WDSC Spooktackular LMR

WDSC LMR

Saturday and Sunday

Meet Package now posted

12&U AM, 13&O PM

Groups: LMR 10/12/14, High School, Regional

WDSC LMR

  Itinerary & Updates  October 2026

Here is everything you need to know to be race-ready:

Quick Reminders:

• Meet Date: Oct 24/25, 2026
• Location: Watermania, Richmond
• Meet Package: Full meet Package is available on club website
• Coaches Attending: 12&U Amber, Chen, Josh; 13&O Chen & Josh

 

Meet Start Times (And Estimated Finish Time)

 

 

 

Where to sit

• 12&U Saturday please note that we are the second group in for warm up however to help ensure the swimmers have bleacher space, we ask for families to arrive by the designated arrival time.
• Swimmers should be ready to start activation by the posted times (ie not getting out of the car at the posted time).
• There will be bleachers for both swimmers and spectators, however spectators are restricted to bleachers in the shallow end.  
• We encourage swimmers to sit in the bleachers at the 15m mark of the mail pool.  It is important that swimmers sit together as a team and for parents to sit in their designated bleachers.  Parents do not sit in the swimmer bleachers as we will ask you to move.
• No deck chairs for swimmers as they will be sitting in the bleachers.

 

Relays: 

• Due to time constraints, they have removed relays on the Saturday 12&U session.  Relays will continue in all other sessions.
• We have entered as many swimmers in relays as possible based on notes left.
• All swimmers are expected to participate in the relays they have been entered in.
• Relay names are subject to change the day of the meet due to illnesses and absences

 

What to Bring:

• Team Gear: Wear your team cap and team shirt with pride! Bring a couple of extra towels and a warm deck coat or parka to stay warm between events.  Activation may be outside.
• Fuel & Hydration: Pack plenty of water/electrolytes and healthy, easily digestible snacks (fruits, granola bars, bagels) to keep your energy high.  Reminder: No glass bottles or containers in the building.  Pack a lunch
• Positive Energy: Bring your loudest cheering voice! We are one team, and supporting your teammates behind the lanes is just as important as your own races.

 

Reminders:

• Pre/Post Race Talks: Make sure to talk with coaches before and after all races.
• Warm down: Make sure to warm down after races, especially the last one of the session
• Check In before leaving: check in with coaches after your last race of a session for any updates.

 

Goals for the Weekend:

1. Learn how swim meets work: For many swimmers this is still one of their first couple officially sanctioned meets.  It’s important to learn the proper protocols before and after races.
2. Focus on the Process: Don't stress about the clock. Focus on sharp turns, strong finishes, and executing what we’ve been practicing.  The second half of the race is more important than the first half! 
3. Support the Team: Cheer for every heat, and celebrate each other's efforts.
4. Have Fun: Enjoy the excitement, the team spirit, and the rush of being back on the blocks!
5. Get Feedback:  Talk to your Coaches and get feedback on what you can improve over the next several workouts

 

Notes for Parents

• Parents are not permitted to sit in the swimmer bleacher section.  They must stay in the shallow end bleachers.  
• Please spectate from designated areas only.  Do not stand behind the coaches along the competition pool to watch your swimmer’s race.  It is very crowded for both swimmers and coaches already, having parents in the area makes it extremely difficult for swimmers to do what they need to do and get behind the blocks, and for coaches to focus on the swimmers.
• We appreciate our parents' cooperation with the above two points, regardless of what other clubs parents are doing, so the coaches can focus on the swimmers and not spend time asking parents to move.  Parents who continually remain in areas they are not supposed to be in risk their swimmer being removed from the meet by the meet hosts and further repercussions on a club level.
• Volunteers
  • Anyone wanting to volunteer can check at the volunteer sign-in desk in the multipurpose room during the beginning of warm up to see if volunteer positions are available on deck.
  • Other positions may come available but it looks like for Sat 13&O they may need timers, Sun 12&U stroke & turn and Sun 13&O stroke and turn and timers.

 

See you on the pool deck and good luck!

SKSC COACHES