Update: Meet Volunteer Requirements
Swim FST • March 31, 2026
New: Meet volunteer policy
Over the past two years of hosting meets, our team has been incredibly fortunate to have such a strong group of parent volunteers who consistently step up to help. Your time, flexibility, and willingness to jump in (often on short notice) have made it possible for us to host successful meets and provide great experiences for our swimmers and the visiting teams.
As we continue to grow, we are rolling out a more structured volunteer system designed to better support our meets and our families. This system has two primary goals: first, to ensure volunteer roles are organized and filled ahead of the meet, rather than during the busiest moments when we are managing entries and final setup; and second, to create a more equitable approach so that volunteer responsibilities are shared fairly across all families.
Local meets have so many advantages - $0 travel expenses, home cooked meals after the meet, a good night's sleep in your own bed... But we can't run meets alone. Swim meets only happen through the combined efforts of our staff and our volunteers (officials, timers, hospitality, announcers, etc).
The outline below explains how this new system will work.
Volunteer Sign-Up
- Volunteer sign-up will open when meet registration opens.
- Parents may select the volunteer sessions they prefer (the sooner you sign up, the more likely your preferred spot will be available).
- Volunteer sign-up will close when meet registration closes.
Fair-Share Volunteer Requirement (Per Meet)
- Families are responsible for providing one volunteer session per swimmer entered in each meet.
• 1 swimmer in a meet = 1 session
• 2 swimmers in a meet = 2 sessions
• 3 swimmers in a meet = 3 sessions
Assignment of Open Volunteer Spots
- After volunteer sign-ups close, any unfilled timing spots will be assigned and parents will be notified via email.
- Parents who already selected their fair-share volunteer sessions in a given meet will not be assigned additional sessions.
- Assignments ensure all sessions are fully staffed in advance.
Assignment Priority
- When assigning timers, we will reference the season-long master volunteer spreadsheet.
- Assignments will begin with families who 1) have not completed their fair-share assignment for the current meet, AND 2) have completed the fewest volunteer sessions that season.
- This accounts for families who volunteered for additional sessions earlier in the season.
Volunteering More Than Required
- Parents may volunteer for more sessions than required at a meet.
- All completed sessions in excess of your fair-share volunteer sessions will be recorded on a season-long master volunteer spreadsheet.
- Families with more completed sessions will be
less likely
to be assigned volunteer sessions at future meets, though fair-share assignments are still possible if meet needs require it.
Volunteer Credits
- All timers, whether they choose their slot or are assigned, receive a credit equal to one individual event entry fee per session worked.
- Example: $8 event fee = $8 credit per session. Two sessions = $16 credit, etc.
- Flat-fee meets, like Block Party, will assign credits based on the total cost/entry limit. So a $25 Block Party meet with a 5 event limit = $5 credit.
- Volunteer credits are applied to your team account, and will offset the next applicable charge (dues, entry fees, etc - whichever comes first).
No-Show Policy
- No-shows significantly disrupt meet operations.
- A $100 fine per missed session will be charged to your card on file.
- The intent is accountability and reliability, not punishment or revenue.
Officials
- Parents who volunteer as officials will not receive timing assignments, as long as they are officiating at the meets their swimmers are participating in.
- We always need new officials! Those interested in becoming an official should email Amanda at admin@swimfst.com.
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FAQs:
Is the volunteer requirement per season or per meet?
Per meet. Each swimmer entered in a meet requires one timing session for that meet.
What does that look like over a season?
If your swimmer attends 3 team hosted-meets, you are responsible for 3 total volunteer sessions across the season for that swimmer.
I will be out of town and can't time. Can I send someone else to time in my place?
Absolutely. These volunteer requirements can be met by a parent, sibling, friend, etc, just be sure to sign them up in advance.
What if I don't know how to time?
Timing is easy and fun. It's a great way to be poolside to cheer and help the swimmers. We provide training before each session, and there is always a Head Timer to come assist if things go wrong.
