Max of 4 Events per swimmer.

Either 2 individual and 2 relays OR 3 individual 1 relay

Max of 4 Events per swimmer.

Either 2 individual and 2 relays OR 3 individual 1 relay

From Gladstone:We will open the gates at 6 am. Families are welcome to set up outside the gates on Saturday, June 8th, but not before then, please. The city will not allow that, and there is no guarantee for items and property left overnight to set up early. Warm-up times: 6:20-6:40 am Gladstone 6:40-7:00 am Liberty 7:00-7:20 am Independence

AM Timeline 7:10 Volunteer Meeting 7:20 National Anthem 7:30 Meet Start

Meet Events and Timeline (Approximate)

• Session 1: Events #11-40 [7:30-9am]
• Intermission (FUN Relays-10 min)
• Session 2: Events #41-75 [9:15-11:00am]

We may be able to consolidate exhibition events to save time and with no relays, meet will run faster. Swimmers are allowed to enter up to 3 Individual entries, no relays Optional: exhibition swims and FUN Relay Each team needs to have Volunteers for:

• 1 Clerk of Course ( 1 for first half and 1 for second half)
• 1 Runner
• 4 Timers (for first half and 4 for second half) (Gladstone will provide 8 for each half)
• 1 Stroke judge per half

Pool Location: Gladstone Community Outdoor Pool 6901 N. Holmes Rd Gladstone, MO 64118
Themes and Fun: Our theme for this week is Under-the-Sea / Mermaid Fun Relays- Underwater (Event 76 during the intermission between both sessions)

I am excited to see everyone and kick off our second meet of the season! I hope you all have had a great week. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns. We will have Heat Sheets for sale the morning of the meet for $3.

SEASON OPENER (@ GLADSTONE)

Saturday, June 8th, 2024

MEET ADDRESS:

Gladstone Outdoor Pool (Gladstone Gators)

7011 N Holmes St, Gladstone, Missouri 64118, USA — Directions

MEET CHECK-IN:

Swimmers and families should be at the pool on Saturday at 6:15 AM. If you are a meet volunteer please be there 10 minutes earlier. Coaches plan to arrive 30 min early.

MEET PREPARATION AND CONSIDERATIONS:

You need to write their event information in sharpie on their forearm. This is for them to easily reference what they are swimming. Swimmers should write their events on their arms before heading down to check in on Saturday morning. This speeds up check-in time and mentally prepares the swimmers for the meet that day.

Do not write on your backs! Kids will not be able to swim until they have all marker on their backs removed.

• Have a spare pair of goggles-please purchase dark lenses goggles for your swimmers
• During the meet listen for announcements of your events. Report to the clerk of the course when your event is called. The volunteer clerk will help the swimmers line up at the blocks
• After swimming an event, all swimmers should check in with a coach
• Please do not approach stroke judges with questions about your swimmer, please ask a coach. I encourage you to ask about a DQ the day of the meet. 8 and under swimmers will not be DQ’d.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Snacks-fresh fruit, granola/protein bars, nuts, bagels, sandwich crackers, and dry cereal. Avoid heavy foods and dairy.
• Water or sports drinks. You and your swimmer need to stay hydrated. We will have drinks and snacks for sale at the concession stand as well.
• Chairs, tents, blankets, extra towels-all spectators sit in the grass area outside of the fence
• Small games and activities are recommended to entertain your child while they wait for events

SPECTATORS:

Spectators are only allowed on the pool deck when their swimmer is racing or if they are a volunteer. You may not sit or hang out on the pool deck inside of the fenced-in area.

You cannot have chairs/crash on the pool deck. The only time you can be on the pool deck is during your swimmer’s events or while you are cheering on other friends.

There will be designated CRASH Areas for Away Teams. Check the available areas.