625 7th Ave NE, Hickory

• Warm-ups start at 8:00 AM
• Meet starts at 9:00 AM
• Meet ends around 1:00 PM

Arrive early so you'll be ready to enter the pool at 8!

• Free parking in front of the building and adjacent parking lot
• MSC WILL SIT TOGETHER IN ONE AREA OF THE GYM:  Sitting together helps coaches keep track of swimmers and ensure they are on the pool deck for upcoming events.  
• The gym is in same building of the pool -  across the hall.   Look for MSC swimmers and coaches once you arrive.  Parents will have access to the pool viewing area to watch your swimmer.  
• You can bring chairs; however, they must be placed on towels/blankets to protect the gym floor.  
• BRING: swimwear (one piece no ties for girls/jammers for boys), swim caps (caps will be available tomorrow), goggles (bring an extra pair in case one breaks), towels, snacks, water/drinks, warm clothes for in between events, sharpies to write events on arm and activities to keep kids occupied during events.  
• NO HORSEPLAY IN THE GYM IS ALLOWED
• No concessions are typically sold at this event site.
• Swimmers practice good sportsmanship:  say thank you to officials, timers, volunteers, fist bumps/high fives or say "good job" to your teammates and other swimmers in your heat
• Relays stay on pool deck until your relay team has completed the race- Cheer them on!!!
• Parents cheer positively and leave coaching to the coaches.  Make swim meets memorable for your swimmers to ensure they keeping coming back
• CVAC (meet host) may need volunteers.  So if you LOVE to time, please see CVAC on the pool deck to sign up.  They are always supportive of MSC during the summer so we like to return the favor when visiting their site.

If you have any questions or issues please let us know.  You are welcome to reach out through the SwimTopia App or contact Amy Jones at 828-443-0289.

Go Marlins!!