June 13, 2024 | 24-2024

COLUMBIA COLLEGE SITE ONLY

Fri., June 14th: No practice due to swim meet.

Sat., June 15th: No practice due to swim meet.

TOPSPIN SITE ONLY



Fri., June 14th: No practice due to swim meet.

Sat., June 15th: No practice due to swim meet.

WHERE: Blatt, 1300 Wheat Street

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Thursday PM: Swimmers arrive at 4:45 pin to activate. Warm ups begin at 5:00 pm.

Friday AM: Swimmers arrive at 7:15 am to activate. Warm ups begin at 7:30 am.

Friday 12 & U: Swimmers arrive at 12:00 to activate. Warm ups begin at 12:15 pm.

Friday Finals: Swimmers arrive at 4:15 pm to activate. Warm ups begin at 4:30 pm.

Sat AM: Swimmers arrive at 7:50 am to activate. Warm ups begin at 8:05 am.

Sat 12 & U: Swimmers arrive at 12:00 to activate. Warm ups begin at 12:15 pm.

Sat Finals: Swimmers arrive at 4:15 pm to activate. Warm ups begin at 4:30 pm.

Sun AM: Swimmers arrive at 7:15 am to activate. Warm ups begin at 7:30 am.

Sun 1500: All ages arrive at 11:00 am.

Sun 12 & U: Swimmers arrive at 1:45 pm to activate. Warm ups begin at 2:00 pm.

Sun Finals: Swimmers arrive at 3:45 pm to activate. Warm ups begin at 4:00 pm.

SUITS: Team suit or tech suits are permitted.

Shirt Order: Thursday (championship shirt); Friday (black); Saturday (gray); Sunday (red)

Wednesdays will run as follows (this is also available on the website):

USC(long course practice): Silver: 7:00-8:30 pm; Gold 7:00-8:30 pm; Senior 7:00-8:30 pm; HP 7:00-9:00 pm 

**TS silver can substitute a wed practice for another night. Both silver groups can choose between USC or CC on Wednesdays.

Get Ready for the Olympic Trials: June 15-23!

Eight exhilarating days of swimming are coming up as the Olympic Trials will be televised from June 15th through the 23rd. Carolina Aquatics swimmers have heard stories about our national team stars, and now it's their turn to pick their favorites to win events to make the USA Olympic team at trials!

During the Olympic Trials, Carolina Aquatics swimmers can join in the fun by selecting their top picks and playing Human Bingo. Here’s how it works:

- Each swimmer will receive a bingo card with 24 out of the 28 swimming events for either women or men.

- Swimmers will write in the name of their favorite swimmer to win each event on the card.

- Achieving five in a row earns bingo! Each bingo can be redeemed for a prize after June 23rd at swim practice.

Swimmers must choose their winners before the final event is contested, relying on the honor system. Parents are encouraged to copy the card and join in the excitement with their swimmers.

For the latest information on top qualifiers, check out the latest issue of Splash Magazine. Additionally, SwimSwam offers a comprehensive guide: Your Definitive Guide To The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials (swimswam.com)

TV Schedule:

- Live coverage of the Trials will be available nightly at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

- Daily preliminary heats will be shown on Peacock at 11 a.m. ET.

- USA Network will provide same-day delayed coverage of the prelims.

Let's dive into the fun and excitement of the Olympic Trials!

Dear CA Families,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the upcoming Carolina Aquatics swim season! We are excited you are a part of the great things happening at CA. Our goal for this coming season remains the same:

“Empowering young people to be champions in life through excellence in swimming”

Registration Information:

-Registration Opens: June 17^th through June 28^th for current swimmers:

- Annual Registration Fee: $120 per swimmer, which includes:

  - Two (2) team T-shirts

  - One (1) team swim latex cap

  - One (1) 2024-25 championship shirt

  - Administration fee

Please read the registration letter ahead of time and mark your calendars! Upon checkout, your account will be charged the annual registration fee. Additionally, you will receive an email explaining the charge for August prorated dues, with the option to pay them or wait until September 1, when September dues will also be included.

Group Assignments:

The CA coaches are dedicated to placing each swimmer in a group where they can thrive and continue to progress. We aim to create an environment that meets each swimmer's needs and challenges them appropriately.

You can find your swimmer's group assignment for the 2024-25 short course season. HERE..  (you must login into your account to view)

 If you have a new sibling to register, please notify Coach Kelly, or Coach Pam for a placement. 

If you have any questions about their placement, please reach out to the appropriate coach:

- Columbia College Seeker, Bronze, Silver, or Gold: Coach Kelly

- Columbia College Senior or HP: Coach Kim

- Topspin Seeker, Bronze, Silver, or Gold: Coach Pam

-Topspin Senior or HP: Coach Kyle

When registering, please select the appropriate group(s) for your swimmers

Important Dates:

- Annual Meeting for all CA Families: Sunday, August 18th, 4:00-6:00 PM at Topspin

- New Season Begins: Monday, August 19th with "Welcome Back Week"

"Welcome Back Week" includes team-building activities, group meetings to review expectations, and drill reviews to get everyone on the same page and welcome new swimmers to the team.

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please let me know.

Let’s Go!

Coach Pam Swander

Thunderstorm Policies:

Swimming during a storm is NOT allowed at any of our sites. When on duty, lifeguards and facility monitors have the authority and will make the call; CA is required to comply. When no lifeguards are on duty, the CA coaching staff is responsible for knowing the weather situation and making the appropriate call. Again, no swimming is allowed during severe weather, so the coaching staff is responsible for clearing the pool when necessary. For safety purposes, coaches will encourage swimmers who drive to call parents before leaving the facility to get the okay to drive home.

Inclement Weather



In the case of inclement weather, Coach Pam, Coach Kelly, and Coach Jeremy are responsible for announcing the plan for the day. CA puts safety first. If the roads are too dangerous, practices will be cancelled or adjusted so that all groups have an earlier time slot and are able to get home before dark.

If the schedule is changed, then this information is sent out to the coaching staff, and membership by 2:30 pm. We follow what our school districts decide, so if they cancel after school activities and/or let school out early because they deem the situation dangerous, we will cancel practice.