Hello Parents,

This is a reminder that you must RSVP by today by midnight for the Away Meet Indian Hills on Monday, June 9th. Even if you plan on not attending the meet please go in and mark the Not Attending This Meet selection. You can RSVP or mark not attending via the website (link) or SwimTopia app (link). If you do not register your child, they will not be able to participate in the meet.

If you RSVP that you are attending, please attend. We understand that sickness happens but if it does, please text me (304)593-2138 or send an email ASAP. If your kid is feeling under the weather and you are uncertain if you are going to be there let us know by Sunday evening or early Monday morning. That way when we are finalizing the heat sheets, we do not put your child in a relay. Once you are at the meet, do not leave until all your child’s events are finished. Leaving early leaves a relay team without a person which means those that stayed to swim cannot swim. If you do not want to stay for those late relays you can make a note in SwimTopia that you are leaving early, not available for late relays.

What you will find in this email:

*Away Meet Details

*Junior Sharks Details

*Volunteers Needed

*Weather Plan

Pool Description:

The away meet is located at Indian Hills. The pool is a 6-lane pool. The meet should go faster.

Pool Address:

The Indian Hills pool is located at: 4001 Clubland Dr, Marietta, GA 30068

Parking:

There is a large lot in front of the club with a few spots overflowing outside the tennis courts. They asked that we do have to take into consideration the golf course and regular club traffic, so please avoid parking on the street. They recommend carpooling. I have asked where to park in the event the lots are full and have not heard back yet. I will updated everyone Monday morning hopefully with this information.

Check In:

Please report to the pool for volunteer and athlete check in by 5:15 pm.

Warm-ups:

Our warm-ups will begin at 5:30. The meet will begin at 6:00. If you miss the warm-up time you will not be able to warm-up.

Concessions:

Indian Hills concession will have BBQ Pork Sandwich ($10), BBQ Chicken Sandwich ($10), Scoop of BBQ Chicken or Pork ($6), 5 Chicken Fingers ($7), Potato Chips ($3), Candy ($3), Ice Cream ($4), Bottled Soda, Water, Powerade ($3), and a water and lemonade station. Indian Hills concession accepts cash or card and asked that no outside food or drinks be brought in.

Other Important Information:

Bullpen will be located in between the big pool and kiddie pool. The kiddie pool is off limits during the meet. Please keep your children out of the kiddie pool.  I hopefully will be setting up tents in this area again for our kids.  I am planning to bring them and see if we have room.  

Junior Sharks:

Our Junior Sharks will not be swimming at this meet. We will have a race on the day of practice so you child will receive their ribbon.

Volunteers:

We still have some open jobs for volunteers for this meet. Remember, you must volunteer at least 2 times per swimmer for the season. Our swim team is 100% run by volunteers. We have the following openings available:

*2 People – Bullpen – 7&8 – 2^nd Shift

*1 Person – Floater – 1^st Shift

*1 Person – Timer – 2^nd Shift

*1 Person - Floater – 2^nd Shift

If we do not get these positions filled especially bullpen and timer, we will not be able to have the meet.

Weather Plan:

I am currently watching the weather for Monday’s meet and am hopeful we have no issues. But I want to have a plan in place if we do have a weather delay. In the event of inclement weather, I will send a remind and Facebook post immediately. The message will say whether there is a delay, or the meet is over. If the meet is delayed, please go to your car, and wait until the delay is over. We cannot be on the pool deck during the weather. Do not leave the meet until I have posted that the meet is over, or we make it through all events.

Remember to sign up for remind (you will need the app to receive the communications). Send a text to 81010 and text: @22ekc9

We will also update the Somerset Sharks Facebook Page. Here is the link to the page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427191040875937/

Thanks,

Alicia Luechtefeld

Swim Team Coordinator

(304) 593-2138