Swim Meet 101
Meet Times
Warm up time: TBD
Start Time: 5:00
The Day of the Meet
On the day of a meet, swimmers should NOT swim at all until that night. Rest up - save your strength. About 2-3 hours before the meet, have a well-balanced high protein/high carbohydrate meal. Do not eat sugar at all on the day of the meet, as it causes a sudden rise of blood sugar, resulting in sluggishness. Be sure to have swimmers hydrate themselves throughout the day.
Let Us Know When You Can't Swim
Each week during the meet part of our season please let us know if you plan on missing the upcoming meet. Our team roster has to be turned into the opposing team ahead of time. When swimmers are missing, it also penalizes other children who may be on their relay. Please do not tell the coaches at practice and expect them to remember that you will not be there.
What to Bring
- Gatorade, or water (Liquids are a necessity during vigorous exercise, and liquids also help to prevent cramps). NOTE--GLASS CONTAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY POOL.
- At least 2 towels.
- Swim team suit, cap, and goggles, if you use them. Do not try new goggles at a meet.
- warm clothing.
- Girls should have hair pulled back. Also, do not wear jewelry to swim meets, since you can be DQ'd.
- Games, cards, iPods. Items to keep swimmers occupied while not up to swim
- Sharpie.
- TEAM SPIRIT, ENTHUSIASM, and GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.
