Good Afternoon 9-10 Families,

Lots of information in this email regarding the upcoming 9-10 prelims meet, so please read all the way to the end. Also it can be found on the RMSL website (https://rmsl.swimtopia.com/login)

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Location: Homestead in the Willows North Pool (6767 E. Easter Ave., Centennial, CO 80112)
Arrival Time: 6:30AM
Warmups: 6:45AM (lane 1)

POC: If you are running late or cannot make it, please text Parent Rep, Sadie Levine, at 303-503-1116.

Meet End Time: This meet is expected to wrap up before 2PM.

ATTACHED ARE SEVERAL DOCUMENTS:

• A map showing where our big purple team tent will be set up
• Welcome packet
• Heat sheet
• Swimmer line up (which you can use to mark up your child and their events/heats/lanes) our host.
• Volunteer list

VOLUNTEERS:

• We are still in need of a volunteer for the following shift: 10AM-12PM (Heating)
• Please note if we do not get a volunteer for this shift, we will randomly draw a name of a family in attendance.
• Stroke Judges from ALL shifts must attend the officials meeting with the Starter/Ref at approximately 7:45 a.m.

IMPORTANT LEAGUE REMINDERS

If any issues or concerns arise, it is important that you let one of our Parent Reps know as soon as possible so that we can advocate on your behalf. Parents, swimmers, and spectators should NEVER approach another parent, opposing coach, swimmer or official directly - all concerns must go through the Parent Reps so let us know if you have any questions or concerns! Let's wrap up this season with fast and fun times!!

Please continue reading important reminders below:

1. League Code of Conduct

• We kindly want to remind everyone that upon joining your swim team you agreed to the RMSL Code of Conduct, in the registration process. We’ve included it for review.
• The Rocky Mountain Swim League (RMSL) expects all swim parents to abide by the following Code of Conduct.

At all RMSL meets, parents should:

• 1.Display the characteristics referred to in the RMSL Bylaws–courtesy, good will and sportsmanship.
• 2.Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting yourself in a manner that earns the respect of your child, other swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents.
• 3.Support the swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents with positive communication and actions.
• 4.Show respect for the meet facilities and follow the rules of the pool to which you have been invited.
• 5.Maintain self control at all times. Allow swimmers to swim, coaches to coach, officials to officiate and parents to parent.
• 6.Respect the meet officials and their authority even if you don’t agree with a decision. As stated in the RMSL Bylaws, protests may only be made by a team parent representative to the Referee.
• 7.Understand that criticizing, name calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward an official, coach, participating swimmer or other parent will not be permitted or tolerated.
• 8.Understand that such behavior may result in being asked to leave the pool for the duration of the meet, and that repeat violations may result in a multiple meet or full season suspension.

Finally, at all meets parents should enjoy the wonderful spirit and tradition that is the Rocky Mountain Swim League.

2. Scoring Guidelines

Please familiarize yourself with the championship scoring guidelines to understand how points are awarded. At each age group preliminary meet the top 16 swimmers qualify for finals plus 2 alternates. Swimmers that finish in the top 9-16 qualify for the consultation heat in finals and the top 1-8 finishers will be in the championship heat. At the final meet if a swimmer is in the consultation heat the highest they can place is 9th regardless of time even if that means they swim faster than a swimmer in the championship heat. In the championship heat the lowest they can place is 8th (except with a DQ no points awarded) regardless of time. This information is available on the league website and will be adhered to strictly during all events.

IndRelay

1st 20 40

2nd 17 34

3rd 16 32

4th 15 30

5th 14 28

6th 13 26

7th 12 24

8th 11 22

9th 9 18

10th 7 14

11th 6 12

12th 5 10

13th 4 8

14th 3 6

15th 2 4

16th 1 2

3. Use of Video Evidence

To maintain the integrity and fairness of competition:

• Video evidence will not be accepted to determine the outcome of any race, including finishes or disqualifications.
• All decisions regarding race outcomes and disqualifications made by on-site officials are final and binding.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in adhering to these guidelines. Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of competition and community that makes RMSL so special.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Wishing everyone a successful and enjoyable Championship Week!

Warm regards,

The RMSL Executive Committee