Swim Meet 101
Items to Bring to a Swim Meet
Swim meets can last for several hours, so be sure to pack everything you will need to keep your swimmer comfortable, fed and entertained throughout the meet.
Don't forget these basics...
- Two competition suits
- Two swim caps (In case one breaks)
- Two pairs of goggles (in case one breaks)
- Warm up gear (swim parka, tracksuit, etc.)
- At least two towels
- Snacks
- Water bottle
Also, Consider Bringing:
- Money for meet concessions
- Folding chair(s)
- Entertainment: cards, travel games, books, iPod, etc.
How to Read a Heat Sheet
The heat sheet is a program that lists all the meet events and participating swimmers. You can tell from the meet sheet which heats your swimmer will race in and their lane number. A lot of swimmers like to write their heat numbers on their arms in marker so they can remember their heats. An announcer at the meet will call out the event and heat number. At some meets, there may also be an electronic board showing this information.
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