Resources for Coaches
SwimTopia Meet Entries Training
Preparing Meet Entries in SwimTopia - Guide for Coaches (Link to PDF)
New 2026 live webinars: 4/18/26 at 11:00 AM OR 4/22/26 at 7:00 PM:
Link to register for attendance
Link to view the 2025 webinar recording: https://vimeo.com/1083994696/8636c2fed5
Coaches are required to view the training video before the coaches meeting on 5/30.
Coaches Test
Coaches are required to pass an online test each season. Only coaches that have passed the test by midnight on May 29th are eligible for a deck pass at Champs. They can complete it as a group, and it is open book, but everyone needs to submit it. Generally, junior coaches (unpaid) do not take the test. Note that taking the test does not guarantee a deck pass for Champs as it is dependent on the number of swimmers at Champs. Here is the link to the Thinkific website where the test can be found:
Coaches who have been in the league for a minimum of five years may request to be exempt from the test.
Coaches Meeting
The 2026 coaches meeting is scheduled for May 30th at 9 AM in person at Atlee. The head coach and all new coaches should attend; at least one coach from each team must be there.
Concussion Training
All coaches are required to take an online concussion training course. This is a one-time training, and does not need to be repeated annually. See the Training tab for more information and the link to the online training.
Diving Certification
Coaches must ensure that all swimmers are dive certified prior to the first meet.
USA Swimming Racing Start Information
USA Swimming Racing Starts Certification Checklist
GRAL Specific Racing Starts Certification Checklist This includes boxes for both side of the pool and block starts.
Building Relays
This information only applies to regular season and is not applicable to Champs.
Relay Building Information
Adding a Swimmer or Changing an Event at a Swim Meet
This sheet can be printed, filled out during check-in, and given to the computer rep at the meet.
Add New Swimmers & Meet Entry Change Sheet
Approved Exemptions
Approved 2026 exemptions will be listed on a private webpage. When the season begins, official coordinators and Board reps for each team will be emailed the url for the list. Please share it with refs as necessary.
