Betsy Dunbar "Good Luck Ducks" Fundraiser

May 29, 2019

“Good Luck Ducks” are for sale at the Betsy Dunbar meet.

Stop by the Swim Across America table and write a good luck note to your swimmer.  This is a fun way for swimmers to encourage one another as well.

Notes will be attached to ducks and delivered to the team’s coaches for distribution during the meet.

Minimum cash contribution is $3 per duck.

All contributions go directly to support childhood cancer research at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.



2019 Atlanta Classic & Atlanta Sprint Meet Updates

May 16, 2019

2019 Atlanta Classic Swim Meet is arguably the most impressive field since the inaugural edition in 2016, as swimmers based out of the southeastern United States will converge upon the Georgia Tech pool.  We encourage everyone entered in the Atlanta Sprint Meet to come early or stay a little longer to watch the 2019 Atlanta Classic.

That includes both pro and collegiate groups from the University of Florida, Tennessee, Florida State, Kentucky, Auburn, and Georgia, among others. Among the names on the entry sheets: Caeleb Dressel, who has 2 Olympic gold medals and is the defending World Champion in 13 events between long course and short course meets. He’s entered in 5 events: the 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 breast, 200 IM, and 100 freestyle.

The women’s field is even deeper than the men’s, with 4 members of the U.S. team for this summer’s World Championships present: Hali Flickinger, Melanie Margalis, and Olivia Smoliga,  They top an impressive field of women that include NCAA Record holder Erika Brown, National Age Group Record breaker Kate Douglass and comeback swimmer Natalie Hinds.

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Swimsuit maker Jolyn will be having a trunk sale this weekend at both the Atlanta Classic and the Atlanta Sprint meets! Make sure and stop by to get your suit(s) for the summer! A portion of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to our Swim Atlanta Swim Across America team! Thank you for helping us make waves to fight cancer!

Parking Link for both meets listed as "SCAT Atlanta Classic":  https://gatech.clickandpark.com/events

Atlanta Classic Prelim/Final Meet Friday, May 17th - Sunday, May 19th

Atlanta Sprint Meet Saturday, May 18th - Sunday, May 19th

Saturday:  Warm Up @ 12:15pm / meet start @ 1:15pm 

Sunday:  Warm up @ 12:30pm / meet start @ 1:30pm.

No Chase starts but will be doing dive over starts

All events will start from the diving well end EXCEPT the 50's.  50's will start from the scoreboard end.



Spring SWAT SAA Team Newsletter

Apr 16, 2019

Hello SWAT families! We are off to a great start with our SAA team but we have farther to go! We have lots of upcoming events for our SWAT SAA team and you can read all the details in our SWAT SAA newsletter. Don’t forget to register for the Olympian Stroke Clinic, this is a great way to give your swimmers a refresher before summer league and long course start. There are 2 options this year, May 4th and May 5th, click on the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-swim-atlanta-saa-stroke-clinic-tickets-59243540023  If you are interested in volunteering at the Olympian Stroke Clinic and earning credit towards your personal SAA goal please contact Kimberly Thompson ([email protected]). 

Newsletter PDF file

 

 



SwimAtlanta Midway/Cumming & Roswell is now hiring swim lessons instructors.

Apr 16, 2019

Want a fun flexible job schedule with competitive pay and room for growth! Must have competitive swimming, lifeguard or teaching experience.

For more inormation contact:



Swim with Olympians Swim Clinic

Apr 12, 2019

Get ready for summer competition with Swim Atlanta! Come out to receive some great stroke tips and techniques and meet Olympians while helping us raise money for pediatric cancer research! Swim Atlanta's own Olympian, Amanda Weir, will be joined by fellow Olympians Melanie Margalis and Gunnar Bentz to help make sure your swimmers make a splash this summer swim season! All profits benefit Swim Atlanta's Swim Across America team which raises money for pediatric cancer research conducted at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

We are offering two different dates this year, Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule best. Like last year, we expect these clinics to sell out. Therefore, please make sure you select the correct date and time and then plan to show up on that date and time as we can not allow participants to switch dates.

REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 12th FOR THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-swim-atlanta-saa-stroke-clinic-tickets-59243540023?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Swimmers need to be between the ages of 6-12 and should be able to swim independently and know all 4 strokes.

What can I bring into the event?

Make sure to bring your goggles, towel and an item you may wish to have autographed. 

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact [email protected] with questions.



Swim Across America Early Bird Registration & Newsletter

Feb 22, 2019

SwimAtlanta Families! Swim Across America Atlanta has opened registration and the early bird discount ends next Friday, March 1st ! This is a huge event for our team that raises money for pediatric cancer research at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and we would love to see all of you register! This event sells out every year so make sure and register NOW while you can take advantage of the early bird discount (click on Join Team on the Swim Atlanta SAA page)! Last year Swim Atlanta raised over $87,000 the most of any other club team and one of the top 10 SAA teams nationally. This year we hope to raise $100,000! Check out the team newsletter to get all the details on what SAA is, how to register and upcoming events we have planned!

 

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SwimAtlanta Wins 2019 14 & Under Age Group State

Feb 18, 2019

Congrats to all the SwimAtlanta Swimmers, Parents, and Coaches for winning 14&under Age Group State.  Below are highlights from the meet:

Team Scores 

  1. SwimAtlanta (6,858)

  2. Dynamo (5,792.5)

  3. Chattahoochee Gold (3,398)

Outstanding Swimmer (High-Point)

  • Jake Stout (11-12 Boys)

New State Record

  • Gigi Johnson 13-14 girls 100 IM :56.02

10&Under SwimAtlanta Top 3: 

State Champions

  • Maddy Press (50 Back)
  • Cameron Pritchett (100 Breast, 100 IM, 200 IM)
  • Collin Holgerson (100 Back)

2nd Place

  • Collin Holgerson (50 Back, 50 Breast, 100 Breast, 100 IM)
  • Cameron Pritchett (200 Free, 50 Breast)
  • Anthony Pham (100 Back)

3rd Place

  • Mackenzie Britt (500 Free)
  • Collin Holgerson (200 IM)
  • Abby Jacob (100 Back)
  • Anthony Pham (50 Back, 100 IM)

11-12 SwimAtlanta Top 3: 

State Champions

  • Maria Fitzsimmons (200 Back)
  • Ava Grace Sestan (500 Free, 1000 Free)
  • Jake Stout (200 Free, 500 Free, 1000 Free, 100 Breast)

2nd Place

  • Maria Fitzsimmons (1000 Free)
  • Katie Kerber (100 Fly)
  • Maddie Lauria (500 Free)
  • Race Oliver (1000 Free)
  • Emma Reiser (200 Free)
  • Caroline Scharff (50 Back, 100 Back, 200 Back, 50 Fly)
  • Ava Grace Sestan (400 IM)
  • Jake Stout (100 Free, 50 Breast, 200 Fly)

3rd Place

  • Maria Fitzsimmons (100 free, 200 Breast)
  • Katie Kerber (200 Fly)
  • Maddie Lauria (200 Free, 1000 Free)
  • Sarah Luskus (100 Breast)
  • Ashley Morton (100 Back, 200 Back)
  • Emma Reiser (500 Free, 200 IM)

13-14 SwimAtlanta Top 3:

State Champions

  • Miles Clayton (100 IM)
  • Gigi Johnson (50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 100 Fly, 100 IM)
  • Charlie Stout (500 Free, 1000 Free, 200 IM)

2nd Place

  • Miles Clayton (100 Back)
  • Gigi Johnson (200 IM)
  • Charlie Stout (200 Free, 100 Breast, 200 Breast)
  • Charles Tu (400 IM)

3rd Place

  • Blake Burnley (200 Fly)
  • Miles Clayton (200 IM)
  • Gigi Johnson (500 Free, 400 IM)
  • Jenna Taylor (1000 Free, 200 Fly)
  • Charlie Stout (100 IM)
  • Olivia Yahne (200 Breast)

Full Meet Results



SwimAtlanta making big moves to jump up on this year USA Swimming Club Excellence List

Feb 13, 2019