Grand Cascades Swim Team

Here you will find the answers to many questions parents are probably already having. We hope we can set your mind at ease, but if you ever need help, please don't hesitate to e-mail us!

• Swimmer & Volunteer Check-In Procedure
  • Swimmer Check-In:
    Your swimmer(s) must check-in by the required time so that we can confirm all swimmers are present. This is important as absences can create last-minute changes to events or relays. 
  • Volunteer Check-In:
    ALL Volunteers (regardless of whether you work 1st Shift, 2nd Shift or the entire meet) must check-in by the required time so that we can confirm all shifts are covered. Upon check in, you'll receive your volunteer name tag and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about your function.
• What to bring to meets for swimmers:
  • A blanket or extra towel for your swimmer to sit on
  • A sharpie in case there are any last-minute changes to your child's events
  • Snacks! Meets can take a while and we want to make sure your swimmer has snacks available during the meet!
  • Games, books, and other entertainment. There can sometimes be a lull between events for your swimmer and we don't want them to get bored!
• Event Timeline
  • 3:30   All GC Coaches & bullpen workers arrive at GC Pool & check-in
  • 3:30 - 3:45 Rapids Swimmers Arrive
  • 4:15 All other volunteers arrive and check-in
  • 4:45 1st Half Timers, Judges & Master Recorders report to the front of the clubhouse for the Timers meeting
  • Warm-Ups will end before 5 pm
  • National Anthem is sung/played at 5 pm
  • Ripples swim first starting at just after the National Anthem
  • Event 1 will begin just after the Ripples finish
  • Official Meet Start Time - 5:30
  • number of EVENTS - 86 
  • Each swimmer generally swims 2 relays and 2 individual events. 

  Swimmers may be pulled up to swim in a relay of an older group. You can not swim down an age group. 

  ORDER OF EVENTS: 

  Events 1-2: 6 & Under Freestyle Relays
  Events 3-12: Medley Relays (Order of strokes is Back, Breast, Butterfly, Free)
  Events 13-24: Freestyle
  Events 25-34: Long Freestyle
  Events 35-46: Backstroke ( 6 & Unders leave after #37)
  Events 47-56: IM Individual Medley ( Order of strokes Butterfly, Back, Breast, Free)
  Events 57-66: Breaststroke
  Events 67-76: Butterfly
  Events 77-86: 7 and up Freestyle Relays
  HOME team is in the Even Lanes. Visitor in the Odd Lanes.
  SCORING
  Individual Events - Only 2 swimmers per team may score points
  1st place - 5 points
  2nd place - 3 points
  3rd place -1 point
  Relays - Only 1 relay per team may score points.
  1st place 7 points
  2nd place 3 points.