FAQ's
What if I said my child could not be at a specific meet and now can attend?
Give this information to the Head Coach verbally and in writing ASAP.
What is an event?
An event is the age group, length, and type of stroke or relay to be swum.
What is a heat?
A heat is the swimmer’s placement in an event based on time, allowing swimmers of comparable skill levels to compete against each other.
What is a DQ?
A DQ is a disqualification. Swimmers disqualify themselves when they are not swimming a stroke according to RSL Rules. The coaches should review the DQ with a swimmer after the meet and use it to correct the mistake.
What length does my child swim in a meet?
10 and Under age group events are one length (25 yards/meters) but 10 & unders may swim the 12 & under 100 free or Individual Medley (IM), which are 4 lengths (100 yards/meters); 11 and older age group events are 2 lengths (50 yards/meters) or more.
Does my child have to dive off of the blocks?
No, if a swimmer is not comfortable going off the starting blocks, he/she may jump or dive from the side of the pool next to the block - subject to forward start rules.
What is Fish Food?
Fish food is s prepaid concessions card in increments of $10. This helps to reduce the amount of cash you carry or the need to carry a debit/credit card.
Do I have to volunteer?
All swimmers must have a parent volunteer for each meet they swim. Most positions are half a meet and there are a few that can be done before or after a meet. Families that have been part of the team for 2 years or more are asked to have at least one parent in a certified position.
What is a certified position?
Head Scorekeeper, Clerk of Course, Head Timer, Computer Operator, Starter, Stroke and Turn, Referee
Training is required and most are online at the following link
