Week of June 17-21 | Swim Meet #4 Info | Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, June 18th:

Normal morning practice sessions at 8:30, 9:15, 10, and 10:30.

ASA Fees due (pay be check or online at tltb.swimtopia.com)

Meet #4 AWAY at Venetian - 150 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030:

Swimmers arrive at the bullpen BY 4:20 pm | Do not forget to check in

• Check in - look for the lightning bolt pinata near the entrance; Bullpens will be in the “dance hall”. Enter the main gate, this building will be to your left, next to the grill area.

Our warm ups: 4:45-5:15 pm

Meet starts at 5:30 pm

4:20 arrival meansin the bullpen at 4:20. It is VERY important that swimmers are there and ready. If your swimmer is not there, lineup changes will need to be made. If an emergency arises and you will not be there by 4:20, please call or text Jaime Raymond at 770-364-7917.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to ALL the parents who have already volunteered. We still need a few roles filled:

Bullpen Coordinator - 1st Shift

Bullpen Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Clerk of Course - 1st Shift (1)

Clerk of Course - 2nd Shift (2)

10&Under Girls Bullpen (1)

12&Under Girls Bullpen (2)

Finish Judge - 2nd shift (1)

Timer - First Shift (2)

Please visit our team site and sign up to help.

PARKING: The main parking area is reserved for our team. Please be aware that the parking lot is small and that overflow parking is located on the following streets: Nelson Ferry, Pinetree, and Coventry. Please be mindful of neighbor driveways and mailboxes and park on one side of the street.

SAFETY NOTE: A Dekalb county Police officer will be on duty to help people cross Scott Blvd beginning at 4:00 pm until the end of meet. Scott is a very busy road; if you need to cross it, please do so at the direction of the officer, at the flashing light directly in front of Venetian. If he is not there for some reason, please consider crossing with the light at Coventry.

CHECK-IN: Swimmer should check in with Jennie Thomas near the entrance (look for the lightning bolt pinata) when they arrive. Volunteers should check in with Carrie Haight upon arrival. If you are running late or an emergency comes up that will keep you from getting there on time, please call or text Jaime Raymond at 770-364-7917.

SEATING & BULLPENS:

• Bullpens will be in the dance hall, it will be on the left after you enter the gates.
• Our seating area will be on the side of the pool closest to the entrance. The home team will sit on the other side. There is a shade sail that provides some shade but does not cover all areas.

CONCESSIONS: A variety of concessions will be available for sale at the meet. Items include hot dogs, hamburgers, Raging Burritos, BBQ, pizza and Chik Fil-A sandwiches along with home baked treats, chips, and drinks.

REMINDERS FOR YOUR SWIMMERS:

• CHECK IN (Remind your teen swimmers / caretakers of younger swimmers)
• Drink plenty of fluids (water, Gatorade, sports drinks) and to rest as much as possible during the day. This goes for ALL AGES of swimmers.
• Make sure to pack some extra water for everyone coming.
• Let’s show our sportsmanship and bullpen etiquette!
• We will send out the heat sheet after the Tuesday morning practice sessions. Mark your swimmer’s arm with their events prior to meet arrival.

Wednesday, June 19th:

• Regular afternoon practice
• Ribbons available for pick up in the ribbon file (located on the bench by the concession stand).

Thursday, June 20th:

• Normal morning and afternoon practice sessions.
• Deadline to mark your availability for Monday 6/24 meet at HOME, this is our last regular season meet

Friday, June 21st:

Junior Bolts last meet is Friday at 9:00 am, arrive at 8:30AM

Looking Ahead:

6/24 Monday - last meet of the regular season!

6/25 Tuesday - mid-morning practice for ASA swimmers ONLY, details to follow

6/26 Wednesday - ASA Meet, details to follow for registered swimmers

6/27 Thursday - 6PM Swimteam banquet! Details to follow

Go Bolts!

Ashley & Jaime