Swim meets 101
Swimmer Pack List:
Swimsuit & Swim-cap
At least one pair of goggles, but a backup is nice in case one breaks
At least 1 towel
Sunscreen – evening sun can still burn
Clothes/Coverup to wear between events if preferred
Healthy Snacks and lots of water
Parent Pack List:
Money - The hosting team runs swim meet concessions. Any profits go to support their team
Snacks/Dinner
Sunglasses and/or a hat – That evening sun can be bright
A portable chair
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Camera / Phone – Capture those moments
Good cheering voice. Swimmers can hear in the water. The louder the crowd, the more exciting their swim! Cheer on all swimmers!
Pool location: Home meets are at the same pool we practice at. Away pools will be posted on the Swimtopia page, on the season calendar.
Warm ups: Please arrive at the pool on time for all meets. When we are home team, our arrival time is 4:45pm to allow visitors time to travel. Swimmers should be ready to warm up in the pool by 5:00. For away meets, arrive at the other team's pool by 5:15 and be ready to warm up in the pool by 5:25. If you need to be late, please let the coach know in advance.
Sportsmanship: Village Green Patriots should always be known for our sportsmanship. Please set the example to our swimmers and congratulate the winners no matter the team. Help coach your children to shake hands and congratulate the other swimmers regardless of team. Have fun and enjoy!
Points / Ribbons: Information TBD
What is all this arm marking?
You will see swimmers with their arms marked up to show which event, heat and lane they are racing. This is used to help remind the swimmer of their events as well as assist the parent volunteers.
Clerk of Course and other parent helpers, usually write on the 8 and younger swimmers, older swimmers can find their event information posted on the Athlete Check-in and do it themselves.
Example:
Maciejewski, Mk (7)
| #12 | 1/3 | 25m Free |
| #22 | 1/3 | 25m Breast |
| #44 | 1/3 | 25m Fly |
| #56 | 1/3 | 200m Free Relay A (1) |
The above would be written on the arm as
below. Writing relays is optional as the
coaches will place all swimmers in the correct place.
E= Event number , H = Heat number, L = Lane number
Stroke:
- FR = Freestyle
- BA = Back Stroke
- BR = Breast Stroke
- FLY = Butterfly
- IM = Individual Medley
- FRR = Free Relay (All swimmers swim freestyle)
- MR = Medley Relay (Each swimmer swims a different stroke: 1st = back,
2nd=breast, 3rd=fly, 4th=free)
