SWIM MEETS 101

To bring to the meet:

Suit, cap, goggles, towel

Towel, Sweatshirt (evenings get cool)

Sharpie marker

Water bottle, snacks, $ for grill and bake sale

Blankets/chairs for extra seating

Bug spray, sunscreen

Before the meet:

  • You need to declare your swimmer for that meet two days prior on our website or they will not be placed in the lineup

  • Please sign up to volunteer, we can’t run the meet without everyone’s help.  We need each family to work 4 shifts throughout the season to make each meet happen.  See more details in the Volunteering tab.

  • A preliminary meet lineup will be posted on the board at the pool the morning of the meet, please check your child’s events to make sure there are no errors

  • Prepare a Bake sale item for home meets (baked goods, small bags of snacks, fruit). This is a fundraiser for our team.

Arrival:

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before warm-ups (times vary depending on meet, approx 5:30)

  • Check in with your swimmer’s coach and get their event list

  • If you are volunteering, check in with the volunteer coordinator for that meet

  • Drop off Home meet bake sale items at Bake sale table by the Lifeguard office

  • Sharpie your swimmer’s events on their arm or leg (from the example above)

  • Medley Relay order: Back, Breast, Fly Free

  • For 10 year olds and younger Sharpie your swimmer’s last name only on their back shoulder. This helps us line up your child for their event

 

Warm ups:

  • Warm up times will be emailed out the day before each meet. Please have your swimmer ready to get in the water at that time.

  • After warm ups the team usually gathers for cheers

Meets:

  • Watch the events and heats posted at the meet

  • Your swimmer should line up 3 events before their race.  Be aware that some events will have multiple heats while others only have one.

  • Any questions about your child’s events should be directed to their coaches 

  • Relay coordinators will help gather the relays, but please have your swimmer look for them when it is time.

Other:

  • There is a grill at each meet where you can purchase dinner and sometimes a bake sale for snacks.

  • Some pools do not allow you to bring your own coolers or food

  • Please do not drink alcohol if you are volunteering for the meet

  • Ribbons will be available the morning following the meet at practice in the ribbon file boxes

SSA Championships:

  • Swimmers must have competed in at least two regular season meets to participate in the championships.