What if I volunteer extra at one meet?
Great! All sessions are recorded. Volunteering extra early in the season makes you less likely to be assigned sessions at future meets, though fair-share assignments are still possible, if needed.
How are assignments decided?
Assignments are based on a season-long list, starting with families who have completed the fewest volunteer sessions.
If I already signed up, can I still be assigned?
No. Parents who select volunteer sessions will not be assigned additional sessions at the same meet. However, if you sign up for an alternate role, like Marshall or announcer, you may be reassigned as a timer, if needed.
Do I get anything for volunteering?
Yes. Each session earns an entry-fee credit, and extra volunteering earns recognition such as raffle entries for Volunteer of the Season consideration. Timers get a seat on the pool deck, and meet hospitality is provided throughout the sessions that you volunteer. New volunteers also receive a volunteer t-shirt. Also, our experience has shown us that parent involvement is directly related to swimmer outcome: They will match your level of commitment and engagement!
What happens if I don’t show up?
Missed sessions result in a $100 fine. This ensures fairness and reliability for the whole team. The fine is steep, but the goal is timers not $$.
What if the meet needs extra volunteer coverage?
If there is a situation where we have more volunteer slots than swimmers, we will ask parents to voluntarily sign up for additional sessions rather than assigning more than the fair-share number of sessions. These instances will hopefully be rare, and we will do our best to secure volunteers from outside of our organization.
Why are we changing the volunteer system if things have worked well in the past?
Our families have done a great job stepping up to cover volunteer needs, and we truly appreciate that support. As we continue to grow, this updated system is intended to encourage volunteers to sign up in advance, help distribute responsibilities more evenly across all participating families, and recognize those who consistently contribute.
We will evaluate how the system works at the end of the season and make any necessary adjustments. At this time, our volunteer expectations remain more flexible than some other swim team volunteer policies, which require a volunteer for each session of swimming or a total number of hours per year. Our goal is to maintain a system that is organized and fair, while still keeping the overall approach manageable for families.
March calendar Southeastern Meet of Champions: March 5th-8th (Registration closed) August, GA. Sectional-level competition with qualifying standards . Shamrock Showdown (Block Party): March 13th (Registration deadline: March 8th) Warner Robins, GA. All FST swimmers are invited to participate. Southern Divisional Championships: March 20th-22nd (Registration deadline: March 8th) Savannah, GA. Our biggest meet of the year - we can't wait to see you all there! Click HERE to book nearby hotels through our team's EventPipe site. Spirit Week (March 16-19) details are below: Monday: Teal & Black Day - Wear your team colors! Tuesday: Bandana Swap - Bring a pirate bandana and swap with a teammate. And wear your St. Patrick's Day green! Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday - Mismatched, loud and wild - wear your craziest combo! Thursday: Pirate Day - Arrr ya ready to win? Come show off your pirate costume (and then pack it for the meet)! Spirit Days at the meet: Friday: Teal & Black Day - Wear your team colors! Saturday: Pirate Day - Bring your pirate gear and go get all the Gold! Sunday: T-Shirt Day - Wear your Divisionals shirt* AND bring back your bandanas from the bandana swap! ** *Divisionals shirts will be given to all participants and can be worn throughout the weekend. ** Bandanas are a fun choice all weekend!! FST Lifeguard Certification & Recertification: March 13th-15th and March 27th-29th* Macon, GA. Red Cross lifeguard certification & recertification course. Participants must be 15 or older. See details and register here . FST is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Lesson instructors for our summer lessons in Macon, and Red Cross certification is required. Don't miss out on this fun summer work opportunity! *Additional certification courses are also tentatively scheduled for April 24-26 and May 26-28. Post-Season Break: March 27th-April 3rd* Warner Robins & Macon. No practices for any groups. Enjoy your break - we will see you back at practice the week of April 6th! summer swim lessons Please share with your friends and family: Our summer swim lessons are now open for registration! Fusion