Swim Meet 101
WHAT TO BRING
Getting ready for a swim meet is important. Many seasoned “summer swimmers” bring a tent, tarp or a large umbrella so they can avoid the sun. High on the recommended “bring” list is a cooler of drinks and snacks, as well as cards, games, coloring books, etc. to help your kids pass the time. Write your name on everything you bring.
The checklist below might help you pack:
- Swim Suit
- Swim Cap (optional)
- Cooler with Water & Electrolyte Drinks
- Goggles (an extra pair)
- Healthy Snacks
- Towel(s) (Grab how many you think you will need, then pack one more!)
- Lawn Chairs
- Sunscreen
- Money for Concessions
- Permanent Marker to write your assigned number on each of your shoulders.
- Sweats or Shirts
- Card, Games
**Plan to arrive 30 minutes before warm-ups start
HOME TEAM WARM-UPS 5:00 AWAY TEAM WARM-UPS 5:15 MEETS START AT 5:30
There will be a check-in-clerk at the entrance gate for all swimmers to be checked off as they arrive for the meet. Please find this person ASAP! Once you’ve checked in, please get to your designated area, set up and organize your belongings, and report to the coaches when the announcer calls for warm-ups. If you are registered to volunteer you will also need to check in! Shortly after the teams have warmed up, the meet should begin. It is important to allow your child to remain with the Team Parents in the designated areas, especially the 8 and unders. The parent volunteers (Team Parent) can best do their job if they don’t have to contend with extra moms and dads, or having to run around gathering up the swimmers minutes before their event is about to start!
Here is a quick video about how to mark your swimmer for a swim meet.
Video: How to mark your swimmer!
Below you can find written instructions on marking swimmers.