Good Afternoon Crazy Ducks!

Below is information for our Mock Meet/Swim Trials!  We will begin our event with both the girls and boys 6&U Relay Teams swimming at the same time.  Note, you will see coaches in the water for this Mock Meet as we continue to develop our younger swimmers.  Each swimmer has been assigned three individual events after consulting with coaches.  If you swimmer feels uncomfortable with a stroke assigned, please encourage them to try! This is a fun meet to support our swimmers!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• There is a potential for thunderstorms tonight. In the event of inclement weather, we will be asking parents to clear the pool deck. All updates will be communicated through the SwimTopia App. Please download if you have not already.

• Both ends of the pools are for officials and coaches only. Parents and swimmers not participating in relays are not allowed in the roped off section for any reason. Officials and coaches in these sections have authority to request swimmers and parents to step out of the area.
• Tents will be set up on the side of the pool for home spectators. Please direct your swimmers to the "Duck Pond"! This area is reserved for our swimmers to cheer on their teammates!
• The hospitality cooler is for meet volunteers only. If your swimmer needs water, it is available between the bathrooms with cups!
• Reminder, the playground is off limits to swimmers during the meet. Coach has requested all swimmers to rest between events, there is to be no horseplay on the grassy hill. Thank you parents for your help enforcing these expectations!

BEFORE ARRIVING

• The heat sheet for tonight is attached. Also attached is a list of events by swimmer. This list will be posted on the lifeguard hut again tonight.

• All swimmers need to have their first and last name and their swim team age group, written on their back with a permanent marker. Be sure to do this after sunscreen has been applied and dried. Swimmers also need to have each event number, heat, and lane written on their arm with a permanent marker after sunscreen has been applied and dried.
• Please read through the Swim Meet 101 information. At any time if you feel lost or confused, ASK FOR HELP from the Parent Committee.
• Also, consult our list of Things to Bring. Don’t forget GOGGLES!
• Again, please HYDRATE your children today and have them rest a bit, so they have some energy for tonight!

CHECK-IN AND SET-UP

• Arrive at 5:00, warm-ups at 5:15pm, meet starts at 5:30pm. Volunteers check in with Lee Saunders.
• After you check in your swimmer with the coaches, identify your swimmer’s Ducking Helper and introduce them, if needed.
• Remind your older swimmer to listen to the announcer and watch the event cards. Swimmers should line up with the Deck Manager when their event is five events away. Duckling Helpers will guide the younger swimmers.

DURING THE MEET

• The baby pool, shallow end, and shallow end ramp are all OFF LIMITS during the swim meet.
• We have rows of lane chairs set up on top of the four-square court. Our Deck Manager utilizes these to get your swimmers lined up for their events.
• Our timers move, so all events start in the DEEP end (under the diving boards).
• Our bar and snack bar will be open during the meet. Additionally, there will be a pool party and buffet following the meet. Please be mindful of their next event if you are feeding them a snack or dinner.
• Swimmers are discouraged from bringing electronic devices to use during the meet.
• Swimmers need to stay with their age groups at all times.
• There are no longer any COVID protocols for Forsyth Country Club. By showing up, you agree that your family isn’t showing any symptoms. Please be respectful.
• Please pick up your family’s trash and towels. Clean up after your family so that the Lifeguards, Coaches, and Parent Committee don’t have to.

OTHER ITEMS

We would love to hear your feedback on anything from tonight’s meet to practices to anything else.

See you all tonight!