Meet #3 is Tuesday, June 24 @ Hallsley vs. Waveriders

At 4:45, we will gather at the shallow end of the pool for our team photo.

Hello High Tides!

Meet #3 vs. Waveriders is tomorrow. They are another large team, so this will be a very late night. Bring extra towels, snacks, LOTS of water, fans, games for entertainment, and lots of patience! We will be running the meet as quickly as possible, so please make sure your swimmers are in place when they need to be.

Address: 3900 Brightwalton Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112

Parking: See the attached map.

Families can park in the parking lot surrounding the Hallsley pool and clubhouse. If that lot is full, they may drop off their swimmers and gear before parking (see attached map). Families may park on Brightwalton past the clubhouse in front of the pool, but please do not park on Brightwalton before the clubhouse and pool (No Parking signs will be posted) to prevent damage to the irrigation system. Parking is also available along the side roads. Please do not park directly in front of a resident's driveway or on a resident's lawn. Please consider carpooling if possible.

Volunteers: Set-up crew - please report at 3:30. First half concessions - please report by 5:00. All other 1st half volunteers - please report by 5:15. The check-in table will be located on the pool deck at the bottom of the stairs at the entrance. Please check in and take your name tags. Please remember to return your name tags to the bin on the check-in table at the end of your shift.

Pool Gates Open: 4:30

The pool will be closing at 3:30 in order to set up for the meet. Any items left on tables and/or on the deck or grass inside the fence before 4:30 will be moved.

Team Photo: Swimmers will gather at the shallow end of the pool at 4:45 for our team photo.

Warmups: Hallsley - 5:00-5:20, Waveriders - 5:25-5:45

Meet Start Time: 6:00

Timer and Strokes and Turns Meeting: Our head referee requests that all first and second half Strokes and Turns judges be available for a meeting at 5:30 pm at the Clerk of Course. They will review the strokes, jurisdiction, and rotation. The head timer will have a meeting with all timers at 5:30pm by the starter.

Concessions: Marco’s pizza will be for sale on the patio along with water, sodas, and snacks. Cash, Venmo, or PayPal are accepted.

• Food Trucks: Jiji Frozen Custard, El Guapo, Cafe 804

Pool Deck/Observation/Playground Details: There will be designated spots for Hallsley and Waveriders families to sit. Please see the attached map of the Hallsley Pool below for specifics.

• Please do not place chairs in the observation areas. We are trying to make sure all families have a good view of their swimmers during their specific heats by having standing room only observation areas.
• Tents will not be allowed on the pool deck. You are welcome to set up your chairs and tents in the grass around the pool.
• Some of the seating will be outside of the pool deck in grassy areas and on the playground.
• The swimming pool is closed to the public. Spectators are not permitted to enter the water during races.
• Since Hallsley and Waveriders are very large teams, the playground and volleyball court are being utilized for family seating.

Important: Prior to leaving the meet after your swimmer is finished swimming, please check with the coaches to make sure your swimmer is not included on a relay. Quite often, it is necessary for coaches to make changes to the relay lineups after the meet has started. If a swimmer is scheduled to be on a relay and leaves before the relay, it is not fair to other swimmers who have stayed to swim, only to have their relay disqualified.

Reminder: The Hallsley pool is a meter pool.

Heat Plan:

We will have Gatorade and bottled water for sale in concessions. We will also have cooler jugs full of ice water available for you to refill personal water bottles.

We have negotiated with our pool staff to allow for spectators to quickly walk through the pool at an announced and supervised time once every 30 minutes until 8pm. Please note - this is ONLY a quick walk-through, not a swim. If it becomes problematic with people lingering too long, the lifeguards will stop allowing it.

It will be dangerously hot! The heat index is expected to reach 110 degrees tomorrow. Please be cautious and come prepared. Bring lots of water and ice (if possible). Pack snacks that will help rehydrate such as watermelon, grapes, or cucumber slices. Avoid junk food (chips and candy) and soda. Try to stay in the shade and relax. Bring activities such as cards or board games to keep the kids entertained.

Of course, swimmers will perform better when well-rested and well-hydrated. More importantly, we want everyone to be safe. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke and seek help immediately if you notice any of these signs.

“People working in the heat or otherwise engaging in physical activity should drink an 8-ounce cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This would total about 24 to 32 ounces per hour. People should also keep well hydrated before and after their outdoor time in the heat.”

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/25/health/summer-heat-water-hydration-exercise-wellness/index.html

Heat Exhaustion

Symptoms of heat exhaustion may start suddenly or progress over time, especially with prolonged periods of exercise. Possible heat exhaustion symptoms include:

Cool, moist skin with goosebumps when in the heat

Heavy sweating

Faintness

Dizziness

Fatigue

Weak, rapid pulse

Low blood pressure upon standing

Muscle cramps

Nausea

Headache

Heatstroke signs and symptoms include:

High body temperature A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.

Altered mental state or behavior Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all result from heatstroke.

Alteration in sweating In heat stroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heat stroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.

Nausea and vomiting You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.

Flushed skin Your skin may turn red as your body temperature increases.

Rapid breathing Your breathing may become rapid and shallow.

Racing heart rate Your pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on your heart to help cool your body.

Headache Your head may throb.

Source: Mayo Clinic