Swim Meet 101
Swimmers’ meet event assignments are provided by Swimtopia. There will be several copies of the meet entry sheet available. Sharpie markers are also available to write down the events on you child's arm if you choose to do so.
Other general meet procedures:
1. For Regular Season meets, arrive at the pool at 4:30PM for home meets and 5:00PM for away meets. Report to your coach with your suit, cap and goggles on. Warm-ups will begin shortly. Be ready!
2. Orca coaching staff always conducts our warm-ups.
3. Each group has its specific warm-up time as designated by the Head Coach. Become familiar with your assigned warm-up group.
4. All Orca swimmers must wear the team cap, and wearing the team suit is strongly recommended. Wearing the team uniform promotes team unity, pride and greatly improves spectator recognition.
5. Each swimmer is responsible for knowing which events he/she is swimming in and to be present at the “Clerk of the Course” station at the appropriate time prior to the event. The Clerk of the Course will give swimmers their heat and lane assignments.
6. Hand timers are used. The official time is recorded and entered by scorekeeping personnel that are then posted as final results.
7. In between races, swimmers should rest and stay warm. Store up your energy for your next event or to cheer on your teammates.
8. Drink and eat throughout the meet. Go easy on ‘heavy’ foods. Avoid milk products.
9. What to bring to a meet: swim suit, 2 team caps, 2 pair of goggles, 2 towels, deck chairs, sun block.
10. If you know you will miss a meet, please declare those meets as soon as possible. Notification should be given via the swimmers declaration on Swimtopia.
11. A swimmer can compete in a maximum of 3 Individual events.
Meet Behavior
