What time do my swimmers need to be at the pool?
Please have your swimmer at the pool with googles and cap on, ready to swim by 4:30. We will warm up first. Note that no one will be allowed in the pool before 4:15 to allow for enough time to clean up before the meet.
What do I need to bring?
Cap and goggles, your swimmer, towels, warm clothes to wear between events, a Sharpie to write your swimmer's events on her or his hand. Healthy dinner and snacks and your own chairs are always helpful. Remember, if you erect a tent, please be mindful of the space you are taking. Do not erect a tent near the edge of the pool blocking the view. Share your space, realizing that there isn't enough space if every family were to bring a tent.
Where do I park?
Parking for home meets is always an issue. The City Recreation director makes the following request: In the past, we have received complaints from the Washington Park Pool neighborhood concerning swim meet patrons parking in front of homes on Charlton and Henry Avenue. We are asking for voluntary compliance with not parking along Henry or Charlton Avenue. You may park in the upper or lower Washington Park lots (upper located next to pool on 10th St, lower accessed from Preston Ave across from Madison Ave). You may also park at Burley Middle School at Henry Street and Rose Hill Drive. The police will be enforcing parking laws will necessary and will offer assistance. Out of respect for the neighborhood residents, we ask both teams to consider that you may be inconveniencing a homeowner when parking. Thank you and best of luck!
As a team, we ask that City families park at Burley Middle School and leave the Washington Park lots to the visiting teams. We will have a volunteer stationed in the parking lot to direct traffic and help enforce the parking request.
How do I volunteer?
Please check the sign up genius link below. We still need a few jobs filled. Each home meet, we receive compliments for running a smooth meet with excellent hospitality. It's the many hardworking parent volunteers that makes our meets run well!
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UVA Champs Volunteer Update from Meghan Eddy:
Way to go City...we only need 15 more volunteer slots filled. Here is what we still need. Sign up now to get the best viewing spot at Champs! Volunteering on deck is where to be. We must have all slots filled an turned in to the JSL. If your child is swimming at the JSL Champs Meet, you are expected to volunteer for one session. If the session your child is swimming fills up with volunteers, but you still want to help, just let me know. We will ask the JSL what is needed and find you a volunteer position to be near the action!!
Here is the link to the sign up.
*There are 4 sessions -
Fri. Afternoon (12:00 PM – 2:30PM)
6yrs old and Under Swimmer Session-Males and Females
NEED 6 more Volunteers
Fri Evening (2:30 PM – 9:00PM)
9-10yr old Males and 13yr old and Older Male and Female Swimmers
NEED 6 more Volunteers
Sat Morning (7:30 AM - 12:00PM)
7 and 8-yr old Male and Female Swimmers
NEED 2 more Volunteers
Saturday PM (12:00PM – 5:30PM)
11-12 yr old Males and Females and 9-10 year old Females
NEED 1 more Volunteer
****** ALL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE at this point!! Better time estimates will be available the week before Champs. Any questions, e-mail Meghan Eddy. She will be walking around at practice and the meets until all positions are filled.
Thanks and GO SWORDFISH!!
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