Our Locations:     UT Arlington       Grapevine-Colleyville Swim Center


Welcome to MARS Swimming! We are a year-round swim club serving Arlington, HEB, Grapevine, Colleyville, Fort Worth, and the surrounding suburbs, dedicated to providing top-tier swimming lessons for kids ages 5 and up. Our mission is to create a pathway to excellence, helping young swimmers succeed both in the pool and in life, all within a healthy, safe, and positive environment. We prioritize water safety, ensuring children are confident and secure in and around the water. Upholding the values of diversity, accountability, respect, and leadership, we ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

MARS Core Values:  Competitive Excellence, Diversity, Accountability, Respect, and Leadership.

17th Annual Bill Nixon Memorial Meet - June 5-8, 2025

AISD Natatorium, Arlington, TX

Meet Announcement 

Meet TM File 

Psych Sheet

Sessions Report (Fri prelims will be approx 1hr shorter.  Only top 32 swim in 400FR)


Hotel Information

1.  Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington (<2mi from pool) $159 - Call hotel (817-274-6644 and use room rate "Bill Nixon Meet") Booking Link


Officials - Please consider attending this awesome event.  Here is the link to apply to officiate.


Warm-up Schedule:
 
Group 1:  LAC girls, NTN, LIFE;  Group 2:  LAC boys, Jenks, AAC;  Group 3:  MAC, MTRO, AESC, A+, FNW, MARS
 
Thursday:  Open General warm-up (no assignments) 3:15-4:15pm; Sprint/Pace 4:15-4:45pm
 
Friday:  Grp1 7-7:30am; Grp2 7:30-8am; Grp3 8-8:30am; Sprint/Pace 8:30-8:45am
 
Saturday:  Grp2, Grp3, Grp1
 
Sunday:  Grp3, Grp1, Grp2

Door Open times for athletes/coaches and spectators:   Thursday:  Athletes/Coaches 3pm, Spectators 4:15pm; Fri-Sun AM:  Athletes/Coaches 6:30am, Spectators 8:15am; Fri-Sun PM:  Athletes/Coaches 3:45pm, Spectators 4:30pm.


Bill Nixon Memorial Scholarship Application - due May 15th


Other Important Information

1.  No RV Parking on site. 

2.  Spectators will enter from the Main Entrance of the building.  No deck chairs or coolers will be allowed in the stands.  Arlington ISD has a CLEAR BAG POLICY (see below).

3.  Admission: All-session Pass (7 sessions) $25; Single sessions $5.  All-Session Spectators will receive a non-transferrable wristband.  Cash or credit/debit card accepted.

4.  Results and Heat Sheet available on Meet Mobile.

5.  Vue Pictures will be on-hand to offer their services this weekend.  More information can be found here.


Results

Thursday Final Results

Friday Prelims Results

Friday Finals

Friday Final Results

Saturday Prelim Results

Saturday Finals

Saturday Finals Results

Sunday 800FR heat sheet

Sunday Prelim Results

Sunday Finals

Sunday Finals Results

Final Meet Results (PDF)

Final Meet Results (*zip)