Towne Lake Hills Tidal Waves

WHAT TO BRING

• Sharpie to write meet info on your swimmer (details below)
• Seating (pool decks are typically cleared)
• Sunscreen and hats
• Towels - extras are good
• Swim caps - will be distributed prior to the first meet; optional to wear them.
• Umbrellas for unexpected (or expected) rain
• Food/drinks (coolers welcome) + cash for concession stand

ARRIVAL

• Arrive by 5PM for home meets and 5:30PM for away meets to warmup. Meet will begin promptly at 6PM.
• Volunteers check in at coordinators table upon arrival.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MEET

• Race assignments sent Thursday mornings with event number, lane and heat.
• Send swimmers to the Bullpen 10 events ahead. Volunteers help the swimmers line up in order.
• You may leave after swimmer is done UNLESS you are volunteering. Volunteers must complete their shift.
• Cheer for all swimmers, especially the last one!

WHAT IS THE BULLPEN

• The bullpen is the staging area where the kids gather before their races. This is a crucial part of having the swim meet run efficiently.
• Volunteers check them in and help usher to the correct lane at the correct time.
• Assist us by monitoring the meet and sending swimmers over 10 events ahead.
• We will NOT track down swimmers who have not reported to the bullpen.

WEATHER DELAYS

• Weather will be monitored before and during races. Swimmers can swim in rain; thunder will delay or cancel the meet.
• We will make every attempt to complete the swim meets. If a meet is cancelled we will try to reschedule it the following week, but we cannot guarantee reschedules.
• Updates will be sent via Remind. Text @tlhswim to 81010

SHARPIE INSTRUCTIONS

• Write swimmers meet schedule on their arms (girls can also use legs).
• Info will include Event, Heat and Lane – this helps swimmers track their events and volunteers have a reference in assisting them.
• Write swimmers LAST names and age on their back/shoulder to assist the volunteers.
• Reference images below.

RIBBONS & DONUTS

Each Friday at 9:30AM head to the TLHE pool for Ribbons & Donuts! This is a fun way to celebrate the meet from the night before and have fun with coaches and teammates. Swimmers will collect their ribbons from the meet.

Thanks to our sponsors, there will not be a parent signup for this. Juice and donuts will be provided each week!