Swim Team is proud to be a SwimAmerica swim school, offering the nation's leading learn-to-swim curriculum. Our certified instructors guide new swimmers through a structured, safety-focused curriculum designed by top coaches at ASCA (America's Swim Coaches Association). Lessons are held exclusively at our Macon location. Swim lesson registration Swim lesson FAQs A Note from the Coach: This subject is very important with our upcoming Divisional Meet. Your food is your fuel and proper hydration is vital during meet weekends. Equally as important is the food you consume, and when you consume it. Don't let a season's worth of hard training be negated by what you do or don't eat at a meet. There is a wealth of great information available on the Nutrition & Wellness section of the the SwimStrong dryland site. When preparing for Divisionals, pay attention to the "Swim Meets" category. This is also a fantastic resource to use throughout the season. Take a look around and find tips for achieving peak performance through proper nutrition! At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on: Being consistent in practice attendance Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity Read more about the training cycles at this link . UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for a tentative long-course season schedule. IMX/Sprint Series Warner Robins April 24-26 HURR Long Course Kickoff Columbus May 2-3 ...see more Committee Corner: Officials Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. Our team needs as many officials as possible to run successful meets! Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started. U.S. Masters Swimming Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members! Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.
February Calendar Warner Robins ONLY: February 5th No Bronze or Aquanauts practice. Shout-out to our Bronze & Aquanaut Coaches, who all earned GHSA State cuts and will be representing their high schools at the GHSA State meet on Thursday. T/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice either Monday or Wednesday this week. All other groups will practice as usual. FST Scrimmage Meet: February 8th (Registration deadline: February 2nd) Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. This is a Block Party meet and requires USA Swimming registration . Peach State South: February 14-15 (Registration deadline: February 8th for new qualifiers) Augusta, GA. This meet has qualifying standards . Age Group State: February 20-22 (Registration deadline: February 8th) Columbus, GA. This meet has qualifying standards . SMOC-4: March 5th-8th (Registration deadline: February 22nd) Augusta, GA. Team travel. This meet has qualifying standards . save the date: southern divisionals March 20-22 Savannah, GA Mark your calendars - it's the most important meet of the year! This is a fun, team meet, and is all about bringing your team spirit! This meet will be the culmination of our Short Course season: There will be relays, finals, and awards. We will offer fun incentives for various participation levels, and are currently planning activities for Spirit Week the week before the meet. Keep an eye out for Divisionals emails to be sure you don't miss any important information. We can't wait to see everyone in Savannah! save another date: annual award ceremony We are so thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 FST Awards Ceremony, on April 17th at 6:00 p.m.! As in previous years, the event will be held at The Muse Theatr e in downtown Perry. This will be a night all about celebrating our athletes for their hard work and accomplishments throughout the 2025 Long Course and 2025-2026 Short Course seasons. Additional details and a ticket link will be published in March. A Note from the Coach: We have not yet finished this Short Course season, so there is still time to achieve goals. At this point in the season, we are shifting our focus to: Speed training (from endurance training) Reemphasizing proper technique Continuing to develop pacing and race strategies Achieving goal times Read more about the training cycles at this link . UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for a full-season tentative schedule. Shamrock Showdown Block Party Warner Robins March 13 Southern Divisionals Savannah March 20-22 ...see more Committee Corner: Officials Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. Our team needs as many officials as possible to run successful meets! Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started. U.S. Masters Swimming Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members! Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.
