Happy Thursday, Marlins!

We are looking forward to Meet of Champions TOMORROW, 06/27! Attached please find the Division 2 schedule for each of the meets – 10 & Under (morning) and 11 & Up (afternoon).

For both meets:

• Location:
  • FBISD Don Cook Natatorium @ 16225 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
• Seating:
  • All teams will be set up outside on the right side between the nat and the baseball field. Look for our purple tents (thanks Cameron for setting up).
  • With 2 divisions (9 teams total) in the building at the same time, it will be packed - aka loud & hot. Most parents bring chairs to set up outside with their kiddos.
  • As a courtesy to other spectators, please do not stand at the rail while watching events.
• Absolutely no parents on deck, unless serving in a volunteer role. Speaking of 🤩
• We still have LOTS of spots left to fill (runners, timers, security, stroke judge...all of these have prime event viewing potential!!). We need you!
• Sign up to volunteer for the 10 & Under meet HERE.
• Sign up to volunteer for the 11 & Up meet HERE.
• Talk with your younger swimmers about this pool being very different than the pools we swim at during the regular season - deep, cold & loud!
• Food is not allowed inside the natatorium. Swimmers are highly encouraged to bring healthy snacks to keep their energy up between events! Also, please don’t forget to bring lots of water to stay hydrated.
• Please bring anything you have that can help your swimmer stay entertained and avoid heat exhaustion (neck fans will be helpful).

Do swimmers get awards at MOC?

Yes! The top 16 places in each event will earn an award. The top 8 swimmers get medals and places 9-16 get special MOC ribbons.

• Awards will not be handed to individual swimmers. We will designate a parent volunteer to retrieve awards and distribute back at the team tent area.

What about All Stars?

There are 4 divisions in the league. The winner in each event, in each division automatically advances to All Stars (4 swimmers/4 relays). Then – the next 12 fastest swimmers in each individual event, and 4 fastest relays, across the league are called up for All Stars, for a total of 16 swimmers per event and 8 relays per event. So – even if you don’t win an event at MOC, a strong 2^nd, 3^rd, or even 4^th place finish may earn you a spot at All Stars.

Morning meet (10 & Unders):

• Swimmers should arrive to the tent area by 6:45 am.
• Warm up begins at 7:00 am.
• Meet begins at 8:00 am.

Afternoon meet (11 & Ups):

• Swimmers should arrive by 12:45 am.
• Warm up begins at 1:00 pm.
• Meet begins at 2:00 pm.

There are no regular age group practices left for this season. All Star qualifiers will be notified about additional practices. We should have the first psych sheet by noon on Saturday 6/28.

Oh, and.....pppssssst....don't forget to sign up for a MOC volunteer shift 🥳

Let's goooooooooooo Marlins!

~Mindy~