Meet Information for Saturday, 6-10-23
Ready for our first Home Meet? Here are all the things you need to know and/or links of where to find information. Please read everything carefully!
Arrive by: 6:15am
Warm-Ups: 6:30am
Meet Starts: 7:30am
Meet Prep: Be prepared for this meet to run until 12:00pm. (It will probably finish earlier but don’t plan on it just in case we have any unforeseen delays.) If you’re wondering what to bring you can use the Meet Preparation page for most of Saturday's information. Be sure to remember extra towels and goggles.
Set Up: We ALWAYS need help setting up on Friday night and Saturday morning! The more the merrier and the quicker it will go.
Weather: We are HOPING for some sunshine and warmer temperatures but please be prepared for rain and cooler temps. (And it’s always cold in the morning anyhow.) And be prepared for the grass and tables to be wet.
Parking: Please leave the 3 parking spots in the far SE corner (closest to the playground) open. Those are reserved spots. You can park anywhere in the parking lot or neighborhood but please be courteous to our neighbors and don’t block any driveways. Also, do not park around the island entrance at Nome. You can also park at Polton Elementary and walk thru the greenbelt. I am attaching a map so that you can see where Polton is in relation to the pool. If you live in the Dam West and can walk, please do so that we can leave as much available parking as possible.
Dam West Seating Area: We will sit in the grassy area on the north side of the pool. It can get pretty crowded so please feel free to sit on the outside of the fence as well -wherever you are comfortable - although please stay on the north side of the pool – we need to be able to find your swimmer(s)! There is a tree there with a little shade but please bring your own tents or umbrellas for shade because the rest of that area is straight up sun! The lounge chairs will be put away so please bring your own chairs. Also, FYI, where the grass meets the concrete will become a marsh so you will definitely want a chair to sit there!
Come prepared with your swimmer's events on their arm and their last name on their back written in sharpie. They will be checking at the gate and you will need to get it done before entry.
If you are new to our team please use the “Meet Information” and “For Parents” tabs on the website. There is tons of information there designed to help new families.
The “Meet Preparation” page on the website will tell you how to prepare, what to bring, "Marking Your Swimmer", etc. Another useful link is the "FAQs".
IMPORTANT MEET INSTRUCTIONS:
VOLUNTEERS : Home meets are always good fun but there is a LOT more to be done when we’re hosting! (And this week we are missing a LOT of families!)
We are still short on volunteers so we are changing to 2 timers per lane. Candace Ellman will be reaching out to folks this evening to make changes so if you see her calling or texting please talk with her ASAP.
If you have any questions you can ask Candace at [email protected].
Timers: You will be asked to double check the swimmer’s name in your lane to ensure all swimmers are in the correct event, heat and lane. (This is especially critical when there are a lot of combined events!) You can also help to remind swimmers to put their goggles on.
Shift Break: The shift change will be after Event 48 – the end of backstroke. There will be an announcement for 2nd shift so listen for that.
Information Meetings: All information meetings will be held at 7:10 am- please listen for announcements for exact locations and times in case they change. All meetings are for BOTH SHIFTS so regardless of your shift, please show up.
S&T meeting at the Lifeguard stand in the Officials Area.
ALL Timers (1st and 2nd shift) grassy area behind the officials
Heating meeting in the heating area (the baby pool area.)
Flyovers: Please remind your swimmer(s) that we will be doing flyovers. What is a flyover? It means at the end of the Freestyle, Butterfly, Breast and IM’s, the swimmers will stay in the water, close to the wall and to the side of the dive block. They should remain quiet and still while the next event begins. Once the next event has entered the pool the Referee will instruct them to exit the pool quickly. (Flyovers are not used for Backstroke or Relays.) TIMERS – this is another place you can help out – reminding them to wait quietly to the side and then making sure they get out quickly when it’s time.
Concessions: There will be breakfast burritos, pop tarts and mini packs of donuts for breakfast choices. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers available for lunch as well as lots of drinks and snacks. Cash is easiest but we do have the means to accept a credit card. If your swimmer has Dolphin Dollars from this season or past seasons they can use them here. They are worth 25 cents each. (Most things are $1+.)
Watch and Listen for your swimmer's events so they are in heating on time. To figure out which events are in the pool and which are in heating please see the FAQs page under the "For Parents" tab. The Announcer will also be announcing the event numbers every few events so listen carefully!
Meet Programs: Attached are the Meet Program, Individual Entry List and List of the Combined Events. I recommend printing out a copy of the Meet Program, highlighting your swimmers and marking it up with the combinations so you can follow along and see where we are and what’s coming up next.
A copy of the Meet Program will be posted on a giant white board hanging on the fence near our seating area. It will be facing inward towards the pool. It will not be marked up with the combinations.
Event Results: Results will be posted on a white board hanging on the north fence outside of the pool facing the parking lot.
Playground: Children should never be there unattended.
Baby Pool: We know it is super tempting to play in the baby pool but please remind your swimmers and younger siblings that the baby pool is closed during meets.
DO NOT leave early before the end of the meet unless you first notify Coach Emilie. You must tell HER. Do not rely on someone else to pass along the message.
Contact Coach Emilie ASAP if for any reason your swimmer cannot make the meet! [email protected] or (970) 376-5362.
Swim Caps: Will be sold at the concession stand. The silicone caps are $15.
Theme: Pajama Party!
Toilets: You may have noticed but our toilets are pretty old and have old plumbing. PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH anything except toilet paper down the toilets. (And those “flushable” wipes are NOT flushable.) Last season we had backed up toilets during a meet so we don’t want to repeat that!
Clean-Up: ANY help after the meet is GREATLY appreciated! Everything needs to be put away. Trash needs to be picked up off the ground. (We always want to leave any pool area as nice or nicer than when we got there.)
The clubhouse also needs to be cleaned which includes vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and cleaning the kitchen area and mopping. Since there is no volunteer sign-up for this - I welcome any and all help. Please and Thank you!
That's all for now! Hope to see you at the Meet & Greet at 5:00pm! (Let's hope this weather clears!) Otherwise we'll see you all tomorrow Bright & Early!
Toni
Parent Rep
303-579-8667