JANUARY Calendar New Year's Splash Bash Block Party Meet: January 4th (Registration deadline: December 28th) Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration . ABSC New Year's Kickoff: January 9-11 (Registration deadline: December 30th) Athens, GA. Open to all USA-S registered Bronze, Silver, Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers who have previously attended a meet. Warner Robins ONLY: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19th The Aquatic Center will be closed and there will be no practices in Warner Robins on Monday. M/W Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Jan 20th) or Thursday (Jan 22nd). Silver, JV, Gold, Varsity, Teal and Black can attend practice in Macon, at the usual practice time. The January Meet: January 25th (Registration deadline: January 15th) Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST members who are registered with USA Swimming. Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet January 26th Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Monday, January 26th. M/W Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Tuesday (Jan 27th) or Thursday (Jan 29th). Groundhog Invite: January 30th-February 1st (Registration deadline: January 20th) Columbus, GA. Details TBA. This meet requires USA Swimming registration USA Swimming Registration All meets, both away and at our home pools require USA registration. Prior to attending your first meet, you must register online with USA Swimming. There are 3 athlete registration options: Premium: This is the recommended membership for all Gold, Teal, and Black swimmers, as well as all other swimmers who plan to attend Divisionals in March. This will cover your swimmer for all of 2026. There are no limits on the number of meets. This is the most expensive option, but also the easiest. Just register once each year and you're all set. Individual Season: Our recommendation for NEW 13&O athletes who aren't yet sure if they'll be attending Divisionals. This will cover exactly 150 days of swimming. If you upgrade to premium BEFORE the 150 days expires, USA-Swimming will just charge you the difference, but you have to make sure you upgrade within 150 days. Once an individual season membership has expired, the swimmer will be required to re-register (vs upgrade) and the only option will be a full-price, Premium membership. Set a reminder or two. Flex: This will cover 12&Under athletes for up to a year, but the athlete cannot compete in more than 2 USA-Swimming sanctioned meets, and it will not cover participation in championship meets like Peachstate Champs, State or Divisionals. Mentor and "Block-Party" meets do not count against the 2 meet limit. Once you have exceeded the two-meet limit, or prior to attending a championship meet like Divisionals or State, you must upgrade to Premium. Register at the link below: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/177C04ABF24341 If this is your first-time registering an athlete, please create a parent account before registering your swimmer. Various help guides, including setting up your account, registering athletes, and more, can be found at the following link: https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/help-documentation/member A Note from the Coach: We have not yet finished this Short Course season, so there is still time to achieve goals. The New Year is also a great time to reflect on the previous year, and refine or set new goals. At this point in the season, we are continuing to focus on: Being consistent in practice attendance Improving technique and building endurance through the effort put forth in practice Gaining race experience and developing racing strategies through meet participation Having a positive attitude at all times and learning to overcome adversity Read more about the training cycles at this link . UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for a full-season tentative schedule. Block Party Meet Macon February 8 Peach State Champs (14&U) Augusta February 14-15 Age Group State Championship (11-14) Columbus February 20-22 ...see more Committee Corner: Officials Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. Our team needs as many officials as possible to run successful meets! Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started. U.S. Masters Swimming Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members! Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.
December calendar GA Senior State: December 5th-7th (Registration closed) Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards . Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, December 11th Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, December 11th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday, December 8th, or Wednesday, December 10th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice. The December Meet: December 12th-14th (Registration deadline: December 4th) Warner Robins, GA. This meet is open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers, as well as 12&U Bronze and 8&U Aquanauts. This is our big mid-season meet, and every eligible swimmer should plan to attend, and should plan to return for finals. This is often the weekend before finals, so please encourage your swimmers to study ahead! Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, December 18th Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, December 18th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday, December 15th, or Wednesday, December 17th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice. Christmas Week: December 22nd-26th All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (December 22nd & 23rd) There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, December 24th-Friday December 26th. Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, December 24th. New Year's Week: December 29th-January 1st All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (December 29th & 30th) There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, December 31st-Thursday, January 1st. Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, December 31st. New Year's Splash Bash Block Party Meet: January 4th (Registration deadline: December 28th) Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration .
