Millburn Pool Summer Swim Team

As we prepare for our first swim meet, I'd like to take this opportunity to review some swim meet procedures, especially if this will be a first (just some nice to knows). With so many swimmers and family & friends at the meets, it can get overwhelming the first time but afterwards hopefully it will become routine. We have moved up a division, so the teams we have dual meets with are all different than last year which also means all new town pools to set up at. So please be patient with logistics.

1. Each meet will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
2. It is requested that swimmers arrive 1 hour prior to the start time of each meet for sign-in and warm-up laps.
3. Event sheets will be posted at each meet. Swimmers need to initial next to their names for each event they are scheduled for as confirmation. Failure to do so will result in either a scratch for that event or swimmer replacement. Note: The event sheets are prepared in advance with various copies distributed to officials so timeliness is of the essence.
4. Meet event sheet listings are formatted as follows: see http://www.eteamz.com/millburnswim/news/index.cfm?cat=602515
5. In addition, North Jersey Summer Swim League (NJSSL) structure is as follows:
   see http://www.eteamz.com/millburnswim/news/index.cfm?cat=602514
6. For dual meets, each team has a maximum of 3 entries per event for competition. Coaches try to accommodate for as many swimmers in as many events allowed, which is 3. They also strive to ensure our swimmers have fun whilst keeping in mind this program is a competitive swim team.
7. For each dual meet, there are 6 lanes set up for the swim events. The lanes are designated as follows:
   • Lanes 2, 4, 6 : home team swimmers
   • Lanes 1, 3, 5 : away team swimmers
   • (Note: For bonus heats, all lanes will be used by swimmers for that team's bonus heats)
8. Swimmers should be lining up at their designated lane approximately 6 events in advance. Therefore, it is extremely important for swimmers and parents to be aware of event times. Announcers should be announcing each event as it is about to start. (If you hear your event being announced and you are not at the podium - then it is most likely too late and you have missed your race.)
9. We try to have at least 2 marshals per lane to help get swimmers lined-up for their events. But as returning swimmers know and new swimmers will see that this is no small feat. Marshals cannot possibly be responsible for tracking every swimmer before their event. We cannot stress the importance of having swimmers hang around in our designated area. It's always advised to come prepared with some activities while swimmers wait for their event, i.e., cards, books, games, etc.
10. As a team, we like to do a cheer at the start of each meet as well as a cheer for the home team at the end.
11. At the end of each meet, scores will be tallied and announced.

Additional Note: SWIMMERS MUST NOT HAVE ON ANY JEWELRY !! (This includes stud earrings or even a hairband on their wrist)

I believe this covers the basics.

GO MILLBURN !!!

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations on our first win!!! Tom and I are so proud of everyone who participated tonight at the meet! Everyone did awesome! Thank you to all of the parents who helped tonight, it really helps the meet run smooth.  I want to thank everyone in advance for cooperating with all of my emails and information. 

We have our first HOME meet tomorrow night against Verona.  The meet will start at 5:45pm, warm up is at 4:45pm! 

The swim clothing that is available to order has been extended! The online store will close tomorrow (Wednesday) at midnight!      http://www.wolfheadathletic.com/millburnswimming.aspx

See everyone in the morning at practice! If your plans have changed and you can not make it to the meet tomorrow please email me ASAP! Thank you!

GO MILLBURN! :) 

Parents, 

Metro Swim Shop will be in town tomorrow (Friday) during regular practice hours.  Team suits will be available for purchase. In addition, goggles and other swimming accessories will be for sale. We will be giving out shirts and swim caps tomorrow as well! Metro accepts checks and cash. If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email!

I only received attendance sheets from 20 families. I need the attendance sheets http://www.eteamz.com/millburnswim/files/SwimMeetAttendance.doc handed back to me by TOMORROW. If you can not make it to practice tomorrow please send me an email by tomorrow telling me your child's attendance! Our first swim meet is just around the corner and Tom and I need this to be able to put together the swim meet. 

Reminder - If you have not ordered swim clothes and you wish to, please order it TONIGHT!! 

http://www.wolfheadathletic.com/millburnswimming.aspx

Everyone did an awesome job with the time trials, it is amazing to see the improvement in our swimmers already! Tom and I are really looking forward to our swim meets next week so we can see everyone in action! 

Thank you! See everyone in the morning! 

Hey Millburn Swim Team! 

I hope everyone is having a good time so far! Just a reminder tomorrow we will have 11 & up practice from 12:45-1:45pm and 10 & under practice from 1:45-2:45pm! This schedule will be the same for Thursday and Friday! Metro Swim shop will be in Town This Friday June 22nd. They accept cash and checks. If you can not make practice on Friday, I suggest you ask a friend on the team to pick up a suit for you or ask me! If you would like me to pick up a suit for you please give me an envelope of the family name, cash or check and the sizes of the suits you need! I hope that makes it easier for some of you who can not make it! 

The swim clothes are now being sold online! Please check them out and feel free to order ASAP! I will be stopping the clothing orders this Friday June 22nd! The sooner you order and I close the online site, the sooner we get the clothes so everyone can wear them for the swim meets!! So please if you are interested go online and order! We will also be updating the Millburn Swim Team website by Friday with directions to all the pools we will be swimming at this season! 

SWIM CLOTHES : http://www.wolfheadathletic.com/millburnswimming.aspx 

MILLBURN SWIM TEAM WEBSITE : www.millburnswimteam.com

If anyone has any questions please feel free to send an email over! 

Click on the headline above or the shirt below to be directed to the Millburn Summer Swim Team site at Wolfhead Athletic. There's some bright stuff in there!!!!