2025 SwimAtlanta Long Course KickOff Important Meet Updates

May 13, 2025

May 17–18, 2025 | Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center

Thank you to all teams for entering the 2025 SwimAtlanta Long Course Kick Off. Due to the high demand and overwhelming interest in this year’s event, we’ve made a few key adjustments to help ensure a smooth and efficient experience for swimmers, families, coaches, and officials.

🕒 Session Assignments & Warm-Up Times

To balance the number of swimmers in each session and keep the meet running efficiently, teams have been divided into two sessions each day:

🔹 Morning Session (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Warm-Up: 8:30–9:00 AM

  • Meet Starts: 9:05 AM

    • Teams:
      • SwimAtlanta
      • Spartans Aquatic Club (SPAC)
      • Tidal Wave Swimming (TWS)

🔹 Midday / Afternoon Session (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Saturday Warm-Up: 12:40–1:10 PM | Meet Starts: 1:15 PM

  • Sunday Warm-Up: 12:50–1:20 PM | Meet Starts: 1:25 PM

    • Teams:

      • Gwinnett Aquatics (GA)

      • Stingrays Swimming (RAYS)

      • Life Time Swim Team (LIFE)

      • Direct Current Swimming (DCS)

      • Gwinnett Swim (GSTK)

      • Marietta Jets (JETS)

      • Lanier Aquatics (LA)

      • Chastain Park (CPAC)

      • Tallulah Falls Aquatics (TFA)

      • Unattached (UNAT)

📋 Important Meet Notes

  • 200 Freestyle is limited to 8 heats per gender per session

  • 200 IM is limited to 6 heats per gender per session

  • Chase Starts will be used in all sessions

  • Timer Volunteers Needed:
    Please consider signing up to help — it makes a huge difference!
    👉 Volunteer Sign-Up

🛍️ Swim Shop

Reddiset Swim Shop will be set up in the lobby with suits, goggles, and apparel.
Pre-order 2025 Kick Off apparel here:
👉 SwimAtlanta Kick Off Apparel

📍 Parking Information

There will be no prepay parking available.  Please use the following locations:

  • W10 CRC Parking Deck (next to pool)

  • W02 Student Center Lot – 353 Ferst Dr NW
    This lot operates like an airport "click and pull" system and is credit card only.

🚫 Pool Deck Access

Deck access is limited to:

  • Volunteer timers

  • Officials

  • Coaches

  • Swimmers

Spectators are not permitted on the pool deck.

📑 Meet Documents

🏊 Swim Meet Checklist for Parents

  1. Sharpie – Write your swimmer’s event numbers, heats, and lanes on their arm.

  2. Snacks & Water – Bring your own, even if concessions are available.

  3. Meet Mobile App – Download from the App Store. Paid version shows live results.

  4. Spare Gear – Extra cap, goggles, and even a suit just in case.

  5. Encouragement – Your support matters! Swim meets can be nerve-wracking — stay positive and cheer them on.

📊 Meet Results

Official results will be posted to SwimCloud.com by Monday afternoon.

 



AAU Lucky Splash – Meet Info & Parent Guide

Mar 21, 2025

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the AAU Lucky Splash swim meet! Below you’ll find all the key information to ensure a smooth and successful experience for both swimmers and families.

Location

Cumming Aquatic Center

201 Aquatic Circle

Cumming, GA 30040

Sunday Warm-Up Schedule & Meet Start

• 8:00–8:20 AM – Johns Creek, Midway, Roswell

• 8:20–8:40 AM – Sugarloaf, Hamilton Mill, Mt. Bethel, Georgia Tech

• Meet Start: 8:45 AM

Important Meet Reminders

• Spectator Policy: Parents are asked to remain upstairs in the stands unless volunteering.

• Heat Sheet: https://www.swimatlanta.com/f/Lucky Splash Heat Sheets.pdf

Parent Checklist – What to Bring & Know

If this is your first swim meet—or even if you’re a seasoned swim parent—here’s a helpful list of what to bring and expect:

1. Sharpie Marker

Write your swimmer’s event, heat, and lane on their arm or hand before warm-up. Coaches cannot track down every swimmer for each event, so helping your swimmer stay on top of their races is key—especially early on.

2. Snacks & Drinks

Pack snacks for both you and your swimmer. Bananas, granola bars, trail mix, and sports drinks are great choices. Even if concessions are available, it’s always smart to bring your own cooler with water and healthy options.

3. Meet Mobile App

Download the Meet Mobile app to follow along with heat sheets, live results, and schedules. The free version offers basic functionality, while the paid version gives full access to results and features. More Info

4. Spare Gear

Bring an extra cap, goggles, and swimsuit. Swimmers lose or break gear more often than you’d expect, and it’s always better to be prepared than scrambling last minute.

5. Supportive Mindset

Whether it’s your child’s first meet or tenth, nerves are normal. Encourage them, cheer them on, and help them have fun. A positive attitude goes a long way!

Results will be posted online by Sunday afternoon at www.swimcloud.com.

Let’s make the AAU Lucky Splash a fun and memorable event for everyone!

