Swim Meet Day Tips

The first swim meet of the summer is finally here! All of our swimmers have been practicing for many weeks, and everyone's hard work is finally going to pay off! Here are some tips our coaches came up for you to think about on the day of the meet.

Swim Meet Day Tips

1. Drink plenty of liquids
To stay hydrated during the long swim meets, it is very important to drink plenty of water during the day! Avoid soda, carbonated drinks, and beverages that contain a lot of sugar. Make sure to bring water and Gatorade to drink during the meet as well.

2. Avoid the sun
To prevent sunburn and exhaustion, try to stay out of the sun during the afternoon. We don't suggest going to the pool for recreation, because that will drain your energy as well. We know it is very tempting with these extreme temperatures, but please try to stay inside where it is nice and cool!

3. Preserve your energy
On the day of the meet, try to rest as much as possible! Take a nap, watch a movie, play a board game, etc. Try not to be too active, as you will need your energy for the race!

4. Eat healthy
For lunch and snacks on the day of the meet, try to avoid junk food, fast food, and sugar. We suggest healthy pasta or carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. After your race, THEN you can go and eat candy and snacks from the Splash Cafe, you deserve it!


5. Arrive with the Stingray Spirit
Show up to the meet proudly wearing your Stingray colors- green, black, and white. Many swimmers draw stingrays and catchy phrases such as "Eat my bubbles" or "Go Stingrays!" on their arms and backs. Sharpie ink comes off with nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol, so many swimmers mark themselves with the Sharpie pens. Most importantly, show up with a positive attitude. We have a big group of talented swimmers, and win or lose we are going to have a blast! Sportsmanship is very important, so always cheer on your teammates. After a race, it is good to demonstrate sportsmanship to the opposing team by shaking your opponents hand as well.


All of the coaches and swimmers are very excited to begin our first meet this season, so let's show up loud and proud. GO STINGRAYS!!!!