Senior SC State Championship
February 19, 2026
In Sulphur / SPAR
Pool Map- see spectator entry/exit point, athlete entry point, spectator designated bleachers, where the top 3 podium will be at finals, etc.
Meet Schedule & Details
- Format: Top 32 from prelims in all other events 200 yards and less will swim at Finals. 400IM and 500 Free are timed finals with the top 8 swimming in finals. The 1650 Free Thursday / 1000 on Sunday is swum mixed, timed finals.
- Team Cheers: Swimmers report to the team bleachers 10 minutes prior to the start of each session for the Team Cheers.
- Relays: please confirm with your personal coach if you are on a relay. Most scenarios have been discussed so your athlete has an idea if they are on a relay or could potentially be on a relay.
- Meet Invitation (plus order of events)
- School Excuse letter
- Meet info on host team website
- Thursday (1650 Free/ 800 Free Relay)
- -3:30pm warm up/ 5:00pm start (all other state swimmers not competing on Friday will have Thurs practice locally).
-1650 Free Athletes arrive no later than 3:40pm, Relay athletes at 5:00pm and athletes loosening up 6pm
-1650 Free is are Provide Own Timer and Counter - Friday/Saturday
Prelims-
Warm up: Open 7:30-8:20 AM and Controlled 8:20-8:50 AM. Meet Begins, 9:00am.Finals-
Warm up: Open 3:30-4:20 PM and Controlled 4:20-4:50 PM. Meet Begins: 5:00pm
-Senior Recognition, Saturday at Finals- Recognition for ALL senior swimmers (see below). - Sunday (FINALS START 1 HOUR EARLIER!!!!)
Prelims-
Warm up: Open 7:30-8:20am and Controlled 8:20-8:50am. Meet Begins, 9:00am.
Finals-
Warm up: Open 3:00-3:30pm and Controlled 3:30-3:50pm. Meet Begins, 4:00pm.
-Athletes in 1000 Freestyle warm up information will be provided by Saturday finals, but all heats will run slowest to fastest and mixed gender with the first heat at the end of prelims and the remaining heats scheduled to swim and be completed 10 minutes prior to Finals warm up. The "final" heat will be the the top 4 female and top 4 male swimmers competing together.
Podium/ Top 3 at Finals:
No awards are handed out at this meet. Top 3 finishers in each event will be recognized on the podium during finals. Photos will be taken and posted on LA Swimming Social Media. They will be recognized at the far end of the pool (opposite the starting blocks). This will happen during finals after every boys event. The starter will remind the final heat of both girls and boys as they get out to head to the awards area. They will move quickly- if athletes are not there when it begins, they will not wait (this is important to maintain the flow of the meet and the next event starting when athletes are anticipating, etc.
*PARENT NOTE- you can take pictures of athletes on the podium- you will exit through the Spectator entry and walk outside to the Coach/Athete Entry. You won't be allowed to walk through the swimmer bleacher area along that side to get to the podium so please plan accordingly!
Senior Recognition at Saturday Finals:
Seniors will start lining up at 4:30pm on Saturday night; senior ceremony is at 4:40pm. Seniors will be called by team and LA Swimming will take pictures by team as they are announced. Swimmers will come across the bulkhead. Swimmers will receive a flower during the ceremony and can pick up cookies from Eddie at the coaches table.
Facility and Seating pro tips!
This meet can get pretty busy inside the pool seating area. We strongly encourage parents and spectators to bring a chair and consider setting up outside when possible (chairs are not permitted on the indoor pool deck). Swimmers also benefit from taking a quick break outdoors between events for fresh air and extra space. This helps everyone spread out a bit more and keeps the indoor seating area less crowded.
Notes from host team- Facility Guidelines
- Spectators will not be allowed to bring outside food or drink into the waterpark.
- No food will be allowed inside the natatorium. (Athletes will be allowed to have small protein bars and small items inside the pool but they must make sure to pick up ALL TRASH and not leave food on the ground or bleachers)
- All bags will be checked at the gate. This includes swimmers’ bags; however, we will be lenient and allow individual swimmers to bring small items such as protein bars, fruit, etc.
- Absolutely no glass or cans are permitted in the natatorium. We have had incidents with both in the past, and this policy will be strictly enforced.
Team Outfitting
Swim Caps- Red CA cap (will be available for purchase closer to the meet. These are for state meet participants only).
*email Coach Helen by Wednesday before the meet to request any t-shirts! helen@crawfishaquatics.com
Thursday- 2026 Team One or Choice Crawfish Shirt
Friday- Pink Crawfish Fest Shirt
Saturday- Red Crawfish Shirt
Sunday- Black Crawfish Shirt
Meet Fees
-LA Swimming surcharge of $15 + $8 per event
-Team Championship meet fee: $10
Hotel Booking Block
Hampton Inn- 210 Henning Drive (a few minutes from SPAR)
$145/night, booking cut off date is Jan 29, 2026
Booking Link
