Last updated on February 10th, 2024 at 01:04 pm Think bigger is better? When it comes to swim meets, there’s room for all shapes and sizes! Many benefits come from hosting small swim meets, especially those held during practice time. What does small mean? It’s a relative term referring to the number of swimmers, teams, […]
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Last updated on July 31st, 2023 at 06:03 pm This small swim meet plan is targeted at young athletes who need parental support. It’s designed to give athletes the chance to compete within a small social group. The total meet size is about 50, including athletes, coaches, officials, and meet support personnel. All attending parents
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Last updated on August 2nd, 2023 at 04:07 pm This small swim meet plan is targeted at teen athletes. It’s designed to give athletes the chance to compete within a small social group. The total meet size is about 50, including athletes, coaches, officials, and meet support personnel. Athletes double as competitors, timers, and runners.
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Last updated on September 6th, 2023 at 10:45 am Both new and experienced swim meet admin people love this checklist. Why? Because it: Few people who run the admin side of a swim meet do it often enough to make it second nature. So, a list to jog the memory is helpful. It’s also nice
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Last updated on May 19th, 2022 at 12:18 pm Do you work with very young, or new competitive swimmers? You might consider hosting a “prep” or practice meet. This type of swim meet makes a great “first meet” experience for both swimmers and parents. The focus of the meet is to train both in basic
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Last updated on November 11th, 2023 at 04:54 pm Many attend traditional weekend swim meets. However, more and more teams are discovering the value of the 2-hour local, practice-time meet. Athletes benefit from the added meet opportunities they provide. Additionally, a swim meet held during regular practice time is already part of the swimmer’s (and
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