November calendar Combined-Site practices: November 1st November 1st (Tent work day) Teal & Black: Coach Wes and Coach Ben will lead a combined Macon/Warner Robins practice in Macon, from 8:00-10:00. After practice, we will begin putting up some of the side walls on the pool structure. If any parents or athletes are available to stay after practice and help, we would greatly appreciate it! Turkey Classic Block Party Meet: November 2nd (Registration closed) Macon, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration . ASL November Invite: November 7th-9th (Registration closed) Augusta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. Warner Robins ONLY: Veterans Day, November 11th The Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center is closed in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no practices in Warner Robins. T/Th Bronze and Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on either Monday, November 10th or Wednesday, November 12th. Intermediate & Advanced Homeschool, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black who want to attend practice in Macon should email for practice details. Warner Robins ONLY: High school meet, November 20th Due to the high school meet being held at the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, there will be no Aquanaut practices in Warner Robins on Thursday, November 20th. Tu/Th Aquanauts can swim a make up practice on Monday November 17th, or Wednesday, November 19th. Bronze swimmers should BOLO for details about how this will affect your practice. Marlins Invite: November 21st-23rd (Registration deadline: November 12th) Marietta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. Thanksgiving Week: November 24th-28th All Bronze, Aquanaut, and Beginner Homeschool swimmers can attend both Monday and Tuesday of this week (November 24th & 25th) There will be NO afternoon practices Wednesday, November 26th-Friday November 28th. Black, Teal, Gold, Varsity, and Advanced Homeschool swimmers will have a combined-site practice in Macon from 8:00-10:00 on Wednesday, November 26th. GA Senior State: December 5th-7th (Registration deadline: November 24th) Athens, GA. This meet has qualifying standards . The December Meet: December 12th-14th (Registration deadline: December 4th) Warner Robins, GA. This meet is open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black swimmers, as well as 12&U Bronze and 8&U Aquanauts. This is our big mid-season meet, and every eligible swimmer should plan to attend, and should plan to return for finals. This is often the weekend before finals, so please encourage your swimmers to study ahead!
October calendar The October Meet: October 11th-12th (Registration deadline: October 2nd) Warner Robins, GA. Open to all FST swimmers. Requires USA Swimming registration . Fall Break & Columbus Day We will be having regular practices during Fall Break and on Columbus Day. Fall Classic: October 24th-26th (Registration deadline: October 15th) Athens, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. FST Turkey Classic - Block Party: November 2nd (Registration deadline: October 27th) Macon, GA. Open to ALL FST swimmers. This will be an intersquad meet with a twist - Athletes can qualify to be included on the Turkey Classic National Leaderboard by swimming all of the 50's (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). Additional details TBA soon! ASL November Invite: November 7th-9th (Registration deadline October 26th) Augusta, GA. Open to all Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. This meet will be published to your Captyn dashboard soon.
How to Register with USA Swimming for 2026 (and the remainder of 2025)
September calendar Labor Day : September 1st No practice. Monday/Wednesday Aquanauts and Bronze can swim a make up practice on Tuesday, September 2nd. Music City IMX: September 13th-14th (Registration deadline: September 5th) Macon, GA. Open to all Bronze, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. OST Fall Invite: September 20th-21st (Registration deadline: September 11th) Opelika, AL. Open to all Bronze, Silver, JV, Varsity, Gold, Teal & Black, as well as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced homeschool. FST Mentor Meet/Block Party: September 27th Macon, GA. All Aquanauts, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers are invited to participate. Gold, Varsity, Teal & Black are encouraged to attend as timers/cheerleaders. 
