Here are a few things you need to know for the Oak Ridge Meet this Thursday 7/20:

- Meet schedule:

• 4pm Setup begins at pool - chairs, tables, tents, meet supplies, etc. all need to be in place by 5pm - help needed!!
• 5pm Warmups for Swimmers - kids need to be at the pool at 5:00pm dressed and ready to swim for warmups.
• 5:30pm Both shifts of Meet Volunteers report to Scorer's Table - Referee & Meet Director will instruct volunteers
• 6pm Meet begins - let's swim!!
• 7:30pm 2nd Shift Meet Volunteers will be called to report after event 34 to relieve 1st shift workers
• End of Meet Cleanup begins - parents/swimmers are asked to help clean up so that everyone can get to the party!
• Pizza Party at Pero's on the Hill immediately following pool cleanup

- Oak Ridge swimmers and families are driving 30 minutes to get here, so please help our visitors feel welcome - helping families find a place to sit, giving directions to the clerk of course, restrooms, concessions, etc. would be appreciated!

- NOTE: This meet is the last chance to improve swim times before the City Championship - so encourage your swimmer to swim their fastest! A good seed time places them in a later heat with faster swimmers - giving them a better chance to make it to the top 16 finals on Sunday! This meet is also the last chance for 11 & ups to qualify for the 2017 Crocodile Challenge. See the WCST website for more info on that...

- It's July and temps are getting hot!! Please make sure your swimmer (and family) are staying hydrated to avoid muscle cramps and heat exhaustion. You still sweat when you are swimming in the pool - even though you are wet. And it's a good idea to pre-hydrate by drinking some water in the afternoon before the meet.

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

- Parking is limited near the pool - so we ask our team families to walk or ride together to the pool to leave parking available for our guests. You can park single file along the Boulevard - but not inside the traffic circle/roundabout - thank you!

- The list of events for your swimmer will be posted on bulletin boards at the baby pool - please place a check mark next to your name to let the coaches know you are at the pool.

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

- After meet party at Pero's on the Hill! They will have a spaghetti and pizza bar ready for us. Cost will be 13.75 for adults and 8.75 for children - price does include drinks. Also, if you prefer you can just order off of the menu. Please RSVP on our Facebook page - the restaurant requires an accurate count to prepare for us.

- 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 practice on Friday mornings and are placed in the ribbon box in a folder with your swimmer's last name.

- Your swimmer's race time will be on their ribbon - or you can check your Parent Page after the meet on our website under the Actions tab in upper left corner. Just click Parent Page and then click the swimmer icon next to your swimmer's name to see all their results.

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

See you at the pool! GO CROCS!!