Good Afternoon Crazy Ducks!

Below is information for our HOME meet against Clemmons West this afternoon!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• If you have not picked up your child's Crazy Duck T-Shirt they will be available tonight for pick up.
• 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. The  "Duck Pond"! is an 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 will be sent shortly. Also attached will be list of events by swimmer. This list will be posted on the lifeguard hut again tonight.  Note, we have the most swimmer's we've had in 2 years AND Clemmons West is a large pool.  We've done our best to allow each swimmer the most chances to swim based on the GFSL Rulebook.  We will keep track throughout the year on participation and make equal throughout the season.
  • Duckling Helpers & Parents: We are asking several swimmers to swim up from the age group tonight for the team! Coaches will be able to help coordinate additional movement to help have all swimmers in place for their events. Let's give some extra support to our Crazy Ducks that are helping our team fill out relays and events tonight.
  • Let's remind and encourage our swimmers they are only swimming against the clock and to have great sportsmanship!  They are expected to shake hands after each swim with their competitors before existing the pool.

• 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!
• Girls will need to wear a one piece bathing suit and boys will need to make sure their trunks are fully tied.  Swim shirts and rash guards will not be needed this evening.

CHECK-IN AND SET-UP

• Arrive at 4:45, warm-ups at 5:00pm, meet starts at 5:30pm. Volunteers check in with Lee Saunders.
• After you check in your swimmer with the coaches, take them to the grassy hill and find the blanket by the sign with their age group. 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.
• We, as the home team, set up on the Welcome Hut side of the pool.

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!