Hi Killer Whales,

I am so excited to get our first swim meet underway, and I can definitely tell the swimmers are as well. As you are all aware, we are on a new system this year so I would expect some bumps in this first meet so your patience is appreciated. I have attached the heat sheet for the meet, which has all of the heat and lane assignments for your swimmers. Please take a look and if anything looks off or have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] or text/call 208-972-7190. You or your swimmer can also always contact a coach at practice tomorrow. 

Below I have laid out some "house-keeping" items. The information on the website is always helpful as well.

Swim Meet 101: https://meridiankillerwhales.swimtopia.com/swim-me...

Arm Marking: https://meridiankillerwhales.swimtopia.com/arm-mar...

*we will have volunteers available to do this when the swimmer checks in, but parent's can do this as well

TOMORROW'S MEET: The swimmers were told to arrive at 4:00. Please be AT FAIRMONT POOL (7929 W Northview St, Boise, ID 83704) on time so that we have everyone warming up by 4:15. The meet starts at 5pm. Please arrive early enough to check in with a coach or board member. Please be aware of where your swimmers are and help them listen for their race numbers and send them at 1st call. Wear your team suit and team cap!

PARENTS: You may come early and set up your awnings and stake them to the ground. DO NOT place your awnings up against the pool fence. Leaving a walkway makes it open for all parents to comfortably approach the spectator area and stand at the fence while their swimmer swims their event and then walk away when it's over. As always, no parents or swimmers on deck with exception to volunteers and swimmers called to their events. 

WHAT TO BRING: Swim meets are long but fun! Bring a great attitude, a team attitude. Don't forget: Awning, towels, blanket, extra goggles, SWIM CAP, team suit, camera, water bottles, cooler, camp chairs, Sharpie, sunscreen, book, playing cards, things to do for the kids between events.

VOLUNTEERS: Please be to the deck by 4:30 to learn your jobs and check in with Angela Spaulding. Wear sunscreen and bring water!

Let's have some fun tomorrow! Go Killer Whales!

This Thursday, at practice, please pick up your ribbons from a board member at the pool gate. They are sorted by family, and we are excited to get them in your hands. If your cap has broken you can pick up a replacement at this time as well, we'll have a box of them out.