Swim Team FAQ
SWIM TEAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR PARENTS
1. What is the inclement weather policy?
All swimmers must exit the pool at the sound of thunder and remain inside the building with the coaches. Swimmers must wait thirty minutes without thunder and lightning before re-entering the pool.
2. What is the attendance policy for practices and meets?
There is no requirement for any given number of practices per week. However, regular attendance at practices leads to faster swimming at the meets.
3. How do I communicate with the coaches?
Communication with coaches will be primarily via email. Parents may NOT communicate with coaches or officials during meets or practice. The coaches need this time to coach the swimmers.
4. When do we arrive for the meets?
Parents who volunteer for a given home meet should arrive at the pool at 4 pm. Swimmers should arrive at the pool for warm-ups at the scheduled warm-up time.There is NO lifeguard at the pool between 4 and 5 pm, so no swimmers are allowed in the pool.
5. What events are included in each meet?
View the JSSC website to learn which events are included in the meets (https://jsscswim.swimtopia.com/). A meet lineup will be provided for each swim meet through the SwimTopia app.
6. Who enforces the technical rules of swimming?
The rules of swimming (correct stroke and kick technique, proper turns, etc) are enforced by JSSC. Visit the JSSC website to learn more about thetechnical rules of swimming. Each meet is staffed by volunteers (certified and non-certified) according to JSSC guidelines. JSSC follows the practices of USA Swimming.
7. What if I am late picking up my child from practice?
Coaches and parent volunteers are NOT responsible for the safety and supervision of your child after practice. Please plan to get your child as soon as practice ends.
8. What about behavior during meets andpractice?
Parents or swimmers should NEVER communicate with officials during meets. They are OFF LIMITS. Timers - However, will check with swimmers to be sure the swimmer is in the correct heat and lane. Parents should NEVER communicate with coaches during meets or practices. You may communicate with them via-email.
- Parents and swimmers who have shown they cannot control their behavior will be asked to not return to the Homewood Swim Team.
- Complaints can be filed through JSSC. Section 2: Under JSSC rules.
9. Where can I find the schedule for meets?
The official meet schedule will be provided at a later date. Meets are typically on Tuesday evenings, invitational meets are typically on weekends.
10. How do I sign up for meets?
All meet signups (volunteers and swimmers) will be completed through SwimTopia. You will need to register for your SwimTopia account and download the app.
The information to sign up for meets will be announced at a later date, along with the meet schedule
11. How do I know when it is my child’s turn to swim during a meet?
Lane assignments can be found on the SwimTopia app or Heat sheets are sold at each meet. A heat sheet lists every swimmer in the order they will swim and gives their specific heat and lane assignment. During a meet, please listen for your child’s event to be called to the Clerk of Course. Volunteers in the Clerk of Course will line up swimmers and get them to their correct lane. It is important for swimmers to report to the Clerk of Course when called. Parents should not stay in the Clerk of Course area.
12. Can my other children swim in the pool during practice and meets?
No… Only swim team members should be in the pool for competition purposes during practice and meets. SIBLINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWIM IN UNUSED AREAS OF THE POOL DURING PRACTICES AND MEETS.
