What is Atlanta Swimming Association?

Atlanta Swimming’s goal is to provide the best environment for athletes to learn the sport of swimming and compete on a fair and fun playing field.

The Atlanta Swim Association is a league of 129 summer swim teams. Atlanta Swimming’s goal is to provide the best environment for athletes to learn the sport of swimming and compete on a fair and fun playing field. 

Dual Meets Individual Events: (only two swimmers per team may score points) SCORING 

1st - 5 points 

2nd - 3 points 

3rd - 1 point 

Relays: (only one relay per team may score points) 

1st - 7 points 

2nd - 3 points 

Exhibition Events: Do not score points 

Ties 

Example for first place tie: 

Individual: 

1st place 5 points and 2nd place +3 points equals 8 points (4 points to each team) The next place is awarded 3rd place points. 

Relays: 1st place 7 points and 2nd place +3 points equals 10 points (5 points to each team)

No team can score first, second and third place points in an individual event, nor can a team score first and second place points in a relay event. If one team takes first and second place in a relay event; or first, second and third place in an individual event the opposing team can receive second place points in the relay, or third place points in the individual event as long as they have a relay or swimmer legally complete the race. However, the team can receive both first and second place ribbons for relays; or first, second and third place ribbons for individual events.