First Swim Meet TONIGHT!!
We are very excited for our first swim meet tonight against Paces Ferry Park!! Please read the info below about the meet so you will be ready! Also, please read the Meet Info section of the Parent Info that was in your bags you received with your t-shirts and is also attached to this email for important info about how to mark up your swimmers and what you should bring to the meets. Hopefully the weather will turn out to be nice for us! We may be doing a parent relay tonight during the relay, if you are interested in participating let me know!! I will bring swim caps to the meet tonight and pass them out to you as your arrive. It is a rule that swimmers wear swim caps during the meets!!
*We DO have this morning!! 9:00-9:45 for 8 and under and 9:45-10:30 for the 9 & ups! Tomorrow, Thursday, is our first swim stroke clinic from 4:30-5:30! We do not have morning practices on Thursday mornings!
Our meet tonight is HOME vs. Paces Ferry Park. Please be at the pool NO LATER THAN 4:45!! Heat sheets will be emailed to all parents this afternoon. Please print at least one copy to bring with you! Please make sure to "mark up" your swimmer before arriving.. there are instructions on how to do that in the Parent Info pages that are attached here and were in your packet. But! If you are new to swimming and are unsure how to do this we will help you when you arrive at the meet!! No worries!
Parking: Parking is limited at the pool. Please walk if at all possible! If you are driving, please park on Hampton Woods Drive.. there will be no parking signs all over Chestnut Lake Drive from the stop sign to Hampton Woods Drive.
What to do when you Arrive: When you arrive at the pool, our bullpen will be under the covered area. Please have all swimmers go immediately to the bullpen upon arrival to check in. Swimmers are encouraged to STAY in the bullpen during the meet! If you do leave the bullpen, you must be back in the bullpen at least 10 races before the start of your race. If you are Volunteering for the first half of the meet, you will need to check in with the Volunteer Coordinator (Angela Stone for tomorrow night).
What to Bring: Don't forget to wear your team swim suit, bring your goggles and your swim caps and wear your team t-shirts! You will also want to bring a towel (at least 1 and maybe 2 if you can), sunscreen, money for concessions, a sharpie and chairs to sit in!! For a full list of items please read the Parent Info that is attached.
Concessions: Our fantastic concessions team will have a full menu of food offered tonight! Please bring some cash and plan to eat dinner during the meet! They will have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, baked goods, soft drinks, gatorade, water, etc... You are allowed to bring a cooler but please keep in mind NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are allowed at any Cobb County Swim Meet!!
Volunteer Assignments: Please check in with the volunteer coordinator when you arrive. Please arrive no later than 5:30 for the first shift. 2nd half volunteers will relieve your cohorts by about 7:30-7:45 - event 43 is halfway so please check in just before that. We will educate you just before you start your shift.. all spots are easy to learn so no need to worry! We will give you the supplies you will need when you check in.
We will see you all at practice this morning. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Emily
