We made it through the first home meet. Thanks to everyone for rallying to attend the rescheduled meet and hanging in through the weather uncertainty. And a huge thanks to all the coaches for their incredibly hard work and to all the parents who pitched in to help. And of course, good swimming swimmers! In this email, there is information about the upcoming meet, answers to questions that you may have, and some team news.
When & where is the next meet? We'll be swimming against Boar's Head Swim Club at Boar's Head next Wednesday June 19. Specific information about what time to be there will be in the email that usually goes out on Monday.
Meanwhile, what do I need to do? Please use the OPT OUT link to let the coaches know if your child CANNOT swim next week. Note that the link in the handbook is incorrect. Note that directions to all the swim clubs are available there, as is a lot of other information to basic questions you may have.
Additionally, please use Signup Genius to sign up for each meet. We have a lot of families this year. (Yay!) If everyone signs up to work part of the meet, we should have plenty of help. If you're new and not sure how stuff works, signing up for a job is a great way to start figuring it out! Feel free to email to ask questions as well.
We need as soon as possible a parent willing to manage ads for the Champs heatsheets. This person preferably has basic computer graphic skills and can create reasonable ads from the artwork provided (Nothing too fancy! just someone with any of the graphic programs would be great). There is support available so please don't be shy!
Swordfish swim towels: Have you been coveting the beautiful blue towels with our logo and kids' names on them that many swimmers have? They are again available for order. Leah Foradori will be taking orders at practices and the next meet.
So what IS the inclement weather policy? The decision to stop or cancel a meet rests with the meet directors (home and visiting) acting in consultation. The first consideration is of course the safety of the swimmers and families. (Remember, meet directors kids are in the meet and are standing there with everyone else. They are as concerned about safety as everyone!) Secondarily is the consideration of completing as much of the meet as possible to do safely. The JSL by-laws require that .
The Host Team Meet Director in conference with the Visiting Team Meet Director(s) shall be responsible for making and implementing all decisions regarding weather issues. Generally accepted electronic lightning and weather monitoring devices must be used to assist in those decisions. In the event of thunder or lightning (including “heat” lightning) or rain hard enough to obscure the bottom of the pool as observed by lifeguard(s), Referee, or any Meet Director, the Meet Director(s) or Referee shall immediately stop the meet and clear the pool of all swimmers. In the case of thunder or lightning, everyone will also be cleared from the deck and directed to safe shelter until at least 30 minutes have passed since thunder or lightning were last observed. The meet may not be resumed until after this 30 minute period has passed as determined by the Meet Directors. Each team shall have a plan for clearing its pool area which fits its structure and safe shelter availability. The host's team's pool management policy will prevail if more strict than League policy
The NOAA weather radio is constantly monitored in during meets for lightening, high wind, and other advisories. We are lucky too that a swim team parent, Jeff Boyer, monitors weather conditions for UVA athletics. He was very helpful in making it clear that for our local area, despite the widespread warnings being broadcast for the wider area last night, the severe weather would likely pass us by early and allow the meet to go on. The City strictly follows the JSL guidelines for weather safety. However, it is rare that a meet is cancelled early because of weather. More often, the meet will go on as scheduled, even if it means clearing the pool and deck for periods of time during the meet. In the absence of an email stating that the meet is cancelled, assume that it is happening.
Finally, some sad news. I am sorry to let you know that Coach Andrea's mother passes away Tuesday evening. We will pass along information as it because available about where flowers or donations could be sent. http://www.legacy.com/
Looking forward to continuing the great start to the swim season .... GO SWORDFISH!
To OPT OUT of a meet: http://tinyurl.com/
Directions to meets: http://www.jsl.org/teams.htm
Team blog: http://cvilleswimteam.
