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 Tips & Tricks
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...]
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...]
SwimTopia’s SwimOutlet Partnership, Promos, and More
We at SwimTopia know that one of summer swim’s most enticing lures is the opportunity to build community. Whether it’s the friendships your young swimmers make or the equally important bonds cultivated amongst parent volunteers, we know that summer swim transcends just the pool deck. One of the most exciting ways to build that community is by designing and donning an exciting closet of … [Read more...]
Meet Maestro, Timing Integrations, and More!
2023 is well underway, with registrations for some of our summer customers already starting! Your own team’s season might still feel far away, but it never hurts to start brushing off last year’s cobwebs. As this process begins, we at SwimTopia would like to help you get ahead of the curve when it comes to meet timing systems. Currently integrated with several timing solutions, let this be the … [Read more...]
SwimTopia Presents: Summer Swim Resources
Even if you’re thinking to yourself: “Wow- I only just took down my holiday decorations!!”, summer season is still quickly approaching. We at SwimTopia want you to hit the ground running in the most productive way possible. With this in mind, we gathered some helpful summer swim resources from like-minded companies. We share them with you here; read on to learn how to keep your volunteers current … [Read more...]
SwimTopia Presents: Coach Holiday Gifts
After much anticipation, the holidays are finally here! Now that SwimTopia has investigated the best gifts for your favorite swimmer, you may be feeling more confident about your December shopping list. However, you may also be wondering how to cover all your holiday shopping bases. What do those hard-working “behind-the-scenes” artists, your kiddos’ coaches, want? Coaches are mainstays in … [Read more...]
Giving the Perfect (Swim) Gift
The holidays are quickly approaching and this means something different depending on your swimmer’s current involvement. Whether your athlete is currently training in a winter recreational league or a year-round “club” team or whether they are in “off season” and awaiting the spring, they are still working towards goals. Goals can range in variety; maybe your swimmer wants to achieve certain time … [Read more...]
