Dear Gwinnett County Swim League families and friends,

As we wrap up another incredible summer, the Gwinnett County Swim League would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to every swimmer, parent, coach, volunteer, and community partner who made this season such a success. With nearly 5,000 athletes across 39 teams, the energy you brought to the pool deck each week is what makes GCSL so special.

From the first practices in May to the excitement of the upcoming County Championship at Georgia Tech, our swimmers showed determination, sportsmanship, and joy in every race. Your support, the early‑morning wakeups, cheering in the heat and rain, helping run meets, and encouraging swimmers of all ages, is the backbone of this league and the reason GCSL continues to thrive after more than 50 years.

Thank you for choosing to spend your summer with us, for believing in the value of swimming, and for helping us fulfill our mission of encouraging children to live safe, active, healthy lives through this sport. We are proud of every swimmer and grateful for every family who makes this league a true community.

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing you back on the pool deck next season!

For those swimmers, families, and friends planning to attend our County Championship Meet this weekend at Georgia Tech, here is some important information.

Heat Sheet Pre-order

Heat sheets are a commemorative meet program which includes team ads and Senior Recognition. Only a limited number will be available for sale on site, preorder is recommended. Preorder sales will be picked up at designated table during the meet.

• 2026 County Heat Sheet PREORDER Link – Discount Price: $12.00

Pre-orders available through Tuesday, July 7th.

ONSITE cost will be $15 CASH ONLY

The booklet contains ALL sessions.

Please note: Swimmers are not required to purchase, coaches will have heat sheets to help direct swimmers to their events. Names and events will be posted on the scoreboard for spectators to view.

Good Luck Ducks

Want to send your county swimmer a good luck duck at the county meet?
Visit https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/GCSL and click Donate! Each duck is a minimum $5 donation! Only 1 duck per donation transaction. Make multiple transactions form ducks for multiple swimmers. All proceeds benefit SAA Atlanta funding pediatric cancer research conducted at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Order by Wed, July 8th at 12pm!

• https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/GCSL

A limited number will be available for purchase onsite in the lobby.

River Oak Photography

We’re excited to share that River Oak Photography will once again be on-site during our upcoming County Swim Meet to capture professional action photos of your swimmers at the county meet.

Here’s how it works:

• Reserve Your Events: Quickly and securely select the events you want photographed.
• They Capture Your Photos: Using high-end professional cameras, lenses, and software.
• Receive Photos via Email: Full-resolution digital copies of all photos, plus a print release.

You can sign up at River Oak Photography’s retail table located in the main concourse during the meet, or reserve online at:

• https://riveroakphotography.com/reserve-online/

Don’t miss the chance to get stunning action shots of your athletes in motion!

SAA Dash the Dolphin

Buy a Swim Across America Dash the Dolphin plush for $40 and one will be donated to a patient at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Available at the SAA table onsite.

Parking

Unlike in previous years, parking will not be available in advance. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be pay-as-you-go. Georgia Tech has historically allowed parking in the CRC garage W10 and Student Center Deck W02. The address of the Campus Recreational Center is 750 Ferst Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30332

Pool Venue / Deck

As with all meets at Georgia Tech, parents are not allowed on the pool deck. Your team should communicate a meeting point and time for each session so the team can walk down together. We strongly suggest parents allow plenty of time to arrive, park, and go through security. Once inside, the venue is open seating, and saving seats is not allowed.

Safe Sport Waivers for Volunteer

Below is the link for volunteers to complete the Safe Sport waivers prior to the county meet. If you will be filling a volunteer position during the meet, please complete the waiver prior to your arrival.

• 2026 County Volunteer Waiver

Updates

All future updates will be shared on our social media page:

• https://www.facebook.com/gwinnettcoswim

Derek Sampey
GCSL Secretary
On behalf of the Gwinnett County Swim League Board