Swim & Dive Team FAQ:

  1. What should I bring to the meets?
  2. What should I do if I forget my cap or goggles?
  3. Must I swim/dive at every meet?
  4. If I can't make a meet, whom do I tell?
  5. It's raining. How do I know if we have practice or the meet?
  6. Where should I look for upcoming events with the team?
  7. >What is my responsibility as a parent of a team member?
  8. How much can I swim at a meet?
  1. What should I bring to the meets?
    Swim suit, cap, towel and goggles. Sweat pants and sweatshirts are nice after a meet to keep you warm. Parents may want to bring along chairs to watch the meet.
  2. What should I do if I forget my cap or goggles?
    Someone will be sitting at the scoring table on the right side of the pool with a supply of caps and goggles for purchase at home meets. Ask a coach at away meets.
  3. Must I swim/dive at every meet?
    No, but the team does need the support of all of its members.
  4. If I can't make a meet, whom do I tell?
    Sign the sheet on the team bulletin board if you are unable to make a meet and/or tell your coach.
  5. It's raining. How do I know if we have practice or the meet?
    Call the OV pool number (610-799-3821) and there will be a message on the machine. Most meets are held rain or shine!
  6. Where should I look for upcoming events with the team?
    1. The team bulletin board is in the snack bar area. Please check it everyday for new information.
    2. ALSO...each member of the team has a folder in our team mailbox which is located on the table by the bulletin board. In your folder, you will find important information about events, messages from the coaches, and ribbons from the meets. Be sure to check it everyday!
    3. Your email…the fastest and easiest way to communicate with the whole team is via email. Please check it often.
  7. What is my responsibility as a parent of a team member?
    At registration, you signed up to donate food for our snack bar and you also signed up for several jobs such as timer, runner, snack bar, ribbons, or scorer's table. Swimming and diving are unique sports that require a lot of parental involvement. Without our help as parents, the kids won't have swim meets. It takes between 25-30 parents to run each home swim meet! If you are unable to fulfill one of your volunteer jobs, please find a replacement. Thanks for your help.
  8. How much can I swim at a meet?
    You may be entered into a maximum of 3 events and 1 relay. If you dive, that is considered 1 event - you can still swim 2 events and 1 relay.

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