How to Sign Up for a Swim Meet

Signing up for a swim meet can feel intimidating the first time. This page walks you through the process and explains what happens after you you click "save," so you know exactly what to expect.

You don't need to get everything perfect – coaches review all entries.

Instructions

💻 Step 1: Log In to Your Blaze Account

1.  Go to the Johnston Blaze Swim Club website

2. Log in to your parent account

3. Navigate to Team Events

You'll see a list of upcoming meets available for registration.

🗓️ Step 2: Find the Meet You Want to Enter

Locate the swim meet you plan to attend and click Edit Commitment on the right side of the page. 

A new screen will open with meet details and registration options.

✍️ Step 3: Commit Your Swimmer to the Meet

Under Declaration, use the drop-down menu to select:

"Sign [Swimmer's Name] up for this Meet"

This confirms your swimmer's intent to participate.

🏊 Step 4: Choose Events (or Let the Coach Choose)

After committing to the meet, you'll see a list of events your swimmer is eligible to enter.

• Click the checkbox next to each even you wish to enter.

• Events are grouped by day and session – only select events for sessions you will attend

• If your swimmer has competed in an event before, a time will appear

• If not, you may see NT (No Time) – this is normal

Prefer the coach to choose events?

That's okay. Simply skip selecting events and move to the next step – the coach will assign appropriate events for your swimmer.

💾 Step 5: SAVE Your Changes (Very Important)

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.

⚠️ If you do not click Save Changes, your swimmer will not be entered in the meet.

You should receive a confirmation email after saving.

What Happens After You Sign Up?

After the registration deadline:

• A Meet Event Roster will be shared

• This is your opportunity to double-check events for accuracy

• During this review window, you may make changes or withdraw without charge

Once this review period ends:

• Events are finalized

• Meet fees are owed regardless of attendance

Meet Fees & Payment

Meet fees are automatically charged to the card on file in your Blaze account on the Tuesday after the swim meet.

Refunds are typically not available unless the host team cancels the entire meet.

Coach Review & Event Changes

Coaches have final approval over meet entries.

Sometimes events are change because:

• A swimmer is not yet ready for a particular event

• A stroke or distance is not legal for the swimmer's current level

These adjustments are made to support swimmer safety, success, and confidence