Swim Meet 101
Tips for a successful swim meet:
Swimmer and Volunteer Check-in Procedure
- arrive ON TIME and READY TO SWIM/READY TO VOLUNTEER
- report to the check-in table near the pool entrance upon arrival
- the check-in volunteer will record swimmer and volunteer name(s)
- parents will receive a name badge sticker
- get your family/swimmers settled in a seat by the pool
- report to your volunteer position as directed by the volunteer coordinator/check-in table monitors
What to Bring
- towels
- goggles
- swim cap
- team suit
- chairs/blankets
- ready shade/umbrella - optional - families can share, away pools will let us know if allowed
- meet program
- sunscreen
- team shirt
- $ for the snack bar
Snacks
- water/Powerade/Gatorade
- fruit
- energy snacks
- pretzels
- candy, cookies, or chips
- anything the kids like to eat
Meet Progression of Events
Younger swimmers are usually finished after the first half of the meet unless they are swimming a second half event. If you are parents of a young swimmer, look for volunteer positions available in the first half of the meet. Please always check if your child is in a Relay and do NOT leave if you aren't sure, check with a coach.
- Medley Relays
- Individual Medleys (IM)
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
- Freestyle Relays
GASL Meet Events
| Event # | Event Name |
| Event #1 | Mixed 8 & Under 100m Freestyle Relay |
| Event #2 | 100 Medley Relay Men Open |
| Event #3 | 100 Medley Relay Women Open |
| Event #4 | 100 Individual Medley Boys 10 & Under |
| Event #5 | 100 Individual Medley Girls 10 & Under |
| Event #6 | 100 Individual Medley Boys 11-12 |
| Event #7 | 100 Individual Medley Girls 11-12 |
| Event #8 | 100 Individual Medley Boys 13-14 |
| Event #9 | 100 Individual Medley Girls 13-14 |
| Event #10 | 100 Individual Medley Men 15-18 |
| Event #11 | 100 Individual Medley Women 15-18 |
| Event #12 | 25 Freestyle Boys 6 & Under |
| Event #13 | 25 Freestyle Girls 6 & Under |
| Event #14 | 25 Freestyle Boys 7-8 |
| Event #15 | 25 Freestyle Girls 7-8 |
| Event #16 | 50 Freestyle Boys 9-10 |
| Event #17 | 50 Freestyle Girls 9-10 |
| Event #18 | 50 Freestyle Boys 11-12 |
| Event #19 | 50 Freestyle Girls 11-12 |
| Event #20 | 50 Freestyle Boys 13-14 |
| Event #21 | 50 Freestyle Girls 13-14 |
| Event #22 | 50 Freestyle Men 15-18 |
| Event #23 | 50 Freestyle Women 15-18 |
| Event #24 | 25 Backstroke Boys 6 & Under |
| Event #25 | 25 Backstroke Girls 6 & Under |
| Event #26 | 25 Backstroke Boys 7-8 |
| Event #27 | 25 Backstroke Girls 7-8 |
| Event #28 | 25 Backstroke Boys 9-10 |
| Event #29 | 25 Backstroke Girls 9-10 |
| Event #30 | 50 Backstroke Boys 11-12 |
| Event #31 | 50 Backstroke Girls 11-12 |
| Event #32 | 50 Backstroke Boys 13-14 |
| Event #33 | 50 Backstroke Girls 13-14 |
| Event #34 | 50 Backstroke Men 15-18 |
| Event #35 | 50 Backstroke Women 15-18 |
| Event #36 | 25 Breaststroke Boys 8 & Under |
| Event #37 | 25 Breaststroke Girls 8 & Under |
| Event #38 | 25 Breaststroke Boys 9-10 |
| Event #39 | 25 Breaststroke Girls 9-10 |
| Event #40 | 50 Breaststroke Boys 11-12 |
| Event #41 | 50 Breaststroke Girls 11-12 |
| Event #42 | 50 Breaststroke Boys 13-14 |
| Event #43 | 50 Breaststroke Girls 13-14 |
| Event #44 | 50 Breaststroke Men 15-18 |
| Event #45 | 50 Breaststroke Women 15-18 |
| Event #46 | 25 Butterfly Boys 8 & Under |
| Event #47 | 25 Butterfly Girls 8 & Under |
| Event #48 | 25 Butterfly Boys 9-10 |
| Event #49 | 25 Butterfly Girls 9-10 |
| Event #50 | 50 Butterfly Boys 11-12 |
| Event #51 | 50 Butterfly Girls 11-12 |
| Event #52 | 50 Butterfly Boys 13-14 |
| Event #53 | 50 Butterfly Girls 13-14 |
| Event #54 | 50 Butterfly Men 15-18 |
| Event #55 | 50 Butterfly Women 15-18 |
| Event #56 | 150 Freestyle Relay Men Open |
| Event #57 | 150 Freestyle Relay Women Open |
Marking Your Swimmer
- Using a permanent marker and BEFORE SUNSCREEN is applied!
- Refer to the Heat Sheet/Program when marking your swimmer.
- Swim meets are broken up into EVENTS, HEATS, and LANES, young swimmers also like to know which Stroke they are swimming for their event.
- For example, your child may be swimming girls 9-10, 25 Backstroke which is typically EVENT 15. Within that EVENT, the heat sheets will show what HEAT and LANE she will be swimming. Look for EVENT 15, then look for your swimmer's name. The HEAT number (ex Heat 2 of 3) and LANE number will be indicated for each EVENT.
- How to Mark your swimmer's arm, leg, shoulder...For a 9 yo girl swimming
- Event 15, 2nd Heat, in Lane 5, Stroke BA(ckstroke) and
- Event 23, 3rd Heat, in Lane 6, Stroke FR(eestyle)
Create a grid like below:
| E | H | L | S |
| 15 | 2 | 5 | BA |
| 23 | 3 | 6 | FR |
Where to mark?
Mark your swimmer on the:
- inside of wrist,
- top of the hand,
- upper arm, or
- top of thigh -
- anywhere where they can easily view and read events
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