 



Best of the South powered by Captyn (Updates)

Mar 10, 2025

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The Best of the South, Powered by Captyn will feature preliminaries and finals each day, creating an elite-level competition environment that brings together some of the fastest rising talent in the sport.  

Event Format Update for Best of the South

To ensure a smooth and efficient meet experience, we are making the following adjustments to event formats for the 2025 Best of the South:

🔹 400 IM & 500 Free (13-14 & Open) – Timed Finals

  • The fastest heat of 13-14 and two fastest heats of Open will swim at night during finals.
  • All other heats will compete in the morning during prelims.

🔹 1650 Free – AM/PM Option

  • The fastest heat will swim at night during finals.
  • All other heats will compete in the morning.

These changes will help streamline the meet schedule, reduce session length, and allow for a better overall experience for swimmers and families.

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River Oak Photography is thrilled to once again provide action photography for Best of the South. Make your reservations in advance online at https://riveroakphotography.com/reserve-online/best-of-the-south/. Write to [email protected] with any questions.

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Georgia 11-14 Age Group Championship Important Updates

Feb 18, 2025

Important Information for the 11-14 Georgia Age Group Championship

SwimAtlanta is excited to be competing in the 11-14 Georgia Age Group Championship this weekend in Savannah, GA! Hosted at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, this meet will showcase top young swimmers from across the state. Below is all the important information you need to know to ensure a smooth and successful weekend.

Meet Details

Parking

  • Spectator & Swimmer Parking: Available across the street at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex lot. A short walk to the venue.
  • Parking is complimentary for all attendees.

Seating & Athlete Areas

  • Bleacher Seating: Available inside the facility. Bleacher chairs are allowed.
  • No Personal Chairs Inside: Camping chairs will not be permitted inside the Aquatic Center.
  • Tented Seating Area: A fully enclosed, large tent next to the pool will be available for spectators, team areas, and storage of bags and coolers. This space accommodates 1,500 people!
  • No Designated Team Areas: Coaches and families should arrive early to claim spots inside the tent or outside the venue.

Restrooms & Changing Facilities

  • Athlete-Only Locker Rooms available inside the facility.
  • Public Restrooms: Located inside and at Royal Restrooms near the exterior tent.
  • Tech Suit Changing Stations: Complimentary private changing stalls available near the main entrance.

Food & Concessions

  • No on-site concessions. The facility’s vending machines are unreliable.
  • Food Trucks On-Site: Available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including Chick-fil-A!
  • Outside Food & Drinks Allowed inside but must be kept away from the competition pool deck.

Hospitality & Meet Vendors

  • Meet Shirts: Available from Eagle Sportz.
  • Swim Gear: Reddiset will provide swim shop services.
  • Action Photography: Provided by River Oak Photography.  📸 Reserve action photos in advance at River Oak Photography.

Live Streaming (TBD)

Efforts are underway to provide a live stream of the meet. Once confirmed, links will be shared with all teams. Additionally, meet footage will be displayed on TVs inside the tent, lobby, and spectator areas.



Georgia Swimming Peach State Championship @ Georgia Tech

Feb 11, 2025

Meet Schedule:

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

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



AAU February Snowball Splash Meet Updates

Feb 7, 2025

Pool Address:

Updated Warm Up Schedule / Meet Start:

  • Sunday
    • Warm-Up
      • 8:00-8:20am - Johns Creek, Midway, Roswell
      • 8:20-8:40am - Sugarloaf, Hamilton Mill, Mt. Bethel, Georgia Tech
    • Meet Starts
      • 8:45am

Important Info & Links: 

  • Parents are asked to stay upstairs in the stands unless volunteering
  • Heat Sheet

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. 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. Results from the meet will be posted to www.swimcloud.com by Sunday afternoon.



AAU WInter January Splash Swim Meet Updates

Jan 17, 2025

Pool Address:

Updated Warm Up Schedule / Meet Start:

  • Sunday
    • Warm-Up
      • 8:00-8:20am - Johns Creek, Midway, Roswell
      • 8:20-8:40am - Sugarloaf, Hamilton Mill, Mt. Bethel, Georgia Tech
    • Meet Starts
      • 8:45am

Important Info & Links: 

  • Parents are asked to stay upstairs in the stands unless volunteering
  • Heat Sheet

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. 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. Results from the meet will be posted to www.swimcloud.com by Sunday afternoon.



Important Update: Winter Classic Meet Schedule Changes w/ Heat Sheet

Jan 9, 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made adjustments to the Winter Classic Meet schedule to ensure the safety and convenience of all participants. Please carefully review the updated details below:

Saturday, January 11th Events Canceled

All events scheduled for Saturday, January 11th at Georgia Tech have been canceled. These events will be rescheduled as outlined below.

Updated Sunday Schedule (January 12th):

Rescheduled Saturday Events on Monday (January 20th):

We understand that many swimmers are competing in this meet to achieve Peach State or State qualifying times, and we are committed to providing every opportunity for them to succeed. These changes ensure a safe and productive environment for all participants.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time.