Hi Marlin Families,

This update includes info on the following:

• Tuesday Morning Practice is ON
• Declaration Changes
• Open Volunteer Positions
• 4th meet tomorrow- away at Meredith Townes

Tuesday AM Practice-  

7 and up 9:30-10:30

6 and Under 10:30-11

Bring water bottles to practice!

Even though swimmers are in the pool they can still get dehydrated. During this heat wave it is vital that you send your swimmers with water bottles for water breaks during practice.

Declaration changes:

Any change you need to make should be reported immediately to Coach Sam (919-455-4975) and me (919-345-9359) as there are updates we need to make in the meet software and printouts for the meet.

Open Volunteer Positions:

Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer. Currently, we have not filled the following positions for our meet tomorrow:

• Timers- we only have (4) and need (5)

Meet tomorrow- away at Meredith Townes

Please arrive at the pool no later than 5:15 so that you can set up and get your

swimmers ready. They will stretch at 5:15 and begin pool warm up at 5:30.
The meet starts promptly at 6 PM. Other meet details are at the bottom of this email.

From our Meredith Townes Host:

Directions and Parking

Our street address is 3215 Morningside Dr. Raleigh, NC 27607. We reserve the pool parking lot for guests. Once the spaces are full you are welcome to park anywhere around the pool, including the neighboring lot (next to the dog park). We ask that city of Raleigh street parking rules are followed. Parking is prohibited in the townhome lots. Parking is limited so any effort your families can make to carpool would be greatly appreciated.

Concessions

Sunset slush will be on site and we have a team-run concession stand during home meets with proceeds benefiting the swim team. We offer pizza by the slice (Hungry Howies) candy, ice pops, drinks, and chips. We also will be pre-ordering whole pizzas from Hungry Howies for any families that would like to guarantee a full pizza. Please use the following sign up genius link for families that would like to pre-order. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AABA822A6FC1-57392876-mtmudpups#/)

Pool Deck & Swimming Lanes

We have 5 swimming lanes. We will set up the Manchester clerk of course benches on the side of the pool by the diving board on the far end of the pool. The space behind the blocks is limited so we do not place chairs behind the blocks.

During meets we will often prompt 8+ swimmers to stay in the pool to allow following heats to start more quickly. Please prep your swimmers if they are not used to staying in the pool.

Your team is welcome to set up along the far side of the pool, you will walk to the left, as you walk in. The meet administrator table will be set up under the shelter to the right when you walk in. There will be limited amounts of tables for parents, we encourage parents to bring their own chairs and shade.

Warm-Ups

We will get our swimmers in the pool at 5:00 for warmups and exit at 5:25 allowing your team access to the pool from 5:30-5:55.

As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

GO MARLINS!

Jackie Miller

Manchester TSA Rep

919-345-9359

From Durant Trails Host- meet info

3010 Hiking Trail
Raleigh, NC 27615

Parking--We try to leave the parking lot open for the visiting team, but it is a relatively small lot, so some of your families may have to park on the surrounding streets in the neighborhood. Please remind them to follow normal parking rules. Be mindful not to park at the base of driveways of the homes near the pool and not to park too close to the corners of the streets that intersect the pool.

Food--We have a fairly extensive concessions stand with everything from kielbasa to hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ and pizza, chips, drinks, and candy. In addition, Kona Ice will be selling cool treats. We now take Venmo and, of course, cash.

Deck space and Seating--Durant has a relatively small deck, and it often becomes crowded rather quickly. Deck chairs will not be available, so please encourage your families to bring their own bag chairs. Your team will utilize the side with the blue canopy (as you enter the pool deck, go left)

Heat Accommodations: Because of the high temperatures we are expecting Tuesday night, we will be making our clubhouse available to anyone who is elderly or has medical issues. Our clubhouse is air conditioned and close to the races, but it is small and the floor can be slippery so we need to make sure that swimmers do not enter. Please let your families know that anyone who is elderly or has medical issues impacted by the heat is welcome to watch the meet, or just take a break, in the clubhouse.

In addition to the above, we will have a misting area on deck.

Please tell your families/spectators that they are welcome to wear their swimsuits and take a dip in the shallow end before the meet begins. We also may take a break or two during the meet for spectators to take a quick dip in the pool. Your team is welcome to bring canopies, but there is a large sunshade on your side of the deck.