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Arrival and Warm-up Most meets require a sign-in of the swimmer. Sign-in sheets are usually posted in the entryway of the pool. Directions for sign-in are usually posted. Failure to sign in, if required, can result in being scratched from that day''s events. It is customary for swimmers to have a "team area" at meets and to sit together as a group. This helps promote team unity and team spirit. A member of Cardinal�s coaching staff always conducts warm-ups. Team members are required to warm-up with the team. It is important that swimmers and parents alike understand that a good warm-up is an essential part of a successful performance. While your child swims warm-ups, you will have time to situate your things in the camping area. Bleacher area is for viewing-please check if you can bring food, coolers, large bags, etc. � into the bleacher area. Most meets depend on concessions and might not allow coolers. Listen for your child''s events to be called. Take your child to the clerk of course or have them report to the coach if there is no clerk of course. Your swimmer will be assigned a heat and lane. Remember-parents are not allowed on deck. Official times and results are usually posted within 30 minutes of the race. These are the times parents should record into the swimmer''s logbook. Logbooks are usually available for sale at the meets. Coaches pick up ribbons and awards at the end of the swim meet. They are placed into swim boxes within a couple of days. Before and After Each Event At the conclusion of each race swimmers should ask the lane timers for the unofficial time. Upon receiving this time, the swimmers are to report immediately and directly to the coaching staff present at the meet. This debriefing gives the coaches an opportunity to discuss the race with the swimmers and add comments concerning splits, stroke technique, race strategy, warm down, etc. Between races, swimmers are expected to pay close attention to the meet and cheer for their teammates. Receiving Awards At major meets, such as Divisional and State, there will be podium presentations. These are great photo opportunities for proud parents and swimmers. |