Practice Meet and 1st Meet Details

We made it to our first meet of the 2021 season! The kids seemed excited and nervous this morning and I am feeling the exact same way. Below are details for our big day tomorrow.

Practice Meet: Thursday morning June 3rd

10 and Under: Arrive by 8am; Breakfast provided then Pickup at 9:30am.

11 and Up: Arrive by 9:30am; Breakfast provided then Pickup at 11am.

The practice meet is held so that kids can see the setup for meets, practice more with diving off of the blocks and with the backstroke flags, and swim a few short events with the official starter. This will help them get the timing of how a meet runs and hopefully help shake off some jitters. I will be available along with the coaches for any questions. We want to make you all feel as prepared as possible for what to expect tomorrow night.

Kids will get breakfast when they finish swimming. Come get your child from the playground area. Please remind them to clean up all trash and gather all of their belongings.

1st Swim Meet: Thursday evening June 3rd

10 and Under: Arrive by 5:45pm

11 and Up: Plan to Arrive at 8pm (I will send a Remind if we push this back)

Check here for Meet 101 Notes available on our website. Review what to bring and how to prepare for each meet.

Events: You can check your child’s events online or on the attached Heat Sheet. Print the Heat Sheet for reference during the meet. Do not be confused by the order. We will be running each session sequentially skipping any events that belong in the other half. For instance in Session 1 for 10 and unders, we will run Events 1-6, then skip 7-12, then pick up with Event 13. Session 2 will start with Event 7. Remember to use Sharpie to write your swimmer’s name on their back and list of events on their arm/leg.

Volunteers: Volunteers check-in with Natasha at the window near the vending machine room. We will hold Timer training and direct all other volunteers to the leads for their areas.

Spectators: Each family can bring 2 spectators in addition to their swimmer(s) and volunteer(s). So if you have 3 kids swimming, mom is volunteering, then 2 other spectators can come. Please respect and follow these capacity guidelines. We must remain under the pool capacity to be allowed spectators and will adjust for the 2nd Meet accordingly.

Parking: Use the parking lot and when full, the grass lot next to courts 1 and 2. Carpool where you can to simplify parking and allow room for tennis players who have matches tomorrow night.

Concessions: Concessions will be open (CASH ONLY) and serving Chick-fil-a sandwiches and nuggets, pizza, and pot stickers along with sides, snacks, and drinks.

Random Notes:

Check lost and found when you get to the meet. We have lots of towels, goggles, and clothes (who left their undies??!!).

Before leaving the meet make sure that your family cleans up. Look for swim gear like goggles, and towels and trash from dinner or snacks. We need everyone to pitch in! 

Thanks!

Nancy Riggle

(404)788-9877