There is a lot of information in this email, so please take a moment and read through it.  

It's time for our first swim meet!  We are swimming on Thursday against Johnson's Landing Tidal Waves.  They are a great team and one of my favorites.  The pool is a little short, so expect fast times!  

Where: Johnson's Landing Pool 1952 Beckett Drive, Marietta 30062. 

When: Our warm ups begin promptly at 5:30 so please plan on arriving by 5:15.  The meet will officially begin at 6 and will finish around 9:30.

Parking: there is limited parking at the pool, so please park on the pool side of the street

What to bring: swim team suits, chairs, towels, sweatshirts (it might be cold by the end of the meet), money for concessions-Concession sales are how teams make money (including us!) so please bring some money to spend.

Concessions: hamburgers, hot dogs, baked potatoes, candy, lots of baked goods, and drinks. Come hungry!

Swim Caps: We will supply everyone with a swim cap this year, we will hand them out at the meet.  If your child is not used to swimming in a cap, let them know that they will be wearing one, so they are prepared.   

Weather:  ALWAYS come to the meet, no matter the weather.  We WILL have the meet in the rain.  The kids have a blast in the rain, just be prepared and bring extra towels.

Volunteers:  If you are signed up to volunteer for this meet, you will receive an email with your assignment later today.  We still need a few spots filled in the 2nd half, so please consider helping.  We need all hands on deck to run these meets.  

General Swim Meet info: If this is your first season, don't be overwhelmed, just grab a more experienced family (or me) and feel free to ask questions.  

Coach Tyler will post the PRELIMINARY line up Thursday morning.  Come in at practice and take a look, these are subject to change.

We will send out a final line up mid-afternoon on Thursday.  Once received, you will write with a sharpie, your child's events on their arms, and their name and age on their back (yes, I"m serious)  That way if your child is not where they are suppose to be on the pool deck, we can find them and get them where they need to be.  

Please have your child line up at least 3 events early.  So if your child is to swim in Event 12. heat 2, please make sure they are in their lane by event 9.

Once your child is done with their events you are welcomed to leave (especially if you have young ones) but please do not leave before all of your events are finished.  If you leave early, especially for relays, it will mess up the meet for your teammates. 

Fabulous Fun Fridays!  Friday morning we will meet for donuts and ribbons at our normal time!  Be sure to get your child out of bed and to the pool for some fun celebrations!

T-shirts: The shirts are being delivered this afternoon, so we will hand them out at practice the next few days.

Please don't be afraid to ask questions. 

Thanks and Go Hurricanes!!

Courtney