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🏊♂️ Racers Swim Meet 101 – What You Need to Know! 🐍🎉
Swim meets are fast-paced, exciting, and a whole lot of fun! Here’s everything you need to know to be prepared and make the most of race day!
Swim meets are fast-paced, exciting, and a whole lot of fun! Here’s everything you need to know to be prepared and make the most of race day!
⏰ Arrival & Warm-Ups
🏡 Home Meets – Arrive by 4:30 PM (Warm-ups @ 5:00 PM)
🚌 Away Meets – Arrive by 5:00 PM (Warm-ups @ 5:30 PM)
🏁 Meet begins at 6:00 PM sharp!
✔️ Swimmers should arrive in their team suit (or solid black suit), bring properly fitted goggles, and wear their team cap.
✔️ Upon arrival, get your swimmer’s event number and head to their age group area. Not sure where to go? Find a coach!
🚫 NO SUNSCREEN BEFORE ARRIVAL! Markers won’t write over sunscreen!
🏡 Home Meets – Arrive by 4:30 PM (Warm-ups @ 5:00 PM)
🚌 Away Meets – Arrive by 5:00 PM (Warm-ups @ 5:30 PM)
🏁 Meet begins at 6:00 PM sharp!
✔️ Swimmers should arrive in their team suit (or solid black suit), bring properly fitted goggles, and wear their team cap.
✔️ Upon arrival, get your swimmer’s event number and head to their age group area. Not sure where to go? Find a coach!
🚫 NO SUNSCREEN BEFORE ARRIVAL! Markers won’t write over sunscreen!
🏊♂️ Where to Set Up at Home Meets
✔️ Racers set up on the opposite end of the Lap Pool.
✔️ Visiting team sets up in the Slide Pool area.
✔️ 🚨 DO NOT set up in front of the Bathrooms! This is our Fire Access area during meets due to crowding.
✔️ Racers set up on the opposite end of the Lap Pool.
✔️ Visiting team sets up in the Slide Pool area.
✔️ 🚨 DO NOT set up in front of the Bathrooms! This is our Fire Access area during meets due to crowding.
🏊♂️ Who Swims What?
🔹 6 & Under – Compete in Freestyle, Backstroke & Breaststroke.
✔️ Kid Pushers (volunteer parents) will escort them to their events!
🔹 7 & Up (7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15-18) – May swim Medley Relay, Backstroke, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly & Freestyle Relay.
✔️ Swimmers are limited to 3 individual events per meet.
✔️ Coaches assign all events, heats & relays.
🔹 6 & Under – Compete in Freestyle, Backstroke & Breaststroke.
✔️ Kid Pushers (volunteer parents) will escort them to their events!
🔹 7 & Up (7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15-18) – May swim Medley Relay, Backstroke, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly & Freestyle Relay.
✔️ Swimmers are limited to 3 individual events per meet.
✔️ Coaches assign all events, heats & relays.
🎖️ Ribbons & Results
🏅 Ages 4-10 receive a ribbon for every event – even if DQ’d!
📢 Results posted online by the next day.
🏆 Place ribbons available for pickup at the pool the day after the meet.
🏅 Ages 4-10 receive a ribbon for every event – even if DQ’d!
📢 Results posted online by the next day.
🏆 Place ribbons available for pickup at the pool the day after the meet.
⚠️ Disqualifications (DQ’s) – It Happens!
❌ Stroke violations, lane rope grabbing, pulling on the pool wall, or early relay take-offs = DQ.
❌ Parents CANNOT approach officials about DQs.
💡 Want to understand proper stroke technique? Check out USA Swimming or YouTube videos!
❌ Stroke violations, lane rope grabbing, pulling on the pool wall, or early relay take-offs = DQ.
❌ Parents CANNOT approach officials about DQs.
💡 Want to understand proper stroke technique? Check out USA Swimming or YouTube videos!
🎟️ Volunteer Check-In
📝 Check in with our Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay Decker, upon arrival!
🎯 Kid Pushers – Keep track of swimmers & make sure they’re at their events on time!
📝 Check in with our Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay Decker, upon arrival!
🎯 Kid Pushers – Keep track of swimmers & make sure they’re at their events on time!
🌙 What to Bring & What to Expect
⏳ Meets end around 9:30–10:00 PM – be prepared!
🍔 Concessions Available at home meets, but bring water & snacks for backup.
📚 Entertainment – Books, cards, & coloring books help pass the time!
🪑 Parents – Bring Lawn Chairs!
🔦 Gather belongings before dark – it’s hard to find things after sunset!
♻️ Please clean up trash & keep our area tidy!
⏳ Meets end around 9:30–10:00 PM – be prepared!
🍔 Concessions Available at home meets, but bring water & snacks for backup.
📚 Entertainment – Books, cards, & coloring books help pass the time!
🪑 Parents – Bring Lawn Chairs!
🔦 Gather belongings before dark – it’s hard to find things after sunset!
♻️ Please clean up trash & keep our area tidy!
🚨 Rules & Reminders
❌ No alcohol, smoking, profanity, or verbal abuse (per TSA by-laws).
🚫 No swimmers/siblings allowed in the slide pool, tennis courts, or playground during meets.
⚠️ Follow all home team pool rules & regulations.
🌩 Weather delays? DO NOT LEAVE—just clear the deck safely!
❌ No alcohol, smoking, profanity, or verbal abuse (per TSA by-laws).
🚫 No swimmers/siblings allowed in the slide pool, tennis courts, or playground during meets.
⚠️ Follow all home team pool rules & regulations.
🌩 Weather delays? DO NOT LEAVE—just clear the deck safely!
🎉 Post-Meet Fun!
🎤 Stick around for team camaraderie and announcements—you never know what fun surprises are in store!
Above all, HAVE FUN & GO RACERS! 🏆🐍🔥
🎤 Stick around for team camaraderie and announcements—you never know what fun surprises are in store!
Above all, HAVE FUN & GO RACERS! 🏆🐍🔥
