How to Sign Up for Swim Meets:

⚠️ Sign up on the website — not the app

Meet registration only works on the Commit Swimming web page (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.). The Commit Swimming mobile app does not show meet sign-ups.

Signing Up for a Meet

Where: Log in on the Commit Swimming website → https://team.commitswimming.com/sign-in → Meets.

When: Meets are usually posted about a month before meet day. Each meet page shows the team sign-up deadline and any entry limits.

How to enter your swimmer:

1. Open the meet and click Attend/Decline.

2. Switch your swimmer to "Yes, attending."

3. Pick events — you'll see age groups, sessions (AM/PM), and event limits.

4. Save/Submit. If enough swimmers attend, your swimmer will be considered for a relay spot.

Entry tips:

• 3–4 individual events per day is a good target (2–3 for younger swimmers).

• Not sure what to pick? Add a note that says "Coach's Choice" and we'll place your swimmer in the right events.

• Entries after the team deadline aren't guaranteed and may carry late fees set by the host team.

What to Pack

Swimmer:

• Team suit, team cap, and two pairs of goggles

• Two towels, sandals or flip-flops, and warm layers (hoodie or parka)

• Water bottle and light snacks — fruit, granola, crackers (skip heavy or sugary food between events)

• Sharpie for writing heat/lane on the hand, plus a highlighter for the heat sheet

• Small folding chair or blanket

• Something to do between events — book, cards, headphones

• Optional: sunscreen, backup cap and goggles, light blanket for chilly venues

Parents:

• Cash or card for admission and concessions

• Phone charger

Meet-Day Etiquette

• Arrive on time for warm-ups — the BSPC coaching staff sends arrival times before each meet.

• Listen for event calls and report to the clerk of course early.

• Cheer for teammates and be gracious to competitors.

• Tech suits: many meets don't allow tech suits for swimmers 12 & Under — always check the meet info.

• No profanity or horseplay on deck, and keep walkways clear.

Reading the Heat Sheet

• The heat sheet lists every event in order, with swimmer names, heats, and lanes.

• Seed time = your swimmer's best previous time. "NT" means no time on record yet.

• With circle seeding, the fastest swimmers are spread across the last few heats.

• Heat sheets may be printed at the venue or posted digitally (Meet Mobile or a link from the host).

• Last-minute changes happen — listen for announcements and check with a coach.

Scratches, No-Shows & Deck Entries

• Scratch = withdrawing from an event or session. Please talk to a coach first.

• No-show = missing a swim. Some meets penalize no-shows — for example, barring the swimmer from the next event, or fines at championship meets.

• Deck entries (signing up at the meet) are sometimes allowed when lanes are open, usually with an extra fee — never guaranteed.

• When in doubt, tell a coach early — especially if you'll leave before relays.

Relays

• Coaches build relay lineups from availability, recent times, stroke strengths, and team needs.

• Alternates may be named — please stay until coaches confirm no relay is pending.

• Need to leave by a certain time? Tell a coach before entries are finalized.

• Relay orders can change on deck, so stay close during the final events of the session.

Results, DQs & Time Standards

• Unofficial results post during the meet (scoreboard or Meet Mobile).

• Official results are finalized after each session and uploaded to SwimCloud and Commit Swimming.

• DQ (disqualification) = a rule infraction. The time doesn't count — and it's a normal part of learning the sport.

• Time standards (A, BB, championship cuts, etc.) are listed in the meet info — ask a coach what your swimmer should target next.

Volunteer at Meets

• Timers run a stopwatch or plunger — quick training happens right on deck.

• Officials need certification, and it's a great way to learn the sport up close.

Volunteers keep meets running on time — and get the best seat in the house for their swimmer's races.

Good to Know

• Start with Commit Swimming — every meet's info lives there.

• Weather & facility: Outdoor meets may pause for lightning; indoor pools can run cool, so pack layers.

• Food: Follow facility rules — some venues don't allow outside food or coolers.

• Photos & video: Welcome from the stands where permitted; no photography behind the blocks.