Swim Meet Details - June 8

June 6th

Good afternoone, Blue Fins!

Here are the meet details for our second home meet on Saturday. Please read through all details so you are well-prepared heading into the meet.

But first… SNOW CONES!! This week we welcome Kona Ice to the meet starting at 11:00am (near the parking lot). Kona Ice will be donating 20% of sales to the Blue Fins. Stay cool and support the team!

OK, now on to other important items:

Volunteering - As you saw from Becky’s message, we are still in need of volunteers for this Saturday, and upcoming meets. We have a smaller team, and sometimes we may need folks to complete 4 shifts (depending on job/need). Please login and view Job Signup to see open positions. We are SO appreciative of all your help!

This Saturday we welcome the Cherry Knolls Neptunes to our pool! Let’s give them a warm Blue Fins welcome.
Meet program (your swimmer's events) will be available on the Swimtopia app, sometime Friday. Also check the Athlete Schedule on our website under this week’s meet. Bring your own copy, or the app. (RELAYS: Check to see if your swimmer has been assigned to a relay! It’s important to attend and avoid the relay being scratched).
Please arrive ready to roll - there are storms in the forecast for mid-day, so let’s try to get going right on time and cross our fingers we’ll be able to complete the meet!
Bring a sharpie to write your swimmer’s events on their arm, leg, hand, wherever they can read it.
Bring extra towels, sunscreen, and extra goggles.
Bring a sweatshirt or blanket - it’s chilly in the morning!
Please wear only Blue Fins caps during the meet.
Are you volunteering? - Check emails that have reminded you of your volunteer shifts, or check the Swimtopia app. Volunteer Check-In by 7:45 at the table near concessions, even if you’re not volunteering until 2nd shift. Pick up your name tag too.
Set-Up: Blue Fins can set up tents, blankets, chairs, etc. in the grass to the West and South of the pool. (North end is for Heating and the visiting team). No seating on the deck.
Warm-Ups: 6:45 for Blue Fins! This is highly recommended for all swimmers to be at warm ups so that coaches can verify who is there.
Stroke Judge meeting at 7:35 (at the Green Awning)
Timer Meeting at 7:45 (at the Green Awning)
Heating begins at 7:50 for first events (relays)
We will perform the National Anthem at 7:55 so we can promptly start at 8:00!
Food and Beverage: CASH ONLY! We have a concessions stand that will have all you need so please support it and the team. They will have things like breakfast burritos, pizza, nachos, donuts, soda, gatorade, etc. Don’t forget- we are CASH ONLY.
Pay attention to the Event Number/Heating sign to the left of the green awning (starter tent). The app is cool - but doesn’t always stay up-to-date with which events are in the heating area or on the blocks.
Cheer as loud as you can for your swimmer(s). The popular place is at the end of the lane. Typically can get a little crowded; if your swimmer is up, just inform people they will move so you get the best seat in the house.
Do not approach a Stroke Judge if you feel your child was wrongfully DQ'd, these are volunteers and if you think your child was incorrectly DQ'd find a coach or Parent Rep. ONLY a parent rep can take a dispute to the starter/referee. But also remember, this is a rec league and the Stroke Judges are doing the best they can. Stroke Judges complete hours of training and are parents themselves - so please go easy on them!
SPORTSMANSHIP: This goes for both parents and swimmers. Let’s demonstrate to our kids (and the visiting team) the Blue Fins spirit of sportsmanship. Swimmers- shake hands with your opponents and congratulate them!
Smoking is not permitted in the pool area. Please exit the pool area (League Rule)
No Alcohol is permitted (League Rule again)