Survival Guide: On a Mission to Prevent the Family Meltdown
Share your tactics and techniques *or* post a question by sending an e-mail to Eric. Title the e-mail: DNST SG.
Swim Meet Event Personal Time Tracker: Print one out for each of your kids. Have them set goals with their coaches. Track their times at each race. If they break a goal, celebrate and set a new goal! Celebration = may I suggest a Ride Aid/Thrifty ice cream cone!
Results Posted: > Swim meet times are posted on the NorCal Swim League (NCSL) web page. > Click to be magically whisked to there! > Note: you can always find the NCSL link in the left column of this web page. > Non-league meets times will not be posted on NCSL web site.
From Your Fellow Families & Swimmers! (as written by them) Survival Tips for Meets: * Buy chairs with shades * Do Not eat doughnuts before IM!!! * No fins at meets * Bring layers of clothing - "Itgetscold!" * Don't stop believing * Don't breath a lot * Sunscreen before donning swim suit * Get there early
What to Bring: * Lots of money for the snack bar * Sharpie * 2 towels * 2 bathing suits * Games DS * Pop Up, Games, Lunch, Puzzles, Snacks, Drinks, Magazines & Activities * Your swimmer * IPod * Chairs * Pets (really don't do it) * Yourself