Hello WCST!!

Here are things you need to know for WCST vs WSY Meet this Thursday (6/13):

- Meet schedule:

• 4pm Pool Setup - any parents who could be at the pool to help would be appreciated!!
• 5pm Warmups for Swimmers - kids need to be at the pool dressed and ready to swim
• 5pm Meet Worker Sign-in - all workers need to report to Scorer's Table.
• 5:30pm Worker's meeting - Referee & Meet Director will give short instructions
• 6pm Meet begins - let's swim!!
• 7pm - 7:30pm 2nd shift Meet Workers called to report at event 35 to relieve 1st shift
• End of Meet Cleanup begins - any parents/swimmers helping would be appreciated!!
• Team Dinner immediately following meet at Pero's on the Hill, 7706 Northshore Dr

- Please help our visitors feel welcome by helping families find a place to park or a place to sit at the pool, giving directions to the clerk of course, restrooms, concessions, etc. :)

- Parking is limited near the pool - you can park along the Boulevard - but NOT inside the traffic circle/roundabout - thank you!

- Bring towel, swimsuit, goggles, sharpies, money, sunscreen, bug spray, dry clothes. Optional items - camping chairs, small tents, blankets, small coolers. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the pool area during all GKAISA meets.

- Because of all the rain and low temps/humidity this week, the water is the pool is cooler than normal. Just a reminder to bring extra dry towels and/or blankets to keep your swimmer warm between events.

- The list of events for your swimmer will be posted at the baby pool, so please check for it when you arrive. Parents can also download and print a Heat Sheet from the Meets & Events section of the website on the afternoon of the meet.

- Swimmers will be assigned events based on what the team needs to score points - but the coaching staff does their best to let kids swim what they want to swim. :)

-Please do not leave the swim meet without checking in first with the Head Coach - your swimmer may be needed on relays or to fill in for another swimmer.

- Rain/Thunderstorms are in the forecast - but swim meets still run in the rain - so bring your rain gear. Of course, safety is our first concern, but we do our best to complete each meet. Our swimmers train everyday and we want to give every swimmer the chance to swim all their events at a meet. See the WCST Weather Policy posted below...

- WCST Concession stand will be open in the pavilion serving grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, candy and drinks.

- After Meet Pizza Party at Pero's - Unlimited pizza buffet plus spaghetti, salad, and sodas or tea. Adult beverages available - but at an additional cost.

- Heat Winner Ribbons are given out after each heat to the first place swimmer. Heat Place Ribbons (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) are given out at practices on Friday or Monday mornings and are placed in a folder with your swimmer's last name.

- Consult the WCST website's FAQ page for more great info!

See you at the pool! GO CROCS!!

Robin Barré - Meet Director

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WCST Weather Pollicy

WCST Swim Practices and Meets continue as scheduled in rainy weather - so please prepare your swimmer - and always bring rain gear to meets when rain is in the forecast.

In case of thunderstorms, the pool will be cleared for 30 minutes at the first clap of thunder - for the safety of all swimmers and coaches. The coaches will decide whether to continue the practice or meet based on time remaining and weather forecast. Please be prepared to pick up your swimmer early from practice or have a carpool plan in stormy weather.

Meets that are stopped due to stormy weather before event 40 - and unable to resume - will be rescheduled. After event 40, meets may be rescheduled or considered a complete meet - the coaches of both teams will meet and make the call.