GET EXCITED HAMMERHEADS!!!! THE FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!!!!

Below, we have compiled an agenda that should (hopefully) address everything you need to know for our first meet and information regarding the rest of the week. If you run into any questions or concerns, we ask that you reach out on our Facebook Group, contact our parent rep (Mary Dodd), or one of the coaches!

1. Practice Tomorrow Morning!
2. Basic Information for Meet #1
3. Parking Instructions for the Meet
4. What to do before the Meet
5. What to expect when you arrive at the Meet
6. What to expect during the Meet
7. What to do after your swimmer(s) events are completed
8. Packing List for the Meet
9. Volunteer Instructions for Meet #1
10. GAME DAY THURSDAY MORNING!
11. TIME TRIALS THURSDAY AFTERNOON!
12. PRACTICE FRIDAY MORNING!
13. Junior Sharks
14. RSVP for Second Meet Please!

1. Practice Tomorrow Morning!

There is normal practice tomorrow morning! This is a great practice attend to because we will solely focus on preparing our hammerheads for the meet tomorrow!

2. Basic Information for Meet #1

Where: Hammond Hills
When: TOMORROW
Arrival time: 4-4:15PM
Warm-Ups: 4:45PM
Meet Start Time: 5:30PM
After-Meet Dinner: PIZZA CROSTA

​3. Parking Instructions for the Meet

Please respect all no parking signs placed on the side of the road. Unlike practices, we only park on one side of the road for swim meets! Please also respect spots reserved for the opposing team's staff, our meet referree, and parent representatives.

4. What swimmers should do before the meet!

If possible, swimmers should spend the day relaxing! We understand that some kids are in camps which makes this difficult. However, we recommend the kids: read, watch T.V., nap, and eat light snacks. Heavy meals, such as chips & queso/pizza, prior to the meet could lead to upset stomachs during events. We strongly recommend not participating in activities that could lead to exhaustion or injury. Rule of thumb is stay out of the sun and pick a good movie! 

5. What to expect when you arrive at the meet!

4:00-4:15PM:
- Bullpen area is located on the wooden stairs leading up the playground. The playground will be closed during the meet. Please drop your swimmer(s) off in the bullpen as soon as you arrive! They will lay down a towel next to their friends and stay there for the majority of the meet. 
- Swimmer(s) will be approached by coaches and bullpen parents to discuss what they will be swimming in the meet. We will write their events on their arms in sharpie so it does not wash off when they race!

4:45PM: Warm-ups will begin and will be led by coaches. Swimmers will return to the bullpen area after warm-ups are completed!

5:20:
- Announcements/Team Cheer
- Bullpen Parents and Coaches will line up kids for the first events

6. What to expect during the Meet!

5:30: Meet begins with 6&Under Free Relays and then 7&UP Medley Relays!

Kids will stay in the bullpen at all times unless with a parent! It's super fun - they hang out with their teammates, play games, eat snow cones, etc. Parents - Please tell your swimmer's bullpen parents if you are moving your child from the bullpen. The bullpen area was created to ensure we can find your child before their events. It's important they do not leave without letting us know first! Thanks in advance!

Approx. 7:30PM: 6&Unders will finish their last events! (This time is not set in stone)

Approx. 9:15PM: Final races of the meet! (This time is not set in stone)

After-Swim Meet: Coaches relay!

**CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUBHOUSE!! Come hungry -- Cash Only!!**

7. What to do after your swimmer(s) events are completed!

- Once your swimmer(s) events are completed, they are free to leave, but also welcome to stay the whole duration of the meet. Parents must fulfill their volunteer obligations before the leaving the meet!
- After Meet Dinner: PIZZA CROSTA IN THE PRADO SHOPPING CENTER! 15% goes back to the Hammerheads!

8. Packing List for the Meet

1. 2 Towels
2. Goggles
3. Team Suit (if you have one!)
4. Games, Cards, Coloring Books to enjoy in the bullpen!
5. Sunscreen
6. HAIR TIES!
7. CASH FOR CONCESSION STAND!
8. You can buy swim caps at the meet!

9. Volunteer Instructions for Meet #1

All volunteers should report to the volunteer check in table located to the right of the lifeguard in the corner! That is where you will get your name tag and learn all the information needed to complete your job!

10. GAME DAY THURSDAY MORNING!

Game Day takes place the MORNING after the swim meet. Game Day always begins at 10AM for all age groups. The coaches will award Swimmers of the Meet and then all kids are welcome to play games and free swim with their teammates until 11AM.

11. TIME TRIALS THURSDAY AFTERNOON!

Our second set of Time Trials will be this Thursday afternoon! Please be there if at all possible! We will be using the times to plan our next meet over the weekend as well as plan future practices. We are looking forward to serving Hamburgers & Hot Dogs in the clubhouse! 100% of the profits go back to our Hammerheads. 

12. PRACTICE FRIDAY MORNING!

We will not have Friday AFTERNOON practice for the rest of the season! However, we will have Friday morning practices! Friday morning practices will go as posted on the website - same as always! If you ever need a reminder for practice times, we encourage to look at the Practice Schedule on our website.

13. Junior Sharks

Junior Sharks do not participate in swim meets, but are encouraged and welcome to attend! It's a great experience for our junior sharks to get to see a swim meet first hand before participating in one! There will be ONE MORE Junior Sharks practice this week - taking place this Thursday from 4:30-5PM. No Junior Sharks practice before the meet tomorrow!

14. RSVP for the Second Meet Please!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Second Meet is NEXT TUESDAY)

Please RSVP for the 2nd Meet at the following link: hhsta.swim-team.us/team/default2.asp?Page=RSVP&eventID=201693
**Deadline for RSVP is this Friday at Noon!**

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hestiate to contact our team representative (Mary Dodd) or our coaching staff! We are here to help!

GOOOOOOOO HAMMMMMERHEADSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

Big hugs,

Your 2017 HH Swim Coaches
Laney, Gabby, Stephi, Remy, Sydney, James, Ian, and Kateleigh