Here we go ..  lots of info ... last dual meet before the Championship Meet.  Remember, family social at Beefy's after - scoop of ice cream provided to swimmers from the team.  For families that swam with us last year, we are no longer allowed to sit on tennis courts or park in the parking lot close to pool (per CISD).

4th Meet: Saturday June 20th    

Where: Smithson Valley Pool  14001 Texas Hwy 46, Spring Branch, Texas 78070 click for general directions - read below for which entrance will be opened

Opposing Team: Smithson Valley Sea Dragons

Check in: 7:45 am (by the pre ready bench area - close to concessions)

Warm up: 8:15 am to 8:45 am

Meet starts: 9:00 am sharp!

** If you do not check in, we do not know you are at the meet & your swimmer will be scratched from his/her events! So please make sure you check in with the volunteers at the check in tables!

** ALL parents, please make sure you also check in with our volunteer coordinator, Mandy Howland (will be at the check in table), to let her know you are here and to see if there are any open spots you can help with or if we needed to move you to a different volunteer spot.

Driving Directions/Parking: The entrance off of Hwy 46 will be closed.  Go 281 North, turn right on Hwy 46, turn right on Smithson Valley Road, the first entrance on the right will be opened.  Plan for 25 minutes to get there from our subdivision.  Watch your speed on 281 & Hwy 46.  I usually pass a cop at least 2-3 times a week when driving out to SVHS.  When you go in the entrance, go towards the football stadium - the pool is across from the football stadium next to the tennis courts.  There is plenty of parking in front of the school.  The gate will be locked to parking near pool (per CISD)

Where to sit: Reminder -- we are making every effort to sit as a team.  Our team will set up in the grassy area between the front parking lot and concessions area.  You will want a shade structure.  There is limited space around the pool deck, so we will line the swimmers up in the pre ready bench area and walk them up to the pool deck. ​ Restrooms will be available at the football stadium.​ See attached map for layout.

Ready Bench: Located on the pool deck inside of the fenced area.  Please remind your swimmers to show good sportsmanship to teammates and the opposing team!

Watching your swimmer in his/her event: The space on the pool deck is tight.  At Smithson Valley the only people allowed in the actual gated pool area are swimmers, volunteers helping swimmers line up, timers, and meet officials.  There are two viewing areas for parents.  One above the pool area and the other is outside the fence of the pool.  These areas are for you to watch your swimmer swim and then please return to our assigned area so that other parents can watch their swimmer.

Concessions: breakfast tacos, fruit, snacks, and Kona Ice snow cones​ (please bring small bills) 

Heat Sheets: Please print and bring yours from home

Emergency: Please call/text Kelly at (210)316-9086 or Erin at (610) 613-9235! We will get word to Coach Claudia and all necessary meet personnel!

What to bring: Please remember to bring chairs and pop up tents for shade.  May also want to bring some bug spray.  There is a list on the website of items needed for a meet. Click on Swim Meets, Preparing for a Meet -- this would be good for EVERYONE to review! **Reminder baby pool is CLOSED during swim meets.

Family Social After the Meet: We are hosting a family social at Beefy's Backyard after the meet (25900 Us Highway 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258 -- same place as kick off party​).  All swimmers that show up get a scoop of ice cream, purchased by the team, to celebrate our swimmers and all their hard work!  See Arya or Melania on the back deck to get a ticket for the ice cream.  We have reserved tables on the upper deck for our families that want to stay, eat lunch, and socialize.

Other Reminders:

• If your swimmers are in events 1-4, please make sure they are at ready bench (on the pool deck) immediately following team cheer! 
• We have a lot of new families, so please step up and help if you see someone struggling or looking lost! We are a team and a family, it takes all of us to make these meets happen!  
• Most of all have fun and enjoy the meet! We are glad to have you all as part of the Manta Rays Family!
• ** Heat sheet is attached.
• Volunteer list attached -- Still need 1 more volunteer for clean up
• Layout attached

Please email Erin or I, if you have any questions!

Go Manta Rays! 
Kelly Hunt & Erin Kirwan
Team Manager & Assistant Manager