Hello Orcas,

A few important reminders for the meet this weekend!

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your swimmer’s warm-up time. Warm-up times are listed below.
• Parking: There is a parking garage next to the pool that is very convenient. The cost is $5 cash.
• Relays: Relays will swim first on Sunday, so it is very important that swimmers arrive on time. There is a good chance we may need swimmers who are not currently entered in a relay. Please do not be the reason we have to scratch a relay! Our swimmers really look forward to swimming these events with their teammates.
• Seating: U of L has stadium seating, so you do not need to bring chairs. You may want to bring a stadium seat if you have one. Another reason to arrive early is to make sure you get a good, comfortable seat, as the stands can get crowded.
• Deck Access: Parents and spectators are not permitted on deck. Only those who have signed up to volunteer will have deck access. Swimmers are expected to stay with the team in our designated team area on deck. We will have parents helping our younger swimmers get to their events, so it is important that they stay where we can easily find them. If they do need to leave to get food or use the restroom, please be sure they tell their parent helper.
• Meet Mobile: The meet will be available on Meet Mobile under 2026 Tsunami Fall Invitational. Meet Mobile is an app that can be purchased and will give you access to the psych sheet, heat sheet, swimmer-specific information, and results almost immediately. If you do not have Meet Mobile and do not plan to purchase it, I have attached the heat sheet. Please print a copy, as I do not believe they will have copies available for purchase. I have also uploaded it to Swimtopia with all other important documents.
• Marking up swimmers: Parents, it will be helpful to write your swimmers vent, heat and lane assignment on their arm or leg prior to arriving to the meet. A black sharpie will work great for this. It would also be helpful to write the swimmers name on their back (top right). 

  

• Timers Needed: The meet host is currently short a few timers for the entire Saturday session and the Sunday PM session. I went ahead and added some timer volunteer spots in Swimtopia. They may still be able to fill these positions, but it is better to be prepared and not need them than the other way around! This is a great opportunity to get on deck and be closer to the action. If you are willing to help, please sign up for a spot. Thank you!

Warm Ups:

Sat All teams: 1230pm. Meet starts at 130pm. Doors open at 1215pm

Sun AM: NEY and OCY: 730am Meet starts at 9am. Doors open at 7am

Sun PM: All teams 1230pm. Meet starts at 115pm

Thank you, everyone! We are looking forward to a great weekend of racing and watching our Orcas compete!

Coach Vicky