Parent Info 101

Must Dos for Parents

1. Register your swimmers on Swimmingly.  See instructions here >>

See Kathy Hack or Lauren Rupar (text: 704.582.3416) to troubleshoot registration.

2. Secure volunteer spots for meets. Each 1/2 meet = 1 point. Each family is required to fulfill 6 points by the end of the season. Volunteer here >>
(Click on the green "JOB SIGNUP" button next to the meet you want to volunteer at.)

3. RSVP if you have a swimmer who WILL NOT be at a meet. Meet RSVPs are "regrets only." If you do not tell the coaches your swimmer is not going to be at a meet -- they will put them in the meet!  RSVP here >>

4. Download the Swimmingly Timer AND the SwimminglyFan apps.The Timer app is for use as a volunteer at meets and the Fan app is to keep up with the events and your swimmers throughout the meets (you can keep track even if you aren't there!) Android Download or iPhone Download  

Parent FAQs

Do(es) my swimmer(s) need to attend all practices? No. Coaches do not take attendance at swim practices and you can attend as many as you wish. The more they attend, however, the better their swimming will be!

Do I need to RSVP to Swim Meets? Swim meets are "regrets only" -- see details in the "Must Dos" above.

How much will my swimmer participate in each meet? Each swimmer is allowed to swim up to 3 individual events and up to 2 relays. They may swim less if their swim ability and confidence is still strengthening. Swimmers just developing their strokes will just start with freestyle and backstroke. Under 6 swimmers do only freestyle.

What time does my swimmer need to be a meets? All swimmers should be present by 5 PM for meets. Warm ups begin at 5:15 or 5:30 depending on whether it is Home or Away. Meets begin at 6 PM. Volunteers need to arrive by 5:30 PM for 

Do I have to volunteer? YES. Our swim season is impossible without parent volunteers. See volunteer information in the "must dos" above. Please note that ANY person can fulfill your swim volunteer needs (older children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) It does not have to be a parent!