East Cobb Swim Team

Swim Meet 101: Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to the season! To ensure a smooth experience for our swimmers and families, please review this quick guide on what to expect and what to bring.

🕒 When to Arrive

• Home Meets: 4:45 PM
• Away Meets: 5:15 PM
• Warm-ups: Start promptly at 5:00 PM for home meets and 5:30 PM for away meets. Please have your swimmer ready in the pool by these times.

🎒 The Packing List

What to Wear:

• Blue swimsuit and Blue Titans T-shirt.
• Check the "Theme of the Week" for fun dress-up clothes!

What to Bring:

• Goggles & Swim Cap (essential!)
• 2–3 Towels per swimmer (they get wet fast).
• Folding Chairs (for parents and athletes).
• Cash or Venmo for the concession stand.
• Umbrella: We swim in the rain! (Unless there is lightning).
• Sharpie

⚠️ What NOT to Bring:

• Alcohol: Prohibited at all Cobb Summer Swim League events. Referees monitor this strictly; possession can result in team disqualification. Save the drinks for the after-meet party!

📍 First Steps Upon Arrival

• Claim Your Spot: Set up your folding chairs in the designated team area.
• Check-In: See the coaches/coordinators immediately.
• Mark Your Swimmer: Using a Sharpie, write your child’s Event #, Heat #, and Lane # on their arm (check the Heat Sheet for these).
• Volunteer Check-In: If you are a volunteer, attend the meeting with the County Referee at 5:45 PM and grab your supplies (clipboard, timer, etc.).

Note: 2nd half volunteers should be at their post by Event 43.

🏊 Meet Logistics

• The Bullpen: This is the gathering area near the diving well. Swimmers must report here 2 events before their race. Parent volunteers will help line them up.
• Heat Sheets: These are the "master schedules." Look for your child’s name to find their numbers.
• Example: A marking of 1/2 means Heat 1, Lane 2.
• SwimTopia App: Downlaod the app! You can also track live event progress and find your child’s specific events here.

📖 Quick Vocabulary

• Heat Sheet: The program for the meet.
• Event: The specific race (e.g., 7-8 Boys 50 yd Freestyle).
• Heat: A division of an event. Heat 1 is usually the fastest.