Good morning!  Attached you will find the heat sheet at entry list for the swim meet this evening versus Settler’s Landing.  It is helpful if you have your swimmer (especially the younger ones) write their event, heat and lane on their hand so that they don’t forget where they are supposed to be. 

As a reminder, 10 & Under warm-ups will be from 4:45-5:00.  11 & Up warm-ups will be from 5:00-5:15.  Please have your swimmers with the coaches and ready to get into the water about 5 minutes before warm-ups begin.  This helps us start warm-ups on time.  Following warm-ups, we will do a team cheer and then any 8 & Under relay swimmers will stay with the coaches and relay helpers to get ready for their first race.  

If your swimmer is listed as being in a relay, please plan to stay and participate in the relays.  This is a great team-building race and they are usually fun for the swimmers to participate in.  A final list of relay entries will be sent out by 3:00 this afternoon, as there are often many last minute changes the day of the meet.  

Coaches will be behind the blocks to help swimmers get excited to race and to make sure that everyone stays where they are put by the volunteers.  After your swimmer races and exits the pool, have them stop to see the coaches that are on the side of the pool so they can get a congrats or some tips for their next race.  

It is a good idea to take it easy the day of a meet.  Plan on coming to morning practice if your swimmer is able to and then staying out of the sun until it’s time to race.  Pack lots of snacks and hydration.  The temperature is dropping as the sun goes down, so please also pack some warmer clothing to help keep your swimmer’s muscles warm.  Come ready to also have fun!  

Go Makos!

Coach Carrie