Swim team photo and Coach JillThe swim meet season officially began on Saturday morning with Time Trials. Swimmers, their parents, and younger siblings trickled in to the pool from 7 a.m. onwards. New swimmers seemed unsure of what would happen next while returning swimmers chatted with team mates.
In years past the team photo has been a long drawn out ordeal. This year the photographer quickly had swimmers assemble in height order. Younger swimmers were led along the edge of the pool where they sat with feet dangling in the water. Older swimmers took their places in the rows behind their younger teammates. At the last minute, the photographer realized that the coaches weren't in the photo!
Some parents opted for individual photos. Classic Photographers were accommodating when parents wanted a group shot of their children.
All too soon it was time for the application of sunscreen, the writing of the events on the hand with a Sharpie, and a quick warmup in the pool for all swimmers. Coach Jill made sure each swimmer was able to do a few starts off the blocks. New, younger swimmers opted to jump off the side of the pool rather than use the blocks.Laura Byrd expertly managed the "handing out of the event cards to swimmers" in an orderly fashion. Laura -- in her yellow vest -- can be relied upon to make sure that each swimmer gets an event card. Parents of younger swimmers are asked to make sure that their swimmers go to Laura Byrd to get cards. Younger swimmers often loose track of time a they play with teammates.
