SHRSL - Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League

2021 MOC & ALL STAR UPDATE (2)

REMINDER on MOC RESULTS:

  • Submit results by NOON on July 7. No exceptions unless weather comes into play and we will communicate accordingly WED, JULY 7. Keep eyes & emails open!
  • MOC Files needed: TeamMgr8/HY3 results file AND your normal results upload to Swimtopia.
  • All Star Stroke Judges Needed: Please email swimshrsl@gmail.com with questions/submits.
  • TOP TIMES from MOCs: Weather/Results permitting: First round of TOP TIME reports form MOCs will pop up around 2pm on July 7.
  • AUTO ADVANCERS & CALL UPS: Read ALL NOTES on page. Wednesday, July 7 after 5pm.
    • Depends in integrity of submitted team MOC results
    • Depends on weather. Quite a few meets on Tuesday, July 6….
  • Tell your families: WATCH THE WEBSITE, don’t email the LEAGUE

ALL STAR CHANGES & ITINERARY

Lots of changes for spectators & seating. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMS & READ INFO

ALL STAR ITINERARY: 2021 All Star Itinerary FINAL – LCISD

Changes made to SPECTATOR SEATING – all OUTSIDE. Entrance by age group/wristband color.

Smaller spectator area at LCISD dictated change. Respecting Covid & Covid Concerns.

** 2022 Complete Return to Normal **


All Star Swim Meet | 2021

MORNING SESSION – 10 & UNDER

6:30am:                 Coaches Entry – 2 per team | Coaches only on the NON-SPECTATOR side

6:45am:                 6U’s at courtyard > Coaches pick up for in courtyard.

6:50am                  Warm Up 6 & Under:  Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

7:00am                  7-8’s Prep Warm Up: Gather in courtyard.

7:05am                  Warm Up 7-8’s (*see lane assignments). Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

7:20am                  Call for Timers – Meet by Diving Boards | Officials Meeting – WEIGHT ROOM.

7:25am                  9-10’s Prep Warm Up: Gather in courtyard.

7:30am                  Warm Up 9-10’s (*see lane assigns). Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

7:40am                  Timer Meeting by Diving Boards, Corner of deck.

7:45am                  Open for 6 & Under RELAY parents only.

7:45am                  CLEAR POOL. Head Coaches Meeting – WEIGHT ROOM

7:50am                  ALL 8 U Relays report to courtyard.

8:00am                  National Anthem | Meet Start

*Warm Up/Cool Down Pool will NOT be open during morning session. Blocks can be used, both ends.
*Facility must be cleared completely at the conclusion of the morning session.

*** Lane 1 & 8 for starts One Way ONLY – Bulkhead Starts only. (7:20a 7-8, 7:45a 9-10)

GENERAL COMMENTS & NAT RULES:

  • Absolutely NO STANDING at railing
  • Spectators will be given wrist for age group specific, spectator seating entry.
  • Spectators will enter through lobby doors and exit thru the diving well back door, each event.
  • Coaches: ONLY on the bulkhead during the 6U. No chairs.
  • No tripods or flash photography.
  • No food on deck. Water only.
  • No noise makers or throwing/dropping items from the stands.
  • Touch Pads will be used for PM session only.

 

 

AFTERNOON SESSION – 11 & UP

12:30pm               Coaches Entry – 2 per team | Coaches packet pick up

12:45pm               11-12’s Prep Warm Up > Coaches meet in courtyard.

12:50pm                Warm Up 11-12:  Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

1:00pm                  13-14’s Prep Warm Up: Gather in courtyard.

1:05pm                  Warm Up 13-14’s (*see lane assignments). Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

1:15pm                  Open for spectators (NO SAVING OF SEATS).

1:20pm                  Call for Timers – Meet by Diving Boards | Officials Meeting – WEIGHT ROOM.

1:25pm                  Open’s Prep Warm Up: Gather in courtyard.

1:30pm                  Warm Up Open’s (*see lane assigns). Exit diving/timing end of pool & doors.

1:40am                  Timer Meeting by Diving Boards, Corner of deck.

1:50pm                  CLEAR POOL. ALL 8 U Relays report to courtyard.

2:00pm                  National Anthem | Meet Start

*** Lane 1 & 8 for starts One Way ONLY – Bulkhead Starts only ***

GENERAL COMMENTS & NAT RULES:

  • Absolutely NO STANDING at railing
  • Spectators will be given wrist for age group specific, spectator seating entry.
  • Spectators will enter through lobby doors and exit thru the diving well back door, each event.
  • Coaches: ONLY on the bulkhead during the 6U. No chairs.
  • No tripods or flash photography.
  • No food on deck. Water only.
  • No noise makers or throwing/dropping items from the stands.
  • Touch Pads will be used for PM session only.

Team Expectations:

  • Each team needs to allocate TWO (2) VOLUNTEERS. Mandatory.
  • Submit names pre-meet to Mel / [email protected] by Thursday at 2:00pm
  • These volunteers will help in the following areas:
    • Security (will have vests) – Usher & Door Monitors mostly.
    • Timing
    • Heating
    • Parking Monitors

 

Courtyard: All swimmer ENTRANCE will be through the Courtyard doors. All EXITS will be through the diving well end, corner door on the spectator side. Staging & heating will start in the courtyard.

Awards:

  • ONE designated team rep will pick up and manage team awards.
    • NO PARENT PICK UP
    • NO SWIMMER PICK UP
    • Bins for award pick up will be in Courtyard
  • Results posted on side lobby glass wall. Hard Rule: NO KIDS allowed, due to weight equipment.

 

DJ Sports: All Star T-Shirts & swim/fun gear will be available for purchase.

Coaches: Entry at 6:30a & 12:30p. Packet pick up in front lobby. 2 on deck. No chairs. Must wear ID/wristband at all times. Can switch out (bracelets) and share deck access

Tent/Swimmer/Spectators: OUTSIDE in FRONT OF BUILDING

  • Main parking lot between Horace Mann & Avenue I.
  • Set up is on concrete. Bring something to weight the tents down.
    • Eliminates grass in pool & provides concrete access to all entrances.
    • Restroom access for swimmers > thru Courtyard doors
    • Restroom access for spectators > Front Lobby
  • All swimmers, spectator seating is OUTSIDE, except during specific events.
  • Extreme Weather:
    • Swimmers will be moved inside, by age group under Coach supervision
    • Spectators will need to relocate to vehicles

Traffic & Parking: 

  • Drop Off Zone: marked with cones located on side entrance/stairs of Natatorium.
  • Drivers will need to enter the back side of the building off of Horace Mann or from the Stadium parking lots, park in the side lot and/or drop and circle around back to wherever this is parking.
  • NO PARKING on Horace Mann. NO PARKING on that road behind the Nat
  • Obey all signage and parking attendants.

Security & Spectators: PLEASE READ. **THIS IS NEW due to Facility Size**

  • Spectators will be given a wristband for inside access, color by AGE GROUP.
  • Line will form on side ramp and will enter thru the side Lobby Doors by Age Group/Event.
  • Will exit thru the BACK DOOR – Stands will be cleared at the end of each race/event.
  • Please practice patience. We know it’s hot. We know this is new. We are doing this for the kids. Treat each other kindly.