Swim Meet 101
Each swimmer that has signed up to swim in the meet on Swimtopia may swim in a maximum 3 individual events and 2 relay events during a meet. Remember! If your child becomes ill, please be sure to let us know as soon as possible. A copy of the heat sheet can be found on Swimtopia the day of the meet. It is your responsibility as a parent to find out your child’s events and make note. The coach, unless necessary, is not to be asked a swimmer’s events at a meet.
Each meet will consist of 86 events and heats. The warm up for meets typically start at 5:00 PM and the final session should end around 9:30 PM. Warm ups for home meets start at 5:00 PM. Warm ups for away meets begin at 5:30 PM.
Most pools do not have enough chairs to accommodate all visitors. You will want to bring chairs or blankets. During home meets, we encourage you to buy from the concession stand and support our team. This is our primary source of fundraising.
All 11 & up swimmers are required to report to their bullpen coordinator 2 to 3 events prior to their individual race. All 10 & under swimmers will be required to stay in the Bullpen during the entire meet (except 6 & under may leave after event 46). We will have volunteers working in the bullpen to make sure each child is on the block for their events. Make sure your swimmer asks their coordinator to exit the Bullpen. Parents, you need to make sure your swimmer uses the restroom at appropriate times. We don’t want anyone to miss their race because they had an emergency. Please do not leave the meet early without notifying the coach. There is a chance your child may be needed to swim on a relay team for another swimmer.
We suggest that swimmers bring 2 towels, a head covering and/or sunglasses, sunscreen and a team t-shirt. Please put your child’s name on all equipment, clothing and towels. Bring a bag to store them during the meet. The team will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Your child will have some down time in between events, so please send card games, books, magazines, etc. to help with boredom.
