cumming Aquatic Center

Feb 11, 2026

SwimAtlanta is excited to welcome swimmers, families, coaches, and teams to the 2026 Peach State Championship at the Cumming Aquatic Center!

Only swimmers, volunteers, officials, and coaches are permitted on deck. Parents are asked to sit upstairs in the spectator seating and help cheer their swimmers on.

Swimmers racing the 500 Freestyle on Sunday must provide their own timer and counter. Chairs are allowed on deck but please keep walkways and emergency exits clear.

RiverOak Photography:  River Oak Photography is thrilled to provide action photography for the Peach State Championship - North (Cumming). Make your reservations in advance online at https://riveroakphotography.com/reserve-online/peach-state-north/. Write to [email protected] with any questions.

Reddiset Swim Shop: will be on site at the meet with everything your swimmer could need. They'll have discounted tech suits and plenty of great custom apparel options on site. Be sure to visit them while you're at the meet!

A DJ will be on deck all weekend, with Chille Latte Coffee and Smoothie outside and concessions available inside the facility.

Meet Documents:

Chill Latte (Coffee & Smoothie Truck): YouTube Video



Winter Classic @ GA Tech Meet Updates w/ Heat Sheets

Jan 15, 2026

 

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’s 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.

 

Meet Location: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center

Projected Timelines:  https://www.swimatlanta.com/f/winterclassic timeline.pdf

Facility & Meet Procedures:

  • No PrePay Parking:  Parking deck next to the pool & visitor parking lot will be open.  They will be Credit Card only.
  • Deck Access: Only swimmers, officials, volunteers, and coaches are permitted on the pool deck. Spectators must remain in designated seating areas.
  • Timers Required: Swimmers are responsible for providing their own timers for the 400 IM and 500 Free events.
  • Volunteer Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DA8A82EABFA7-61601678-winter

Saturday, January 17

Warm-Ups

  • 12:00–12:25 PM – SwimAtlanta
  • 12:25–12:50 PM – Buckhead Aquatics, CPAC, Direct Current Swimming, Fowler Fins, Life Time, Spartans Aquatic Club, Tidal Wave Swimming, Titans Swimming Academy, US Aquatics Club

Meet Start: 1:00 PM

Heat Sheet:  Girls Pool / Boys Pool / 400IM Psych Sheet

Sunday, January 18

Warm-Ups

  • 8:30–8:55 AM – SwimAtlanta
  • 8:55–9:20 AM – Buckhead Aquatics, CPAC, Direct Current Swimming, Fowler Fins, Life Time, Spartans Aquatic Club, Tidal Wave Swimming, Titans Swimming Academy, US Aquatics Club

Meet Start: 9:30 AM

Heat Sheet:  Girls Pool / Boys Pool / 500 Free Psych Sheet

 



AAU New Year Splash

Jan 9, 2026

AAU New Year Splash

Hosted by SwimAtlanta

We’re excited to welcome swimmers and families to the AAU New Year Splash, kicking off the new year with fast racing and a fun swimming vibes at the Cumming Aquatic Center.

📍 Venue

  • Cumming Aquatic Center:  201 Aquatic Cir, Cumming, GA 30040

⏰ Warm-Up Schedule

8:00 – 8:20 AM

  • SwimAtlanta Johns Creek

  • SwimAtlanta Midway

8:20 – 8:40 AM

  • Octoswimmers

  • SwimAtlanta Roswell

  • SwimAtlanta Hamilton Mill

  • SwimAtlanta East Cobb

  • SwimAtlanta Sugarloaf

  • SwimAtlanta Georgia Tech

Meet Start: 8:45 AM

🏊 Meet Procedures

  • 25-yard events will stage in the bullpen

  • All other events: swimmers should report directly behind the blocks

  • Pool Deck Access Reminder: Only swimmers, coaches, officials, and approved volunteers are permitted on deck

📄 Heat Sheets

Heat sheets are now available:  AAU New Year Splash Heat Sheet

⏱ Volunteers Needed

We are still in need of a few additional timers. If you’re able to help, please sign up here:
👉 https://www.swimatlantaswimteam.com/controller/cms/admin/index#/calendar-team-events/job:1704599

📸 Share the Day

We’d love to see your meet-day moments!
Please tag @swimatlanta_team on Instagram when sharing photos and videos from the event.

