Millburn Pool Summer Swim Team

As we prepare for our first swim meet, I'd like to take this opportunity to review some swim meet procedures, especially if this will be a first (just some nice-to-knows). With so many swimmers and family&friends at the meets, it can get overwhelming the first time but afterwards hopefully it will become routine. We have moved up a division, so the teams we have dual meets with are all different than last year which also means all new town pools to set up at. So please be patient with logistics.

1. Each meet will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
2. It is requested that swimmers arrive 1 hour prior to the start time of each meet for sign-in and warm-up laps.
3. Event sheets will be posted at each meet. Swimmers need to initial next to their names for each event they are scheduled for as confirmation. Failure to do so will result in either a scratch for that event or swimmer replacement. Note: The event sheets are prepared in advance with various copies distributed to officials so timeliness is of the essence.
4. Meet event sheet listings are formatted as follows: see http://www.eteamz.com/millburnswim/news/index.cfm?cat=602515 In addition, North Jersey Summer Swim League (NJSSL) structure is as follows: see http://www.eteamz.com/millburnswim/news/index.cfm?cat=602514
5. For dual meets, each team has a maximum of 3 entries per event for competition. Coaches try to accommodate for as many swimmers in as many events allowed, which is 3. They also strive to ensure our swimmers have fun whilst keeping in mind this program is a competitive swim team.
6. For each dual meet, there are 6 lanes set up for the swim events. The lanes are designated as follows: Lanes 2, 4, 6 : home team swimmers Lanes 1, 3, 5 : away team swimmers (Note: For bonus heats, all lanes will be used by swimmers for that team's bonus heats)
7. Swimmers should be lining up at their designated lane approximately 6 events in advance. Therefore, it is extremely important for swimmers and parents to be aware of event times. Announcers should be announcing each event as it is about to start. (If you hear your event being announced and you are not at the podium - then it is most likely too late and you have missed your race.)
8. We try to have at least 2 marshals per lane to help get swimmers lined-up for their events. But as returning swimmers know and new swimmers will see that this is no small feat. Marshals cannot possibly be responsible for tracking every swimmer before their event. We cannot stress the importance of having swimmers hang around in our designated area. It's always advised to come prepared with some activities while swimmers wait for their event, i.e., cards, books, games, etc.
9. As a team, we like to do a cheer at the start of each meet as well as a cheer for the home team at the end. 10. At the end of each meet, scores will be tallied and announced.

 Additional Note: SWIMMERS MUST NOT HAVE ON ANY JEWELRY !! (This includes stud earrings or even a hairband on their wrist)

I believe this covers the basics. I will send another email tomorrow with specific directions and times for Mondays morning meet at Maplewood!

GO MILLBURN !!! -- Kelly FitzMaurice Head Coach Millburn Swim Team