Check for Water Hazards: Keep Kids Safe Everywhere
November is National Child Safety & Protection Month, and it’s the perfect time to remind families that water safety begins with awareness. Hazards can be found anywhere — a slippery pool deck, an open drain, a strong rip current, or even a bathtub left full. By taking a few moments to inspect your surroundings before […]
Use Barriers & Safety Gear: Build Layers of Water Protection
November is National Child Safety & Protection Month, and that means it’s time to take a closer look at the physical safety measures that protect kids in and around water. Even the most attentive adult can’t watch every second — that’s why layers of protection, like pool fences, self-latching gates, and life jackets, are so […]
Teach Swimming & Water Basics: 5 Simple Skills That Save Lives
November is National Child Safety & Protection Month, a time to refocus on the everyday actions that keep kids safe — especially around water. One of the best ways to protect children is to make sure they know how to handle themselves in the water. Even simple abilities — like floating, treading water, or finding […]
Watchful Eyes Save Lives: Water Safety Tips for Families
November is National Child Safety & Protection Month, and it’s the perfect time to talk about one of the simplest, most powerful ways to prevent accidents around water: active supervision. Whether you’re at the pool, beach, or even the bathtub, children should never be left unattended near water — not even for a minute. Drowning […]
Swimming is More Than Laps: 5 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Swimmer’s Mental Health
This Friday, we observe World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental well-being is just as crucial as physical health. Youth competitive sports, such as swimming, offer numerous benefits, including building confidence, developing discipline, fostering social connections, and providing stress relief through physical activity. However, the intense pressures associated with youth athletics can also pose […]
We Love SwimTopia Mascots (+ a brief history lesson)
The concept of a team “mascot,” a treasured figure inspiring team pride, has been a part of popular culture for a good, long while. The mascot is an emblem, a lucky charm, and an image behind which to unite. The mascot’s origin story began circa 1800 in France and wasn’t always in the form of […]
Join Our Giveaway – Win SwimTopia Gear + Gift Cards!
We’re making a splash this October with a month-long Giveaway — and you don’t want to miss it! Whether you’re a coach, a swim parent, or a fan of the sport, this is your chance to win some SwimTopia swag and a little something extra just for joining in the fun. Over the next four […]
School Year Athlete Groups: Understanding and Using Them Effectively
Managing a sports team, especially one with diverse programs like swimming and diving, requires a robust system to keep everything organized. One essential tool for this is the School Year Athlete Groups feature. This feature allows you to categorize athletes into distinct groups based on their school year, ensuring that you can efficiently manage registration […]
🚨 SwimTopia Fall Flash Sale — Save 20% on your first season of service!
All teams and leagues who start a trial or are invoiced for a new Premium SwimTopia account between August 1 and October 31, 2025 will receive 20% off the cost of their annual subscription.