Greetings Piranha Parents!

We have our first HOME meet of the season tomorrow evening, June 18, at 6:00 versus Black Horse Run! Below is some logistical information for the meet:

Parking

Please allow our visitors to use the two pool parking lots. If you are not close enough to walk to the pool, please park along Connell Drive and utilize the Piranha Path to get to the pool.

Warm-Ups

As the home team, we will warm-up from 5:00-5:30. Please have your swimmers on deck and ready to go by 4:45 pm.

Volunteers

Thank you to those who have volunteered to help with tomorrow’s meet! When you arrive, please check in with Tricia Wendel at the picnic tables near the snack bar. There will be a meeting for judges and timers at the Starter’s Podium at 5:45.

Concessions

We have a team-run concession stand during home meets with proceeds benefiting the swim team. This Tuesday, we will be serving Empanadas from Che Empanadas for $5 (Chicken, Beef, Ham & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese), Carolina Dog or Chili Cheese Dog for $5, Nachos for $3, Hot Dogs for $3, along with a selection of snacks, sweets, and drinks for $1. Cash and cards are accepted. (There is a $5 minimum to use a credit card.)

Timing System

We will be premiering our new semi-automatic timing system tomorrow evening, Time Drops. Using this system will increase the efficiency of the meet and the accuracy of the times. As a timer, it’s even easier than a stopwatch! As a meet administrator, it eliminates the need to manually enter every time!

Spectators and Deck Area

The visiting team’s deck area is between the slide and the 2-ft. section of the pool. Our area is on the far side of the pool towards the diving well. We suggest bringing folding chairs. Please watch and cheer from the far side of the pool and the shallow end. Only timers and meet officials should be in the starting block and Clerk of Course areas.

Event Entries

You can see your swimmers’ events on the SwimTopia website or mobile app. The Heat Sheets will be published tomorrow afternoon. Swimmers should report to the Clerk of Course prior to each event to ensure they are in the right lane at the right time. We will have a bonus event for our 6&U swimmers immediately following their breaststroke event. 6&U’s who want to compete in the 25-meter butterfly should report back to the starting blocks immediately following their breaststroke heat.

Looking forward to a great meet tomorrow! Please let me know if you have any questions.

With Piranha Pride,

Kathy