 



AAU Fall Splash Updates

Nov 14, 2025

We’re excited to see everyone at the AAU Fall Splash this Saturday at the Cumming Aquatic Center! Please review the important meet details below to help the event run smoothly for all swimmers and families.

Location:  201 Aquatic Cir, Cumming, GA 30040

Warm-Up Schedule:

  • 11:00–11:20am
    SwimAtlanta Johns Creek
    Octoswimmers

  • 11:20–11:40am
    SwimAtlanta Ga Tech
    SwimAtlanta Midway
    SwimAtlanta Roswell
    SwimAtlanta Sugarloaf
    SwimAtlanta East Cobb
    SwimAtlanta Hamilton Mill

Meet Start Time:  11:45am

Pool Deck Access:  Only swimmers, officials, volunteer timers, and coaches are permitted on the pool deck. Spectators must remain in the stands.

Staging / Clerk of Course:  For all 25-yard events, we will use a bullpen / staging area to help keep heats organized and running efficiently.

Heat Sheet:  https://www.swimatlanta.com/f/25 Fall Splash Heat Sheet.pdf

Projected Timeline:  https://www.swimatlanta.com/f/25 fall splash timeline.pdf

Volunteer Timers Needed:  If you are available to help time during the session, please sign up a https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/gssa/controller/cms/admin/index#/calendar-team-events

Photos & Social Media:

We love seeing your meet-day moments. Please tag us on Instagram: @swimatlanta_team



2025 Bill Behrens Invite Meet Updates

Nov 5, 2025

Please Note New Warm-Up & Start Time on Saturday

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).

Volunteers Needed:
Meets like this depend on our amazing volunteers! If you’re available to help time or assist during sessions, please sign up using the link below:  Volunteer Sign-Up

Your help makes a huge difference and keeps the meet running smoothly — thank you for supporting our swimmers!

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

Warm-Up Schedule / Meet Start Times:

  • Saturday 
    • Warm-Up:
      • 10:00-10:30am (Open w/ lanes 0-3 reserved for 10&unders)
      • 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 (Open w/ lanes 0-3 reserved for 10&unders)  
      • 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:



AAU Swim Atlanta Trick or Splash - Meet Updates

Oct 18, 2025

🎃 AAU SwimAtlanta Trick or Splash Meet

Location: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center
4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Date: Sunday, October 19th 
Meet Start Time: 8:45 AM

 View Heat Sheet

Warm-Up Schedule

8:00 – 8:20 AM

  • SwimAtlanta Johns Creek
  • SwimAtlanta Roswell
  • SwimAtlanta Sugarloaf
  • SwimAtlanta Midway
  • SwimAtlanta Hamilton Mill

8:20 – 8:40 AM

  • SwimAtlanta Georgia Tech
  • SwimAtlanta East Cobb
  • Tidalwave
  • Octoswimmers

Meet Start: 8:45 AM

Meet Details & Reminders

  • Pool Deck Access: Only swimmers, officials, volunteers, and coaches are allowed on the pool deck.
  • Staging Area: All 25-yard events (Free, Back, Breast, Fly) will use a bull pen/staging area. Swimmers should report when their event is called.
  • Parents and spectators are welcome to cheer from the stands.

📸 Share the Fun!

Tag us in your photos — we’d love to see your Halloween Swimming spirit!
Instagram: @swimatlanta_team

Parent Prep Checklist

  • Sharpie: Write your swimmer’s events, heats, and lanes on their arm before warm-ups

  • Snacks & Drinks: Bring water/sports drinks and light snacks

  • Meet Mobile App: Download for schedules and results

  • Spare Gear: Extra cap, goggles, and suit

  • Encouragement: Stay positive and supportive