Hi GPSA families,

The Summer Splash Invitational is almost here, and the official meet invite is out!

Summer Splash is our championship-style season finale — a chance for every GPSA swimmer to have a milestone moment, with medals for the top 8 in every individual event. It’s not scored by team; it’s just swimmers racing their best on the big stage. Entries are based on your swimmer’s current-season times, making it the perfect meet to chase a personal best or one last City Meet cut.

Work with your coach on your swimmer’s events and relay eligibility. Coaches and team reps handle all entries, but the events your swimmer can enter depend on their current times, so touch base with your coach to lock in the right lineup. One thing to note: relays are being run differently this year — the format and eligibility rules have changed, and the details are on the wiki (linked below).

The GPSA Invitationals site is your home base for this meet — it’s where you’ll find the meet invite, plus warm-up assignments, the heat sheet, and results as they’re posted. Bookmark it and check back for the latest:

🏊 Invitationals site: https://invitationals.gpsaswimming.org

A couple more resources to get you ready:

• About the meet — eligibility, events (including how relays work this year), day-of schedule, and awards: wiki.gpsaswimming.org/summer-splash-invitational
• HVA participant guide — parking, spectator seating, and facility rules for the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex: wiki.gpsaswimming.org/hva-participant-guide

A meet this big only happens when parents pitch in. Every job — timing, marshaling, and more — helps our swimmers have a great day. Please grab a spot:

👉 Volunteer signup: Sign up on SignUpGenius

Curious how your team is doing on volunteer coverage? Check the live tracker:

📊 Volunteer tracker: View the volunteer tracker

We can’t wait to see your swimmers shine. See you at the pool!

Thanks,
Dan Goergen and Suzy Maddock
Greater Peninsula Swimming Association