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Blue Tide Aquatics
Weekly Chlorine
Sept 9th - Sept 14th
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OUR MISSION
To have a nationally recognized aquatics program that teaches and trains all levels of swimmers, emphasizing individual progress, team unity, and family participation.
OUR VISION
- Support and grow a developmental program from a learn-to-swim to national and international level competition
- Maintain flexible and committed swim programs that allow for various swimmer interests.
- Remain the featured swim program in the Humble/Kingwood/Atascocita area
- Increase and maintain team enrollment above 300 swimmers.
- Continue to provide a healthy and positive environment for all member athletes through the development and implementation of club governance measures, USA Swimming Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, USA Swimming Safe Sport best practices, and training for athletes and parents
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September 10th - BTA Annual Meeting
September 20th - 21st - BTA IMX/IMR Big Brother Big Sister
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Dear Blue Tide Families,
A big thank you to everyone who came out for Picture Day! We had a fantastic turnout, and seeing so many smiling faces was great.
A special thanks to Natalie Lindberg Photography for capturing all the beautiful moments.
We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm for BTA!
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Short Course Meet Schedule
The short course meet schedule has been finalized, and we are excited to share it with you. Please take a moment to review the schedule and mark your calendars for the upcoming meets. However, please note that the dates for the championship meet are not finalized yet. As soon as Gulf Swimming makes these dates official, I will provide you with an update. Your attention to these dates will help ensure that our athletes are well-prepared and can participate fully in all the scheduled events. We look forward to a successful and competitive season ahead!
2024 - 2025 Short Course Meet Schedule
BTA Swim Meet Schedule Breakdown
BTA Team Store Now Available Through SwimOutlet
We are excited to announce that the BTA Team Store is now live through SwimOutlet! You can find all the required team gear, including suits, caps, and training equipment, as well as optional apparel and accessories. By purchasing through SwimOutlet, you not only ensure your swimmer has the correct gear, but you also help support BTA. Visit the store today and gear up for the season!
BTA Team Store
BTA Annual Meeting
BTA's Annual Membership Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Nathaniel Center (804 Russell Palmer Rd., Kingwood, TX). Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and we’ll finish by 8 p.m. All families should attend as we will conduct important business, including:
- Board Member Elections – We are electing a new vice president, secretary, two age group reps, and an at-large rep. Voting ends at 6:30 p.m., and ballots are available upon entry. You must vote in person.
- Bylaw Amendments – Proposed amendments include clarifications on board member roles and a policy to prevent BTA coaches or their close relatives from serving on the board to avoid conflicts of interest. See attached documents for details.
We will also provide club updates, including policy changes, financials, and a report from Head Coach Matt Sanspree. Please attend and participate. If you have any questions, contact Ben Major at btapresident@swimbluetide.org.
Meet Sign-Up Deadline
September 8th - BTA IMX/IMR Meet
| Save the Date: BTA Fall Festival | |
Join us for Blue Tide Aquatics' biggest fundraiser of the year! This exciting event is a chance for our community to come together, enjoy fun games, win fantastic prizes, and participate in our new online silent auction. There will also be a Dunk Tank and a chance to win free swim lessons!
Date: November 10, 2024
Location: Megaton Brewery, 808 Russell Palmer Rd
Time: 2:00 PM
We are currently seeking donations for our silent auction, including sports or concert tickets, custom goggles, vacation rentals, amusement park tickets, and more! If you have items to donate, please contact Krista Phillis at 469-767-4987.
Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you there for a day of fun and support for BTA!
| BTA Swim Practice Schedule | |
Hi-Performance
M / W / F 4:00 – 6:00 @KHS
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 pm @KHS (Due to Annual Meeting)
Thursday 4:00 – 6:45 pm @KHS (Including Dryland)
T / Th AM 5:30 – 7:00 am @BTA
Saturday 6:30 - 9:00 am @BTA (Including Dryland)
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Performance
Monday 4:30 – 6:30 pm @KPark
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 pm @BTA (Due to Annual Meeting)
Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00 pm @BTA
TH / F 4:00 – 6:30 pm @BTA (Including Dryland)
T / Th AM 5:30 – 7:00am @BTA
Saturday 8:30 – 10:30 am @BTA
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Senior Group
M / W 4:00 – 6:15 pm @BTA (Including Dryland)
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45 pm @KPARK (Due to Annual Meeting)
TH / F 4:30 – 6:15 pm @Kpark
T / Th AM 5:30 – 7:00 am @BTA
Saturday 12:30 – 2:30 pm @BTA
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Performance Prep
Monday 6:30 – 8:15 pm @KPark
Tuesday No Practice (Due to Annual Meeting)
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:45pm @BTA
TH / F 6:00 – 8:15 pm @BTA (Including Dryland)
Th AM 5:30 – 7:00am @BTA
Saturday 10:30 – 12:30 pm @BTA
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Senior Prep
M / F 6:45 – 8:15 pm @Kpark
Tuesday No Practice (Due to Annual Meeting)
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm @KHS
TH 6:00 – 8:15 pm @BTA (Including Dryland)
Saturday 12:30 – 2:30 pm @BTA
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Silver 1
Monday 6:15 – 8:15 pm @BTA (Including Dryland)
Tuesday No Practice (Due to Annual Meeting)
