Springbrook Pool in Alcoa, Tennessee

Saturday, June 29, 2024 -- 11 years old and up

Sunday, June 30, 2024 -- 10 years old and under

Warm-ups begin at 7:00 AM and the meet begins at 8:40 AM.

We are so excited for the Smoky Mountain Invitational on Saturday, June 29 (11 and up) and Sunday, June 30 (10 and under). This email has LOTS of information so please read carefully. Other helpful information regarding SMI can be found here: https://smi.swimtopia.com/parent-overview

**Saturday Arrival - 6:30. Yes, this is early. Gulf Park Warm Ups are at 7:05 and the meet will begin at 8:45.** (Allow time for parking)

**Sunday, Please arrive at 7:15 AM. Yes, this is early. Gulf Park Warm Ups are at 7:50 and the meet will begin at 8:45.** (Allow time for parking.)

Theme: USA "Freedom and Independence"

1. Don't forget to prepare:

• What to bring: Extra goggles, chairs, blankets, activities, portable fans, bug spray, sun screen, healthy snacks, portable chargers, water, Gatorade, Sharpies, ice. Bring cash!
• We have a big team tent that we will all be sitting under - it is in AREA C behind the big slide. Listed as GP on the attached map.
• SCOPE OUT LOCATION: Springbrook Pool Address - 636 Vose Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701.
• ARRIVE at Springbrook Pool no later than 6:30 Saturday, 7:15 Sunday AM. This is the only way you will get there in time to, get to the tent, check in and get to warm ups - to ensure you will be able to swim.

2. NOTE day your swimmer swims AND Events: The meet begins at 8:45.

• Saturday's Events - 1-52 (Ages 11 and older). Gulf Park warms up at 7:05
• Sunday's Events - 53 - 86 (Ages 10 and under) Gulf Park warms up at 7:50
• Please check out the SMI website for lots of information.https://smi.swimtopia.com/parent-overview

3. VOLUNTEER - If you volunteer, you'll get a spectator swim bracelet as a thank you!

Volunteers will need to attend a workers meeting at 8:15. You must be in place 2-3 heats before your shift.  If you want training, be at your spot 5 heats before your shift.  As a thank you, you will receive a spectator swim wrist band for the day. 

• Volunteers Needed:
• Saturday Jobs - Scribe/Pickle Operator Lane 3 (Shift 2 - Events 19 - 33), Heat Event Updater (Shift 1 and 2 - Events 1 - 18 and 19 - 33), Relay Take Off Judge (2 needed for Entire Meet for relays only)
• Sunday Jobs - Timer Lane 5 (Shift 1- Events 53 - 64, Shift 2 - Events 65-74, and Shift 3 - Event 75-86), Scribe/Pickle Operator Land 4 (Shift 2 - Events 65-74, and Shift 3 - Event 75-86), Relay Card Sorter (Shift 3 - Event 75-86), Relay Take Off Judge (4 needed for Entire Meet for relays only), DQ Runner ((Shift 2 - Events 65-74)

4. HEAT SHEETS - Not available yet.

• Heat Sheets: These will not be available to purchase, so you must print your own if you would like a copy.

5. During the day, what you should do:

• The meet moves quickly, so always be attentive. Announcer is making calls every five minutes. Swimmers should get ready on the first call, make their way to the clerk of course and be in the tent by the 2nd or final call. RELAYS SHOULD ENTER TOGETHER!
• Pay close attention to the announcements.
• Swimmers should stay in our tent if the event they are swimming in is coming up soon.

6. During the day, what your swimmer should do:

• Pay attention to the announcements and the tent parents.
• When their event is called, make their way to the clerk of course staging area.
• After their race, exit the pool deck and head to our coaches tent for a quick chat and then back to our tent.
• Stay in the tent when events are near, and when leaving the tent, be sure the tent parent knows how to find them.
• Swimmers are responsible for getting to Clerk of Course and swimming their event. If they miss, they are scratched and cannot swim in another heat. Heats are full.
• Do NOT leave if your child is in a relay.  Free relays are the last events of the day and the most fun!  It's not fair to the other swimmers if your child leaves early and the relay is scratched.
• Know the rules of the pool and follow them: No running, stay out of the creek, etc.

What to bring:

Chairs, blankets/tarp, bug spray, sunscreen, things to keep your child occupied while they are not swimming, portable fans, backup chargers for phones, cooler of healthy food, lots of water, etc. There will be concessions to purchase as well. Gulf Park will have a team tent. The tent will be crowded on Sunday. If you would like to bring a tent for more shade at our team tent, that's ok. Please leave space for other teams to walk around the additional tents

Here is some information from the SMI website.

What to Expect at SMI (Smoky Mountain Invitational Swim Meet):

*Team warm-up times and event timeline are in Heat Sheets. (Online this year, please print your own copy. They will NOT be available to purchase.)

*Parking is limited. There are signs in the areas designated where not to park. Early teams get good parking spots. No parking in church on Sunday during church.

*Close to 30 teams on site; 3,500 spectators over 2 days.

*Print a heat sheet from the website.  Not ready yet, but Psych Sheets are attached. 

*Please check out the SMI website for more detailed information.  https://smi.swimtopia.com/

*In the past, SMI has had a Twitter handle for calling events. I'm hoping that it will be the same this year. Their Twitter handle is @MAFDSMI.

Please arrive at 6:30 AM on Saturday, 7:15 on Sunday. Yes, this is early. We will have a designated warm up time of 7:05 and 7:50 and the meet will begin at 8:45.

Swimmers should visit the coaches tent after their race and then return to the team tent.

I will be at the meet on Saturday, along with Jennifer Roden/Alison Ross/Joanna Steinmetz, to assist families and swimmers. Jennifer Roden/Alison Ross/Joanna Steinmetz will be there on Sunday. Please feel free to ask any questions! We are happy to help!

Should a problem arise, please contact me or Jennifer.  Kimberly Evers - 865 - 207 - 4236, Jennifer Roden - 865 - 363 - 4776

You made it! Come find me and tell me your favorite thing about July 4th!

Go Sharks!

Kimberly Evers