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Fri-Sun Sep 18-20

RAC First Splash 2026
UMBC Aquatic Complex
Start: 5:00 PM

Meet Notice

Entry Deadline 9/2 @ 8:30 PM

9-13 year old swimmers

No Times (NT) are allowed.

Athlete Surcharge: $20 per Swimmer
Individual Event Fee: $10 per Event Entry
Payment can be placed in Meet Entry folder on the pool deck:

  • Cash in sealed envelope with details on envelope (swimmer’s name, meet name)
  • Check made out to "GBSA" with above details in memo

Any changes or additions after the entry deadline will need to be made through Coach Patrick directly.

Thu Sep 17

Practices Canceled

No practices due to the pool being used for water polo.

Wed Sep 9

Team Suit & Apparel Fitting
Start: 5:00 PM
End: 7:00 PM

Metro Swim Shop will be at CCBC for swimmers to try on and order team suits, warm-ups, and parkas. The team suits are recommended for swim meets, but not required. Swimmers should be dry to try on the suits. Metro will also have practice suits and goggles available for sale. Credit cards only, no cash or checks.

If you are unable to attend, you can place an order online. You can also visit Metro Swim Shop in Glen Burnie to be fitted for a suit. See Google Maps for store hours.

The order deadline for free shipping is Sunday, September 13. Orders placed by 9/13 will be shipped to a team representative and distributed during practices in mid-late October. Orders placed after the deadline will be shipped to your home for $14.95.

Please note that this order is different from the spirit wear clothing. Swim cap order information still pending.

Mon Sep 7

CCBC Closed - No Practices

Labor Day

Sat Sep 5

CCBC Closed - No Practices

Labor Day weekend

Tue Sep 1

Meet Sign Up Help Session
Google Meet
Start: 7:00 PM
End: 8:00 PM

This is a help session to answer any questions you have about signing up for meets. There is no formal presentation, just join whenever you can if you need help with or have questions about meet signups. 

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ebr-gzji-orn

Tue-Sat Sep 1-12

Registration Opens

New and returning families who have committed to joining GBSA for the 2026-2027 season can find instructions on how to register for GBSA and USA Swimming HERE.

Mon Aug 31

Practices Start
CCBC - Catonsville

First day of practices for all new and returning swimmers participating in the 2026-2027 season.

Your swimmer may start practicing prior to completing registration, but registration with GBSA (via SwimTopia) and USA Swimming must be completed ASAP once it opens on 9/1. Instructions on how to register will be sent on 9/1. 

Tue Aug 25

Parent Meeting
Google Meet
Start: 7:00 PM
End: 8:00 PM

Please join us to learn about registering your swimmer, team expectations & procedures, and ask questions! The information will be posted on the website after the meeting.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qci-mmhm-rhr

Wed-Sat Jul-Aug 29-1

2026 MD LSC LC Championships
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Start: 8:00 AM

Meet Notice

Entry Deadline 7/13 @ 7 PM

See meet notice for qualifying times and bonus events. Email Coach Patrick to add bonus events.

Swimmers who have not qualified with a relay or who do not have a qualifying time in an individual event are not eligible, including Sessions 4 & 6.

Athlete Surcharge: $25 per Swimmer
Individual Event Fee: $10 per Event Entry; Relay Event Fee: $20 per relay team (Relay fees are paid for by the team - don't include in your payment)
Payment can be placed in Meet Entry folder on the pool deck prior to the meet date:

  • Cash in sealed envelope with details on envelope (swimmer’s name, meet name)
  • Check made out to "GBSA" with above details in memo

Any changes or additions after the entry deadline will need to be made through Coach Patrick directly.

Fri-Sun Jul 24-26

2026 Maryland Long Course Junior Championship
Claude Moore Recreation Center
Start: 8:30 AM

Meet Notice

Entry Deadline 7/13 @ 7 PM

Attending families are REQUIRED to volunteer as timers.

Swimmers must provide their owner timers for Events 17-20, 41-44, 89-90, and 107-110.

All ages. You MUST read the meet notice for information on eligibility and bonus events. Email Coach Patrick to add bonus events.

  • No Times (NT) will not be accepted in the 9 & over events, except for eligible bonus events.
  • NT will be accepted for swimmers 8 & under.
  • Swimmers may enter bonus events with a NT entry.
  • Events over 200-meters are not eligible for bonus events.

Athlete Surcharge: $25 per Swimmer
Individual Event Fee: $10 per Event Entry
Payment can be placed in Meet Entry folder on the pool deck prior to the meet date:

  • Cash in sealed envelope with details on envelope (swimmer’s name, meet name)
  • Check made out to "GBSA" with above details in memo

Any changes or additions after the entry deadline will need to be made through Coach Patrick directly.

Fri-Sun Jul 17-19

2026 MD Long Course Last Chance Meet
Rosenburg Aquatic Center
Start: 5:45 PM

Meet Notice

Entry Deadline 6/22 @ 7 PM

Attending families are REQUIRED to volunteer as timers

All ages. No Times (NT) are allowed. Times must be slower than the 2026 Speedo Maryland Long Course Championship minimum qualifying times.

Swimmers must provide their own timers for Session 1 and Events 35, 36, 85, and 86.

Athlete Surcharge: $20 per Swimmer
Individual Event Fee: $8 per Event Entry
Payment can be placed in Meet Entry folder on the pool deck prior to the meet date:

  • Cash in sealed envelope with details on envelope (swimmer’s name, meet name)
  • Check made out to "GBSA" with above details in memo

Any changes or additions after the entry deadline will need to be made through Coach Patrick directly.

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