2024 SHRSL REGULAR SEASON
2024 SHRSL POST-SEASON
- Meet of Champs-June 27 & 28
- All Stars-July 2, 2024
- NOTE: MOC & All-Stars > Don Cook Natatorium
SHRSL - Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League
Feb 10
Jun 29
2023 All Star Heat Sheets are posted at: https://shrsl.org/all-stars/
NOTE: We will not be selling or providing heat sheets to parents or coaches. Please print accordingly.
We need the OPEN BOYS assistance at the end of the PM session for a quick short course to long course pool change! PLEASE ASK YOUR BOYS!
SWIM FAST ALL!
Apr 13
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If you attended a clinic in 2021 (on the list above): Attend a SHORT clinic in 2022.
If you are NOT on the list above: Attend a LONG clinic in 2022
Apr 13
Website: https://shrsl.org
2022 | February 6
League Meeting
Steve Long welcomed all.
Kristen (ME) reminder all of parking issues:
Steve:
Steve: Introductions of SHRSL Board of Directors
Steve: Intro of Team Reps & Prez
2022 Teams:
Jeff Dethrow: Registration Fees, Background Checks & Insurance
Registration Fees
o Payment Due: April 15, 2022
o SHRSL has big insurance bill due April 20, please remit on time
o Please put your TEAM NAME in the subject line
Background Checks:
o Timers, no because they are out in the open
o Awards, depends on how you are set up
o Board – if never at pool/meets/etc, no.
o Stroke Judges – nah
o Team Parents/Tent Parents – YES
o Coaches – YES, all coaches 18 & Over
Insurance:
Christine: Awards & Registration (Swimtopia)
Awards:
o Even if you’ve already shared
o Especially if you think you texted it at some point
o Ribbons are bound in 25s (the white paper ribbon), if that helps
o You need them.
o No paper backing or ribbon – would have added another $7-8K
o Covid has caused awards to sore, backing & string is manually stuck & tied
Registration:
o On website
o No change to last year’s
o Should be in Swimtopia
o Okay for it to be in with your SHRSL Indemnity (in one doc, one check box)
o There’s a box you have to check to FORCE folks to digitally sign
o Contact [email protected] if you have questions
o NO PAPER FORMS – Must have IN SWIMTOPIA:
Steve:
Meet Schedule – difficult because of July 4th, teams want to finish early
Discussion:
Steve/Mel acknowledged HISD late finish issues
Stroke Clinics:
Long Clinic for New Stroke Judges
Short Clinic for those that attended a clinic in 2021.
Suits: Preferred League Vendor: D&J Sports – the awesome folks at All Stars (and some MOCs)
Mel:
o League will be covering the extra for increase in Swimtopia dues
o Get your websites ready
o Covid releases, All rosters/swimmers in Swimtopia. NO PAPER.
o Interest?
o Mel will pick and date and share.
o Need to thin it out
o Thanks for those that responded to first 3 emails
Suggestions: Please send suggestions that will make your life easier. No questions/suggestions are silly. Email: [email protected]
o Everyone has it, but us
o Issue: Ropes don’t have colored buoy in both directions
o Discussion:
o Discussion:
o No place picking per bylaws
o Place Picking (method from last millennium, zero technology) – volunteer for each lane eyeballs place and hands out ribbon on the spot.
o Ribbons Without Labels – Swimmers from both teams go to designated awards area post swim, to receive ribbons by heat. Wait for timecards get circled and placing order sorted (2019 method and prior years).
o Speeding Tickets solves all problems – can be available the next day or two
o Fun Friday “paper awards” / Speeding Tix
o Lots of great ways to reward swimmers
o Ribbons With Labels – Time cards get circled and placing order sorted, times entered into Swimtopia. Labels with names and times get printed and stuck onto ribbons, then ribbons either go out to Ribbons area or given to teams to hand out later.
o Run a boys computer
o Run a girls computer
o Merge as you go for results
o This will eliminate “heats” tho
o PLEASE SHARE IDEAS TO: [email protected]
Jul 06
REMINDER on MOC RESULTS:
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:
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:
Team Expectations:
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:
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
Traffic & Parking:
Security & Spectators: PLEASE READ. **THIS IS NEW due to Facility Size**
Jun 23
TOPIC: Meet of Champions (MOC) | July 2-6, 2021
MEET FILES
TOPIC: ALL STARS – *CHAMPIONSHIP MEET FORMAT*
Questions: email [email protected]
DIVISIONS:
D1 – CP, CW, FC, GG, MW, NT, NW, SP
D2 – LO, ME, SC, PG, SW, SL, SK
D3 – FG, QV, SH, ST, TR, TW, WH
May 24
Apr 28
HELLO ALL! It’s that time. I know it’s been quiet – thanks for those that are reaching out! Just lots of balls in the air!
SO…… Below is a breakdown of updates by category. Next meeting date will be shared soon. If something is missed, please reach out to SwimSHRSL.
2021 Specifics:
o Swim the meet Friday or Saturday or Monday.
o Swim the meet Tuesday but pay attention to weather
o Email with any concerns.
MEETS:
o Swim a meet format on Monday afternoon, great.
o Limited spectators at this time
o Normal format (as of now), 10Under in AM, 11Up in PM
o Swimmers will be seated outside, regardless of facility
DATA:
o Registration info for all swimmers
o COVID release
o INDEMNITY release
o CORRECT ages for swimmers.
o Working on DATA info, to distribute soon
o We’ll use a combo of Team Manager & Swimtopia
o Rosters must be IN SWIMTOPIA prior to starting practice
o Swimmers must be IN SWIMTOPIA prior to touching the water
o Meet Reports
AWARDS:
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
FINANCIALS:
o Insurance
o Awards
o All Stars Facility Rentals
o Have been sent. Didn’t get one? Email JEFF.
o Will be invoiced at 50% of 2019 numbers
o Due Mid May
o Adjustment Invoice after Meet 1
o Due within 7 days of receipt. We’ll need to pay insurance bill!
INSURANCE:
STROKE/OFFICIAL CLINICS:
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Mar 15
HELLO ALL! Hope this post finds you healthy, happy & safe! Below is a breakdown of what was discussed at the meeting. We’ll get the “next meeting” date out soon.
Please watch for more communication as teams are modifying POOL USE rules due to changes in mask mandates.
2021 Specifics (as we know now):
Feb 10
Let’s SOUND OFF on teams for 2021.
As far as we know, all 24 teams will be back for 2021!
Please email [email protected] your teams’ intentions!
Feb 09