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 […]
Perfect Prime Day Deals for Swimmers!
It’s the last day of Prime Day Deals Week, a holiday in it’s own right! SwimTopia has gathered together our favorite deals in one place so you easily can shop for your favorite swimmer! Take a peek below at our top 5- from electrolyte boosters to exciting electronics, we’ve got you covered. 1. Owala Travel […]
SwimTopia’s Incredible Win-Win Promotion: $75 Off for Me, $75 Off for You
Love SwimTopia and wish more teams knew about our time-saving, stress-relieving, and intuitive products? Through July 31, 2025, spread the gift of SwimTopia and save with our Win-Win Promotion. If you refer another team (high school, summer, or year-round) to SwimTopia and they become a customer, both you and the new team get $75 off […]
Working with Job Templates: How to Create, Apply, and Update in SwimTopia
Just like meet templates, Job Templates allow you to pre-define volunteer roles and shifts. These templates can be reused for each event, reducing the time spent organizing jobs for parents and volunteers. How to Use Job Templates 1. Create a New Job Template If you’re starting from scratch: We suggest reviewing the following article Jobs […]