Bethesda Barracudas

What to Bring — Swimmers

• Swim Suit, swim cap, 2 pairs of goggles (in case one breaks) & plenty of towels
• Warm clothing (mornings at meets can be cool)
• Blanket/towel (or chair) to sit on
• Water, healthy snacks 
• Sunscreen
• Cards, word games, electronics, smile, good attitude

What to Bring — Parents

• Chair(s) (and tarp/hat to provide shade)
• Cooler for fruit, juices, water, snacks, etc.
• Extra Cash — a snack bar may also be available during meets
• Heat Sheet — print at home
• Camera
• Visors, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, especially for nose and shoulders
• Positive attitude & team cheer

When to Arrive

• Arrive early — at least 15 minutes prior to Bethesda warm-up time.
• Check-in with Coach Malka so she knows you've arrived and can check you off on her list!
• Warm-up in the pool at the time announced by the coaches.
• Swimmers are expected to be on time for warm-up and available for relay substitutions.

At the Meet

• Have FUN!  :)
• Try to arrive at the meet early to stake out a "team area" (preferably with some shade).  Also, please help set up tents in the team area.
• Swimmers should stay in team area, within their age-group area. If leaving age-group area other than to swim, swimmers should let the coaches know.
• Listen for your event and be ready to go to the "ready bench."
• Parents - please know where your swimmer is at all times. Please reinforce to your swimmer to pay attention to coaches and when events are being called.
• It is ultimately the swimmer's responsibility to get to the ready bench and the blocks on time.
• Make sure you check with the coach & the clerk of course before you leave the meet. You may be needed for a relay!
• Please use trash cans for your garbage. We are a clean team!