All parents and guardians are welcome to stay for practice. Swimmers 10 and under must have a parent or guardian at the pool complex during the entire practice. We do ask though that you please try to not interfere with the coaches. Also, please try to stay back away from the pool so that the coaches can move and do their jobs. If you would like to get a message to a coach, please ask one of the board members to communicate for you during the practices.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR
Bathing Suit and Goggles
Girls usually wear a one-piece bathing suit to practice; boys wear “jammer” suits (they look like bike shorts) or briefs.
You do not have to wear your team suit to practices. In fact, chlorine wears away the suits, so it’s a good idea to have a couple of suits.
When choosing a suit, don’t worry about leaving growing room, because suits often get bigger as they wear out. A sloppy suit makes it harder for the swimmer to swim because it creates more drag. Most swimmers save their good “team” suits to wear at swim meets.
Many swimmers like wearing some type of swim cap to practice, and a team cap is required during meets.
Sunscreen! The kids get quite a bit of sun exposure in the morning, even if it is early. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Several days before every meet, there will be a Team Reach message sent for the sign-up form. Every swimmer (or parent) needs to fill out the form indicating whether or not the swimmer will be competing in the meet.
On the day of the meet, or sometimes just before the meet, the event list will be posted via Team Reach. That will show you in which events your swimmer will be competing. If the swimmer is in a relay event, make note if the swimmer is in Relay A, B, C, or even D, since there may be more than one relay team for that event. An “X” on the line indicates that the swimmer will be competing in an exhibition event.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Towels (Bring Extras)
Blankets or Chairs
Sunscreen
Money for Snacks or Drinks (Or your own snacks and drinks.)
Small Toys/Entertainment for your Younger Children (Meets can be very long.)
Permanent Marker
Spare Goggles
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Write your child’s events on the back of his/her hand with a permanent marker.
Event #/ Event Name/ Heat #/ Lane #
Develop your own method of remembering events, or use a friend’s method.
CLERK OF COURSE
Your child will sit with you or sit with team members. They/You will need to listen to the announcers to know when it is time to line up for “Clerk of Course.” Your swimmer will then be lined up and seated with the other swimmers until it is time for them to swim.
VOLUNTEER JOBS
Make sure you show up for the jobs you have volunteered to do. Don’t worry if you have never done it before – we can teach you. We can not operate a successful team without you. If, by chance, you will not be able to do the job you have committed to do, please make arrangements for another person to fill your position, or see the volunteer coordinator to help you do so. Remember that friends and grandparents can also help you fulfill your job.