The pool area is usually very warm, so make
sure to dress appropriately. Nothing is worse than being
HOT at a swim meet.
If the swim meet facility offers a gym to
spread out in, bring a foldable chair to sit with
your child while
he/she is not swimming.
Help your swimmer be well rested and nutritiously
fed.
Support your swimmer's efforts by stressing the importance of
improving times, not just
winning.
Rinse swim suits with cold water
and line dry (do not wring) after each use.
To insure durability and
longevity, you may want your swimmer to wear a team or other
specific
suit for swim meets only. Have him/her use a practice suit for swim
practice.
