What to Bring

• Plenty of towels - 2 to 4 depending on number of events.
• Warm clothing (mornings at meets can be cool).
• Chairs or blankets to sit on.
• Shade/tarp if you have one.
• Cooler for fruit, juices, water, snacks etc.
• Snacks (a snack bar will also be available during meets).
• Visors, sunglasses, team T-shirt, team cap and team suit.
• Sunscreen or sun block, especially for nose and shoulders.

When to Arrive

• Arrive early- at least 15 minutes prior to Orca warm-up time.
• Warm-up times will be posted on the web site prior to each meet. As a general guideline, warm-up times are earlier for home meets.
• Times for the Championship Meet will be posted toward the end of the season.

At the Meet

• If you can arrive at the meet early to stake out a "team area" (preferably with some shade) that's helpful!
• Swimmers should stay in or close to team area. Listen for your event and be ready to go to the "ready bench." (Parents - please know where your swimmer is at all times. If you are working the meet please assign another parent who is willing to watch out for your child.)
• It is ultimately the swimmer's responsibility to get to the ready bench and the blocks on time.
• Make sure you check with the coach before you leave the meet. You may be on a relay!
• Please use trashcans for your garbage. We are a clean team!
• You MUST have FUN!