• Check in as soon as you arrive at the team area
• Confirm events you’re swimming
• Write events/heat/lane on arm if you want to (Sharpie is your best friend!)

• Check in at volunteer table
• Know your role (timers, stroke & turn, ready bench, etc.)
• Be on time—meets depend on volunteers to run smoothly!

✔️ Bring:

• Team suit, cap, and extra goggles or straps! (Can be found on amazon)
• Towel
• Sunscreen + hat
• Water bottle / electrolytes
• Chairs or canopy for shade
• Sharpie
• games or activities to keep occupied between events
• Healthy snacks (see below 👇)

❌ Avoid:

• Glass containers
• Valuables you can’t keep track of
• Heavy meals right before races
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Great options:

Arrival (30–60 min early)

• Set up your team area
• Swimmer check-in
• Volunteers report

Warm-Ups

• Usually assigned by team
• Important to loosen up and get a feel for the pool

Meet Starts

• Events run in order (can be LONG!)
• Listen for event calls or watch the board 
• Turn on notifications in Swimtopia and/or Meet Mobile! *Not always accurate so be sure to listen for events being called out to double check

During the Meet

• Swimmers check in at the clerk of the course bench before each race OR report directly to their lane assignments! 
• Parents = cheerleaders + snack providers 😄

Breaks

• Not typical for regular season meets 
• Short halftime/intermission at Invitationals and County Championships before final races

End of Meet

• Clean up team area
• Clean up personal areas
• Check for ribbons/awards. Most will be distributed on the pool deck at practices following the meets. Be sure to check in when you see the 'ribbon box' is on the pool deck!