NOTE: THE TAAF STATE OFFICE IS CLOSED OVER THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER AS THERE MAY NOT BE ANYONE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
Individual Swimmers must register on-line (www.taaf.com) by the published deadlines. Individuals must register for three events in one transaction to receive the bundled discount. The age-up date for this meet is January 18, 2019. Please enter times as the meet is seeded.
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**An individual must register for three events in one transaction to receive the bundled discount.
RELAY ENTRY REMINDER - Gender specific and mixed relay entries are only accepted via the website. At this time, we can only accept complete relay entries (minimum four athletes). Athlete name, mailing address, gender and date of birth are required information. Relay order does not matter when entering on-line. Please see above deadlines for registration and pricing.
Go to www.taaf.com and click on the Winter Games of Texas logo. You are redirected to the WGOT website and must navigate to the swimming page. Beginning October 1, when you click on the registration link, it will allow you to register.
What are the registration fees for the meet?
Do I have to qualify at a meet to participate in the Winter Games of Texas Swim Meet?
No. This meet is open to all swimmers, regardless of affiliation. Summer TAAF Swimmers should understand the requirements to protect their eligibility for the summer season.
Can I register for two events and then add a third later at no additional charge?
No. You will be charged for each transaction. In order to receive the bundled rate, you must register for all three events in one transaction.
Does a relay count towards my three event maximum? How many relays can I enter?
No. Relays are counted separately. Individuals 14 & under may enter two relays. Individuals 15 & over may enter their gender specific relays, plus the mixed relays. Gender specific and Mixed relay entries are only accepted via the website. At this time, we can only accept complete relay entries (minimum four athletes). Athlete name, mailing address, gender and date of birth are required information. Relay order does not matter when entering on-line. Please see above deadlines for registration and pricing.
Participants receive two confirmation emails from ClearThunder Event Registration System showing the credit card charge, along with events entered. Please check your spam folder. The email does not come from TAAF.
Once I complete my transaction, can I log-in and change my events or update seed times?
No. Please double check the events entered and seed times prior to completing the transaction.
Can I register for events the day of the meet?
No. Participants must enter the meet through the website (www.taaf.com) and meet the registration deadlines in order to swim. This includes all relay entries.
How can I check my entries prior to the meet? Will you post a psych sheet prior to the meet? Where do I get a heat sheet?
Entry lists will be posted approximately two days after the conclusion of REGULAR registration period. To check entry lists, go to www.swimtaaf.com. Changes to entries are not allowed. Corrections to entries, with proof of registration, can be accommodated. It is up to the individual to check entries for accuracy. We will post the final psych sheet on January 15. Heat sheets are available at the pool for $3.00.
What is the age-up date for this meet? Can I swim up or down an age group?
January 18, 2019 is the age-up date. Participants must swim in their age group in both individual and relay events. No age-ups or age-downs allowed.
Medalists in either the Winter or Summer Games of Texas qualify to swim at the State Games of America held in odd-numbered years. Medalists may pick up information relating to the SGA from the awards booth.
TAAF Events Offered: Participants must swim in appropriate age category for the events offered - no swim-ups or swim-downs. If an event is offered in both 6 & under and 8 & under, the participant must swim in the appropriate age category. If the event is only offered as 8 & under, 6 and younger may participate.