Drowning Darryls

MEETS

Meet details can be found on our Calendar, including where:

• swimmers can Commit to a Swim Meet
• volunteers can sign up for their job(s)
• participants and attendees can find the location of the swim meet

What to Expect

Over the course of the season, our team will both host and participate in several swim meets.  There will be both dual meets, competing with one other team, and tri meats, competing with two other teams.  A typical dual meet lasts 5-6 hours, tri meets last 1-2 hours longer.  Teams that have smaller pools with fewer lanes also tend to result in longer meet times, as the number of swimmers per heat is limited.

Generally, each swimmer will participate in 2-4 events per meet.  The rest of the time, swimmer are cheering on their teammates, spending time with their buddies, and building friendships with fellow swimmers.

Some families opt to bring tents to provide shade and a landing spot for kids and belongings, but there usually isn't room for all families to have their own tent.  We suggest that a few families coordinate to share a tent.  It's a great way to get to know other families and get some quality time together.  People who want to make sure they get a tent spot should plan to arrive significantly before the swimmers check-in time.

Important safety details for all individuals at all swim facilities: do not run or play catch on the pool deck, never climb the lifeguard chairs, stay off the pool cover reels, and absolutely NO GLASS on premises.

Typical Day of Swim Meet Schedule (Dual Meet)

Meet Preparation Checklist

• All season long
  • Prioritize your sleep - try to get a minium of 8 hours of sleep per night
  • Prioritize your nutrition and hydration - aim for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, healthy fats, per your personal nutritional requirements.
• Approximately a week before the meet, check your email for the latest meet related newsletter.  This newsletter will contain a link to current information up until the day of the meet, so be sure to check back.  Meet results will be shared once we recieve them.
• Tuesday before the meet
  • Last day to commit YES or NO swimmers for the upcoming meet.
• Three days before the meet
  • Swimmers to focus on sleep, hydration, and nutrition through meet day
  • Drivers to map out meet location for drive time and route information
• One day before the meet, pack your event related essentials.  Other meet related items are listed further below.
  • Swimmers
    • ​team suit, team cap, goggles, towel, swim parka, pool safe footwear, refillable water bottle, sunscreen, sharpie, and buddy gift. 
    • healthful, hydrating, satiating, and energizing snacks plus $ for the snack shop. 
    • all swimmers must wear the team suit and team cap (a cap will be provided for the season) at each meet.  If you forgot your team suit, you may wear a solid blue swimsuit as a backup
  • Families
    • ​chairs, money for the snack shop, and any other items you need.  
• Day of the meet
  • Please hydrate well and eat a healthful breakfast, per your personal nutritional requirements.​
  • Consider dressing in layers over your suit, particularly on colder days.
  • Upon arrival, swimmers and volunteers check in and confirm when/where to meet up with your teammates for warm-ups and assigned jobs.
  • Set up your personal space in designated areas (first come first serve).
  • Show up on time ready to warm up in the pool or to start your volunteer job.
  • Swimmers line up behind your block in advance of your swim event.  Shepherds will be guiding you, as needed.
  • Display good sportsmanship.  Treat others with respect.  Welcome the other team during home meets, be helpful and supportive.  When visiting other team, show respect towards the hosts and leave your space clean.  When each of your events are done, before you get out of the pool, acknowlege the swimmers in the lane next to you and their efforts. You can say something like "good job".