Swim Meet Tips For Parents

• Dress comfortably. Generally the seating area is very warm and humid.  Even in the winter you may want short sleeves.  Wear SSC sportswear if you have it.
• Look for other SSC parents in the stands.  This is a great opportunity to get to know other SSC parents.
• For younger swimmers, you may want to write their event #’s on their hands.  After heat sheets are posted you can add the heat and the lane.
• Pack light snacks for your swimmer (and possibly yourself).  Most pools have concessions stands but not necessarily healthy snacks for during a meet.
• Swim meet warm-ups generally last about 1hour and the meet will be about 4 hours.  You may want to take your laptop, book, etc to pass the time.
• Take your camera or camcorder
• Parents are not allowed on deck.  If your swimmer needs something they will need to come to you.
• Purchase a psych or heat sheet so that you can follow along with the meet.  At some meets these are posted online ahead of time or at the time of the meet.
• Have fun!!!!!

 Swim Meet Tips for Swimmers

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of warm-ups.  This will give you time to get signed in, settled in and ready to swim
• Always check to see if there is a swimmer sign in sheet.  If so highlight your name.  This lets the meet personnel know that you are there and that you intend to swim.
• Find the team seating area.  At most meets this will be on the pool deck in bleachers.  At some meets, swimmers will actually campout in a near by gym or hallway.  The team sits together during the meet.
• Some pool decks and swimmer camping areas can be cool.  Bring a sweatshirt or sweat pants.
• If need be have your parents write your event #’s on your hand
• Get you cap and goggles and be ready for warmups
• Have fun!!!!!!!!!!