August calendar Return to Swim - Important Dates : Training resumes the week of August 11th, Monday - Friday. Gold, Teal, Black, and Homeschool return to school-year schedule (Click here for Warner Robins, here for Macon). Dryland resumes the week of August 18th Saturday training resumes Saturday, September 6th Parent Meeting: August 21st Held via Zoom at 8:00 PM. Quick orientation meeting, season planning, and Captyn site walk-through. Details will be sent via email the week of the meeting. Fitter & Faster Freestyle and Backstroke Clinic: August 23rd-24th Warner Robins, GA. See more details at the following links: Click here for 9-12, click here for 13&O FST Mentor Meet: August 29th (Registration deadline: August 25th) Warner Robins, GA. All Aquanauts, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers are invited to participate. Gold, Varsity, Teal & Black are encouraged to attend as timers/cheerleaders. A Note from the Coach: 2025-2026 short course season The break is over and it's time to get to work! The days away from the pool weren't just rest, they are an important part of the training cycle. Breaks give swimmers a chance to recover physically, recharge mentally, and return with fresh energy for the new season and new challenges ahead. We've got big goals, fast swimming, and plenty of fun in store. Be sure to bring your focus, grit, and team-spirit from day one! Read more about the training cycles at this link . UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for the full short-course season schedule. Music City IMX Macon, GA September 13th-14th Opelika Fall Invite Opelika, AL September 20th-21st ...see more Committee Corner: Officials Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. We promise it's fun! Our team needs new officials! Officiating is a great way to make new friends, learn more about the sport, and support your swimmer! Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started. U.S. Masters Swimming Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members! Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.
July calendar Independence Day Weekend: July 3rd - 5th July 3rd - No dryland for the Warner Robins training groups July 4th - Practice at 8:00, in Macon (All Advanced Homeschool, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black) July 5th - Practice at 8:00, in Macon (All Teal and Black, as well as eligible Adv Homeschool, Varsity, and Gold) GCAT Last Chance: July 11th-12th (Registration deadline: July 1st) Savannah, GA. Long Course Meet, open to JV, Silver, Varsity, Gold, Teal and Black. SGSL Championship: July 13th (Registration deadline: June 7th) Macon, GA. Short Course. Open to all FST swimmers, but geared toward our Aquanaut, Bronze, Silver, and JV swimmers - this is a fun opportunity for short course racing! Age Group State Championship: July 17th-20th* (Registration deadline: July 6th) Columbus, GA. Prelim/Final long course meet. This meet has qualifying time standards (see 10&Under and B cuts here ). Swimmers who qualify at GCAT Last Chance or SGSL Championships will be permitted to sign up on July 13th. Senior State Championship: July 24th-27th* (Registration deadline: July 14th) Columbus, GA. Prelim/Final long course meet. This meet has qualifying time standards . Swimmers who qualify at Age Group State will be permitted to sign up on July 20th. Annual End-of-Season Break: July 25th-August 10th No practices. Training will resume the week of August 11th! A Note from the Coach: CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON STARTS WITH THE BASICS July is not for the faint of heart! Between last chance meets, state championships, and regional competitions, athletes are pushing their limits, and that means the basics matter more than ever. Sleep: Recovery starts at night. Aim for 8–10 hours of quality sleep to support muscle repair, focus, and performance. Hydration: With temps soaring, dehydration can hit fast. Keep a water bottle nearby all day, not just at practice, and replenish electrolytes after hard sets. Nutrition: Fuel your body like you expect it to perform. Prioritize whole foods, balanced meals, and post-practice recovery snacks to keep energy high and inflammation low. No Shortcuts: Energy drinks and caffeinated beverages are not a replacement for sleep, hydration, or real nutrition. They can mask fatigue, but they don’t fix it, and they can put your health and performance at risk. Success in July starts with what you do outside of the pool. Take care of the little things. Your performance depends on it! This month we are entering cycle 4 of our season. Read more about the training cycles at this link . UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for the full long-course season schedule . Fitter & Faster Freestyle & Backstroke Clinic August 23rd & 24th Our short-course season calendar will be published soon! ...see more Committee Corner: Officials Want to get more involved in the sport? Become a USA Swimming official. We promise it's fun! Our team needs additional Admin Officials, as well as new stroke and turn judges. Officiating is a great way to make new friends, learn more about the sport, and support your swimmer! Start the process at this link , or email Amanda for more details and help getting started. U.S. Masters Swimming Parents: Do you love swimming and wish you could train and compete with a team? Our Masters team in Warner Robins is growing, and looking to add new team members! Email masters@wraswim.com for more details.
