2025 Turkey Claus Showdown

December 4–7, 2025 · University of Maryland, Eppley Recreation Center

Timer Volunteer Sign-Up

Parents who time a session will receive a coupon for a free session in the stands!

Sign up here

Spectator Admissions

Admission is $20 for the weekend or $5 per session.
Grandparents and siblings enter free.

Athlete Drop-Off

Athletes may be dropped off at the rear UMD athlete drop-off zone. Event security will assist with drop-off and keep traffic moving. Parents will not be permitted to wait at the curb — if your swimmer is not ready when you pull up, you will be asked to circle again.

Parking Information

Thursday, Dec 4
• Before 4 PM: Pay at any campus meter
• After 4 PM: Terrapin Trail Garage — FREE

Friday, Dec 5
Parking is sold by the session.
• Before 4 PM: Purchase – pre-pay required
• After 4 PM: FREE

Coaches & Officials:
Friday parking in the golf course lot (closest to the Bubble & Rt. 193).
Shuttles will run starting at 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Saturday, Dec 6
• Terrapin Trail Garage — FREE all day

Sunday, Dec 7
• Terrapin Trail Garage — FREE all day

Campus Parking Map & Visitor Parking

Meet Schedule & Positive Check-In

Day Session Warm-Up Start Positive Check-In Deadlines
Thursday All Ages – Timed Finals 4:30–5:30 PM 5:35 PM • 200 Fly (G/B), 400 IM (G/B) — 4:45 PM
• 1000 Free (G/B) — 5:00 PM
• 500 Free (G/B) — 5:30 PM
• 12&U 500 Free — 6:30 PM
Friday 13 & Over Prelims 6:30–8:00 AM 8:10 AM • 200 Free (13&O) — 7:15 AM
• 200 Back (Boys 13&O) — 9:00 AM
• 200 Back (Girls 13&O), 400 IM (Boys) — 9:15 AM
• 400 IM (Girls) — 10:00 AM
12 & Under Prelims 12:00–12:45 PM 12:55 PM • 11–12 400 Free Relay — 11:45 AM
• 200 Free (12&U) — 12:00 PM
• 200 Fly (12&U) — 1:45 PM
Finals 4:45–5:30 PM 5:40 PM No positive check-in.
Saturday 13 & Over Prelims 6:30–8:00 AM 8:10 AM • 13–14 400 Medley Relay — 7:00 AM
• 100 Free (13&O) — 7:15 AM
• 200 IM (13&O) — 8:30 AM
• 100 Breast (13&O) — 9:30 AM
12 & Under Prelims 12:30–1:15 PM 1:20 PM • 200 Breast (12&U) — 12:30 PM
Finals 5:00–5:45 PM 5:55 PM No positive check-in.
Sunday 13 & Over Prelims 6:30–8:00 AM 8:10 AM • 13–14 400 Free Relay — 7:00 AM
• 200 Breast (Boys 13&O) — 9:00 AM
• 200 Breast (Girls 13&O) — 9:15 AM
12 & Under Prelims 12:00–12:45 PM 12:55 PM • 200 Back (12&U) — 1:15 PM
• 200 IM (12&U) — 2:15 PM
Finals 4:45–5:30 PM 5:40 PM No positive check-in.