What happens at the meets ?

After arriving at the meet, you will find the "camp" or team area
where the rest of the team will sit during the meet. 

It is a good idea to bring sleeping bags or blankets, any kind of game,
a cooler for drinks, healthy snacks, Walkman, etc. so that you and your
swimmer(s) are more comfortable while waiting to swim. 

If you are at a USAS meet, you may need to circle your swimmer's name at the check-in area. 
You may also want to write your swimmer's events and event numbers
on his/her hand so he/she can remember the events more easily. 
After the coach warms up the swimmers,
they should wait in the camp area until their first event is announced. 
When called for their event, the swimmers should report to the "clerk of course",
where they receive a card to give to the timers behind the swimming lane. 
When your swimmer has completed all of his/her events, you may leave for home. 
Please be sure to check to see if your swimmer is on any relays before leaving the meet.