Stafford Aquatics Swim Team (STAT Swimming)

Virginia Swimming
Level 2

 

MEET ETIQUETTE

                                                                                                        

          Meet Day Guidelines for Parents and Swimmers

  • Arrival: Please arrive at the warm-up arrival time posted for the meet. It’s essential for all swimmers to be present at warm-ups, even if their events are scheduled towards the end of the session.

  • Preparation: Pack a permanent marker and a highlighter pen. Use heat sheet or Meet Mobile and write your child's event, heats, and lanes on their hand using a permanent marker. 

  • Coach Check-In: Look for a STAT coach at the venue and instruct your child to check in with them. Be familiar with coaches other than your own.

  • Essentials for Swimmers: Ensure your swimmer has their cap, goggles, towel, and healthy snacks and drinks. Please note that candy and sodas are not permitted!

  • Parent Guidelines: Parents are not allowed on deck during meets except in emergencies or when volunteering.

  • Volunteer Sign-Up: Job sign-ups for timer positions will be posted on the website as soon as they are made available by the meet host.

  • Performance Expectations: Meets are valuable opportunities to assess your swimmer's training progress. It's normal for swimmers to have off days or face disqualifications (DQ). If your child is DQ'd, please allow the coach to discuss it with them. Our role is to ensure your child has a positive experience, regardless of their performance.

  • Post-Event Check-In: After finishing their event, swimmers reports directly to the coach for feedback on their performance. Please encourage your child to talk to the coach first rather than coming to you immediately.