Hello Dolphins,

It's almost time for our very first meet this Saturday against the South Briar Barracudas!

Please read below everything you need to know for our first meet.

POOL AND PARKING INFORMATION:

The South Briar Barracudas are hosting the Briarhills Dolphins at the South Briar Pool.

Pool Location: South Briar Pool – 1708 Crystal Hills Drive

Please obey no parking signs and do not block residential driveways.

WHEN TO ARRIVE & SWIMMER CHECK-IN INFORMATION:

ALL swimmers should leave their house by 6:45 a.m. and be checked in at their tents by 7:10 a.m. Remember, it takes time to park, walk to your tent and get checked-in. Please do not be late!

Attendance is taken at 7:15 a.m.

Warm-Ups for our team will start at 7:20 a.m.

The meet will start promptly at 8:00 a.m.

VERY IMPORTANT: In the case of an unplanned delay or absence, please TEXT Stephanie: 832-275-5888

WHAT TO BRING:

* Wear your team suit and team t-shirt!

* goggles (+ extra pair in case yours break)

* swim cap

* towels (at least one to dry off & one to sit on)

* healthy snacks

* plenty of water - it will be SUPER hot!

* cash for concessions

* sun screen

* folding chairs for you and your swimmer

* Please label all your swim gear and belongings!

* Write your name inside your team t-shirt!

* Keep your items in a bag!

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.

ORDER OF EVENTS:

Freestyle - All ages, unlimited heats

Backstroke – 6 & under, unlimited heats

Medley Relay - 7/8 & Up, # of heats vary (coaches will decide)

Freestyle Relay – 6 & under, unlimited heats

Breaststroke, - 7/8 & Up, # of heats vary (coaches will decide)

IM (Individual Medley) - 9/10 & Up, # of heats vary (coaches will decide)

Backstroke - All ages, unlimited heats

Butterfly, - 7/8 & Up, # of heats vary (coaches will decide)

Freestyle Relay - All ages, unlimited heats

**Swimmers may only enter in a maximum of 3 individual events and 2 relays.

HEAT SHEETS:

Please view the Heat Sheet. *Please note the entries may be subject to change on Saturday.

Please print and bring a copy with you if you would like to follow along at the meet.

LENGTH OF MEET:

According to the heat sheet, this meet is scheduled to end at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please know that this projected finish time is not guaranteed. This meet may run slow since it is the first meet of the season. Please bear with us - we will do our best to get through the events as quickly as possible. 

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. Please do NOT leave the meet early. 

6 & under are free to leave after swimming backstroke.

For the rest of the team, most will be swimming events that require you to stay for the entire length of the meet. If your swimmer is part of a relay team and leaves the meet early, the entire relay team will be scratched. That means I will have THREE very disappointed swimmers with equally disappointed parents. Please know your swimmer will no longer be entered in a relay for the rest of the season if they leave early. 

RIBBONS:

The first 6 places will be awarded a ribbon. Swimmers that place 7^th or higher overall will not receive a ribbon. 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.

PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:

All families should have signed up for a volunteer position. If you did not sign up and are available to help, please check-in with Kara at the Volunteer check-in table once you have dropped off your swimmer at their age group tent. All volunteers should be checked-in by 7:30 a.m.

When not volunteering, 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 supervise young children at all times.

TEAM DINNER AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP:

Please join us tonight for our team dinner at Dog Haus from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please bring a folding chair so we can all sit outside together.

T-shirts will be distributed to those that have not yet received their shirts and swimmers will be able to decorate their cars!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Next Monday is meet day AGAIN! There will be no practices Monday morning.

Meet information will be sent either Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

Tuesday is PICTURE DAY - come to the pool for pictures but no practice afterwards. More info about this will be sent to the team this weekend.

Wednesday through Saturday - we will have regular morning practices.

Good Luck at the meet tomorrow! See you shortly for our team dinner.

GO DOLPHINS!