Makos!

The Sprint Sizzler Invitational is this weekend, on June 6th, and we can’t wait to see you all there! Please read this email thoroughly and take note of all reminders so we can have a great day on Sunday.

**If your swimmer wakes up sick and is unable to attend the meet, please send a message to Coach Jenny Snyder in the Remind app so we can adjust our relay teams**

LOCATION:

Cy Fair ISD Natatorium

12550 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77064

CHECK IN: 9:30 AM with Adrienne Exum

WARM UP: 10:00 AM

MEET START TIME : 11:00 AM

VOLUNTEERS:

• CyMill is assigned the 3rd timing shift. We’ve split the shift into 2 smaller shifts/pool. Please arrive at the pool during the last few heats of the event preceding your assigned timing event. Do not leave until your Mako timing replacement arrives.
• Sign-up online as usual through the Mako website
• Boys’ Pool
  • Timer: Events 62-74 (12 yr old BR through 15-19 FR)
  • Timer: Events 76-94 (all FL - all MR)
• Girls’ Pool
  • Timer: Events 63-73 (13 yr old BR through 15-19 FR)
  • Timer: Events 75-93 (all FL - all MR)

SET UP:

• Spectator bleacher indoor seating is for observation only. There is NO SETUP in the stands.
• Team set up is outdoors, in the grass on the east side of the NAT (easiest access to viewing/ready bench from here). Some areas are shaded, some are not. It's nice to have a tent, tarp, folding chairs, coolers for food and drinks, sunscreen, bug spray and activities for the kids to do while waiting for events - games, markers, etc.
• No generators on the grass.
• No set up in the circle drive – way.
• Look for other Makos so we can set up together!

READY BENCH:

• Swimmers must go to the Ready Bench.
• The ready bench will be large & busy, please ensure your swimmers arrive at the Ready Bench when their event is called, are paying attention to the volunteers & following directions on where to sit & walk( ESPECIALLY for Relays).
• Unlike dual meets there will not be anyone searching for swimmers who fail to show up to the ready bench.

CONCESSIONS:

• Concessions will be available.

MERCHANDISE:

• A custom Sprint Sizzler Invitational Meet shirt will be on sale at the meet as well as swim apparel and swim gear. Small size shirts go fast, so if you plan to buy, do it early.

POOL POLICES:

• Only swimmers, coaches, officials, and ready bench volunteers are allowed in the ready bench area
• No family members allowed on deck; only coaches, officials, swimmers, and lane timers are allowed on the pool deck
• Masks are not required
• NO flash photography at the start of a race

Attached to this email are the timeline of events and heat sheet!