TYS SWIM MEET BASICS:
- Swim meets are FUN! Be excited about seeing how much progress you have made.
- Entries are listed on the website. Know what events you are swimming.
- Be prepared…TYS Suit, Cap, extra goggles, extra towels, shoes, etc.
- Bring lots of food and water. Meets always last longer than you expect and you will get hungry!
- Be early…15 minutes before warm-up is scheduled!
- When you arrive…Find the team area, find the bathroom, find your coach, and get ready to swim.
- Get a Heat Sheet…Find your name, heat, and lane assignments.
- Dynamic warm-up should be done on your own or as a group before getting in the water.
- Warm-up with the team, and then get settled. Know what time the meet starts!
- Relays will be announced after warm-ups. Listen carefully!
- Stay in tune with the flow of the meet. Don’t wander off and lose track of when you swim!
- Girls events are odd-numbered and boys events are even-numbered.
(Example: "Event #26, 10-Under Boys, 50 freestyle)
- After your race, shake hands with the swimmers next to you. Be humble. Be respectful.
- Always ask your timer for your time. Make sure your time is correct when results are posted.
- After your race, be sure to warm-down per the coach’s instructions.
- Awards are collected by the coaches after the meet and then distributed the following week.
- Disqualifications are normal. Use them as a way to improve for your next race, and move on.
- Check with your coach before you leave. Make sure all of your events are done.
- Clean up the area around you. Leave the facility cleaner than when you arrived.
TYS COACH EXPECTATIONS:
- See your coach BEFORE each race. LISTEN, COMPREHEND, EXECUTE.
- See your coach AFTER each race. LEARN from both good AND bad races.
- Be aware of how you talk to yourself and others around you. SPEAK LESS, DO MORE!
- Stay hydrated, and eat small (healthy) snacks. FUEL FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE!
- Stay out of the sun as much as possible.
- Be a great Teammate!
