Schedule of Events
Holding Area and Facility Open to Swimmers and Families at 7:30am
Warm-Up 8:00-9:45am Lane Assignments TBD After Entries Are Received
9:00am Coaches Scratch Meeting (In Conf Room Behind Front Desk)
9:00am Officials Meeting (In Admin Area Behind Front Desk)
9:30am Timer Meeting (In Admin Area Behind Front Desk)
10:00am Swim MEET Starts
Locations/Important Notices:
· Camp Out Area – Swimmers are to camp out in the LARGE GYM in-between events.
o There will be NO Clerk of Course at the meet. It will be the swimmers responsibility to get behind the blocks in time for their event. There will be parents behind the blocks helping the kids make sure they are in the correct lane. Additionally, programs will be posted all over the facility so swimmers/parents/coaches can check lanes/event numbers/etc for swimmers frequently.
o Teams are responsible for picking up all trash in the holding area where they sit during the meet. The Waukee YMCA asks you not leave the meet until your area is picked up. Be sure you are using the garbage cans and keeping your items together. The Waukee YMCA and its staff will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Meet results and awards will not be given to coaches until your team seating area is clean.
o NO CHAIRS are allowed in the pool area.
· Concession Stand: Will be available in the Lobby. All food and drink need to remain in the lobby.
· Parent Seating: The bleachers in the pool area hold up to 500 spectators. The benches at the end of the lap pool and by the recreational pool must be kept free for safety so seating will not be allowed in those areas.
· Wellness Center: NO SWIMMERS or children under 9 years of age are allowed on the 2nd floor of the building. Participating swimmers found in the Wellness Center upstairs may result in disqualification from their next event. Make sure swimmers know they can only be on the first level of the building.
· Parking: Parking is located in front of the main entrance on the SE side of the building. We ask parents and swimmers to carpool as the facility is still open to YMCA members. Parking is not allowed in areas marked “No Parking” and in the main entry way (including gravel road) south of the YMCA. The YMCA is not responsible for towed vehicles. In case of parking overflow, reserve parking is located south of the facility at the Mercy Clinic and on NE Venture Drive located across from the facility’s main driveway.
Volunteer Requirements:
· All teams are responsible for providing timers for their assigned lanes. There are to be three timers per lane, one of which must be a level 1 certified official. For simplicity, the meet will have two shifts of approximately two hours each. Please send your timers names and shift one or two to by Wednesday, February 11th.
Lane 1: Riverfront
Lane 2: Nishna Valley
Lane 3: Waukee
Lane 4: Council Bluffs
Lane 5: Riverfront
Lane 6: Nishna Valley
Lane 7: Waukee
Lane 8: Council Bluffs
Backup/Lead Timers: Waukee
Entry information for Coaches:
· The 2015 Sectional Meet will follow the Iowa YMCA Order of Events.
· To be on deck, ALL coaches must sign in with Melanie and show her their deck pass.
· All entries MUST be received by Noon, Monday, February 9th. No changes can be made after February 9th. Entries should be sent to: Shelley Twigg @ . Please include an SD3/zip file AND pdf of your entries.
· We will be using HyTek Meet Manager to run the meet.
Vendors:
· Elsmore Swim Shop will be on-site during the meet selling suits, accessories, t-shirts and other swim items.
· Meet programs will be on sale in the lobby for $3.00 each.
Sectional Meet T-Shirt Order:
· Sectional T-Shirts will be available for order through Image Sport. Families can purchase directly through the website and can pick up their order from their coach the day of the meet. See the design and order at the following link: https://imagesport.com/p-3117-ymca-sectional-swim-meet-br-2015-t-shirt.aspx
Directions: Hickman Road Exit # 125 - Head West on Hickman – Approx 5 miles
Turn RIGHT at the Warrior Lane Stop Light - Turn LEFT into the YMCA
Questions:
Head Coach: Shelley Twigg or Program Director: Dan Lake