Hello Otters!

Below are the meet timelines, volunteer sign up link, food donations link for those who did not give a cash donation, and concessions link. We really appreciate everything and all the time each family helps with and look forward to seeing you all on the 1st.

Policy from GRAL and USA Swimming regarding cameras and phones at swim meets: No cameras, cell phone cameras, or other recording devices are allowed behind the blocks at any time. Please keep your phones away when behind the blocks and speak up if you see someone taking pictures or videos from behind the block. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Swim Meet Timeline Wednesday 7/1/2026:
4:30 - 5:00 Swimmer check-in at the pool entrance
4:45 - 5:10 Old Church Otters warmups
5:15 - 5:40 Wellesley Warm-up
6:00 Meet Start

Volunteer Positions: Volunteer Sign-Up is within swimtopia at the signup calendar and is now open
Concessions Food Donations: (This is for anyone who did not supply a cash donation) Food Donations

Pre-Order Concessions by 6/30/2026, Tuesday 10am: Preorder main meals
Please use the Google Form to preorder your main dish and it will be waiting for you in the Old Church Clubhouse! Please have all orders completed by Tuesday, June 30th at 10 a.m. to give us ample time to make arrangements.

The following food items will be available the night of the meet. Cash only, please. Small bills and exact change are appreciated.
No card payments, cash only
Hamburger/Cheeseburger (¼ lb.) $5
Pork BBQ Sandwich...$5
Hot Dog… $3
Slice of Pizza (cheese or pepperoni) $4
6 chicken nuggets…$3
Bowl of Fruit …$2 (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Strawberries)
Pasta Salad… $2
$1.00 Menu
Can of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dr. Pepper
Bottled Water
12 oz. Gatorade
Chips
Cookies/Brownies/Cupcakes
Candy–you choose 4 fun size candies for $1
**Please note that we have a limited amount of hamburgers, bbq, hot dogs, pizza and chicken nuggets available at the meet. Use the preorder form to reserve your entree and help with food waste.

Please remember that the playground and gaga pit is closed to swimmers during meets. All swimmers should stay on deck (or in concessions) for the meet until they leave for the night.
Some things to consider bringing to the meet...
- at least two towels per swimmer - a sweatshirt for your swimmer, it gets quite chilly the first couple meets after the sun goes down and they are wet
- extra goggles in case of breakage
- if your swimmer wears polarized goggles, like sunglasses, you may want a regular pair as well. when it gets dark out toward the end of the meet, the sunglasses ones make it difficult to see
- chairs or a blanket to sit on
- we only have what is on the pool deck currently to use, so please feel free to bring your own
- cash for concessions (low bills are preferred)
- swim team caps for all persons with hair that could be in their face (you can purchase a cap from either Jen Wyatt or Amy Owen at the meet as well, $5 cash please)
- surprises for your bigs or littles (feel free to have your child ask their big or little what their favorite snacks, drink or candy is or if they have any allergies or intolerances, or braces)
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns and let Coach Courtney know if you won't be able to make the meet as soon as you know. Joce Babbin will be shadowing parent rep this season so feel free to reach out to her for questions as well.
Thanks everyone!
Jennifer Wyatt
Parent Rep
[email protected]

(c) 970-581-2685