Natatorium
The TFS Natatorium is home to the Tallulah Falls School swim team (2024-25 State Champions) and is a breath-taking, state-of-the-art gem on our Upper School campus. It opened in 2020 and is nestled against the backdrop of Cherokee Mountain. The natatorium is also used for PE classes, courses for scuba, boating, and water safety, and recreational use for all TFS community members.
Natatorium Features
- 10-lane competition pool
- 240-capacity spectator area
- Colorado timing system, touchpads and starter
- Two large viewing monitors, one for times and the other for meet information
- Two areas for teams overlooking the pool
- 18 monitors throughout the facility
- Hospitality room and concessions
Natatorium Video Tour
Meet the Director
Katie Ralston is the Natatorium Director, coming to Tallulah Falls in July of 2021.
With close to two decades of experience leading aquatics and recreation programs, in Habersham, Hall and Gwinnett programs, most recently serving as the recreation program supervisor for the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department, Ralston is well positioned to take on this new role.
Ralston brings the administrative skills and programming experience necessary to run a top-quality natatorium, including certifications in instruction for water safety, lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/AED, facility operation and customer service. She also served on the Habersham County Ethics Board and chaired the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Safety Committee. She was recognized professionally for program innovation and facility maintenance as well.
Ralston will coordinate all TFS natatorium functions, create programming and ensure coordination of all aquatic usage.
TF TORRENTS - SUMMER LEAGUE SWIM TEAM
The Tallulah Falls Torrents is a Summer League Swim Team for children/youth ages 6-18, starting at any skill level. Swimmers within the team will be grouped based on age/skill level.
- Season Dates/Times: June 6-30 (Practices Tuesday-Friday with meets on select weekends)
- Minnows (Pre-Competitive) 4-4:45 PM
- Sharks (Competitive) 5-5:45 PM
- Swim Meets:
- June 10 - NGSL Splash
- June 17 - NGSL Penthathlon
- June 24 - NGSL Invitational
- June 30-July 1 - NGSL Championships
- 4th Annual Shark Swim Meet - TBD
- Cost: $150/swimmer for regular season, which ends June 30 ($125 for TFS students)
- does not include splash fees for optional competitions ($15-25 per meet can be expected)
Tallulah Falls Aquatics Year Round Swim Club
Tallulah Falls also offers a Tallulah Falls Aquatics Year Round Swim Club. For additional information-please contact katie.ralston@tallulahfalls.org.
