SEAHAWKS 101

We have a NEW Team Site: SwimTopia

• SwimTopia Link
• A 1 stop shop to Declare for Meets (VERY Important), signup to volunteer (we can't run meets without YOU), and all things Seahawks!

Open to All Families:

• You do NOT need to be a Montclair resident to join the Seahawks! We welcome swimmers of all ages and skill levels. All legal swimmers can participate in Saturday morning meets.

Team Location:

• The Montclair Seahawks now swim at the Southlake Recreation Association, located at 5070 Higgins Drive, Montclair.

Steps to Join the Team:

1. Complete Online Registration (Opens 4/1 for returning families and 4/8 for new families):
   To stay updated as summer approaches, please complete the online registration. You can pay online via credit card or at tryouts.
2. Meet Schedule:
   The season includes 3 home meets and 4 away meets, including the Divisionals meet at Ridgewood (tentative). While attendance at practice is flexible, the real excitement happens at the meets! We ask that all swimmers commit to attending at least 2 meets and the Divisionals at the end of the season.
3. Swimmer Evaluations:
   New swimmers must attend the kickoff evaluation night on May 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Southlake pool (Rain date: May 28th). To be on the competitive team, swimmers must meet the following criteria:

• Be 18 or younger on June 1.
• Be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted.
• Be comfortable and independent in the pool for a 30-45 minute practice.

Developmental Team:
Swimmers who cannot swim 25 yards unassisted may be placed on the Developmental Team at the coach's discretion. These swimmers must still be independent and able to follow instructions. More details about the developmental team can be found [here].

Once the coach assigns your swimmer to the appropriate team, payment can be made in person at tryouts (cash, check, or credit card).

Swimsuits and Gear:

Sportsfair will be present at tryouts with official Seahawks meet swimsuits and other team gear available for purchase.

• Sportsfair Link

Did you miss the Kickoff Meeting Zoom? Check out the slides below.

• Seahawk Kickoff Meeting Slides Link

Declare for Meets:

• Open for all meets expect Divisional Meet

1. From the SwimTopia App = sign into your account
2. Scroll to "Upcoming"
3. Click the Name of Meet you want to Declare for
4. Click "Meet Signup" located under the list of your swimmers
5. Click "Edit"
6. Select either "Attending this meet" or "Not attending this meet"
7. If you need to leave EARLY from the meet change if your swimmer is available for relays.
8. If you have more than 1 swimmer make sure to Declare for all of them
9. Click "Save" when you are done
10. It will take you back to the meet page where you should see your swimmer(s) with either "Attending" or "Not Attending" under each of their names.

Volunteering Signup:

• The Meet can not run without Volunteers!
• If your swimmer is attending the Meet, you MUST Signup to Volunteer!
• Volunteer Signup is open to for all meets
1. After you Declare your swimmers for the meet Click the green "Sign up for job shifts"
2. Each guaridan attached to the swimmers will appear
3. Under each guardian click the green "Signup for Jobs"
4. Click which job you would like to volunteer for.
5. If you need help understanding a volunteer job or expectation please reach out to Tara Meadows: info@montclairseahawks.com

Practice Information:

• Please be on time and prepared for practice
• Please do not talk to the coaches during practice; they will be happy to speak with you before/after
• 8 & under parents/guardians please have at least 1 adult 18+ yrs or older at practice
• No one should be in the deep end, shallow end, or baby pool during practice
• Please help us to ensure that the pool is in good condition upon leaving practice - pick up trash, put down umbrellas, return chairs, etc.

Evening Practice = June 2-June 13

• June 1 = 11-12 year olds 6pm-6:45pm; 13-18 year olds 6:45pm-7:30pm
• June 2 = 8 and unders 6pm-6:30pm; 9-10 year olds 6:30pm-7:15pm
• June 3 = 11-12 year olds 6pm-6:45pm; 13-18 year olds 6:45pm-7:30pm
• June 4 = 8 and unders 6pm-6:30pm; 9-10 year olds 6:30pm-7:15pm
• June 5 = 11-12 year olds 6pm-6:45pm; 13-18 year olds 6:45pm-7:30pm (Spirit Night)
• June 8 = 8 and unders 6pm-6:30pm; 9-10 year olds 6:30pm-7:15pm
• June 9 = 11-12 year olds 6pm-6:45pm; 13-18 year olds 6:45pm-7:30pm
• June 10 = 8 and unders 6pm-6:30pm; 9-10 year olds 6:30pm-7:15pm
• June 11 = 11-12 year olds 6pm-6:45pm; 13-18 year olds 6:45pm-7:30pm
• June 12 = 8 and unders 6pm-6:30pm; 9-10 year olds 6:30pm-7:15pm (Spirit Night)

