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Tarheel Swim League Conference 2021 - “Christmas in July”
July 31, 2021 ~ 217 Clay Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Tarheel Swim League Family,
The Forest City Stingrays Swim Team is excited to host the annual conference meet for 2021. We are hoping for an event that all of the swimmers enjoy and perform their best at along with the event running as smoothly as possible. To that end, we are hoping the information in this document will answer the majority of questions regarding this year’s conference meet. Also, plan to come dressed in Christmas attire!
COVID-19 Guidelines
Forest City Swim Team will follow CDC guidelines and recommend other teams do the same. We will be implementing social distancing on the pool deck and in the Clerk of Course. Masks and social distancing are strongly recommended for anyone that is unvaccinated per the CDC Guidelines.
If a swimmer or spectator has been exposed to COVID-19 within the previous 10 days leading up to the conference meet, please do not attend the meet. If anyone suspects they may have COVID-19 or they are not feeling well, please do not attend the meet.
Meet Expectations For Swimmer and Parent Flow
Swimmers will remain on the tennis courts with their teammates until called to the Clerk of Course for their scheduled events. When events are announced, swimmers will report to the Clerk of Course check-in desk located immediately as the swimmers enter the entrance gate onto the pool deck. Swimmers will stay under the picnic shelter until all swimmers for an event have reported to the Clerk of Course. The swimmers will then move to the chairs to the right of the pool. Once their event is completed, the swimmers will return to the designated team staging areas on the tennis courts. Parents or other spectators can accompany their swimmer to the pool deck entrance and enter the designated viewing area. Once your swimmer’s event is completed, both swimmer and parent(s) are encouraged to return to the team areas at the tennis courts.
Parking (including Handicap parking)
There are three designated parking lots for the conference meet along with numerous side streets that can be utilized. Please reference the attached parking map. The three lots are labeled and addressed and the side streets are marked in yellow. Please use caution crossing Main Street when using the lot located behind Dollar General. Those parking in the lot on Twelve Oaks Street should walk on the rail trail to the pool. When using the side streets, please use one side of the street only and do not block individual driveways. There will be a row of handicap parking near the pool for those in need.
Pool Deck/Seating
Each team is allowed one coaches tent on the pool deck. See attached map for suggested locations. Parents and other spectators can set up tents on the tennis courts. Each team will have a designated area on the tennis courts.
Awards
Awards will be presented following the last event for Conference Champion and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place High Points for both boys and girls in each age group. Coaches should pick up event medals and ribbons from the awards table inside the gym after the presentation of the overall awards.
McDowell must provide volunteers to make sure the meet runs quickly and fairly.
Click to sign-up for a spot by Wednesday, July 25!
Vendors
Vendors will be located on the road between the pool and the tennis courts. The FCST will be selling concessions outside the entrance to the pool.
Vendors include:
● Eagle Sportz (T-shirts/merchandise)
● Rocky Hill BBQ
● Arepitas On the Go (latin cuisine)
● Serendipity (funnel cakes and snacks)
● Willard’s Concessions (Icees)
Photographs
We will have a professional photographer at Conference for 3 to 4 hours taking both candid and race photos. Pictures will be available to purchase online after the meet. We will have a scheduled time for each team to have a team picture taken. We are recommending all swimmers wear a mask to get their team pictures taken. Mask can be removed for the picture.
Fools in the Pool
We will continue the Fools in the Pool tradition in the middle of the meet. This is for adults only and anyone can participate. We will have a Women’s 100m Freestyle Relay, Men’s 100m Freestyle Relay, and a Coaches 200m Medley Relay. Please submit the names of your relay team to the Clerk of Course check-in table by 10am.
Inclement Weather
If there is lightning during the meet, everyone will need to clear the pool area for 30 minutes. Coaches will make a decision to continue or end the meet.
Heat Sheets
We are not printing heat sheets. Heat sheets are available through the Meet Mobile app for a small fee. The fee does not go to the FCST.
Kiddie Pool
The kiddie pool is off limits and no swimmer should be in this area.
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