• Swim  meets happen on Saturday and/or Sunday, and often last 3-4 hours

• There is usually a 45minute to 1 hour warm-up, then the competition begins

• Swimmers typically swim 2 to 3 events, and may sometimes also swim in a relay.  However, your child may swim more or less events depending on ability & coaches decisions

• BE ON TIME - swimmers are required to be on the pool deck at least 15 minutes before warm up.  

  • Coaches must ​"scratch" or remove swimmers from events if they are not present 30 minutes before the competition starts.

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• The Stingrays team participates in 3 types of meets: METRO LEAGUE meets, USA meets, TRAVEL meets

  • League Meets are open to all swimmers of any age and ability​ (designated MSL on the schedule)

  • Participation in USA meets is Coaches decision - based on  multiple factors including ability, commitment, focus, and child's interest

  • Travel meets (usually Washington DC in the winter and N. Carolina in the spring) are optional & open to all swimmers

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• What should your child bring?

  • 2 swim caps & 2 pairs of goggles (in case one breaks)​

  • Their swimsuit!

  • A sweatshirt or swim parka - the waiting areas can be cold & drafty

  • 1-2 towels

  • A snack and water bottle 

  • A beach chair for sitting (for some meets - coaches will advise if needed)

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• On arrival, your child should report to the pool deck (or the gym depending on location) and let a coach know they have arrived

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• NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE POOL DECK DURING MEETS UNLESS THEY ARE VOLUNTEERING 

  • Volunteer timers and other assistance are ALWAYS needed at meets - please speak to the coaches if you are interested in volunteering!​