• Swimmers 13 and up practiced 7:30am-8:15am
• 11-12 year olds 8:15am-9:00am
• 9-10 year olds 9:00am-9:40am
• 8 and unders in the competitive group 9:40am-10:10am

Developmental Program = June 15-July 24

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:10am-10:40am

What to Bring to Meets:

• Extra Towels and Goggles
• Snacks and Drinks to keep your swimmer energized for the Meet, or Money to purchase from the concession stand
• Chairs = there can be a lot of waiting time between events
• A Tent is not required but it does get HOT and the kids like a cool place to relax between events.
• This is a GREAT opportunity to get to know other Seahawks Families!
• If your swimmer is only swimming in 1 or 2 events you may not want/need to bring as much.
• Please make sure you are in the Team Tailgating area if you have Tent.

Home Meets:

• Day Before Meet = Spirit Nights = Setup for Meets the Friday Night before the Meet
• Day of Meet = Arrive EARLY!
• Swimmers and Volunteers check in at 5:45AM
• Warm Ups = 6AM = Arrive at LEAST 15 minutes before Warm Ups!
• Please respect our neighbors and minimize noise before 7AM!
• Meet Starts = 7AM
• Volunteer!!! = We can't run Meets without your help!
• AM Parking = Please do not park on Southlakes Boulevard and follow the Volunteer Directing Traffic
• End of Meet = Help with Clean Up and Setting the Pool back for Southlakes Members!

Away Meets:

• Day of Meet = Arrive EARLY!
• Swimmers and Volunteers check in at 5:45AM
• Warm Ups = 6:30AM = Arrive at LEAST 15 minutes before Warm Ups!
• Meet Starts = 7AM
• Volunteer!!! = We can't run Meets without your help!
• AM Parking = Please do not park in any "No Parking" zones and follow the Volunteer Directing Traffic
• Clean Up your Area when you leave = remember we are guests!

Meet Structure:

1. Warm Ups = 6AM or 6:30AM
2. National Anthem = 6:55AM
3. Meet Starts = 7AM
4. Freestyle Relays (15-18 yr group) = 7AM
5. Medley Relays (all age groups)
6. Individual Events:
7. Freestyle
8. Individual Medley
9. Backstroke
10. Breaststroke
11. Butterfly
12. Freestyle Relays (all age groups except 15-18 yr group)

Events and Relays:

• Swimmers can be seeded in up to 3 individual Events
• Swimmers can be in up to 2 Relay Events
• Coach has final say on Events and Relays
• Coach publishes Relay Teams at Fridays practice = those in a Relay are to get a Relay Bracelet = please do not take a bracelet unless you are in a Relay = 1 bracelet per swimmer not per Relay event
• Swimmers should declare for Meets on the Seahawks site by the MONDAY BEFORE the MEET: https://www.montclairseahawks.com/

June 5 Spirit Night:

• Time = 6pm-8pm
• Location = Southlake Field
• Spirit Night Sign Up = RSVP Link (The team provides the Pizza but sign up to bring a dish/dessert to share!)
• Setup Meet = June 6 at 8pm

June 12 Spirit Night:

• Time = 6pm-8pm
• Location = Southlake Field
• Spirit Night Sign Up = TBD (The team provides the Pizza but sign up to bring a dish/dessert to share!)
• Setup Meet = June 13 at 8pm

July 11 Spirit Night:

• Time = 6pm-8pm
• Location = Southlake Field
• Spirit Night Sign Up = TBD (The team provides the Pizza but sign up to bring a dish/dessert to share!)
• Setup Meet = July 18 at 8pm

Email: info@montclairseahawks.com
Website: https://www.montclairseahawks.com/
Location: 5070 Higgins Dr, Montclair, VA 22025, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montclairseahawksswim