Bradfield Farms Swim Team

Preparing for the Meet

• Meet Entries and Information: We will send out information the afternoon before the meet. 
• What is a Heat Sheet? This is the meet listing that includes the order of events and what events swimmers will compete in. It also defines the swimmer's heat and lane assignment for each event. The heat sheet will be attached to the pre-meet email and can be used to mark your swimmers BEFORE they arrive.
• Marking your Swimmer: It is very important to mark your swimmers BEFORE the meet! **For instructions on how to mark your swimmer, please refer to "Marking your Swimmer" under the "Swim Meets" tab.
• Swimmer's bag: It's always a good idea to have 2 towels, team shirt/sweatshirt, swim cap, 2 sets of goggles, water bottle, and snacks in your child's swim bag to bring to the meet.

• Inclement Weather: Make sure you check the website and monitor your emails and text messages to make sure the meet hasn’t been delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. In case of any last-minute changes, we will do our best to notify everyone via email and/or posts to the website. If inclement weather arises DURING a swim meet, you do NOT go home because we will wait out the weather delay. 

Arrival and Check- in

• Swimmer Check-In - Please arrive 15 minutes before warmups: Checking-in your swimmer lets the coaches and volunteers know that the swimmer is present at the meet. This is especially important if your swimmer is part of a relay team.  It is important that swimmers remain with the team throughout meet so it is easier for the child gatherer and coaches to find your child.
• Volunteer Check-In: All volunteers should plan to arrive with your swimmer before warm-ups. Check-in with the volunteer coordinator to let them know that you are at the meet and ready to fulfill your volunteer duties. 
• Warm-Ups: Warm-ups are important because it reduces the risk of injury. All swimmers should plan to attend warm-ups before a meet.

During the Meet

• The Announcer/Starter: Will announce each event and heat. There will also be an event board on deck near the announcer that will show the current event number that is swimming. 
• Disqualifications (DQs): DQs are a normal part of the learning process in swimming competitions. Even the most seasoned swimmers get DQ’d from time to time. A DQ signifies that there is something the swimmer needs to fix in the technique of their start, stroke, turn or finish. DQs should always be handled positively and with lots of empathy and support. If you have questions about a DQ, please send coach an email.
• Be a Good Swim Parent: Be Enthusiastic and Supportive! Show good sportsmanship at all times toward coaches, officials, opponents and teammates. Let the Coach do the Coaching! Your role is to be a cheerleader - to provide love and support regardless of outcome. Encourage your child’s efforts and point out the positive. Let the coach be the one to critique your swimmer’s performance and technique. Have Fun! Let your child see you enjoy the camaraderie of the team.

After the Meet

• All Parents and swimmers are asked to help with clean up after the meet.