Team Calendar & Team Socials

PO Calendar is 99% finalized.  Please make sure you check the calendar weekly so you are in the know about what is happening at the pool.  The calendar has all the events and practice schedules through the entire summer.  

You can find the schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SblzIyDEIjlMzuHuV-OKe-oSn5cWe69i/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113016773637909671843&rtpof=true&sd=true

Volunteer Requirements

MCSL is run and functions on volunteers.  There are a multitude of positions but most of them involve timing at meets.  There are always more jobs to help with: team rep, automation, officials, starter, stroke and turn, team social organizers and more.  If you are looking to help out even more please let Coach Chris or the team reps know!
 

A reminder that every family is required to volunteer at least three times throughout the year!  Please help the reps, the team and your swimmers by being ready to help.

How do I sign up?
We need swimmers to sign up for their events online + parents to sign up to volunteer.  You can do so by logging into the team website (https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=recmcslpstmd) then clicking on Event Sign Up on the top bar.  Then click job sign-up, select the job and sign-up!

Time Trials FAQ & Sign-Up

What time and where is the meet?
The meet will start at 7:50am at Potomac.  Swimmers will be asked to arrive around 7:15am.

Who swims at Time Trials?
Our first meet is an intersquad meet - Potomac only.  It's important that swimmers understand how meets work before we add another team of potentially 100+!

How do I know if my swimmer is ready?
If your swimmer is on the swim team - they're ready.  Minnows will sit this meet out.  It is super important to set a baseline at the beginning of the year to track progress as the summer goes on.  Potomac is about getting better week to week as a team!

How do I know which events to sign my swimmer up for?
Sign your swimmers up for every event they can do.  Swimmers cannot swim events they are not legal in.  If they are not legal I will remove them from the meet prior to finalizing the entries.  We will be ending each practice this week with 25s of each stroke to make sure swimmers know if they are legal or not.

How many events do I sign my swimmer up for?
If they can do all - they should do all!

What if my swimmer cannot attend Time Trials?
Swimmers who miss time trials can either time trial during practice or at our first B meet on June 16th.

What does my swimmer need for the meet?
Swimmers should wear their team suit, have their goggles ready and should wear a cap repping PO!  We will be giving out team caps this week at practice and Saturday morning.

How do I sign up?
We need swimmers to sign up for their events online + parents to sign up to volunteer.  You can do so by logging into the team website (https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=recmcslpstmd) then clicking on Event Sign Up on the top bar. 

Swimmers: Click Edit Commitment - then click their name - then select their events - then make sure you save changes.

Volunteers: Click Job Signup - then click the box of what’d you’d like to volunteer - then click signup.

Outfitting

All swimmers on the swim team should purchase the team suit.  Minnows are encouraged to buy the suit but not required.  All swimmers who are registered for the team will also get a team swim cap and a t-shirt (coming soon).  If you’d like to purchase extra gear you can buy it at sport fair.  More information and contact info can be found here:

Inclement Weather
We will ONLY cancel practice when there are thunderstorms.  When in doubt - check your inbox first before heading to the pool.  I will send an email as soon as we know if we are having practice or not.  You can also call the pool at 3019830390 and the guards will fill you in.