Hello Tiger Splash families,

If you have 12&under swimmers that are planning on attending the Regional and Summer Games of Texas swim meets, please see below for a reminder about maintaining TAAF eligibility, taken from the Swimming Rules 2025 manual on the TAAF website (page 7):

25.2 See MOP Article 2 General Participation Requirements. See MOP Article 5 Individual Sport Requirements T.A.A.F. swimming is open to anyone meeting the following eligibility criteria:

   .01 Winter Games of Texas Swim Meet

a. This event is open to all swimmers regardless of affiliation.

b. Summer swimmers ages 12 & under may practice up until the Winter Meet provided they register and participate in the Winter Meet.

c. Swimmers enter the meet via protocol established by the State Office.

d. The age-up date is the date of the meet.

e. See Rule 23.7 for additional information.

   .02 Summer Games of Texas Swim Meet

a. Swimmers ages 12 & under must follow guidelines below. Failure to do so may  result in disqualification from T.A.A.F. Swimming. Repeated violations from individuals on the same team may result in the team or coach disqualification from T.A.A.F. Swimming:

         1. January 1-April 30 is considered “off-season.”

         2. Swimmers may not compete in any non-school related year round swim meet

    3. Stroke and turn clinics – individual participation is limited to 90 minutes per          week

    4. Winter Meet participation – see 23.2.01.b

b. Swimmers 13 & over are exempt from restrictions.

c. Eligibility protests should be resolved at the regional level and prior to the regional meet. State meet eligibility protests must be resolved by NOON on Tuesday prior to the state meet.

d. Swimmers must register with T.A.A.F. via the protocol established by the State Office, prior to competing.

e. Swimmers 14 & under must qualify via a region meet (23.5)

f. The age-up date is June 1.

Registration for returning families will be March 7 - 13, 2025. Registration will open for new families on March 14, 2025 and will remain open until all spots are filled.

Looking forward to another great season!