Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:55 am
Run Swim Meets
Help for beginners. Ideas for pros.
What makes a great meet?
Safety
Compliance with governing body rules and regs (If hosting a sanctioned meet)
It meets needs as well as provides enjoyment, learning, and the chance for accomplishment.
All, without burning out resources — like the people running it and the meet host finances
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Quick Start
A variety of posts from different categories designed to help anyone organize a swim meet
Swim Meet Timing Adjustment: Helpful Tips
Here’s a great tip sheet to help those who processes results at swim meets. In…
Swim Meet Must-Haves: Needs Versus Wants
A pool, swimmers, officials…there are certain things a swim meet requires, regardless of scope and…
Connect Swim Meet Manager and Timing Console
Need a list showing step-by-step instructions on how to connect Swim Meet Manager with a…
Basic Swim Meet Admin Checklist
Both new and experienced swim meet admin people love this checklist. Why? Because it: Makes…
One Stop Safety Kit for Swim Meets
Ever wish there was a single place where you could quickly get resources to effectively…
Timer Instructions: A Swim Meet Must
Competitive swimmers come to meets to get times, experience, and have fun. Therefore, swim meet…
Swim Meet Announcement: How to Prepare
Just like an announcement for other events, the swim meet announcement tells people about the…
Swim Meet Equipment and Supplies Overview
Equipment issues bring swim meets to a standstill. As a result, it’s important for the…
Using a Swim Meet Entry Processing Record
How one processes swim meet entries matters. It seems simple and straightforward: Receive the entries,…
Swimming Pool: Get One For a Swim Meet
It goes without saying that a swim meet requires a pool. But a meet director…
Swim Meet Awards: How to Do Them?
Awards are customary, but not required at swim meets. Some meet don’t give them. This…
Swim Meet Workers: How Many Do You Need?
The task seems easy enough, get your officials, grab a bunch of people to time…