Meet Day Checklist

A swim meet is an exciting day — and a busy one. Use this checklist to make sure your swimmer arrives ready to compete.

The night before:

• Pack the swim bag (see Equipment section for what to bring)
• Check the meet schedule on GoMotion for your swimmer's events and warm-up time
• Make sure your swimmer gets to bed at a reasonable hour

Morning of the meet:

• Eat a solid breakfast 1.5–2 hours before warm-up
• Bring snacks and a full water bottle
• Arrive at the venue 15 minutes before warm-up

At the meet:

• Check in with your coach as soon as you arrive
• Know which heat and lane you're in (listed on the heat sheet)
• Stay with the team — coaches need to be able to find you
• Cheer for your teammates between events

After the meet:

• Cool down properly
• Eat a recovery snack or meal
• Talk to your coach about what went well and what to work on