CHAMPS

"Champs" is our league's championship meet.

Swimmers from all eight teams in our league participate.

Should we go to Champs?

Of course! Any swimmer who has a legal time from one of our regular season meets should go to Champs. Yes, the swimmers who might win medals get excited about Champs, but so should every swimmer. It's a chance to:

End the season with a Personal Best
Bond with other Stingray swimmers and families
Celebrate a huge accomplishment with your swimmer
Feel like part of a team

Champs scoring is different.

Age groups are broken down to a single year (7 yrs olds swim against 7 yr olds not 7/8 yr olds) so more kids score points for the team and get ribbons. More importantly, every swimmer has a chance to end the season with a personal best (PB) at Champs, and everyone knows that a PB ribbon is by far the best ribbon in summer swim.

Diving off the blocks.

Your swimmer does not have to use the blocks. They can dive off the side of the pool. Swimmers have a chance to practice diving off the blocks during warm ups and can do so in the race if they want to.

In the past, we have had a clinic of sorts at another facility close to home to help swimmers practice with the blocks prior to CHAMPS weekend.

The pool seems HUGE and INTIMIDATING!

OK, this one isn't as true as it used to be when we were swimming at A&M, but there are the starting blocks (swimmers do not have to use them) and a lot of teams are there.

It is awesome to watch our swimmers take on the challenge. They exit the pool after their race knowing they've done something AMAZING.

Can I be in the pool area with my swimmer?

If you have volunteered for a specific job a few times during the season then you can sign up for THAT JOB at CHAMPS.

Only volunteers are allowed in the pool deck area and Zookeepers allowed in the Zoos.

Parents are allowed to come in on the parent side of the pool, view their swimmer's race then move back out to the parent side of the facility.

Where is Champs?

Location is subject to change.

For the past few years, we have been at the Round Rock ISD Aquatics Center and before that Camp Moody in Buda. Prior to that, it was held at A&M's Natatorium.

It could be another facility large enough to accommodate swimmers and spectators from the entire league. Once the league has chosen a location, we'll let you know ASAP so you can put it on your calendar!!

What is the Champs Schedule?

In the past, 10 & Unders swim in the morning (usually 8:00am - 1:00pm). 11 & Up swimmers are in the afternoon (usually 1:00pm - 7:30pm). This is subject to change based on the venue booked.

Should we go to Champs Friday night or Saturday?

It's up to you. When Champs was at A&M, many swim families, especially those with younger swimmers headed down the night before. It is a lot of fun and a great bonding experience. However, since moving the venue closer to home, many families just drive to the location Saturday morning.

What should I bring?

Bring the things you normally bring to a swim meet for your swimmer. (Goggles, swim cap, towel, chair, sunscreen, things to do between events, snacks, water & Gatorade)

Parents you will also need to make sure you bring chairs and shade for yourselves. Don't forget the sunscreen!

There will be some food trucks there, but you may want to also bring plenty of snacks (maybe even: lunch- session 1 and/or dinner- session 2) and water & Gatorades for yourselves.