Hey Blasters!! Sorry for the duplicate emails--there are a few updates below that were not included in the first email. We will NOT have a pep rally tonight as was noted in the original email. Sorry for the confusion.  

Additionally, we wanted to flag this information from Wellington.  

NIGHT BEFORE TENT SET-UP: You may begin setting up NO EARLIER than 9:30 p.m. the night before the meet, unless we notify you otherwise. No tents/canopies are allowed on the HOA-owned Basketball Court and the HOA-owned Tennis Courts are always OFF LIMITS. Please follow directions of any posted signs and do not enter any areas that are roped off for non-access. If you are set up in an area that needs to be kept clear (refer to our setup maps), you will be asked to move. We always recommend you leave the cover off and your tent frame lowered overnight in case of storms. Also, night before tent setup is at your own risk. There have been incidents of late-night tent hooligans in the past.

This Saturday, July 25 will be the White Division Championships AWAY against the Wellington Dolphins and Victory Lake Piranhas. Swimmers should plan to arrive at the Dolphins’ Pool (9700 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110) in their team suits and caps no later than 6:00 AM. Blaster warm-ups will begin at 6:40 AM, and the meet will begin promptly at 7:15 AM. Please note, swimmers are only permitted to wear Braemar Blasters team suits and caps, or suits and caps with no other logos on them. Tech suits without other team logos are permitted.

Wellington is collecting school supplies for Grace United Methodist, doing a food drive, and has Boxes of Basics out for any donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Wellington has specific information about the meet that you should check out ahead of time. Please read the information carefully as it contains important details such as parking, volunteer shifts, and more. Please pay close attention to the parking and team area setup. We are Team B--as they do not list the team names specifically. Just to note, there are several streets where you CANNOT park and cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. Please DO NOT block driveways or mailboxes and DO NOT park on the grass. It is recommended that swimmers be dropped off in front of the clubhouse before parking and families should park in the Grace United church lot.

TENTS: Due to the limited space, we highly recommend you share tents with other Blaster families. We have been told that visitors are allowed to put their tents up Friday after 9:30 pm, at our own discretion.

MEET PROGRAM: You will find the heat sheets on our website and will be in the app soon. We recommend you write the events on your swimmer(s) arm in sharpie. 

RELAY SWIMMERS: Please allow plenty of time to check in with the Relay Coordinators at our relay tent (look for the Blaster flag) BEFORE WARM-UPS. If you do not check in, you run the risk of being scratched from your relay and being replaced by another swimmer. If a replacement can't be found, the entire relay team may be scratched. Remember, the outcome of some meets comes down to the relays. All MORNING RELAY SWIMMERS should report back to the team relay area immediately following warm-ups. All AFTERNOON RELAY SWIMMERS should report back to the team relay area when the 8&U butterfly events begin (or after swimming butterfly if you are entered in that event.) If you are not in an afternoon relay and you are leaving the meet before the end, please check in with your coach before you leave to see if you are needed as a replacement swimmer. This meet is going to be a close one and we need to have complete relays…so please DO NOT leave without checking in with a coach first.

ALL SWIMMERS, please listen closely when event numbers are being called. If your event is being called, please immediately go to the Clerk of Course for check-in. It is very important for a swimmer to report to the Clerk of Course immediately when his/her event is called. After the announcer makes the final call for the event, and the heats leave the clerk of course for the starting area, swimmers WILL NOT be permitted to join. That means they will be scratched from the event. Please take the time to find the Clerk of Course area prior to the start of the meet.

If you are on the heat sheet but UNABLE to attend, please fill out the scratch form. Note, if you are filling out the form you are scratching for the ENTIRE meet.

TIMELINE:

Blasters’ warm-up: 6:40 - 7:00 am

Referee and Officials’ meeting: 6:30 am

Timers’ & Recorders meeting: 6:30 am

Meet begins: 7:15 am

Estimated End Time: 12:30 pm

After the Meet: Join us at Foster's Grille in Bristow for our last group meal!

As a reminder, VOLUNTEERS MUST CHECK-IN at swim meets. For the away meet this weekend, please check-in with our Meet Manager at the Relay tent during warm-ups. We need volunteers to help fill-in. Please review the available spots and sign-up if you are able. This is a long meet with 3 shifts, so we’re going to need assistance filling in spots.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact any of the coaches or one of the following:

Meet questions: [email protected]

General questions: [email protected]

Also, just a reminder that the end of the year Awards Ceremony will be Sunday, July 27 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Kettle Run High School. Don’t forget to RSVP.

Let's go Blasters!!