Good evening, Marlins Fans!

Let me start by saying this may be a Marlins Minutes as there is a lot to cover. I'll do my best to organize the large amount of information. Here we go....

Tuesday, May 31 Timeline

• 9:00a: Meet set up begins - please join us to help set up tents and ready the pool for our meet and visiting team. Many hands make light work. :-)
• 3:45p: Swimmers should arrive and check in with the tent parent at their age group tent.
  • The tent parent is in charge of the age group and will be coordinating the line up parents, who will be taking the swimmers to the ready bench for their races. The swimmers must remain with their age group tent, or let the age group parent know where they are going.
  • If swimmers aren’t already marked with swimmer number (see attached for numbers and marking instructions), please mark them prior to warm-ups. It’s best if swimmers are marked when they are dry and before applying sunscreen.
• 4:00p: Maplewood begins warm-up by age group
• 5:00p: Meet begins. Let’s go Marlins!
  • The meet will follow the regular order of events.
  • After each race, the swimmers will move to awards, in the baby pool area, to receive their ribbon. Each heat is awarded ribbons for 1st - 6th place. If a swimmer does not swim their stroke legally, they are given a participation ribbon. Swimmers should pick up their ribbon right after their race.
  • Please remember that we are hosting the Commonwealth Piranhas. Please practice good sportsmanship at all times. Parents, please encourage your swimmer to congratulate the winners of their race, even if they are from a different team.
  • If you notice any pool facilities that need attention, please let a board member know so we can address it.
• Meet conclusion: We will communicate the meet breakdown assignments on Tuesday. Each age group will have a set of items to assist with.

What to Bring

• Plenty of water to stay well hydrated and healthy snacks. The concession stand will be open and will sell pizza, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and usual concession snacks.
• Sunscreen
• Activities/Games to keep your swimmer occupied between events.
• Lawn chairs as pool chairs are snatched up quickly

Parent Volunteers

• Please check in at the purple tent on the island between pools. Please make sure you check in so that we know you are here. 1^st shift volunteers help during Events 1-34 and 2^nd shift volunteers help during Events 35-70.
• If you are unable to make your shift, please find your own replacement. If you are running late or have other questions about your shift, please contact Mindy or Shauna at [email protected].

We expect heat sheets will be available on Tuesday morning. Look for another Marlins Minute with information on how to access them.

We appreciate your help and patience as we return to a traditional in-person, dual meet. The last regular season for both teams was 2019! The most important thing is that your swimmers have fun and are good sports.

Go Marlins,

Susan