Good Afternoon, TCATS!

The kids are excited and ready to race this weekend as we face off at home with Candlelight Hills.  We are looking forward to more time drops and invitational cuts!

Below is important information for tomorrow please read through everything thoroughly.

Attached Documents: Entries by Athlete, Psych Sheet, and Timeline

Pre-Meet Timeline:

• 6:30 AM - Set-Up Crew arrives
• 6:45 AM - TCATS Check-in - (30 min) If your swimmer does not "circle-in" they will be scratched from the meet.
• 7:15 AM – TCATS warm-up (30 min) All swimmers are REQUIRED to attend warmups
• 7:45 AM – Candlelight Hills warm-up (30 min)
• 8:00 AM - Officials Meeting
• 8:10 AM - Timers/Scribes Meeting
• 8:20 AM – Volunteers Timers/Scribes report to posts
• 8:30 AM - Meet Start

Setup: Remember that all setup is outdoors in the parking lot. Spectator seating is come and go only. Please watch your swimmer race and then return to your tent in the parking lot.

Parking: All parking is across the street at the junior high school. There is a designated area for drop off but then you must park across the street.

What To Bring:

• Team Shirt
• Team Suit
• Team Cap
• Goggles (more than one pair)
• Towels (more than one)
• Pop Tent (for parents)
• Folding Chairs
• Bug Spray
• Sun Screen
• Healthy Snacks
• Water to stay hydrated
• Cooler with iced shammies/cool towels to stay cool
• Something fun and stationary to keep your swimmer occupied between events. (ex: books, board games, cards, bracelet making kits, etc...)

EVENT MARKINGS--SHARPIES PLEASE!

After CHECK-IN:

YOU will need to mark your child's arm with their event numbers similar to this diagram.

Info will be available on SwimTopia app and posted heat sheets.

RELAY RACES - if your swimmer has to leave early before their relay please tell the coaches WELL BEFORE you need to leave so a replacement can be found. Swimmers who leave without notifying the coach WILL NOT be placed on future relays.

If you have any questions please let your coaches know.

Swim Fast, Coogs!!!

Coach Tracy