Swim & Dive Schedule: Week of 2/1

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It’s time for LEAGUE. There are two meets this week! Make sure to read the information on the details.

Weekly Highlights & Notes

Swim/Dive Meets

The boys’ have two swim and dive meets this week – League Prelims and League Finals.

Sunflower League Prelims & Semi-Finals (Diving) on February 3rd 

There is no team transportation to this meet. Divers should be at the SMSDAC by 3:00 pm. Warmups start at 4:00 pm and the meet will begin at 5:30 pm.

Sunflower League Prelims (Swimming) on February 4th 

There is no team transportation to this meet. SMS is the Prelim #3. We will be swimming with SME, Olathe South, and Olathe West. Swimmers should be at the SMSDAC by 1:30 pm. Warmups start at 2:00 pm and the meet will begin at 3:00 pm.

Sunflower League Finals (Diving & Swimming) on February 6th 

DIVE: (Only competitors.) Warm-Ups begin at 7:30 am. Meet starts at 9:00 am.

SWIM: (Only competitors allowed – including alternates.) Warm-Ups are from 9:45 – 10:55 am. SMS will warm-up at 10:20 am. Finals will begin at approximately 11:05 am.

Plan on your child changing into their tech suit at SMSDAC after warms-ups. After the meet is over, swimmers and divers can use the restroom to change into dry clothes for the ride home.

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

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

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).

Top 50 Recognition

KSHAA has been tracking the boys’ swim times and dive scores this season and has released a Top 50 Recognition. This list is updated every Tuesday prior to the State Meet. We have a lot of individual names and relays on this list. Congratulations!!

SMS Swim & Dive Schedule Date Changes

The JV Sunflower Varsity League Meet has been canceled. 

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.

After-State Swim “Get-Together & Recognition”

We are working hard to create a “get-together” after State for the boys to be recognized for their accomplishments this year. More information to come.

Practice Schedule (Swim): 2/1 – 2/7

Practice Schedule (Dive): 2/1 – 2/7

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.