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About
Swim Meets
At Burlingame Aquatic Club, swim meets are
our way of teaching sportsmanship, team spirit, positive attitudes and
goal-setting. We expect our members to observe the Meet Schedule and enter
all the meets that are offered at their level (class). Many of the meets
are open to all swimmers, whether or not they have competed before. Championship
Meets like Junior Olympics or Far Westerns are important team focus meets
for BAC, and it is important that swimmers who qualify attend and contribute
to the total team effort. (Meet
Schedule)
How To Enter Meets
Meet information in the form of “Meet Sheets” can be downloaded
directly from the BAC website. Read all information carefully and follow
the entry instructions. Most meets will fill up, and close before the
entry deadline, so don’t wait until the last minute. As soon as
a link to the meet sheet is posted on the Pacific Swimming website http://www.pacswim.org/meets.htm,
you will be informed through email.
Enter the swimmer in every
event for which he/she meets the minimum or maximum time standard listed
on the meet sheet. If you have questions about which events to enter,
consult with your coach.
Registration
Each BAC swimmer is given a registration card with their registration
number.
The USS number is a 14 character, alphanumeric number composed of swimmer
specific information as shown in the example below:
Example USS number 042496JOSBSWIM
Six digit birthdate, including zeroes 042496
First three letter of first name (Joseph) JOS
Middle initial or ‘*’ if no middle name (B.) B
First four letters of last name (Swimmer) SWIM
Swim Meet Guidelines
The coaches of BAC feel very strongly about the necessity of a good team
warm-up at all swim meets. When you come to the meet late, it puts stress
on the staff, and the other swimmers. The coaches find themselves spread
too thin, running individual warm-ups for the late-comers, and starts
and pacing for the kids who started on time. The warm-up times for the
meet are listed on the meet sheet, and often in emails. Please be on time.
1. Check in and write your event numbers on your
hand.
2. Report to coach for stretching and warm up.
3. Check the posted line-up for your heat and lane.
4. Check in with you coach and give him/her your heat & lane so they
are prepared to watch you swim.
4. Report to your lane with plenty of time to get focused on the race.
5. Ask for your time immediately after your race. Keep a record of your
times from each meet.
6. See your coach after each race. The coach will evaluate your race and
offer suggestions.
What
to Bring to a Meet
Team
swim suit |
Water
bottle |
Team
caps (2) |
Waterproof
sunscreen, sunglasses |
Goggles
(and a spare pair) |
Log
book for recording times |
Towels
(one per event ) |
Ice
chest with nutritious snacks |
Team
t-shirt, sweats or parka |
Beach
chair |
Boots
or shoes |
Games
or books |
Old
blanket or sleeping bag |
Music |
Swim
Meet Do's and Don'ts
Do conserve your energy. Stay off your legs
(save them for the pool); wear shoes for warmth and protection; wear shirt
and hat to reduce exposure; stay out of the sun.
Do be on time (or early) for everything including:
stretching, meet warm-up, and team meetings.
Do cheer for you teammates. Everyone performs
better when they see supporters at the end of their lane.
Don't become dehydrated. Drink plenty of water
or other liquids (but not soda).
Don't get sunburned. Apply waterproof sun block
repeatedly throughout the day.
Do eat healthy food and snacks. Fruit, bagels
and sports drinks make good between-race snacks. In general, avoid items
with a lot of fat, fiber and refined sugar.
Do bring activities like games and puzzles.
The meet may last several hours.
Don't leave swimmers unattended at swim meets.
Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
Do have fun!!
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