I hope everyone is getting excited for tomorrow’s meet at Idle Hour Country Club (1815 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502). The theme is Yellow Out!

Swimmers should arrive at 4:45

Warm Ups will begin at 5

The Swim Meet will begin at 5:30

What to Bring: Packing properly for a swim meet is very important. Your child will need two towels (one to use and one to sit on), goggles (label these and keep up with them), dry clothes (flannel pants and hooded sweatshirts are favorites) for after the meet, water for hydration, healthy snacks, a suit, and a swim cap (they do not have to wear a cap if they don’t want to but if they do we ask that all swimmers wear a Cuda cap). Many kids also bring games or electronics that can be played between events. Your children must keep up with their own belongings. The lost and found is always overflowing after a meet; double check your things before you leave after the meet’s conclusion.

A few notes from Idle Hour: “We are trying a new deck layout for our meets this season. All kids will now be starting from the block end of the pool. Timers will switch ends in between the 25s and the 50s. Clerk of Course will be located by the diving well. When taking your kids to Clerk of Course, please have them walk outside of the gate (shown in red line) so we can limit deck congestion. We'd recommend having your younger kids sit closer to the food truck side of the pool and having your older kids sit closer to the block end of the pool. The deck furniture will be put away, so please bring chairs/blankets to sit on. However, the Visiting Team Area is tight, so pack light.” The Summerhouse will be open for food (cash only).

Idle Hour will not be sending me the heat sheet until tomorrow morning. I will send it out as soon as I get it from them.

I have attached the volunteer list for tomorrow’s meet. Parents, we couldn’t run these meets without you! If your name is on the list please make sure you arrive on time for your position. If you are a second half worker, please do not leave before the second half. We still need you there and ready to work after the conclusion of backstroke so we can make the switch off of workers as quick as possible. When you arrive make sure to sign the check in sheet under the scorers tent so that we know you were there and can give you credit for volunteering. If you do not sign the check in sheet, you will not receive credit for the volunteer position.

Volunteers for the following jobs are still needed:

9/10 Girls Age Group Parent (2 points)

If you are able to do any of these jobs, please contact Jill Kidder at [email protected].

If you have an age group swimmer (10&Under), you need to work a meet as an age group parent. We have had trouble getting age group parent workers this season and we have many 10&Under swimmers. Below is a reminder of our volunteer requirements: Each swim family is required work 4 half meets (earn 4 points) during the regular swim season, which does not include Conference. Each dive family is required to work at least 2 full dual meets (earn 4 points, 1 meet = 2 points). A family with a swimmer and diver is required to earn 4 swim points AND 4 dive points. Jobs are assigned different point values, a job working for half a meet = 1 point, working for a whole meet = 2 points. A $50 fine will be issued per each unearned point.

Conference jobs are also available for signup, we still have many jobs that need to be filled. To sign up, click here: https://spindletopbarracudas.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

As a reminder, all families with a child swimming or diving in conference must work. We ask that you volunteer in some capacity each day your child is participating. As hosts of this meet for every team in our conference, there are many jobs to be done, and we need lots of help! 50% off of the victory party dinner will be given to each conference worker.

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Go CUDAS!