Frequently Asked Questions
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EC Swim Team Boosters

What Equipment Needed ?

• Team Provides
  • Kickboard
  • Fins
  • Pull Buoy
  • Paddles 
• Swimmer Provides
  • Goggles
  • Practice Suit
  • Competition Suit
  • Water Bottle
  • Towel
  • Snorkel
  • Mesh Swim Bag for wet gear 

How do I buy uniforms?​

• Team suits have been determined for season.  Suits are available in the Team Store.  
  
  • Competition Suit
    
  • Practice Suit
    
  • Warm Up Jacket
    
  • Warm Up Pants 
• Swimmer will need both a competition and practice suit.  Competition suit should only be used for meets.
• Guidelines for swimsuit sizing.  

What are Swim Team Dues used for ?

• Swim Meet Entry Fees
• Team provided equipment (kickboards, fins, etc.)
• Food at the swim meets for swimmers
• Food at social events 
• Year End Awards, Trophies, Senior Gifts
• Additional/Replacement of Swim Equipment

Who do I notify if swimmer can not make practice or meet? 

• Coach Samuels should be notified if swimmer will not participate in a practice or meet.  Coach makes the decisions concerning practice and meets.

How are swim events selected for swimmers at meets?

• Coach Samuels selects which events a swimmer will swim during a meet.  These selections are based on putting the team in the best position to be successful as a team at the meet.    

How is Swim Team Travel departure times determined? 

• Bus transportation is provided for the team.  Departure is from ECHS.  
• Bus departure times are determined 2-3 days prior to the meet.  Departure times are based upon the assigned warm up time for the team at the meet. 
• Warm up times are determined by the HOST team after all registration for the meet is closed and total number of participates is known. 
• This unknown leads to last minute bus schedule changes so be prepared to be flexible.

What is a Heat Sheet?

• ​ A Heat sheet is used at Swim Meets to identify what event, heat, and lane a swimmer will be swimming in at the meet. 
• Heat Sheets are usually available for a small donation at the door of meets.  

What is the food table?  Do I have to sign up?  

• Food table is a snack table set up on-site for the ECHS Swimmers during a meet. Typically includes
  • ​Protein Snacks/bars/balls
  • Fruit (apple slices, bananas, grapes)
  • Pasta Salad
  • Sub sandwiches  
• A Sign-Up Genius is set up for each meet.  Parents are encouraged to sign-up to help provide food for meets throughout the season. 
• Boosters provide water, paper products, plastic ware, ice, and coolers.