Meet Guide
Competing in swim meets is optional, but they are a fun way for swimmers to improve their skills, build team spirit, and create lasting summer memories! If this is your first season, there’s a lot to learn, but don’t worry—it gets easier after your first couple of meets.
Meet Sign-Up
Meet sign-ups are done online through SwimTopia. See the Upcoming Meets/Events page to sign up.
Sign-up opens one week before the meet and closes the day before at 9:00 PM. Parents will receive an email reminder when sign-ups open.
SwimTopia Sign-Up Statuses:
- Pending: Event scheduled, sign-up opening soon.
- Open: Event open for sign-up.
- Closed: Sign-up deadline has passed.
Preparing for the Meet
- Eat a healthy, carb-rich dinner the night before.
- Get a good night’s sleep.
- Stay hydrated (avoid soda or carbonated drinks).
- Pack all swim gear the night before.
Swim Meet Guidelines
- Arrive on time with your swimmer ready to go (hydrated and with swimsuit, cap & goggles).
- Swimmers must check in with coaches before warm-ups
- It is preferred that athletes stay until the end of the meet to cheer on teammates!
- Please clean up your area before leaving—there is no cleanup crew after meets.
What to Bring
- Swim Gear: team suit, goggles, and swim cap
- Towels: bring at least two per swimmer.
- Snacks and drinks: water, sports drinks, fruit, energy snacks, pretzels (no candy, chips, or cookies).
* HAVE FUN! Enjoy time with your children, family, friends, and neighbors.
* IMPORTANT! PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING THAT YOU BRING TO THE POOL.
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