Hi Marlins-- (and HaPpY BiRtHdAy to Coach Josh!)

We're ready to hit the road tomorrow to Maple Ridge for the first swim meet!  I know everyone has been working hard and getting better every day with some great swims.  It takes time to get used to the process of a swim meet, both for swimmers and volunteers, so don't worry!  Just do your best and we'll all work together to learn the ropes ;-) It gets better and better!

Included below is all the meet info you will need, much of it given to us by Maple Ridge.  Please read carefully and also refer to the info that Julie sent yesterday about how to prepare for a meet and what to bring.  Also included in an attachment is the swimmer events.  You will find your child's individual and relay events, listed by event #, heat and lane.  You can use this page to write your arm graffiti.  Tomorrow I will send a copy of the full heat sheet that you can print and bring with you to follow along for all races.

--Also remember that we will start our morning practice schedule on Thursday!  Coaches will talk thru and prepare kids for meet.  

**Check-in time for swimmers is 4:30!! ** Please look for the check in table in the Marlin bullpen and you MUST CHECK IN so coaches know that you are here.  Volunteers will have separate check-in by 5:00 (please refer to the volunteer email previously sent for all procedures).  Marlins will begin warm-ups at 5:20!

4:30- Swimmer Check-In

5:20- Marlin Warm Up

5:50- Bubble Heat of Mini Marlins

6:00-  Meet Starts Promptly

Meet Information:

Maple Ridge Pool Address: 1438 Dunsford Circle, Suwanee 30024

 --Edinburgh bullpen inside the pool gate on the grass next to the pavilion.

PARKING
Our parking lot is very small and all spaces are reserved. Team members must park on the neighborhood streets. Parking is allowed on one side of the street only and NOT in cul-de-sacs. This will be marked with signs. Emergency vehicles need to be able to pass and access fire hydrants so please do not park on both sides of the street, or block a hydrant.

Parents are free to drive down and quickly drop their swimmer and/or belongings. Our attendant will help guide you around and get you in and out safely. Just note, it will be pretty congested, but possible :)

WARM UPS
Our team will start warm ups at 4:50. Your team will start up at 5:20. Our pool has 5 lanes.

SEATING
Seating for your parents/visitors will be on the "hill" side of the pool. We do not do any seating on the pavilion side of the pool. This is a walk on and off area to spectate. You are also welcome to set up in the parking lot with many of the maple ridge families.