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:45 pm @BTA
TH / F 6:15 – 8:00 pm @Kpark
Saturday 2:30 – 4:00 pm @BTA
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Silver 2
M / W / F 6:00 – 7:30 pm @KHS
Tuesday No Practice (Due to Annual Meeting)
TH 5:45 – 7:30 pm @KHS (Including Dryland)
Saturday 2:30 – 4:00 pm @BTA
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Bronze 1
M / W / F 4:30 – 6:00 pm @KHS
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm @KHS
TH 4:30 – 6:15 pm @KHS (Including Dryland)
Saturday 2:30 – 4:00 pm @BTA
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Bronze 2
M / F 5:30 – 6:45 pm @KPark
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm @KPARK
Wednesday No Practice (Due to High School Meet)
TH 5:30 – 7:00 pm @Kpark (Including Dryland)
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Bronze 3
M / F 4:30 – 5:30 pm @KPark
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm @KPARK
Wednesday No Practice (Due to High School Meet)
TH 4:30 – 5:30 pm @Kpark (Including Dryland)
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Gulf and USA Swimming
Time Standards
USA Swimming time standards serve as benchmarks for assessing swimmers' progress and performance levels, particularly younger athletes, across various age groups and events. These standards are meticulously designed to offer a clear framework for swimmers to aim for, starting from the local and regional levels and advancing through to national competitions. They categorize performances into different levels, such as B, BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA, with each level representing a progressively higher performance standard. This system not only fosters a sense of achievement and motivation among swimmers by providing tangible goals to strive for but also aids coaches in tailoring training programs to meet each swimmer's individual needs. Furthermore, these time standards facilitate the selection process for various swim meets, ensuring that participants compete against others of comparable skill levels. This structured approach to competition helps measure progress and success, encouraging swimmers to continue improving and advancing in the sport. By comparing times against these standards, swimmers, coaches, and parents can gauge improvement, set goals, and understand where a swimmer stands about peers at the local, regional, and national levels.
Age Group Time Standards
USA Swimming Age Group Motivational Standards
Gulf Age Group Champs Time Standards
TAGS Time Standards
Senior Time Standards
Southern Senior Championship
Sectionals Standards
Futures Time Standards
18 & Under Spring Cup Time Standards
Summer Junior Time Standards
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If you have Questions about Practice Times or Meets for your swimmer, please get in touch with your swimmer's Lead Coach of the Group.
If you have general questions about the swim club, concerns, or compliments, please email In Head Coach Matt Sanspree.
If you have any questions about your account, please get in touch with our Team Registrar at Team Registrar
If you have any questions about Volunteer Hours, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer Coordinator.
The BTA Board of Directors were elected to serve you. Please feel free to ask any questions, express your concerns, or give your compliments. BTA Board Of Directors
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We Need You! Fun Way to Volunteer and be on Deck!
Every swim club relies on the dedication and expertise of officials to successfully conduct swim meets, ensuring fair competition and adherence to USA Swimming rules. When clubs participate in away meets, it's equally important to bring along officials who can contribute to the smooth operation of these events. Becoming a USA Swim Official not only offers a unique vantage point to experience the excitement of swim meets but also provides a rewarding opportunity to support your swimmer and the broader swim community. Embrace the chance to make lasting friendships with fellow parents and volunteers, all while playing a pivotal role in the sport you love.
By deciding to become an Official, you're offering a valuable gift of time and talent to the swimming world, enhancing the experience for all involved. Whether you lean towards being a Stroke & Turn Judge, who closely observes swimmers' techniques and ensures compliance with USA Swimming rules from poolside, or prefer the role of an Administrative Official, managing meet information and serving as a go-to resource for questions, there's a path that suits your skills and personality. Both roles are crucial, offering different perspectives on the meet but sharing the same goal of facilitating a fair, enjoyable competition. Full training is provided for both positions, requiring no previous swimming knowledge, making this an accessible way to contribute significantly to your swim club and the sport at large. Take the step today and become an integral part of the swimming community as an Official.
There are two paths: Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official. They are different classes, and they are different jobs. You should choose one path, based on personality and fit, and work your way through the process.
Stroke & Turn Judge - USA Official who stands at the edge of the pool during swim meets and observes the swims of the swimmers. Reports observations that deviate from the USA Swimming rules. Full training is offered, and no prior swimming knowledge is needed.
Administrative Official - USA Swimming Official who serves as an information center at meets by entering information into computers, answering general questions from swimmers, coaches, other officials, parents, and spectators. Full training is offered, and no prior swimming knowledge is needed.
Become a USA Swimming Official today and follow the link below!
Become an Official Today!
For questions and assistance, please reach out to
Gulf Swimming Official’s Chair (Matt Sale) at officialschair@gulfswimming.org
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