How do I Sign up for a Meet?
Columbia Swim Club swimmers attend lot of meets throughout the year. Swimmer just starting in the sport may want to delay participating in a meet until they have practiced for a few months or weeks. For young new swimmers, coaches, parents and swimmers will discuss what meet is best to start with.
For swimmers who are ready to participate in meets, here are some guidelines for getting to the meet:
1) Check the Meet Schedule on the CSC Website to review the meets that are offered throughout the season
2) Determine which meets you are interested in attending and email or call your coach with any questions about the meets you have chosen. We attend several out of town meets and host local meets as well.
For swimmers who are ready to race, we expect you to attend the locally hosted meets and encourage you to choose some meets to travel to, if possible.
3) When the team prepares to go to a meet, you'll receive an email asking you to SIGN UP for the meet by EMAILING YOUR COACH with the days you will attend. Meet information will be posted on the CSC website as soon as it is available.
Your coach will choose the EVENTS based on the swimmer's skills and racing needs
4) Coaches will send out entries for the meet and entries will be posted on the web for you to check that your swimmer was entered correctly.
5) As the meet approaches you will receive information about the meet such as warm up times, directions to the pool, etc.
7) Meet fees will be posted to your Thriva account and must be paid PRIOR to your attendance at the meet.
8) As always, don't hesitate to contact your coach with any questions! They will be happy to answer them.
