Swim Team Friends,

Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18^th) we have an AWAY meet against Byrnwyck. Here’s your run-down:

And don't forget...morning practice tomorrow: 8:30 AM-9:00 AM 6&Under, 9:00 AM-9:45 AM 7-8, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 9&UP

Directions to the Byrnwyck pool are provided on our website. The pool address is 1000 Byrnwyck Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA. Byrnwyck is a small neighborhood pool and the parking lot does not accommodate a large number of cars therefore street parking will be your best option. Please only park on the right side of the street (there will be signs up reminding you).

Our bull pen area will be located behind the blocks/diving board side of pool on the outside of the fence. There is grass there and a sidewalk if some of the younger kids would like to bring chalk.

A word about weather…there could be thunderstorms tomorrow. Please be reminded that the meet is ON unless you receive a communication from a coach or team rep. Even if the weather looks bad, you need to be at the meet. The safety of our swimmers and attendees is of highest importance, rest assured that coaches, team reps and officials will work together to alter a meet if needed.

Swimmers

Upon 4:30 PM arrival for a swim meet, a swimmer’s three basic responsibilities are as follows:

1. Report to their respective bullpen and let the bullpen volunteer know that they have arrived.
2. Ensure they are marked up by the bullpen volunteer with last name, age group and events they are swimming (the only exception is 13&Up who will mark themselves)
3. Report on time to warm-up (begins at 5:00 PM). Please note, home team wishes for us to have a 5:00 PM warm-up time. Our website has been updated.

Volunteers

Upon arrival for a swim meet, a volunteer’s three basic responsibilities are as follows:

1. Let the Volunteer Chairperson (Deana Menikoff*) know they have arrived and obtain a name tag (Deana will be at the check-in desk at the entrance to the pool)
2. Report any volunteer job concerns or questions to the Volunteer Chairperson
3. Report on time to designated location for their volunteer job

*If for any reason you are running late for your volunteer shift, please call Deana Menikoff at 770-865-7011.

Spectators

• Shall be gracious (and have fun!) as they cheer on all our Barracudas in a respectful manner
• Shall not engage in loud, intimidating, disrespectful or negative behavior toward officials, athletes, other spectators, support personnel or pool staff (including lifeguards)

Tips for a Successful Meet

1. Wear your Barracudas blues! If you don’t have the 2019 t-shirt, wear a past Barracuda shirt or wear a blue shirt. We want to look like an ocean wave as we arrive and cheer on our swimmers!
2. Bring cash for concessions (small bills preferred). Credit card is not accepted nor are checks. Byrnwyck will have burgers, hot dogs, chips, walking tacos, fruit, treats, drinks etc…for purchase.
3. Do not put sunscreen on right/back shoulder blade and left/inside forearm of your swimmer(s). This is because we write on those areas for each swimmer and the ink will not transfer if you have sunscreen there.
4. Bring fold up chairs, activities and sunscreen. Basically, anything that will make your experience more enjoyable and quiet activities (like cards) which will make your swimmer(s) less restless in between events.
5. Clean up, throw away trash. Please be respectful of the Byrnwyck Club.
6. Ideally swimmers will stay in their designated bullpen area until they have completed all their events. If your child comes to you after their event, please quickly congratulate your child and send him back to the bullpen area if you can. In order to keep the meet running smoothly, it is important for your child to be in the team area to know when to proceed to the deck to line up for his event. Ownership is on parent and athlete to ensure the swimmer is lined up on deck and ready for their event. Bullpen volunteers will help in the process however they have a lot of swimmers to keep track of and need the extra help.

Schedule for Tuesday, June 18th: AWAY against Byrnwyck

• 4:30 PM arrival for swimmers & 1st shift volunteers
• 5:00 PM Barracuda’s warm-up
• 5:30 PM meet start
• 6:15/6:30 PM arrival for 2nd shift volunteers

Finally…during this meet, let’s demonstrate our finest moments of kindness, compassion, patience and support! This is what swim team season is all about. We are grateful to have swimmers that have the physical ability to participate in the sport and families who are present for their athletes and positive influences on those around them. Let’s not forget it swim team family – THESE. ARE. GIFTS.

We love swimming with you!