Home Meet vs. Capital City Waves – Monday, June 23 🐬

Hi Dolphin Families! We’re excited to welcome the Capital City Waves to DHGC today for our final home meet of the season. We will also celebrate our amazing Dolphin Seniors at the meet's conclusion! Let’s bring the energy, support one another, and make it a night full of fast swims and big cheers.

Action Items

Dolphin Pledge: Please review the attached Dolphin Pledge with your swimmer before the meet.

Heat Sheet: Will arrive in your inbox after lunch. Please email [email protected] with any issues.

Uniform Checklist

• Team t-shirt
• Competition suit or black Speedo-brand suit
• Dolphin swim cap
• Goggles

Need anything? Email us at [email protected]

Meet Day Timeline

• 4:00 PM – Parent shift check-in (at the towel shack), Swimmers check-in at their bullpen
• 4:30 PM – DHGC warm-ups
• 5:00 PM – Capital City Waves warm-ups
• 5:30 PM – Meet begins

Senior Night

Senior Night will take place immediately after the conclusion of the meet! This special tradition allows our graduating seniors to take their final “dive” at a Dolphin home meet. As they swim a lap of freestyle, a short paragraph written by their parents will be read to honor and celebrate each one.

Let’s show up big for our seniors and help send them off with cheers and love!

Food & Hydration

• Dolphin Buffet: 5:00–9:00 PM
• Ice/water machine available—bring labeled refillable bottles!
• We’ll also have pizza for a late-night snack, so be sure to stop by and grab a slice before you head out!

Parking & Shuttle

• Parking is available at DHGC and Fernbank Museum
• We strongly encourage carpooling, walking, or ridesharing
• Shuttle service provided between Fernbank and DHGC
• Senior parking: Upper and middle terraces

Weather & Safety

• EMT on-site
• First Aid + AED at the towel shack

In case of weather delays, shelter areas are:

• Capital City Waves – Grand Ballroom
• Dolphins 6U–10U: Dogwood 12U–14U: Lullwater Overflow: Director’s Room

If sheltering, check swimmers out of the bullpen and return them before their events.

What to Bring

• Cap, goggles, sunscreen, labeled water bottle
• Nut-free snacks
• Non-electronic games
• At least two towels
• Wear your competition suit
• Arm marking? Apply sunscreen after marking!

Share Your Photos!

We’d love to see the meet from your perspective!➔ Upload your meet photos here

Heat Sheet FAQ

• Not on the heat sheet?➤ Email [email protected]
• Can no longer attend?➤ Let us know ASAP so we can update relays
• Name incorrect on the heat sheet?➤ Update your swimmer’s info in SwimTopia
• “NT” listed?➤ Means your swimmer hasn’t competed in that event before
• Stroke order reminders:
  • Individual Medley (IM): Fly → Back → Breast → Free
  • Medley Relay (MR): Back → Breast → Fly → Free

FAQ

Q: What time do I need to check in for the meet? A: Swimmers should check in by 4 PM, and parent volunteers should check in by 4 PM at the towel shack.

Q: Can I bring snacks for my swimmer? A: Yes, but please remember that all snacks should be nut-free to ensure the safety of all our swimmers.

Q: What should my swimmer wear? A: The team t-shirt, competition suit, Dolphin swim cap, and goggles.

Q: Will food be available? A: Yes! The Dolphin Buffet runs from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, and water and ice stations are available—bring refillable bottles.

Q: What happens if there’s bad weather? A: Swimmers will shelter indoors by age group (see the “Weather & Safety” section above). Please check your swimmer out of the bullpen and return them when their events resume.

Q: How accurate is the scoreboard during the meet? A: Scoreboard results may be adjusted after an event due to official review processes such as paper backups and visual confirmation of early take-offs or disqualifications.

Let’s make it another great night at the pool. GO DOLPHINS!!! 🐬