Y-City swimmers and parents: it’s that time of year again when we all get excited to compete in the city championships. For those of you attending the meet for the first time, this is our longest (and most confusing) but fun meet of the year. The warm-ups begin on Friday the 25th at 3:15 pm and the meet will being at 3:45. Saturday warm-ups begin at 8:15am and the meets starts at 8:45. We only have one lane for warm ups and they are only a half hour, so we suggest getting there early so you will have room to warm-up. We also suggest arriving early in the day in order to get a spot to sit. With over 500 swimmers it will be very crowded. The team is getting a large tent outside for the team to sit together but space is still limited with 120 swimmers on the team. If you can, try to sit near the tent!
We have already started to sign up all of our swimmers and this is the only week when we can make changes. This Thursday (July 16th) will be the last time we can make any changes to the events swimmers are entered in. If you need to change something after that point, there is nothing we can do. Please make sure you tell us what you want this week. Also the championship meet has an entry fee to pay for awards and to rent the pool and a tent. All swimmers swimming in the meet must pay coaches $5.00 by Monday the 20th or you will not be allowed to swim at the meet. (All individual swimmers, not families)
Also, for the meet we need to supply two timers at all times (4 timers per day), two stroke and turn judges at all times ( 4 per day) and we are running the seating area/ bull pen both days. We cannot compete if we do not have these positions filled in advance. There will be posters for parents to sign up during practice times. If you can fill one or more of these positions please let us know as soon as possible. We need to have all spots filled by Wednesday the 22nd.
Lastly, relays for the championship are done solely on times. We have spent much time comparing times to put together the fastest relays to compete at the meet. Once the relays are made no changes can be made unless a swimmer does not show up for their relay. If you’re on a relay, let a coach know if you’re going to be absent in advance so the coaches can arrange a replacement.
Finally the end of the year party will be at 6:00pm, at the YMCA, Saturday after the meet. At the party we will be swimming and having a great time. Ice Cream will be provided and swimmers will receive awards, medals, and team pictures during the awards ceremony. We encourage all swimmers and families to come even if you are not attending the championship.
Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call one of the coaches.
Laura Atwell (208) 761-7304 Kemp Smith
Travis McCan (208) 577-7517 Doug McCan
Erin Wantulok Eddie Larios
