Swimmers & Families, We're looking forward to our 1st Meet of the 2022-23 Season!!!

Leander Invitational
Friday, October 7, 2022
Apache Pool at Blockhouse Creek
3100 N Blockhouse Dr.
Leander, TX 78641

Teams attending Liberty Hill, Leander, Leander Rouse, Leander Glenn, Georgetown, and Vista Ridge.

Swimmers arrive at Liberty Hill High School at 6:30 am
The bus will be parked in the front near the flag poles, (DON'T BE LATE)
The Bus will leave LHHS at 6:45 am
Liberty Hill Warm-Up Begins at 7:45 am
Meet Start at 9:00 am (this is a change from what was previously posted)
The expected Completion time is between 1:00-2:00 pm
However, I've checked our swimmers out of school for the entire day in case the meet runs longer

Thank you to Lori Edwards and Diantha Gonzales who volunteered to time! Thank you to Coach Seaborn who is driving the bus for us. Also, Mr. Becker volunteered to officiate. We appreciate YOU!

How to prepare before a swim meet:
Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and mental preparation, are the “Hidden ingredients.”
These are factors that greatly impact a swimmer's performance in the pool. Obviously, these are areas that are primarily done away from the pool deck where the coach cannot supervise. As parents, you have the ability to help your swimmers make healthy choices, which will help them to be the strongest competitor possible.

Swimmer Meet Checklist:

• LHHS Swim cap (always have a backup swim cap)
• Goggles (always have a backup pair of goggles)
• Solid black competition swimsuit or Team Suit
• LHHS Swim Parka
• LHHS Swim Bag
• LHHS Swim Warm-Up Jacket
• Towel(s)
• Water bottle and or sports drinks (no sodas)
• Healthy snacks (sandwiches, fruit) - For this meet please pack a lunch too.
• A foldable lawn chair

How many events can each swimmer swim?
Each athlete is allowed to swim in a maximum of 2 individual and 2 relay events at each meet. Another option is swimming in 1 individual event and 3 relay races for a total of 4 events.

How are events decided?
Every coach has a different selection policy based on his/her coaching philosophy. However, I like to give every swimmer a chance to compete as much as possible, regardless of their skill level. The size of our team, as well as the strength of the school(s) we’re competing against, are also significant factors that influence how often swimmers compete in individual and relay events. Most often, it depends on an athlete’s most recent times. Before each meet swimmers will fill out their first and second choice for individual events by declaring for the meet in Swimtopia. Every effort will be made to place swimmers in the events they choose. However, there may be times when I feel the team would benefit more from a swimmer competing in certain events. Relays will be chosen by using the swimmer's times and skills.

If I have a question or concern how can I bring it up to the coach?
Always, always, always an open door policy!
However, my time with our athletes is extremely valuable, especially since we aren’t able to practice in the water as a team at this time. Please do not try to get into lengthy discussions while I’m coaching at meets. If you wish to speak with me simply call, text, or email to set up an appointment where we can speak freely away from the pool deck.

What if I am unable to swim in a meet?
Notify Coach Becker as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a swim meet. As much as swimming is an individual sport it is also a team sport, it causes a lot of stress and last-minute adjustments if someone doesn't show up without notice. If a last-minute emergency should arise, please CALL and also TEXT: Coach Becker (512) 626-2695, all swimmers should have my number saved in their phones for emergency purposes.

Swim Team Travel Logistics:

• All team members will ride to and from athletic contests via transportation provided by the school district, typically a bus. Only team members, coaches, and student assistants will be permitted to ride team buses.
• Students may return home with parents from athletic contests with written permission and must be signed out with Coach Becker. New this season per Coach Becker (one time per season). Use this wisely!
• New this season per the Athletic Dept. Rules - No student will be permitted to leave with anyone other than their own parent/guardian.
• Swimmers are expected to stay with the team for the duration of the meet in order to support and cheer on their team/teammates.
• Swimmers will be taken back to LHHS once the meet is over. If your child doesn't drive please arrive on time to pick them up, I will wait until the last swimmer is picked up prior to leaving.

We hope to see everyone there!!!
Coach Becker