Meridian Killer Whales

Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the information below. Being a member of a swim team is an amazing opportunity. Let's make this season one to remember!

Practice Times:

13 years old and up: 7am-8am

9-12 years old: 8am-9am

8 years old and younger: 8am-8:45am

Your coaches and pool management ask these simple things of each swimmer.

Be on Time: Whether arriving in a car pool or individually, be sure to arrive on time. Remember to allow time to do any flexibility work and/or fix your cap and goggles before practice begins. Parents-please double check that practice is occurring prior to leaving your child at the pool.

Use of Facilities: We are guests of all the facilities we use. Please conduct yourselves as such before and after practice, in the hallways and locker rooms. We are a respected group only as long as we respect others.

Teammates: This is your team; make it enjoyable for everyone on the team.

Problems: If you have any questions or problems, talk to one of the coaches. They are the best source for answers and solutions.

Bring to Practice: Goggles, fins, swim cap and water bottle

1. While waiting to swim or during instructions, one hand must be on the wall and the head must be above water. You cannot hear what the coaches are saying when your ears are under the surface.

2. Circle swim - swim on your right (as you face the opposite end) of the lane.

3. Swim all the way to the wall.

4. Make room for others to swim to the wall.

5. When swimming laps and you need to pass another swimmer, tap (don't pull) their foot and then swim around them (down lane center) freestyle.

6. If someone taps your foot, stay close to the lane line/wall and let him or her pass.

7. Listen to instructions and raise your hand to ask a question if you do not understand.

8. Respect your teammates and coaches.

9. Have a positive attitude.

10. Be on time to practice.

11. Demonstrate good sportsmanship.

1. Horseplay.

2. Running.

3. Diving without instructions and direct supervision of the coach.

4. Pushing anyone into or under the water.

5. Hanging or playing on the lane ropes.

6. Walking on the bottom of the pool during swimming sets.

7. Kicking/splashing/spitting water/slapping kickboards.

Full Record Swimmer: Scoring in every possible event 

Most Improved Swimmer: 1 boy and 1 girl from each age group who has improved the most over the season 

Coaches Choice: 1 boy and 1 girl in each age group that had a positive attitude, desire to learn, willing to help, and displaying good sportsmanship 

Marianne Smith Award: Highest honor awarded to 1 swimmer for their dedication and hard work