Swim Meet Guidelines:

Prior to the Meet:

1. Please sign up for the meet online at Fox Mill Estates Schedule Sign-up under the “Swim Meet Sign-up” tab. Please either “Accept or Decline” the meet so we know if you will be able to attend.
2. For “B” Meets, please select which events you would like your swimmers to participate in. For “A” Meets, please let us know if your swimmer is able to attend or not.
   1. For "B" Meets, swimmers are allowed to select two events plus the 100 IM with the coaches permission. Swimmers participate in B meet events either "officially" (competing for a place) or "unofficial/exhibition" (not competing for a place, swimming to improve time).  If a swimmer has placed 1st or 2nd once or 3rd twice in an event at any combination of "A" Meets, they will swim that event "exhibition" at the "B" Meets.  Exhibition/unofficial swims allow every team member to swim their preferred stroke(s) at B meets, but they are not awarded ribbons.  Times for "unofficial/exhibition swims" are recorded and considered for A Meet eligibility.
   1. Swimmers are not allowed to age up and swim in a different age group at "B" Meets. The only exception would be any 6 and under legal in breaststroke and butterfly may swim with the 7-8 year olds so they are judged fairly for any potential disqualification.
3. A few days before the meet an email will be sent out containing information on warm-up times, pool location, and any other important information.

At the Meet:

Before:

1. Arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled warm-up time begins.
2. Upon arrival, find the team area.
3. All swimmers should check in with their coaches so the coaches know they are present.
4. Five minutes before warm-ups, swimmers need to get his/her cap and goggles ready and report to the coaches for warm-up instructions.
5. After warm-ups, swimmers will need to head back to the team area and wait until their first event is called.

During:

1. Swimmers should know what events they are in so when called they are ready to go.
2. Once a swimmers event is called, they will head over to the “Clerk of Course” with their caps and goggles. Generally, girl’s events are even numbered and boy’s events are odd numbered.
3. Swimmers will wait in the “Clerk of Course” until it is time to swim where they need to be respectful to those volunteering, their teammates, and to their competitors.
4. The swimmer will swim their race.
5. After each race the swimmer should immediately go and talk to their coaches. The coach will discuss the swim with the swimmer including positive comments, suggestions for improvement, praise, and stroke technique.
6. After a swimmer is done and is sitting in the team area, it is expected that they stay and cheer for their team until the end of the meet.

After:

1. Once the meet is over, swimmers are asked to clean up all garbage within the team area. We want to make sure we left it just as clean as when we arrived.
2. Results should be posted at the meet or will be posted online so swimmers can see how they swam.
3. At the completion of the meet, swimmers and parents can talk to the coaches if they have any questions or concerns about the day’s swims either in person or set up a meeting via email.

What to Bring to a Swim Meet:

1. Most important: Swim Suit, Team Swim Cap, and Goggles
2. Towels – at least two
3. Something for your swimmer to sit on.
4. Clothes to wear over their swimsuit. Please check the weather to make sure you bring the appropriate attire. 
5. Sunscreen
6. Water Bottle
7. Healthy Snacks – granola bars, power bars