Hello Dolphins,

Thank you again to everyone for your help today. I hope you have all had a chance to recover because we are back at it again on MONDAY!

Please read below everything you need to know for Monday’s meet.

**SET UP MONDAY MORNING**

We will set up at the pool early Monday morning to prepare for the afternoon meet. Anyone who is available to help, please come to the pool at 8 a.m. We plan to finish by 9:30 a.m. We need help setting up the pool deck, tents, signs, tables, chairs, etc. and could use some extra hands! 

POOL AND PARKING INFORMATION:

The Briarhills Dolphins are hosting the Ashford Whales at the Briarhills Pool.

If at all possible, we request our Dolphins to please come to the pool on foot or by bike. This will help the parking situation and ease vehicle traffic in the area. If you live outside of walking distance, please consider asking a friend close by if you can park at their house and walk to the pool.

There will be a “drop off” zone in front of the pool for those that wish to drop off their swimmer and gear before parking away from the pool.

WHEN TO ARRIVE & SWIMMER CHECK-IN INFORMATION:

ALL swimmers should arrive and be at their tents by 12:45 p.m. I cannot stress enough that it is very important to BE ON TIME. We will take attendance at 1:00, start warmups at 1:10 and finish warm-ups at 1:30. Anyone who has not arrived on time risks being scratched from their relays.

The meet will start promptly at 2:00 p.m.

In case of an unplanned absence or delay, please send me a TEXT: 832-275-5888

WHAT TO BRING:

* Wear your team suit and team t-shirt!

* goggles (+ extra pair in case yours break)

* swim cap (optional but highly encouraged – girls at a minimum need their hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun)

* towels

* healthy snacks

* plenty of water - it will be hot, hot, hot!

* cash for concessions. Hot dogs, pizza, Chick fil A, snacks and candy will be available for purchase.

* sun screen

* bug spray

* folding chairs for you and your swimmer

* Please label all your swim gear and belongings! Write your name inside your team t-shirt!

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM COACHES:

Please do not speak to the coaches before the meet. They have a HUGE job working with the other team, processing last minute changes and getting our swimmers warmed up and ready to start the meet on time.

HEAT SHEETS:

Heat sheets will be emailed to the team Sunday.

SPECTATORS:

Spectator viewing is limited on deck. Please watch your swimmer’s race and then kindly leave the area so that other parents can watch their swimmer. Please do not cross or stand in areas that are roped off.

Also, please do not sit under the tents with your child unless you are an assigned tent parent. Too many people under the tents creates a lot of confusion and no room for the swimmers and their gear. There is plenty of room outside the tents.

Please watch young children at all times.

SWIMMER CHECK-OUT INFORMATION:

IMPORTANT, please make sure your swimmer stays with their group. If they want to go with you to the restroom, concessions, etc., you must check them out with the tent parents so they know where their swimmers are at all times. If a swimmer misses a race, they will not get a chance to make it up.

Swimmers are not allowed on the playground during the meet. No exceptions!

When your swimmer is finished with all of their events, please check-out with your tent parent before you leave.

RIBBONS:

Ribbons may be given when you check out your swimmer if they are ready. If they are not ready, ribbons will be given to your swimmer at their next practice on Tuesday.

PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:

Once you have dropped off your swimmer at their age group tent, please check-in with Kara Bemis at the Volunteer table so she can direct you where to go. All 1^st half volunteers should be checked-in by 1:15 p.m. and second half volunteers should check in by 5:15 p.m.

LENGTH OF MEET:

We anticipate this meet to finish by 7:30 p.m. An estimated timeline will be sent to the team along with the heat sheets on Sunday.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Tuesday: Yes, we have practices. Remember, we switch to morning practices!

Thursday is PICTURE DAY - come to the pool for pictures but no practice afterwards. More info about this will be sent to the team towards the end of the week.

Rest up and get ready to swim hard, cheer loud and have lots of fun AGAIN at the meet on Monday!

GO DOLPHINS!