KRC @ Gulf Park Meet Tuesday

June 14th

Our first Home meet is Tuesday – help us show KRC how AWESOME our sharks are at pulling together and putting on a Great FUN Meet. TODAY is the DAY to SIGN UP and Volunteer to help our meet go smoothly.

When:

Tuesday, June 19th

Time:

Warm Ups begin at 4:30 & the Meet will begin at 5:30 sharp. All swimmers should be at the pool, settled, and ready to get in the water by 4:30.

Spirit Theme:

Show your BLUE SHARK SPIRIT on Tuesday by dressing like a shark!

Availability:

Go to the team website https://gulfpark.swimtopia.com and sign into your account. On the home page you will see the KRC Meet under the Upcoming Events Header. Please be sure to mark ATTENDING or NOT ATTENDING for each swimmer for the upcoming meet. In addition, Coach Chris has asked for your suggestions for events for your swimmer, so now when you mark ATTENDING, a list of eligible events will display. Check the events you would like to suggest for each swimmer. Please note that this does NOT guarantee that your child will swim those suggested events, the final event line-up is a giant puzzle of many pieces and is determined by the Head Coach.

This must be done by Sunday @ Noon for your swimmer to be scheduled properly in the meet! Best to go ahead and edit your swimmer’s availability now for all meets; you can always go back and edit later if the need arises.

Volunteer Today We require each family to provide a volunteer for at least 1/2 of the meet. It truly takes a village to put on the meet and we need all hands on deck!! Remember that if you signed up for Parking or Hospitality Set Up, please arrive by 4pm. If you signed up for first half, please arrive by 4:30pm. Also if you signed up for the second half of the meet - please be at your post by event 35.We still need SEVERAL spots filled for TUESDAY. The Following are still Needed:

To sign up - Go to the team website https://gulfpark.swimtopia.com and sign into your account. On the home page you will see the KRC Meet under the Upcoming Events Header. Click on the JOB SIGNUP button to declare your volunteer position! If you have any questions about any jobs, please feel free to ask!! Meet workers should check in with Christy Ringle when you arrive at the meet. Parking:Very Important!!!!! Please park in the upper lot off Cedar Bluff.This is the area behind the volleyball court.Parking attendees will be available to help you park and to ensure the driveway is not blocked. KRC will be parking in the lower lot behind the tennis courts and along the neighborhood streets.Because their team is so large we are designating this area to them.

Food:
We urge you all to "Eat at the Meet" and have two areas to serve you. On the side of the pool nearest the kiddie pool, our concession stand will be open and features packaged snacks, sports drinks, and ice cream.
Our Hospitality area is called the SHARK BITES CAFE, it will be set up with tents at home meets. We will serve grilled and homemade meals and snacks just for swim meets. We offer burgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken, salads, fresh fruit and assorted side dishes and desserts.

Our best values are the combo meals, all priced $4-$7, and include two sides and bottled/canned beverages or refillable lemonade. You will be getting much more detailed concession information from our fabulous hospitality crew soon!!
What to Bring: Remember to pack a towel, folding chairs, goggles, swim cap and a sweatshirt. A sharpie pen is also handy for jotting your events on your hand for reference. Many kids also bring hand held electronics, books or playing cards to pass time between events. (Please be mindful that swimmers are responsible for all of these belongings).

Misc. Notes...
8 and under parents: Please help your little ones get to their mark on time. Pay attention to the order of events (the event number is on display at the starters table) and direct them to the blocks where a volunteer will line them up. Please bring them to the clerking board for relays, we will need assistance separating them and getting them to the correct sides of the pool. At our pool, all events finish on the Cedar Bluff side of the pool!

Please be sure to check the event boards when you arrive for the most up to date swimmer information!!Also, make sure that your swimmer Picks Up their Event Card for the clerk of course.

It is especially important to take note of relays; Free Relays are the last events of the evening. If your child is scheduled to swim the Free Relay and will be unable to stay for that event, it is imperative to let a Meet Director or Coach know as soon as possible. Remember the relays affect all 4 scheduled swimmers and in many cases a swim meet score is decided by these last events!

Ribbons: As in 2017, for 2018 meets, ribbons will be made for swimmers 12 and under. In the past we have found that 13 and up swimmers are not as interested in ribbons; therefore, to save time and money, 13 and up swimmers will only receive ribbons upon specific request. Ribbons are available at swim practice within 5 days after the meet. If you are missing ribbons, double check the meet results (sent out by Coach Chris soon after each meet) and if the event was not disqualified, let us know and we will get it to you ASAP. Reminder: No smoking or alcohol at swim meets Per GKAISA rules, all smoking and alcoholic beverages are absolutely prohibited at the pool area in all GKAISA meets - Dual, Tri, Relay and Championship.

Traditions: Gulf Park Blue Sharks have been swimming since 1970, and we have many time-honored traditions. Remember that at the end of every home meet, the whole team dances "the time warp" and leaps into the pool. These traditions began long before us, and will continue as long as there is a Blue Shark at Gulf Park!

See you Tuesday!

Your Gulf Park Blue Shark Meet Directors,

Keith and Karen Clements