Swim Meet 101
Swim Meet 101
What can parents do to help their swimmers be prepared for their races?
- Indicate Attendance in Swimtopia by end of the Monday before the Meet. This is mandatory if your swimmer plans to be absent.
Update your attendance by providing your RSVP on meet in "Calendar".
Here are some tips for parents who are new to swim meets, including:
- Come on-time to meet
- Check-in with the Attendance taker
- Participate in warm-ups
- Find your age group Clerk and have the child follow instructions
- Write events numbers on the arm in Sharpie (bring one from home!)
- Review the EVENTS (E) with the swimmer
- Review what HEAT (H) and what LANE (L) the swimmer will be in. (See image below)
- Review the Stroke the swimmer will swim.
Swimmers Code of Conduct
Ben Lomond Swimmer Code of Conduct
- Be on Time
- You are an important part of your team. Your teammates are counting on you.
- Be Encouraging
- Your words can be hurtful or kind. Choose to be kind. Cheer for your teammates and shake hands with your opponents.
- Be Positive
- Help us to maintain a positive attitude among swimmers and parents. Look for the best in every situation.
- Be Respectful
- Act appropriately towards your teammates. Keep your hands to yourself.
- Treat your tent parents in a respectful way. They are responsible for making sure you are in the right place at the right time and they need to know where you are at all times. Please ask your tent parent for guidance in leaving the tent.
- Be Calm
- Stay with your age group during practice and at meets. Bring fun and “quiet” activities to stay calm during practice and at meets when you are waiting for your turn. We suggest books, games, cards and healthy snacks.
- Be Focused
- We want you to reserve your energy for the swimming! Please do not run, climb, throw balls in public areas, or play on the playground equipment at any location. We expect you to not hit or fight with your teammates. Keep your focus on what you do best – SWIM!
CODE OF CONDUCT
Ben Lomond Parent Code of Conduct
- I will demonstrate fairness and good sportsmanship to all swimmers, officials, other parents, fans and coaches with my words and actions.
- I will be supportive of my swimmer(s) and our coaches.
- I will be an active member of the Ben Lomond swim team and fulfill my volunteer positions to allow the meets and practices to run smoothly.
- I will be responsible for reading, as well as responding when appropriate, to emails and correspondence from the team and coaches.
- I agree that all members of our family will abide by the posted Ben Lomon rules & Splashdown Water Park as well as the posted rules at any facility we will visit.
- I will supervise my children during practices and meets especially those that are not registered to swim on the team.
- I will bring and retrieve my swimmer(s) promptly from practice so the coaches can focus on coaching.
- I will not drop off or leave my swimmer(s) at the pool/playground for practice without designated adult supervision, unless the child is 14 years or older.
- I will not drop off or leave my swimmer(s) at a meet without designated supervision, unless my child is 14 years or older.
- I will only address officials, opposing team’s swimmers, parents and coaches in a positive, respectful and encouraging manner.
- I will not disrupt a swim meet or practice. I will choose the right time to express concern regarding any rules or officiating calls to the meet director or the league rep for our team.
- I will remember that swimming is for our children and not for adults.
- I will remember that no one (including parents, toddlers, non-participating siblings or swimmers) may enter the baby pool or diving area during practice or meets for any reason. Swimmers registered with the team may be in the main pool during their age group practice and under the direct supervision of the coaches.
Zero Tolerance Policy
The Ben Lomond Swim Team strives to provide a family-friendly environment and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy to help protect our swimmers from foul language, inappropriate behavior, and incivility of any swimmer, coach, spectator, or parent. Any swimmer, coach, parent, or spectator that does not adhere to this code of conduct in either a swim meet or practice will be removed from the pool area. A swimmer, coach, parent, or spectator that is removed from the pool area will be suspended for the rest of the season. They will not be allowed to attend any remaining practices or swim meets. There will be no appeal from the suspended parties.
Upcoming Events
Fri Jul 24
Coaches & Swimmers Breakfast
Splashdown Waterpark - Digger's Dune10:30 AM –11:30 AM
Sat Jul 25
PURPLE DIVISIONALS
Urbanna OttersStart: 7:00 AM
Sun Jul 26
End of the Season Banquet 2026
Splashdown Pavilion - Coral Reef Pavillion12:00 PM – 3:00 PM