Q: How often are swimmers expected to be at Practice:

A:  Practice leads to  improvement. We encourage swimmers to attend as many practices as possible.

Q: How many swim meets is my child supposed to attend:

A:  Attending swim meets is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.  Swim meets are a very important part of the program and not attending will limit your swimmer’s experience.  Swimmers and parents should review the team’s meet schedule and plan accordingly.  The coach can also advise you as to whether or not your swimmer is ready to participate in a competitive environment.

Q:  What should I bring to a swim meet?

A:  Each swimmer should have: a suit;  two towels (one for the meet and one for after the meet when they want to shower); a set of goggles (possibly a spare pair also); an Aquajet swim cap; clothing that is easy to get on and off for that time between events; healthy snacks like fruit, pretzels, crackers, bagels, peanuts, fruit snacks; shampoo and conditioner and brush for after the meet.

Q:  Do I need to help at swim meets:

A:  The sport of swimming depends on many volunteers.  Without the help and cooperation of parents and others there would be no competitive swimming.  Each family will be required to help in some way at all home meets.  We will need help with providing timers, set-up and clean up, and people to run the concession stand.  We will need volunteers to be officials.  When we travel to away meets, they will ask for volunteer assistance in providing some of these same positions.  It benefits everyone when we have people ready to step up and help.

Q:  What are the benefits of a USA Swimming membership?

A:  The greatest benefit is that it provides the opportunity for your child to participate in more swim meets and have more opportunities to improve especially in the summer.  It also provides catastrophic insurance at practices and sanctioned USA Swimming meets.  Swimmers also receive newsletters and other information from USA Swimming.  As members of USA Swimming they are teammates with swimmers like Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Missy Franklin!

Q:  Who do I contact if I have a concern about the program?

A: Please contact the coach first.  Talk to the coach before or after practice about any concerns you may have.  The Aquajet Swim Team also has a Board of Directors made up of parent volunteers.  You may contact any of them with concerns.  Contact information for the Coach and Board of Directors can be found in the Parent Handbook and in the About Us section of this website.