About this Event
In partnership with the MEAC/SWAC Celebration Bowl, Diversity In Aquatics and several aquatic organizations will host several events to celebrate the culture of aquatics at HBCUs and a commitment to water-related education within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
All aquatic events for the weekend will be held at:
Archer Hall Recreation Center, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
There will be both out-of-water and in-water activities. The day starts with a program with speakers from the Atlanta Aquatics and our community.
Friday, December 15th - Water Safety Festival & Developmental Swim Meet
Kicking off the festivities on Friday, December 15th, will be our youth-focused series of events. During the event, all ages of participants will learn about water safety and gain knowledge about various opportunities in aquatics while celebrating the accomplishments of Historically Black Colleges and universities. Through a collaborative network of aquatic agencies, we supply gear, giveaways, and financial support for aquatic programming through learn-to-swim scholarships, certifications, and more at Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about water safety and gain knowledge about various options in aquatics while celebrating the accomplishments of Historically Black Colleges and universities. Through a collaborative network of aquatic agencies, we supply gear, giveaways, and financial support for aquatic programming through learn-to-swim scholarships, certifications, and more at Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Finishing up the day, participants can compete in a developmental swim meet. Come one or all to be a part of this amazing event.
Program for the Water Safety Event and Youth Developmental Meet
4:00 PM Kick Off with the viewing of the film Wade In the Water and the Trailer for Aquaman
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Water Safety Festival with In and Out of the Water Activities
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Developmental Swim Meet
Saturday, December 16th - HBCU Celebration Swim Meet
The Diversity In Aquatics Celebration Bowl Swim Meet is a collaborative effort to educate, support, and promote aquatic history and its future at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This swim meet is open to both current students, alumni and supporters of HBCUs. To sign up for the event, go to our event website to sign up through our US Masters Portal - Club Assistant - https://www.diversityinaquatics.org/celebration-swim-meet
Timeline for the Swim Meet
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM Warm Ups
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Meet
Covid Participation Guidelines
Diversity In Aquatics will adhere to practicing safe and healthy events.
Please make sure to stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Archer Hall Recreation Center, Morehouse College, 830 Westview Dr SW, atlanta, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00