Todays swim meet

December 14th

Details you will need for today:

Schedule:

Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive as early as 2:45 PM to set up in the gym.
Warm-Ups: Warm-ups will begin promptly at 2:55 PM and run for 25 minutes.

What to Bring:

Chairs and blankets for seating in the gym.
Extra towels, swim suits, 2 pairs of goggles, flip-flops, and sweatshirts to keep swimmers comfortable.
Water bottles and snacks to keep everyone hydrated and energized.

Important Guidelines:

Safety First:

Children must always remain within your sight.
There is no running allowed in or around the YMCA.
Unattended children are not permitted on the 2nd or 3rd floors. YMCA staff will direct them back to the gym or pool area if found without a parent or adult.
Children may only use the locker rooms with parental supervision.

Observation Areas:

Parents may observe races from the observation deck (2nd floor) or the glass viewing area on the bottom floor.
Deck access is only permitted when your child is actively swimming.

Announcements & Race Timing:

Pay close attention to all announcements to ensure your child is in the correct area to make their races.

Gym Guidelines:

The gym is for setting up and relaxing—no basketballs, games, or activities that may pose safety risks or interfere with announcements.

Pathways & Instructions:

Please follow all instructions and designated pathways downstairs to maintain an efficient and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Please make sure your child is marked BEFORE warmups begin. The coaches WILL NOT mark up your child. I have attached detailed instructions and the athlete sheet in order for you to know your child's specific events and numbers.

Assistance:

If you encounter any issues or have questions during the event, please locate a staff member in a YMCA blue shirt or visit the front desk. We’re here to help and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a safe, fun, and memorable swim meet. We look forward to seeing you and your swimmers at the YMCA!

Here are the specific directions to mark your child:

How to Mark Up Your Swimmer
What is arm marking?
You must mark your swimmer to reflect which event, heat and lane they are racing. This is used to help remind the swimmer of their events and age group tent or ready bench volunteers. Use the Athlete sheet o find and highlight your child's events. Mark the arm as illustrated below in the picture in the order of Event/Heat/Lane.
Write on clean dry skin. It is best to do this BEFORE warm ups to minimize wet skin. Please also write your child's full name on their upper back.
Heat Sheets are also attached for you to know events order. There will be combining of events, so PAY ATTENTION to all announcements.

Example of Arm Marking
Write Clearly and Legibly on your child's LEFT arm as illustrated in the picture.
Stroke: If you'd like to note the stroke do so after the lane designation.
- FR = Freestyle
- BA = Back Stroke
- BR = Breast Stroke
- FLY = Butterfly
- IM = Individual Medley
For relay marking, just give event # and lane # and coaches will give them their order.
We NEED VOLUNTEERS! The job sign up is on the event page in Swimtopia, so please sign up. If you have signed up to volunteer, make sure you are available efficient and , so please make sure you sign up to help! The meet WILL NOT start until all places are filled.