General Summer Swim Meet Safety Tips:
- Know your limits and listen to your body. Do not
swim when you are feeling too:
- Tired
- Overheated
- Sick
- Cold (CLICK HERE for more information on hypothermia)
- During warm up, be aware of collisions with other swimmers, which can cause serious injury. Accident can occur during warm-ups when swimmers are swimming close to each other.
- Always be prepared for emergency situations.
- Make sure you have quick access to medical attention just in case.
- Know who is CPR/AED certified
- Stay hydrated.
- Watch the sun
- Wear sunscreen
- Know your sun exposure limits.
- No running on the pool deck
- When swimming backstroke, know your stroke counts from the last set of flags to avoid hitting your head on the wall.
- Thunder/Lightening: At the first sound of thunder or lightening, the meet will stop immediately. All swimmers and spectators are to go to their cars and wait for communication from the coaches. Alerts will go out as soon as something has been decided. No one is allowed on deck. We must wait 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightening. In the event the meet is called, you will receive an alert the meet is over.
- Rain: Never fun but part of summer swimming. It’s a good idea to bring large trash bags to keep the kids belongings dry. Bring extra towels and clothes for warmth.
- **Coaches retain the right to pull a child from a race if they have a concern for the safety of the swimmer.
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