Bartram Springs Barracudas

Helpful information for meet days

What should I bring to the meet?

• GOGGLES-an extra pair for emergencies is a good idea too
• Swim Cap
• Heat Sheet/Entry Sheet (these will not be available at meet)
• Sharpie to mark your swimmer
• Sunscreen
• Snacks and drinks (most teams will have concessions available)
• Chairs
• Entertainment (cards, coloring items etc.)

What is a heat/entry sheet?

• Heat Sheet- This shows all of the events in order that they will occur, and which swimmers are swimming in which events/heats. 
• Entry Sheet- This list is alphabetical by swimmer and is the easiest way to see quickly which events your swimmer is in. 

What do I do upon arrival and during meet?

• Set up your area, for home meets we have a lot of covered areas a tent may not be necessary but for away meets you will need one. We suggest sharing with families if you are able. 
• Swimmers check in- get ready for warm ups
• Volunteers check in
• Locate ready bench, show your swimmer where ready bench
• Listen for event announcements to ensure swimmer is at ready bench on time and the meet runs smoothly.

How to mark your swimmer

• Right Shoulder 
  • Line 1- Last name, first initial (Smith, J)
  • Line 2- BSB
• Forearm
  • Make three columns containing your swimmers event, heat, lane (photo example provided)
  • If you have a younger swimmer you may want to write which stroke they are swimming as well