{"id":671,"date":"2022-07-11T17:28:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murraybridgecods.swimmingclub.org.au\/?page_id=671"},"modified":"2022-12-01T12:34:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T02:04:37","slug":"guide-to-carnivals-and-swim-meets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/murraybridgecods.swimmingclub.org.au\/news\/guide-to-carnivals-and-swim-meets\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Carnivals and Swim Meets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Guide to Carnivals and Swim Meets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Book In Your Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Find your meet and book you events on SwimCentral the site will let you know what swims you are eligible for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to book in any spectators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also plan ahead by visiting Swimming SA and checking out their calendar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/sa.swimming.org.au\/events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask other swimmers in the club which events they are going to.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Here’s What to Pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start packing for your meet the night before, and don\u2019t leave home in the morning until you double-check that you have everything. There\u2019s nothing worse than showing up to the pool without your swimsuit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a swimsuit that is durable and fits properly. If you\u2019re a beginner, you definitely do not need those fancy performance suits you see on the Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\/Girls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend a one-piece suit that is made of 100% polyester, one set only can be worn during a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The straps should be fixed, and should not be zippered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suit should be very snug to your body, to reduce drag in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your suit is comfortable, it doesn\u2019t dig into your armpits, shoulders or back, and make sure that when you move your arms, the straps are not rubbing the wrong way on your shoulder blades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid padding or built-in bras as they will slow you down and will not give you support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In competitions, only one suit can be worn, swimsuits shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder or below the knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information on swimwear policy follow the link below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.swimming.org.au\/inclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Men\/Boys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend either a brief or jammer that\u2019s comfortable only one set allowed i.e no brief under jammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s advisable not to wear swim trunks because the added drag will make you much slower and cause you to do more work than is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In competition, the suit can not cover above the navel or below the knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Need Parents Help With Time Keeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Timekeeping is very easy as you just need to press the button when the swimmers finish the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stopwatches will automatically restart under the control of the officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always lots of fun and a good opportunity to meet some of the other parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents\/guardians of swimmers who have entered for events are required to time keep or undertake other volunteer duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming SA, like all clubs, is dependent on volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child has entered the meet, please ensure that you check the timekeeping\/duty roster for your time allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid of timekeeping if you have never done it before. It is as simple as pressing a button and other more experienced parents will happily guide you through the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The volunteer coordinator will create a roster according to the number of positions we are required to fill and make it available before the swim meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The volunteer coordinator will do their best to roster you during your time at the pool, but please understand that this may not always be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check the roster before you attend the swim meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few points to note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n