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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
