Wow! We at SwimTopia can barely believe another blisteringly hot summer has flown past (especially so here in our home of Austin, Texas- going on 30+ days with temps over 100 degrees!!). We know many of our swim teams and leagues are looking forward to some R&R before the school year begins. This said, SwimTopia is also excited to introduce a couple items of interest before summer swim takes a … [Read more...]
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High Schools Sports Team Livestream and Fundraiser: explore SwimTopia’s partnership with Sporfie!
Sporfie & SwimTopia In summer of 2023, SwimTopia partnered with live streaming service Sporfie! Sporfie is an easy-to-use live streaming and fundraising platform that allows users to stream and share practices or meets using nothing but their phone (without having to even log into an account). Sporfie is versatile and can be used by athletes to celebrate exciting races, coaches to analyze … [Read more...]
Decoded: The Individual Medley V. the Medley Relay
Entering the summer swim world is exciting and presents many opportunities for athletes and their parents alike. For swimmers, summer team is a social outlet that also helps develop athletic skills, goal-setting, and teamwork. For parents, summer swim is a great way to create a community and gain leadership experience via volunteer roles. Part of the fun is also in deciphering and then adopting … [Read more...]
SwimTopia Presents: Summer Para Swim Star Kate Alexander
A competitor and Junior Coach for the Western Oaks Dolphins summer swim team in Austin, Texas, 13-year-old swimmer Kate Alexander first began swimming at age 8. She was quick to fall in love with the sport, enjoying the hard work and the enduring friendships she built on her team. Despite eventually also joining a year-round team to build endurance and strengthen stroke technique, Kate attributes … [Read more...]
SwimTopia Partners with Sporfie!
Sporfie & SwimTopia New for 2023, SwimTopia has partnered with Sporfie! Sporfie is an easy-to-use live streaming and fundraising platform that allows users to stream and share practices or meets using nothing but their phone (without having to even log into an account). Sporfie is versatile and can be used by athletes to celebrate exciting races, coaches to analyze swim strokes, or parents … [Read more...]
De-mystifying the Meet Day Heat Sheet
Summer is here at last and, if you’re a swim parent, you’re most likely in the middle of all things summer swim related. We wanted to take a moment to explain one of summer swim’s more confusing tools: the meet day heat sheet. Whether you’re a new swim parent wanting clarification or a veteran needing a refresher, we’re here for you! Read on for more details. Okay, what’s the low-down? Swim … [Read more...]
SwimTopia’s New Parent Meet Series: Part I
Wow! You’ve signed up your kiddo (or, maybe, multiple kiddos) for summer swim team! This is an exciting decision and we know, as a result, your young athlete(s) will create skills and memories to last a lifetime. Swim team is a quintessential summer activity and your family has joined a legacy of zany team cheers, colorful place ribbons, poolside excitement, and powerful life lessons. We … [Read more...]
Water Safety in your Summer Swim Community!
The weather is warming up and, although some may yet be enjoying spring showers, summer is approaching. Hundreds of SwimTopia teams are already building their websites, recruiting parent volunteers, and selecting this summer’s team merchandise. And, just like every summer, this one promises to be equally as fun-filled. However, one area our teams might not yet have anticipated is the safety of … [Read more...]
Team Topia for Non-Swim Teams: referrals and more!
SwimTopia has long been a player in the summer swim world. Combined with Meet Maestro, our swim meet management software, SwimTopia's comprehensive package of team management features covers your bases. From registration to communications to volunteer organization, there isn’t much SwimTopia can’t do for summer swim teams. Recently, SwimTopia has started to make its way into high school and … [Read more...]
Prepping for Summer Swim Season
Summer swim is upon us already. Some SwimTopia teams are already conducting their registrations and gearing up for the season’s first practices. There’s lots to look forward to: ribbons and relays and remembered team chants. This approaching summer swim season holds the same promise of sun, sunscreen, and smiles. SwimTopia knows this excitement all too well, given most of our staff are … [Read more...]
