What to bring (LABEL EVERYTHING!):

Swimmers bring:

• Aquahawk swim cap, green suit, team t-shirt
• 2 pairs of Goggles (properly adjusted and previously worn swimming)
• Two or more towels (canopy and a blanket to sit on if desired)
• Sunscreen, sunscreen (stick form) for face, sunglasses, hat (bug spray?)
• Books, cards, etc.... for entertainment between events
• Drinks: water, juice, Gatorade, Powerade
• Snacks (fruit, fiber bars, oranges, healthy snacks)

Parents bring:

• Highlighter 
• Permanent marker (Sharpie)
• Money ( if you want to buy concession items)
• Drinks and Snacks
• Folding camp chairs or blanket
• Canopy for shade (daytime meets)
• Camera. PLEASE NOTE: flash photography isn't allowed at the start of a race

Day of the Meet:

• Apply sunscreen to your swimmer before leaving the house. DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN TO THE FACE (unless it is in “stick” form).
• Be on time. Warm-ups begin well before the meet start time. 
• Check in at the check in table so coaches know you are here. Coaches have to submit relay changes 30 min before for the meet starts for an away meet and 45 min before the meet starts for a home meet.  If your swimmer is not checked in at this time, he/she will be removed and substituted with another swimmer for relay events.
• Come with a great attitude and good sportsmanship! The league will be watching.
• Mark your swimmer with a Sharpie! (First and Last name on the back of shoulder and event list on arm)
• Sit with your team 
• Swimmers report to coaches
• Team will warm-up together
• Pay attention to which event number is swimming in the water
• Swimmers need to be at the ready bench 10 heats before they are swimming
• Have fun and cheer on your teammates!
• Do not leave pool without checking with Coach, regardless of whether your swimmer has finished their last posted event (changes in relays may not be printed on the heat sheet)
• PLEASE throw away all trash and gather belongings before leaving

** If you are running late for a meet or your child is sick on the day of a meet, please text Melissa at 281-919-7325 with your swimmer's first & last name, age group, and the situation (running late, sick, etc.) as soon as you know.

** It is very important that you let us know if you are unable to attend a meet as it may affect a relay event and cause other swimmers on the team to miss out on swimming the relay. Swimmers are required to swim in at least two meets.

Practice

• ** NO PRACTICE on meet days. **
• Practicing all 4 days is best when your schedule allows, however 2 days a week is required.
• Please only attend your practice time.
• Parents - please help keep all swimmers that are not currently practicing off the steps and out of the pool.

This sport requires parents to be active participants, not just spectators. It is required that every family volunteer for a minimum of 3 volunteer positions.

Championship Meet

There is a championship meet following the regular season. T-shirts for this must be purchased in advance. Any swimmer who has participated in one regular meet is qualified to participate in the MSSL championship meet. Below, you can download an order form to purchase the championship shirt.