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2008 Marlins
Schedule
2008 Parent Handbook
Parent/Coach Code of
Conduct
Notice
to US Swimmers (TWST)
NWAL Rule Book
Swimmer Record Keeping
Coach Timing Form
if swimmer does not get timed at Marlin
Mania)
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I sign my swimmer up for each meet?
How many events can a swimmer enter at each meet?
What is “Marlin Mania”?
What should we bring to a swim meet?
Where are the meets held?
What is a Medley Relay?
What is the Individual Medley (IM)?
How do I know which events my child will be swimming in at
the meet?
How are points scored at the meet?
What distance will my swimmer swim in each event?
What is the order of events at a meet?
What equipment does my swimmer need?
Must I sign my swimmer up for each meet?
YES, for all meets your swimmer intends
to swim in!!! Be advised, you must swim at least two (2) dual meets to be able
to swim in the Divisional meet. Please note that the Meet Entry Coordinator WILL
NOT call/e-mail you to see if you have forgotten to enter a meet. One
suggestion: check your calendar and enter all of the meets at the beginning of
the season. Swim meets give our swimmers the opportunity to put their skills to
the test. Therefore, the Coaches encourage all swimmers to participate in meets.
Please see the details in the section titled “Meet Entry Procedures” on page 7.
How many events can a swimmer
enter at each meet?
Each swimmer may swim up to a maximum of
five (5) events - three (3) individual events and two (2) relay events.
What is “Marlin Mania”?
After a few weeks of swim practices,
Marlin Mania is our pre-season “intra-team” meet, at which all team members will
swim each of their competition events for a time. This sets a swimmer's base
time to gauge improvement, and establishes seed times (a pre-requisite for
competing) in future meets. Additionally, even though the races are only against
our own team, it gives the swimmers and parent volunteers a practice run through
for an actual meet, so everyone knows what to expect during the upcoming meets.
Marlin Mania is also intended to be an event where your swimmer establishes seed
times for the various events they will swim during the season. A swimmer must
have a seed time in order to participate in a dual meet. Seed times from
previous years or other leagues cannot be used.
What should we bring to a swim
meet?
Chairs, blanket, sunscreen, towels,
extra pair of back-up goggles and swim cap, money for concessions, a cooler
filled with water bottles and juice, fresh fruit & healthy snacks, entertainment
for the kids between races (games, coloring books, cards, crafts, books, etc.).
The swimmers are encouraged to sit in the shade, stay hydrated and conserve
their energy between events.
Note: For home events, the swimmers will sit under the covered basketball area.
For away events, shade canopies/tents will be set up for swimmers and parents,
but some parents may choose to bring their own shade tent.
Where are the meets held?
Home meets are held at the WAC.
Directions for away meets will be available at the practice sessions and on the
team web site – www.thewoodlandsmarlins.org.
What is a Medley Relay?
The Medley Relay is comprised of four
swimmers, each swimming a different stroke, in the following order: Backstroke,
Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Freestyle.
What is the Individual Medley (IM)?
In the Individual Medley, a swimmer
swims four lengths - one of each stroke - in the following order: Butterfly,
Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle.
How do I know which events my
child will be swimming in at the meet?
The meet entries for the current week
will be available for your review at Team Manager Online, http://www.sports-tek.com/tmonline/index.asp?STRIPPED=The
WoodlandsMarlins or click on Team Manager Online on the Marlins’ website,
www.thewoodlandsmarlins.org by Wednesday evening the week of the meet.
"Heatsheets" are available for purchase at each meet. They show the order of the
day's events, the event numbers, swimmers’ names, seed times, etc. Our team
sells inexpensive business and/or individual ads in the Heatsheets we prepare
for home meets. See the Advertising/Publicity Chairperson or the Wet Shop if you
would like to support the team, show your spirit and cheer on your swimmer with
an ad!
How are points scored at the
meet?
In a dual meet (when only two teams are
competing) scoring is as follows:
1) Individual events: 1st place earns 5 points, 2nd place earns 3 points and 3rd
earns 1 point
2) Relay events: 1st place earns 5 points, 2nd place earns 2 points. If the same
team finishes 1st and 2nd, then only 5 points are awarded for the event.
For meets other than dual meets, NWAL rules apply. See the website at
www.nwal.org.
What distance will my swimmer
swim in each event?
Lengths of course by age group are as
follows:
|
Age Group(s) |
Norm/Option |
Event and Distance (yards or
meters) |
|
6 & under |
Normal for age |
Free, Back: 25;
Freestyle Relay: 100 |
|
|
Optional |
Breast, Fly: 25;
IM, Medley Relay: 100 |
|
7 & 8 |
Normal for age |
Free, Back: 25;
Freestyle Relay: 100 |
|
|
Optional |
Breast, Fly: 25;
IM, Medley Relay: 100 |
|
9 & 10 |
Normal for age |
Free, Back,
Breast, Fly: 25; Medley Relay, Free Relay: 100 |
|
|
Optional |
IM: 100 |
|
11 & 12 |
Normal for age |
Free, Back,
Breast, Fly: 50; Medley Relay, Free Relay: 200 |
|
|
Optional |
IM: 100 |
|
13 & 14 |
Normal for age |
Free, Back,
Breast, Fly: 50; Medley Relay, Free Relay: 200 |
|
|
Optional |
Free, IM: 100 |
|
15 - 18 |
Normal for age |
Free, Back,
Breast, Fly: 50; Medley Relay, Free Relay: 200 |
|
|
Optional |
Free, IM: 100 |
Notes:
1) The WAC is a 25 yard pool. Some pools we may swim at may be 25 meter
pools. As a meter is longer than a yard, a conversion factor must be used to
convert times from yard pools to meter pools. To convert yard times to meter
times, multiple the yard time by 1.11. To convert meter times to yard times,
divide the meter time by 1.11.
2) Heat sheet times should match the pool (using yard times for yard pools and
meter times for meter pools). Do not be alarmed if you swimmer has a slightly
higher time for meter pools - it is to be expected.
3) The coaches will be advising the swimmers during practice if they will be
swimming in a meter pool. It is very common for swimmers to start “easing up” at
the 25 yard point. Remind your swimmer to swim hard - ALL THE WAY TO THE WALL!!!
4) Relays are swum by 4 swimmers. 100 yard
relays are swum by 4 swimmers - 25 yards each. 200 yard relays are swum by
4 swimmers - 50 yards each.
What is the order of events at a meet?
1st - 100 Freestyle
2nd - 6 & U Free Relay
3rd - Medley Relay
4th - Freestyle
5th - Breast
6th - 6 & U Back
7th - Individual Medley
8th - Back
9th - Butterfly
10th - Freestyle Relay
Note: Boys swim first for all events.
- For practices
-
Swimmers need a practice suit, swim cap, goggles and a towel.
- For meets
- Swimmers should wear the official green and black team suit. Swimshops
of the Southwest sells these to our team. John with Swimshops comes to the
practices on Wednesdays to sell the team suits and other swim gear - check
the newsletter for the times. You can also purchase the suits at Swimshops
of the Southwest's retail store at 5010-M Louetta Road (take Kuykendahl
south to Louetta, right on Louetta, it’s in the shopping center on the
right). Be sure to ask for the Marlins discount if you go to the retail
store.
