Swim Meet Information

1. If your swimmer cannot attend a swim meet, you must notify the head coach via e-mail at least 48 hours prior to the meet. However, all swimmers are HIGHLY encouraged to attend every meet!

   Why? Crestmont is a large team and lineups are made up in advance and take a lot of work. Due to the size of the team, many children only get to swim once or twice during a meet. If your child will not be there, another swimmer may get a chance to swim an additional time—but only if you are considerate enough to give the coaches the chance to plan accordingly.

2. Things swimmers should bring (this is why you need a swim bag!):
   • Swimsuit An official team suit is not required, but an appropriate competition suit is required.
   • Cap Every female swimmer must wear a cap. Boys are also encouraged to do so. Bring a spare cap if you can—caps tear easily!
   • Goggles Bring a spare if you can!
   • Towels Bring two...or three.
   • Sweatshirt & sweatpants A slight breeze can turn even a hot day uncomfortably cold for a wet swimmer. Wednesday nights get cold!
   • Water All athletes dehydrate quickly.
   • Food Bring nutritious snacks. Junk food is off-limits before and during meets. Yes, even junk food from the snack table! But it’s fine as a treat after the meet.
   • Sunscreen Bring extra!
3. Things parents should bring:
   • Chair
   • Sunscreen
   • Insect repellent
4. Things you should do:
   • Arrive early
   • Volunteer! The team needs your help, and it’s not as hard as you might think.

     Being a timer is a fun & easy way to start volunteering. They provide you with a stopwatch; you get to see every race; and you get to talk with other parents.
     The meet cannot start without timers, runners, and officials!

     Please consider volunteering. It’s important!
   • Donate. Bring something for the snack table. The team gets candy in bulk at Sam’s Club. Please bring baked goods, fruit, granola bars, crackers, etc.
   • Stay Swimmers are required to stay for the entire duration of the meet. Leaving early is poor sportsmanship and is not considerate of the older swimmers who race later.
   • Encourage Cheer for the team!
   • Teach Teach your children that their behavior reflects on themselves and the team. They must win with grace and humility, and lose with dignity and pride. Please teach them to cheer on their team mates and shake hands with the other team.