Important Information About Volunteering 

It is mandatory that all families be available to volunteer at swim meets in which their swimmer(s) participate(s). To run a home meet, it requires a minimum of 30 volunteers. Unless you make special arrangements with the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be expected to volunteer if needed. See more about volunteer jobs, assignments, and expectations on below and in the team handbook.

Meet Basics

Our six Tuesday evening meets that your swimmer will attend are called dual meets. A dual meet is a swim meet between two teams: the “home” team and the “away” or traveling team. These meets last approximately 3-4 hours (including warm-up). There are no entry fees. Swimmers are expected to attend all meets unless otherwise noted by the parent/adult in accordance with the processes outlined in the “Meet Attendance” section of the team handbook. Coaching staff will decide jointly on the individual and relay events assigned to each swimmer, as well as the heat and lane assignments. Swimmers are limited to a maximum of three (3) scored individual and two (2) scored relay events per meet.

At our home meets and most away meets, food and drinks are available for purchase. Please support concessions, as the proceeds go to offset swim team costs.

*Please note the Tarheel Swimming Association conduct rules, as violation of these rules can mean penalties imposed on our team and impact meet performance or even lead to meet suspension.

• Home Meets: arrival time is 4:45 PM for set-up and 5:00 PM warm-up.
• Away Meets: arrival time is typically 5:00 PM. Coaching staff or the Volunteer Coordinator will send an email announcing arrival time, location, and job assignments.

What to Bring to a Meet

Swimmers should bring:

• Team suit
• Team t-shirt
• Goggles (pack an extra set)
• Team cap
• A large water bottle (electrolyte beverages are a good idea)
• Two towels
• Dry clothing for after the meet
• Sunscreen
• Folding chair, blanket, or large towel
• Games, crafts, or books to keep you entertained between events

Parents/Adults should bring:

• Folding chairs
• Sharpie marker to write events on your swimmers arm
• A printed copy of the heat sheet (print at home if able)
• Highlighter to mark up the meet program
• Water or other non-alcoholic beverages
• Cash for concessions
• Sunscreen/hat
• Shade tent if desired

Rules and Etiquette

Swimmers should:

•  Check the list of suggested items to bring and be prepared
• Cheer for your teammates
• Always show respect to your coaches, officials, and team representatives
• Sit with your teammates during the meet, not the coaches
• Do not approach officials or scorers after the meet has begun
• Be courteous and display good sportsmanship
• Treat visiting and hosting teams with dignity and thank them for swimming with you

Parents/Adults should:

• Arrive on time
• When possible, write your swimmers events on their arms prior to arrival
• Not go behind the blocks during the meet, unless part of a volunteer role
• Refrain from asking questions of the coaches, officials, and scorers during the meet
• No alcoholic beverages (or glass of any kind) are permitted; alcohol usage can lead to the suspension of the meet
• Be courteous and display good sportsmanship
• Help clean up the area after the meet