Hello Swim Families!

Who is ready for MEET #1 !?!?!

Here is some important information for you and your swimmer for this week's meet (it's a lot, please read carefully!

WHEN - Thursday, May 25th against the Edinburgh Marlins

SET UP and CHECK IN VOLUNTEERS - Arrive at 4pm

SWIMMERS and PARENT VOLUNTEERS - Check in at 4:30

 Maple Ridge Warm ups - 4:50pm

Edinburgh Warm ups - 5:20pm

Bubble Heat - 5:50 (this is a heat for young swimmers who are not all the way ready to make it down the lane independently and will be allowed to have a coach in the water assisting them. This must be completed before the official meet start time. We will have swimmers from both teams in this heat.

Meet Start - 6pm

Volunteer Schedule - See attached . Remember to check-in and get your name tag!

Swimmer Events and Heat Sheet Attached. Remember, we will NOT be selling these at concessions. Please print at home or find it on your swimtopia app. Heat sheets will be provided to volunteers who need them for jobs.

Parking - All parking will be done along the street, sides designated by signs. DO NOT park on non designated sides OR cul-de-sacs, block driveways or hydrants. Emergency vehicles MUST be able to fit down and turn around in the streets.The only people who are to park in the parking lot are those who we have already communicated with. We reserve spots for people coming in with supplies. We also reserve 3 spots for the visiting team. The parking attendant will have a list and be directing cars, so please do not come down the driveway anticipating to stay. If you would like to do a drop off, this MUST be done prior to 5pm AND be at the discretion of the parking attendant. 

Bullpen - Our swimmer bullpen will be near the red bench staging area outside the front gate and will be marked. Please have your swimmers stay near this area. Parents, our team will be setting up in the parking lot as we did last year. We do want to keep everyone towards the top end of the parking lot, and we will keep any cars towards the bottom (tennis court end) of the lot. We will be keeping the pavilion side of the deck open for you and anyone to walk on and off as you please. This will help traffic flow and the merging of swimmers to the staging area. 

VISITORS AREA - we are placing the visiting team bullpen in the grass area near the baby pool and directing their parents to sit on the far side of the deck.

GATES - We want to encourage everyone who is NOT a swimmer or volunteer to use the pavilion gate as much as possible. This way we are not bottlenecking the front gate where our swimmers are entering and staging; therefore not causing delays.

Meet Theme - This week we are kicking off the holiday weekend with RED, WHITE and BLUE! We will have tattoos Concessions - Families with the last names beginning with A -Chi , please remember to bring your baked goods; bought or homemade is fine! Just a dozen is good. INCLEMENT WEATHER - be sure you are on REMIND for quick communication. BEFORE YOU LEAVE - If you are leaving before the meet is complete, please check in with a coach first so we can be sure we will not not miss you in a relay. SPECIAL NOTE - As meet hosts, this is our team's opportunity to shine! Let's bring our best sportsmanship, patience and attitude (swimmers AND parents). When an opportunity presents itself, give more than 100% to help out (either side). Please remember safety as you move your cars about the area, and in and out of the neighborhood. Please remember to respect the neighbors of Maple Ridge (and their driveways). And also, BRING BUG SPRAY! Looking forward to it! See you poolside! MRST