Swimming is a fun and family-friendly sport. Yet, one topic that invariably trips up new swim moms and dads is the concept of "swim courses" like "SCY" and "SCM" and understanding why and how times are converted between them. In this post, we explain all the acronyms and jargon, and dispel the mysteries and common misunderstandings around converting a swim time from one course to another. What is … [Read more...]
Swimmer Tips
Swimmer Gifts for the Holiday Season – 2019
Need Ideas for the Swimmer in Your Life this Holiday Season? It’s about time to think about the Holidays!! Check out our ideas for swimmer gifts this Holiday Season to keep your swimmers happy. We’ve compiled this list of gifts for the swimmers in your life, from stocking stuffers to bigger-ticket items. For more details or to purchase an item, click on its heading or photo below. Swimmer Gifts … [Read more...]
Must-Have Summer Swim Gear
The summer swim season is fast approaching. It’s time to psych yourself up to get through those long, hot, fun days by the pool. I reached out to some expert swim parent friends for tips on the must-have summer swim gear to get you through swim meets this summer. Enjoy! Summer Swim Gear Shopping List Laminated packing list for each family member: I have to put this one first, because this … [Read more...]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers
Great Gift Ideas for the Swimmer in Your Life With Thanksgiving behind us, there is no longer a doubt—it’s time to think about the Holidays… Check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers for some ideas to keep your swimmer happy this Holiday Season. We’ve compiled this list of gifts for the swimmers in your life, from stocking stuffers to bigger ticket items. Click on pics or headings for … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Perfect Team Swimsuit for Your Summer Team
Cover photo thanks to Colin Sheridan and Kaybrook Green Hills Swim Club Choosing a team swimsuit for your summer team is an important task. One of the many great things about summer swimming is learning about teamwork – and if you look like a team, you’ll act like a team! Picking a good-looking, comfortable, affordable swimsuit makes it easy for your team members to look and feel like a … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers: 2016 Edition
2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers SwimTopia's Top 10 Swimmer Gifts With Black Friday coming up, you can’t deny it folks; it’s time to think about the Holidays… Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers for some ideas to keep your swimmers happy this Holiday Season. We’ve compiled this list of gifts for the swimmers in your life, from stocking stuffers to bigger ticket items; we’ve even … [Read more...]
Keeping Swimmers Safe: How You Can Help Prevent Drowning
Keeping swimmers safe is so important. SwimTopia has formed a 3-person relay team to swim in the 2016 Colin’s Hope Got2Swim 10K open water event. We’re swimming to increase water safety awareness and raise funds to help prevent drowning. We’re thrilled to support Colin’s Hope, an Austin-based charity that does tremendous work promoting water safety awareness, providing excellent online resources, … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts for Swimmers: 2015
Get your year-round or summer league swimmers geared up this holiday season! If you’re looking for Holiday gifts for swimmers we have a several gift ideas for swimmers of all ages. Support your local swim shop and check with them for last minute availability during the holidays. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR SWIMMERS – YOUNGER SWIMMERS Jay’s Swimming Journey This book for young swimmers is the story of a … [Read more...]
Summer League Swim Gear 101
Photo: Colorful Pool Noodles by Marco Verch under CC 2.0 If you’re new to swimming you might be unsure about what swim gear and accessories your kids need. What's it for? Which kind to buy? What’s the best way to use it? Each team or coach has different requirements, so check with your team about what your kids need—but here are some swim equipment basics. Swim Equipment … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Love Swimming
Valentine's Day does not usually conjure up thoughts of hot summer days at the pool, but there are plenty of reasons to love swimming. The benefits of joining a summer swim team last all year long, and can be a perfect match for kids and families new to competitive swimming. Months before most pools are open for summer, swim teams around the country are getting organized. Open registration … [Read more...]
