Swim & Dive Schedule: Week of 1/25

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7 – 1! Another busy week as we move toward League and State. The League Schedule has changed, please make sure to see the update below.

Weekly Highlights & Notes

Swim/Dive Meets

The boys’ have one swim meet this week against Shawnee Mission North. Dive will have two meets – Shawnee Mission North and the Invitational.

Shawnee Mission North on January 26th 

There is no team transportation to this meet. Swimmers and Divers should be at the SMSDAC by 2:15 pm. Parents can enter the building at 3:15 pm and the meet will begin at 3:30 pm.

Dive Invitational on January 30th 

There is no team transportation to this meet. Swimmers and Divers should be at the SMSDAC by 8:00 am. Parents can enter the building at 9:45 am and the meet will begin at 10:00 am.

They will need to be dressed in their suits on arrival at SMSDAC. After the meet is over, swimmers and divers can use the restroom to change into dry clothes for the ride home. The meet should last approximately two hours.

NOTE: Be sure your son has extra masks, a Ziploc bag for his mask (to keep it dry), and his own water bottle and snacks for the meet.

(Links to directions, meet times, and meet information are available on the website’s event calendar.)

MeetMobile: The SMSDAC uses MeetMobile Swim App to provide real-time meet results and standings during meets. More schools are starting to use this app and it is a way to stay informed of your son’s performance if you can’t be there in person. The app is available in the Apple & Google Play Store. Subscriptions run free (for basic heat sheet only), to $2.49 per month or annually for $6.99 (for real-time event results).

SMS Swim & Dive Schedule Date Changes

The Sunflower Varsity League Meet has been updated to a two-day event. 

Sunflower Varsity League Prelims will be run in four sessions over two days. Two sessions will run on Wednesday and two sessions will run on Thursday. Finals will be held on Saturday afternoon for the top 16 only – only swimmers who are swimming will be allowed to attend.

Shawnee Mission South Prelim is scheduled for Session #3 which will be on Thursday at 3:00 pm.

There will be no spectators allowed at either the preliminaries or the finals, but it will be streamed on the NFHS Network. 

The schedule has been updated.  Like with everything this year, this can change at a moment’s notice. If in doubt, make sure to check the Sunflower League Calendar.

Thank YOU for Generously Supporting the Krispy Kreme “Saturday Doughnuts” Boys’ Swim Fundraiser

Thank you for your generous support. We will be “distributing” the Digital Dozens sometime next week.

Practice Schedule (Swim): 1/25 – 1/31

  • Monday, 1/25: NO SCHOOL – 7:30 – 9:30 am at SMSouth
  • Tuesday, 1/26: Meet: Shawnee Mission North
  • Wednesday, 1/27: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSDAC
  • Thursday, 1/28: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
  • Friday, 1/29: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
  • Saturday, 1/30: 7:30 – 9:30 am at SMSouth

Practice Schedule (Dive): 1/25 – 1/31

  • Monday, 1/25: NO SCHOOL – 7:30 – 9:30 am at SMSouth
  • Tuesday, 1/26: Meet: Shawnee Mission North
  • Wednesday, 1/27: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSDAC
  • Thursday, 1/28: 3:00 – 5:30 pm at SMSouth
  • Friday, 1/29: 3:00 – 5:00 pm at SMSouth
  • Saturday, 1/30: Meet: Invitational

COVID Procedures

  • All athletes are required to fill out a COVID questionnaire daily before they come to practice. Athletes should fill out a COVID questionnaire between 10 am and 12 pm. COVID questionnaire can be found on the Swim Website Menubar under COVID Questionnaire.
  • Athletes must have a mask/face covering on at all times. They will need to bring a zip-lock bag and before they enter the pool remove their mask and place it in the baggie and secure it. Once they exit the pool, they will need to put the mask back on.
  • If they are not feeling well, they MUST stay home and contact one of the coaches. Athletes that stay home may not return to practice or competition until they have been cleared by the SMS school nurse.
  • There will be no locker rooms. Athletes coming from home should come to practice dressed in their swimsuit. Athletes coming from school will change in bathrooms. Gym bags will be stowed in the swim area.
  • Athletes will be split into groups and groups will spread out around the pool based on their lanes. You are not allowed to change lanes unless specified by a Coach. While on deck, every athlete and coach will wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
  • Athletes may not carpool with non-family. If the athlete is driving, make sure to fill out Transportation Form.
  • No communal food or drink. No team meals, Saturday donuts, or team lunches. Do not share water bottles.