Swimmer and Volunteer Check-In Procedures

• All swimmers MUST check in with their coaches upon arriving to the home or away pool for swim meets. All volunteers must check in at the volunteer table for volunteer name tags, timers, etc. It is important to check in with your volunteer coordinator so that we know all positions are accounted. We are unable to run a meet unless ALL positions have been filled.

What to bring (and what not to bring)

• Family members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs / shading.
• If you are bringing your own snacks/food/drinks please make sure that all trash and containers make their way to the trash cans provided.
• Please have all necessary items available for your swimmer at each meet. It it is suggested that you bring goggles, swim cap, swim suit, and more than one towel.

Timeline

• Swim meets can last pretty late depending on the size of each swim team. Each family should be prepared to be at the pool by 4:30 p.m during home meets and 5:00 p.m. during away meets. The swim meets can last as late as 10:00 p.m. You are more than welcome to leave as soon as your swimmer has completed their last heat. If your child must leave prior to completing their assigned heats, please see a coach immediately so that they can prepare for swimmer substitutions.

Marking your child for the meets

• Please make sure your child is marked PRIOR to checking in for each swim meet. There are many children and it is very hard to accommodate every child if they are not marked. Please see the link below for information on how to mark your child. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out or find a coach.
• The best option to mark your child is to use a SHARPIE marker. It is important to do this prior to applying sun screen or let the sunscreen completely dry before marking. Sharpie will come off if you rub it with sunscreen and or soap.
• We would also like to encourage all parents and coaches to teach each child how to read their marks. This will allow them to understand when to line up and prepare for their heats. 

Please see the following document for how to read a heat sheet, as well as, how to label and read your child's marked events.  

***A special THANK YOU to the Farmington FINS for the creation of this document!!!***