If you are wondering - is my child ready for a swim meet? Or, my child does not like competing, should they do the meet or do they have to do meets? 

Swimmers are not required to do meets, although we do encourage all kids to give it a try with a positive attitude. This year because we are doing intrasquad meets, we have much more flexibility. For example, normally we have to be 100% sure a child can swim the length of the pool in ~75 seconds or less, independently, as per general league guidelines. This season, if a child needs support the first meet (coach in the pool, kickboard available if needed), we can do this. If you are still not sure, please email me and we can talk through it and make the best decision for your child.

1) patience & positivity

2) baby pool for toddlers will be open - parents must watch

3) wear a team cap if you wear a cap

4) good sportsmanship

5) ACTION ITEM - confirm your child on the Handwriters please

6) Relays - fastest kids are all spread out - A relay does not mean fastest relay nor does F relay mean slowest relay - all relays are as evenly matched as possible

7) police to help cross Scott 

8) sharpie your child’s arm please

9) remember to declare YES or NO your child for the swim meets.

10) being a positive parent - focus on effort

4:30 - 4:45 all swimmers arrive at the pool in this window, check in and find a place to sit as their home base with a supporting grownup (not a coach)

5:00 warmups for our 9-10 kids

5:10 warmups for our 11-12 kids

5:20 warmups for our 13-18 kids

5:30 warmups for our 6U/8U kids - after warmup - our 6U/8U kids will stay with their coaches for team cheer, national anthem, and then coaches will bring the kids to their relay positions

5:40 TEAM CHEER

5:45 National Anthem - 8 kids will be selected to swim down the pool with a flag in their hand

6:00 pm Meet Begins - order of events LINK - relays (ages 5-18), IM, free, back, breast, fly, relays (ages 7-18)

8:30-9:30 pm Meet Ends (since it is only one team this year, we hope to be on the early end of this, at least for meets 2-3-4-5).

Please take 5 minutes to sharpie your child’s arm before you arrive to the pool. With 195 kids swimming in the meet, it is a huge help for parent/guardians to sharpie their child’s arm prior to arriving. You can also write your child’s first name, and age group (ex: 6U) on the back of their right shoulder. This is helpful for timers/volunteers to make sure the right kid is in their lane. LINK for more info on how to sharpie your childs arm.