About the Team Handbook
The Team Handbook is a living document that covers all aspects of participation on Boulder Swim Team. Like any living document, this Handbook can and will change over time as new needs arise, as policies require reevaluation, and as the physical makeup of the team alters or changes.
You can access the Handbook by clicking here. (This document is currently being updated - Sept 2025 and will be published upon completion)
Swim Meets 101
Swim meets are fun, provide benchmarks of development, and enhance a swimmer's overall enjoyment and engagement. These documents are designed for parents and swimmers:
Meets and Events: How to Commit and Which Events to Choose
Blog: A Mom’s Survival Guide for Swim Meets
MEET SUPPORT: TIMING, LAP COUNTING & OFFICIATING
How to Be a Counter for Distance Events 101
Become a USA Swimming-Certified Official
There are several different types of officials, for more information please visit:
To support the Colorado swimming community, Boulder Swim Team provides financial incentives to parent officials. Please see the Team Policies page for the current information.
Nutrition 101
What an athlete puts into their body affects their performance both at meets and at practice.
Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD, with the Sports Medicine Center at Children's Hospital Colorado presented to BLDR in November 2023. Here are some of her immensely helpful resources:
Presentation Slides "Fueling Swim Season: From Practices to Meets"
Plates for Easy, Moderate, and Hard Days
USA Swimming article on fueling an athlete's body, including plate recommendations for an easy day, moderate day, and hard day.
