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Frequently Asked Questions |
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- What should I bring?
-Team Spirit -Enthusiasm -Good Attitude
-Team Gear -Several towels -Deck chairs, and your swim suit
-Sunscreen -Warm/wet weather clothes
-Money for concessions -Goggles and caps
-Food and drinks
-Please put your name on all personal items (especially team gear)
- What should I eat before the meet?
Please see that your child eats properly before meets and practices. Heavy meals, sodas and milk are especially bad before swimming. Don't forget to drink plenty of liquids-it's easy to forget during the meet.
- What should I do when I arrive at the pool?
Upon arrival at the pool swimmers should sign in at the team area and have their events written on their hand or arm. Swimmers should then check the individual and relay boards for event confirmation. This should match the heat sheets. Swimmers then proceed to warm-ups. If the heat sheet and event boards do not match, the heat sheet is the correct entry.
- What/When are Warm-ups?
Warm-ups allow the swimmers an opportunity to get used to a new pool (if away) and warm up their muscles prior to the meet. Warm-up times vary, and will be posted the week before a meet. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled warm-up of any meet. This reduces stress and allows extra time to determine your location in order for your swimmer to find you after warm-ups.
- Where should my swimmer go after warm-ups?
After warming up and meeting you at your designated location, swimmers should get a towel, something to drink and report to the coaches' designated team area. Swimmers should stay with their teammates during the meet in order to avoid confusion and the chance of a swimmer missing his/her event. Parents are welcome to sit in and around this area as well. How long does a meet last? Meets usually last three to five hours, depending on the size of the meet, the number of pool lanes and the age of the child.
- What if it rains?
Meets will continue through rain. Thunder and lightning at an outdoor facility will result in a postponement. It is up to officials to postpone meets. What if I have to leave early? If possible, let the coaches know in advance. After the meet starts, they are very busy. If something comes up and you have to go, let one of them know. This will help us avoid scratching a relay if your child is not there. This is very, very important.
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