Hello Merrimack!

We are so excited to see you swim at TIME TRIALS this Saturday, June 6th from 8am -12pm. We still need 3 MORE TIMERS! If you haven’t volunteered to help this Saturday, here is your chance!

SWIMMER ARRIVAL:

• Swimmers ages 11+: arrive by 7:55am and ready to warm up promptly at 8:00am
• Swimmers ages 10&U: arrive by 8:15am for OPTIONAL warm ups from 8:20am- 8:30am (10&U swimmers who don’t want to do warm ups can arrive at 8:25)

VOLUNTEERS:

• WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF 3 MORE TIMERS FOR TOMORROW! PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!
• If you volunteered to set up, please arrive by 7:15am. All other volunteers should arrive at 8am to check in and be ready for timer/official meetings. Officials–please remember to wear your white collared shirts! Thank you all for stepping up to help out at Time Trials! We appreciate you!

SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 am: 11+ Warm Ups
• 8:10am: Officials & Timer meetings at the baby pool
• 8:20am: OPTIONAL 10&U Warm Ups (8U and 9-10)
• 8:30 am: Meet Begins
• 12 noon: Meet Ends

SEATING:

We will have a special swimmer team area near the dive well (in the shade!). All swimmers are encouraged to sit together in the team area. Our assistant coaches and older swimmers are amazing role models for our younger swimmers and we encourage all swimmers to stay in our team area between events, so that coaches can easily find them to line up.

The pool area near the entrance is for families. Parents are welcome to bring extra chairs, as seating can be tight!

LINE UP:

All swimmers will compete in Freestyle for their age group and other events as shown in the attached program. Once your swimmer has swam all events, please check in with a coach before leaving.

ORDER OF SWIM MEET EVENTS:

IM - boys and girls

Freestyle - boys and girls

Backstroke - boys and girls

Break

Breaststroke - boys and girls

Butterfly - boys and girls

If your swimmer is suddenly unavailable for Time Trials, please email [email protected] immediately. If you did NOT indicate “Available” (RSVP) for Time Trials in Swimtopia, the deadline has passed. Not to worry, your swimmers will get their first times at the B-Meet on June 17th.

FOOD:

Praline will be selling food from Mack’s Cafe. And don’t forget your credit cards - we are cashless.

SUITS!

• SPORT FAIR will be poolside selling team suits from 8 until (around) 10:30am ONLY. Swimmers can try on suits and representatives can help with sizing. This is a ONE-TIME POOLSIDE POP-UP SHOP.
• For those who ordered swim caps they should arrive in time for Time Trials and we will set up a table to distribute. Also stop by to pick up your 2026 Merrimack bag tag!

FIRST-TIMER FAQ:

Can my little/sibling, non-team kids swim?

• NO. The diving well and baby pool are CLOSED during all meets.

What should we pack?

• Swim gear: goggles, sunblock, swim cap, towels + extras of everything just in case.
• Also bring: refillable water bottle and folding chairs (optional)
• Bring sweatshirt and sweatpants to stay warm (early mornings can be cool)

Do we have to stay the entire meet?

• Once swimmers complete ALL their events and confirm with a coach, they may go. VOLUNTEERS need to stay the entire meet.

What does it mean if my child gets disqualified?

• Younger and new swimmers frequently get disqualified especially in breaststroke and butterfly. This is a learning opportunity and coaches will work with all swimmers to learn legal strokes. Don’t forget two hand touches for breast and butterfly!

Is there an APP for that?

• YES! Swimtopia has a great app: App Store or Google Play. (SKIP “Pro” upgrade. We won’t use it.) Once you download, log in with YOUR PERSONAL Swimtopia username & password (which you set up at registration). Heat sheets are viewable in the app!

Questions? Email us: [email protected]

Go Maniacs!

Your Team Reps,

Elena, Chris, Anne, Anna, and Matt