SHARKS!!!

Tomorrow is our first virtual meet of the season. Please read the entire message as there is a lot of information attached. Below, I have added the heat sheet along with other helpful documents. Please remember to bring your own copy of the heat sheet to the meet, only a few will be available for purchase. 

**** The board and I will not make the call of cancelling the meet ahead of time. If there is only rain, we will swim. If there is lightning, we will delay for 30 minutes and/or possibly scratch relays. We will only cancel if the storm stays in the area for a prolonged amount of time.

REMINDERS: 

-Print out Heat sheet and mark your swimmers events on their arm. On their back right shoulder write their first Initial, last name and SHS. The purpose of this is for the people who are lining up the kids and for the timers to be able to be able to verify they have the right kids in the right lane. Please refer to the document entitled “Info Rev.pdf” 

-The Team area or Tent City will be set up in the grassy area behind the pool. Please do
not set up on the pool deck. The area on the starters side of the pool is off limits to
swimmers and spectators. No parents behind the blocks unless you are timing or working
the ready bench (this is a league rule and could get us disqualified). Please feel free to cheer from the opposite side of the starter. Once your child is done with a race, please make room for the parents of the next race.

-SWIMMERS MUST STAY IN THE TEAM AREA!! They will not hear their events being called if they are not nearby causing delays to the meet and risk going over time. Parents you can meet up with your swimmer in Tent City after they race. The lazy river, playground, and splash pool are off limits during the meet. Please bring cards, board games, etc. to occupy your time between events. 

-Concessions will be available. The listed items and prices are posted down below. Please bring plenty of drinks and snacks just in case! 

-When the meet is over, we are all responsible for cleaning up, putting the chairs back in place, emptying the trash, and leaving the pool area in better shape than we found it. Please do your part. 

-If your swimmer needs to leave early, please let one of the coaches know! This will ensure that no parents go looking for them at the ready bench and they can be replaced in a relay as needed. 

-All swimmers should speak with a coach after each race. We will be located near the side of the starter. 

TimeLine: 

6:45 AM - Arrive at pool and set up in Tent City

-7:05 AM - Team Stretch 

7:15 AM - Sand Sharks warm-up begins 

7:20 AM- Tiger Sharks warm-up begins 

7:30 AM – Mako Sharks warm up begins 

7:45 AM - ALL Stroke and turn judges and timers report to Starters Table for Meeting

7:50 AM -Team Cheer 

7:55 AM - Events 1-8 report to Clerk of Course
8:00 AM - Meet Starts 

What Should I Bring to a Meet?
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Heat Sheets/Entry List – Print off a copy of the Heat Sheets and Entry List. These will not be available at the meet. 

-Pop Up/EZ Up tent 

-Chairs
Food & Beverage – All teams provide limited concessions, but it is strongly recommended that you bring your own snacks and lots of water for your family. 

-Black permanent marker – for marking your swimmer 

-Plenty of sunscreen! 

-Bug spray is also recommended. 

-Entertainment for swimmers and siblings 

-Cap 

-Goggles (& back ups if you have) 

-Towel 

-Water Bottle- stay hydrated to perform your best 

-Team Shirt over your suit - Shark Proud! 

-A positive attitude- you have worked hard to get to race day- enjoy it and have fun!

GOOD LUCK SHARKS!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks, 

Coach Amelia