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MEET QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
PARENTS AND SWIMMERS MEET DAY GUIDELINESPlease eat a good breakfast that day. Do not show up at the meet on an empty stomach. Before the meet starts…. 1. Arrive at the pool 15 minutes before the scheduled warm-up begins. Warm-up times will be listed on the meet information. 2. Upon arrival, the swimmer should come down on the pool deck with all their belongings. The team will sit together in one spot. 3. Find the check-in area and be sure to check the swimmer in. Circle the swimmer’s name for each event they are swimming that day. Normally, the swimmers will do this on their way into the pool area. Forgetting to check in could cause the swimmer to be scratched from that event. Some meets are pre-seeded and do not require check-in. Please check with the coach as soon as you arrive. 4. Once checked in, write each event number on the swimmer’s hand. This helps him/her remember what events they are swimming and what event number to listen for. The coaches at the meet will have markers to do this. 5. Around this time warm-ups will start. It is important for all swimmers to be at warm-up. Entry into the pool during warm-up is feet first only except during sprint lane swimming. Do not hang on the lane lines during warm-up. 6. After warm-up is done, the swimmer will go back to team area for any last minute important information from the coaches. 7. Please note, according to USA Swimming rules, parent are not allowed on deck unless they are serving in an official capacity. All questions concerning meet results, disqualifications, or anything else about the meet, should be directed to the FAST coaches. They, in turn, will handle the situation in the proper manner. During the meet…. 1. It is important for the swimmer to know what event they are swimming. They need to listen to the announcer as to which event is being called to the blocks or to clerk of course. 2. Some meets will have a clerk-of-course. This is an area where all the swimmers in that event are assigned to their proper heat and lane assignments. The clerk of course people will then lead them out to the starting blocks for their event. 3. Meets that do not have clerk of course will post heat and lane assignments on the pool deck. The swimmer needs to know where these are posted. It is up to the swimmer to go to the starting blocks a couple events prior to their swim. 4. The coaches will let the swimmers now how the meet is run and where everything will be posted at the meeting after warm-ups. 5. Swimmers should stay in the team area during the meet and cheer on their fellow teammates. After each swim…. 1. The swimmer is to ask the timer behind their block for their time. 2. Parents- occasionally the swimmers time will not register right on the scoreboard from either a missed touch on the touchpad or some other problem. This problem will be handled at the computer table and show up corrected in the results. Please do not come down to the pool deck right away. If there is a problem on the final results, please let a FAST coach know and they will look into it. 3. After the race, the swimmer should go directly to one of the FAST coaches to discuss the swim. Generally, the coach will have a positive comment, suggestion for improvement, and a positive comment. 4. After talking with the coach, the swimmer should go warm-down (if there is an area to do this). Swimmers should stay clothed and warm during the meet. 5. When a swimmer has completed all of his/her events, they should check with the coach before leaving to make sure they are not included in a relay at the end of the meet. If you are unable to stay for relays, please let a coach now prior to the start of the meet or let the team know when you sign up on the entry form. What to take to the meet…. 1. Swim suit, team cap and goggles. It is wise to bring extras of each in case of an emergency. 2. Towels – swimmers should have at least two towels. They are at a meet for a while and one wet towel from the beginning is not the best idea. 3. Sweat suits/warm-ups – Bring an extra in case the first one gets wet. Some pool decks can be cold for the swimmers. 4. Team T-shirt – Bring an extra t-shirt just in case the first one gets wet. 5. Games/Books – anything to pass the time 6. Food – You can bring a cooler with healthy snacks and drinks. Try to stay away from the junk food at the concession stands. 7. Please mark anything you bring with your name. Many swimmers have the same sandals or goggles. 8. Bring a POSITIVE attitude! 9. Once you have attended one or two meets this will all become very routine. Please do not hesitate to ask any parent or experienced swimmer from FAST for help or information. These meets are a lot of fun for the swimmer. They get to visit with their friends, play games, and meet kids from other teams. They also get to race and see how much they have improved from all the hard work they put in at practice. Parents….. The pool area is usually very warm and muggy. It is wise to dress in layers. Even on the coldest day in winter, the pool area can be over 80 degrees inside. Any others questions about meets, please ask a FAST coach or parent. Good luck to all FAST swimmers this upcoming short course season!!!!!
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