Morning Practice and Swim Meet Tomorrow 6/4
Good Morning Wahoos,
We survived the hottest time trials yet. Please see the attachment to see the results from time trials. Thank you to all the volunteers who were there to help!
Now onto our next meet …. Tomorrow, June 4th, is our first swim dual meet against Bellaire AND first day of morning practice.
Below are the times for morning practice:
6:30- 7:15 am Camp Kids Practice - Open to all ages
7:15- 8 am: 6 & Under
8- 9 am: 7 & 8
9- 10 am: 9 &10
10- 11 am: 11 & 12
11- Noon: 13 and up
Night Practice is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9pm -10pm for 11 and up.
WILLOW VS. BELLAIRE MEET DETAILS
We hold the 6 and under meet before the older swimmers meet.
6 and Under Meet:
Check in: 4:15
Warm up: 4:30
Meet starts @ 5:00pm
7 and Up Meet:
Check in: 5:30
Warm up: 5:45
Meet starts @ 6:15 pm
RSVPed for the meet?
Thank you to all who RSVPed for the meet. This is critical information as we plan for heats and relays. Log onto your account now and click Meet Entry. It is easy!
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Check-In Information
Check in with the coaches as soon as you arrive (EVERY SWIMMER HAS TO CHECK IN). They will have tables set up on the front deck. Once they get you checked in they will write information on your child’s arm (see below). Your child will then be called back at warm up time. MAKE SURE TO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN RIGHT BEFORE YOUR SWIMMER CHECKS IN! Their competitor number will rub off and mess up their times for the computer.
What are those numbers?
Your child’s swimmer number will be written their hand and will follow them throughout the season. We will also write numbers on your child’s forearm. These numbers will designate the swimming event your child is swimming. The events will be called over the megaphone.
How were the heats chosen?
Based on observation throughout the first 4 weeks of swim practice and results from time trials, Coach Kayla has picked which kids will be swimming in specific heats. She will also select the children who will participate in the relays. Tomorrow morning the events will be listed on the wall near the women's restroom. Please check for your swimmers events. I will also send out an email.
Parking
Parking is in the pool parking lot, the Trafton gravel lot, the Willow park parking lot, at Red Elementary, and on the street. If you choose to park on the street, be mindful of the fire hydrants and driveways. Also make sure your cars are parked facing the correct direction. Cops patrol the area and will ticket. The pool and surrounding lots will be busy and will fill up quickly.
*We encourage those who can walk or ride their bikes to do so. ***If the pool parking lot is wet, then it will be closed down.** What Should You Bring to a Meet? Please bring towels, goggles, sunscreen, bug spray, chairs and or/ blankets. Put sunscreen on prior to coming to the meet to allow for it to dry. Sunscreen makes the swimmer’s numbers disappear.
We appreciate everyone who signed up to help with the first meet! After you check your children in at the beginning of the meet, please come and check yourself in to the parent coordinators so that we have you marked down (You can find them in neon pink shirts!). The volunteer coordinators will be checking in volunteers at the tent next to the Willow Wahoo graffiti sign. We will get you to your positions and answer any last minute questions you may have. We will also tell you what time to return to the tent to assume your duties.
Drink Donations
If you have not brought your drink donations, please bring them tomorrow. It is hot and we went through lots of gatorade and water. Lemon/lime and purple gatorade were the most popular yesterday. We need 12 ounce gatorade and 12 ounce waters, but we are happy to accept any name brand drink.
Come Hungry!
Our concession stand will be open during the meet. We will be selling burgers, hot dogs, nachos, chips, and drinks. There will also be plenty of candy and sweet treats for sale.