Fast swims. Team points. Saturday morning spirit!
Saturday morning A Meets are the team’s official scored dual meets. These meets are where swimmers race head-to-head against another team, earn points, and compete as part of the Crush lineup.
Event Details
When: Saturday Mornings
Location: Home or Away (varies by week)
Arrival Time: Shared each week
Who Participates?
- Boys and girls compete separately
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Swimmers race in five age groups:
- 8 & Under
- 9–10
- 11–12
- 13–14
- 15–18
Each age group competes in:
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
Relay events are also included for each age group, along with mixed-age relays for boys and girls.
Meet Format
Dual A Meets include 52 total events:
- 40 individual events
- 12 relays
Each team may enter:
- 3 swimmers in each individual event
- 1 relay team in each relay event
Because A Meets are team-scored meets, coaches determine all event entries and relay lineups.
How Scoring Works
- 1st place: 5 points
- 2nd place: 3 points
- 3rd place: 1 point
- Winning relay: 5 points
Every race contributes to the overall team score!
Participation & Availability
Families must declare each swimmer’s availability for every A Meet in SwimTopia.
Availability is due no later than Tuesday before each Saturday Dual Meet.
Please note:
- Families are encouraged to enter their swimmer’s availability for the full summer early in the season
- Availability can be adjusted later as needed
- Timely declarations help coaches build lineups without needing to track families down individually
Lineups & Results
- Lineups are emailed to families late Thursday night
- Lineups are also announced at Friday morning practice
- Final results will be available in SwimTopia by Tuesday of the following week
Because lineups can change from week to week, families should check their email each week.
Away Meet Details
For away Dual A Meets, families can meet in the Poplar Heights parking lot at the announced time and travel together in a caravan to the host pool.
Maps and directions will be posted on the website.
Weather Policy
- Meets are NOT canceled for rain
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Meets may be delayed or rescheduled only for:
- Lightning
- Severe weather
Regardless of weather, families should always report to the designated location unless notified otherwise.
Team First
A Meets are competitive, team-scored meets—but they are also about sportsmanship, effort, and cheering each other on.
Every swim, every point, and every relay matters.
That’s what makes Saturday mornings such a big part of the Crush season.
