GCSL County Championship Information 2021 - Swimmers and Parents

Read this entire email. Everything in it is very important. These instructions and details may seem small, but will help us to stay organized and get your swimmer where they need to be to swim their very best. Details for volunteers will be sent later today. 

Preparing for the Meet

1. Save these numbers to call if you have any questions or issues regarding county:

Nancy Riggle (404)788-9877

Zach Kusch (404)901-5064

Stephanie Pingel (404)805-0573

2. Check this spreadsheet and fill in the best parent contact info and pick up info for each of your children. Information due by midnight tonight.

3. What should swimmers wear?

• • • Rivermist team suit or other swim team suit
    • This year's orange Rivermist shirt
    • Event/Heat/Lane/Stroke written on their arm or leg (use the attached Heat Sheet to find details)
    • Name written on their back

    4. What should you send with your swimmer?

• • • Swim bag or other small bag
    • Blue tie dye Rivermist Swim Cap (given out Thurs/Fri at practice. Extras available in the Bull Pen)
    • Goggles (2 pairs, if possible, in case of breakage)
    • 2 towels
    • Water bottle
    • Small game, cards, book, etc to keep them entertained (no electronics)
    • Dry clothes
    • **We are giving each swimmer a snack bag, but send extras if you want

    5. Pre-order action photos:

River Oak Photography is thrilled to serve as the exclusive photographer for the 2021 GCSL Championship! Due to COVID-19 precautions, all reservations for photography must be made in advance online at riveroakphotography.com/reserve-online/gcsl

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Getting to the Meet

Arrival and swim times:

It is crucial that your swimmer meets the group on the lawn in front of the CRC (Aquatic Center) by the arrival time listed below. Coach Zach will be holding up a blue Racers sign. The whole team must enter the building together and anyone late will jeopardize warm-up time for the team.

• Session 1 (15-18s): Meet on the lawn by 3:45pm; 4:30pm warm-ups; 5:30pm start time; Finish approx. 8:20pm
• Session 2 (9/10s): Meet on the lawn by 7:40am; 8:25am warm-ups; 9:20am start time; Finish approx. 12:30pm
• Session 3 (13/14s): Meet on the lawn by 1:15pm; 2:00pm warm-ups; 3:15pm start time; Finish approx. 6:15pm
• Session 4 (8Us): Meet on the lawn by 6:45am; 7:30am warm-ups: 9:15pm start time; Finish approx. 12:30pm
• Session 5 (11/12s): Meet on the lawn by 1:15pm; 2:00pm warm-ups: 3:15pm start time; Finish approx. 6:30pm

Carpooling: If possible, consider carpooling with other families. Note: Relays swim first so if your child is swimming only relays, look for other “only relay” kids. I am attaching a full list of our swimmers, their events, and parent contact information. Remember, if you are volunteering you will likely need to stay the whole session so consider this when arranging carpooling.

Parent Parking:

PUT THIS ADDRESS IN YOUR GPS: 355 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

W02 Student Center Lot. This is located across the street from the CRC/Aquatic Center.

• There is NO Parking allowed along the streets around the aquatic facility.
• Park fee is $2 per hour or $15 max per day. Credit Card only.
• GT will tow or boot anyone outside of this parking lot.

During the Meet

Viewing Area for Parents @ Tech:

From the Parent Parking lot, proceed down the walk and look for the CRC. There are seats, fans, and WIFI for watching the meet online. Gather with other Racer parents to cheer on the team.

Watching the Meet Online:

Swim Atlanta is our Live Stream host this year for the county meet! Our very own former GCSL swimmer, Amanda Weir will be monitor live chats!

https://www.swimatlanta.com/news#113

Results during the meet:

Meet Mobile will be used. You can download this app (free or very cheap) to see results and official times very close to real-time.

After Swimming

After your child finishes their last event, a Bull Pen parent will attempt to contact the parent listed as the person to pick up. Please pick up your phone and watch for texts. As time allows, a Bull Pen parent can escort your child to meet you in front of the Natatorium. This might not happen directly after they finish as our top priority is getting kids to their swims.

I will arrange for you to pick up their county awards, likely some time next week. 

Thank you! We are almost there!!

Nancy