Hello Barracudas!

Its time to get ready for tomorrows last HOME meet!  We have 1 more away meet next week followed by the end of season celebration on July 19th and the  championship meet on July 21 (registration deadline is July 10).

Many thanks to everyone for declaring your swimmers! Its such a tremendous help to the coaches and admins! And thank you to everyone volunteering!  We do still have a couple of volunteer spots open - Please consider taking on one of these spots tomorrow evening.  Clerk of Course and Order of Finish Judge.

Here are reminders to help you prepare for the evening.

-Please ensure your swimmer is at the pool by 4:45pm at the latest. Coaches will be greeting swimmers to check them in and take to designated team spot.

-Warm ups begin promptly at 5pm.

-Please go ahead and have the swimmers number on both arms and last name on the back of shoulder in permanent black marker.

-Designated areas will be set for each age group. Please make sure your child stays in the designated areas to help the kid pushers. We suggest they bring an extra towel to sit on and pack some fun games, coloring, etc for in between heats.

-We will be monitoring the weather very closely and keep everyone up to date.   The swimmers MUST be at the meet and ready to swim.   We will be abiding by the TSA rules for inclement weather.    For your convenience here is the link to the rules.    TSA 2024 Rules.   Its going to be quite warm so be sure to hydrate well. (Swimmers, volunteers and spectators alike!)

-Cheer for your team mates of all ages and levels of ability.

-If you must leave the meet early please check in with the coaches first.

-Heat Sheets can be found on Swimtopia or the Swimtopia app.  You will receive a notification when they are available to view.

Your day of contact person for tomorrows meet is Kim: [email protected] or 919-607-0121.

Parking:

We are asking all Barracudas families to leave the parking lot near and around the pool open for our guests. Please park in the large parking area to the right of the pool. If families could carpool, that would help with some of the parking.

BW Facility:

Barracuda swimmers can set up on the left-hand side of the pool from entry gate. The umbrellas will remain up but if you would like to bring a canopy please feel free to do so. We have 3 canopies that will be set up for the kids. You may wish to bring chairs as well.

Theme:

Red, White and Barracuda!   Barracuda pride at its finest!

Concessions:

You will be able to purchase Pizza, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, drinks, candy, and snacks. This is located at the bar area. CASH only please.

Kona Ice will also be on property!

No alcohol will be sold during the swim meet.

Meet Management:

We will have a Pre-Meet Briefing/Timer Meeting at 5:45pm, volunteers report to the deck area by the kids "mushroom" zone at that time.  The Time Drops system will be implemented this week so please be patient as we navigate the new system.   (We will be working with it tonight during practice to help ensure a smooth meet tomorrow evening) 

Warmups:

As the host team, Bentwinds will swim from 5pm-5:30.

Park Village will warm up 5:30p-6p. Please ensure your swimmer is at the pool by 4:45PM at the latest.

Reminder:

Please do not allow your child to stray to the grass near the chipping green. The kid pushers will not be able to find them and they could miss their event. Even straying from their designated area makes the kid pushers job much more difficult.

-We will be using the new timing system for this meet!

-There will be a coaches relay if time allows.

Spectators:

Please stay behind the black stanchion/chain area and do not wonder down the side of the pool deck where the coaches and guards are. These areas are designated for the coaches, volunteers, guards and swimmers.

Post Meet:

-Please clean up your area.

-Please help to put things back where they belong.

-Lost and found is by the guard room daily. Anything not claimed in a timely manner will be donated to a local cause.

Note: We understand that there are circumstances out of our control sometimes that forces us to make changes to our plans. If someone gets sick or you must make a last minute change to your declaration, please let Kim or the coaches know ASAP.

[email protected]

Coach Kourtney: [email protected]

Coach Meghan: [email protected]

Coach Kayla: [email protected] [email protected]

Do you have all your Barracudas swag? If not be sure to visit the swag shop at https://bentwindsbarracudas.swimtopia.com/login

Remember to go to Dairy Queen after the meet for your free ice cream!

July 10, 4p-8p is the Chipotle fundraiser.  (A minimum must be met in order for the Barracudas to receive the donation)

See you tonight at practice and tomorrow!

Swim fast Barracudas!