Swim Meet Essentials (What to bring...)
Water & Gatorade -- Stay Hydrated!
Healthy snacks
Towel
Swim cap & Goggles
Sunscreen (apply AFTER your events are marked)
Insect repellent
Money for concessions (and/or pack your dinner)
Folding chair
Books or games to enjoy between events
For rainy meets, bring extra towels and rain gear for the parents
Label EVERYTHING with your name!
Swim Meet Logistics
Swim meets are NOT drop-off events; swimmers should have a parent or other responsible adult at the meet. Swimmers will sit with their age group under the tent, with the Tent Parents who are working at that meet. Note that the tents come down at sunset, but the swimmers still stay together in the tent area.
Adults who are volunteering at the meet should check in with the Volunteer Coordinator to get nametags/instructions/equipment. While not volunteering, adults can find a place to sit in the shade or poolside to cheer the team on. Please keep the ends of the pool and ready bench areas clear so the swimmers, coaches, and meet volunteers have room to work and clear sightlines.
You are welcome to take your swimmers to the concession stand, etc. between events, but please let the Tent Parent know where to find them. Be sure to keep an eye on when they need to be back at the tent area to line up for their next event!!
In the event of lightning, the pool area will be cleared for safety, so you will need to wait in your vehicle to wait out the delay in a safe spot. Unless a specific return time is communicated, assume that the meet may resume at any moment (don't leave!). It's especially important for meet volunteers to be ready to resume when the meet starts again, so stick close.
After each event, ribbons are awarded to the swimmers from each heat. You are welcome to take photos, but be sure to allow space for the awards process to continue unhindered.
At the end of the meet, please collect your swimmers, all of their belongings, and any trash around their area.
How to Mark Your Swimmer
Be sure to check the updated Heat Sheet.
And remember to mark your swimmer BEFORE applying sunscreen!
