DUAL MEET GUIDELINES

Here are some important rules and guidelines to follow at dual meets.  Please follow these rules so we can have a great dual meet and so everyone can have fun!

All Meets

• You are expected to attend ALL meets.
• If you cannot attend, you MUST notify a coach by Thursday before the meet.  If you fail to do so and do not show up at a meet, you will not be able to swim the next meet.
• If you notify a coach that you will not be attending a meet and then show up, you may not be able to swim.
• It is expected that all swimmers stay for the conclusion of the meet to support the team.
• Coaches will make the meet sheets and will determine what events each swimmer will swim and all relays.
• In the event of illness, please try and contact the respective team coach by email.  Do not leave messages at the Y.
• Parental work assignments during meets must be fulfilled.  If your child does not attend, you are still responsible for your work assignment.  You must find your own replacement.

Home Meets – held at Wardlaw-Hartridge

• You are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before the warm-up time.  If you arrive late, you may not swim.
• Swimmers are to sit together with the team. 
• Parents will sit in the bleachers. Please note, there is very limited seating space. Parents are not allowed on deck unless working the meet
• Entrance for girls in through the women's locker room at the top of the stairs. Entrance for boys is through the mens locker room at the bottom of the stairs.

Away Meets

• All swimmers MUST ride the bus. 
• If a swimmer will not be on the bus, a note must be given to the coach.  If the coach is not notified and a swimmer is not on the bus, the swimmer will NOT swim in the meet.
• The bus time is the DEPARTURE TIME.  The bus will NOT wait for you.
• The bus is only ONE WAY.  You must provide transportation home.
• Swimmers will sit with the team.