Important information for Thursday:

Schedule for Thursday’s meet at Whitewater Creek (175 Birkdale Dr.): Most critical info is all bolded:

morning – regular practice

9am – OPTIONAL parent meeting with Coach Susan for anyone with questions about the meet

4:20-4:30pm – OPTIONAL meet in the cul-de-sac of 300 Aster Ridge for golf cart caravan to the pool. Caravan leaves at 4:30 sharp! Come join us if you can!

5pm – Plan to arrive at WWC pool, unpack, and get settled in ***Each Swimmer must check in with coaches immediately upon arrival***

5:25pm – All Wilshire swimmers gather with coaches by the starting area of the pool

5:30-5:45pm – Wilshire warm ups (there are 3 teams, and we have the last slot)

5:45-5:55 pm -Timer/Stroke Judge/Coach Meeting – Club Room

5:45pm – Swimmers in events 1 and 2 to the “bullpen” (where we organize the swimmers)

5:55 pm National Anthem

6:00 pm - Meet starts, hopefully done by 9pm, but maybe not

A few things from Whitewater Creek (WWC):

*WWC has three entrances off Redwine Rd. Use the MIDDLE one with the guard. The guards know about the meet and will let you in.

* Park in the WWC Country Club parking lot, which is above the pool area on Birkdale Dr.

* Once the pool clubhouse parking lot is full, we ask that everyone park on the same side of the road. We will have one side of the road marked with signs so parents will know where to park, up Birkdale and along the pool road.

* We are leaving our pool furniture out; however, we recommend that people bring chairs, as we know there are not enough in our pool area for everyone. Shade is limited, so you may want to bring a tent or two. These can be placed in a limited amount on the deck. Families are encouraged to set up on the grass outside the deck.

* There will be concessions during the meet. It is CASH only! We will have pizza, Chick-fil-a, chips, snacks, drinks, and candy.

A few things from Wilshire:

*If your swimmer is ill or injured and will be unable to swim, please text Coach Susan (770-265-2925) as soon as you know so that we can find a replacement for your child’s relay. Otherwise, please make all efforts to attend the meet you committed to.

*Use a sharpie to write your child’s name in tshirt, bathing suit, etc. in case anything gets lost. Also, every swimmer 10 and younger should have name and age written on his/her upper left arm. This makes it easier for the volunteers helping get your swimmer to the correct place.

*Clean up all trash around you at the meet and have your kids do the same please. Remember that most people working the meets are volunteers, so please be polite, respectful, and helpful.

Definitely have for the meet:

Goggles, team suit on (or any suit), cap (if you use one), and towel

Suggested items to bring to the meet:

Food, drinks, foldable chairs, sunscreen, a sharpie (for writing events on swimmer's arm), cash for concession stand (smaller bills appreciated), blanket (for swimmers to hang out on), printed copy of the heat sheet (although it should be accessible online this year)

Go Wahoos!!!!!!!

Coach Susan