Hello Renegades,

Thanks to EVERYONE for the great season we have had leading up to this Championship meet. The logistics for this meet are very different than any of our other Championship meets due to the new location and some issues that arose at last year's meet with a different Division. Thankfully, it was not in our Division, and did not involve our team but unfortunately, it did affect this year's location of the meet and strict enforcement of the rules. However, many of these rules are standard Northeast ISD mandated. We appreciate your understanding and willingness to help.

We hope to see everyone at the Champ Meet carb load for some team fellowship and fun today, Sunday, 5 p.m., at CiCi's pizza, 12822 IH 10 (at DeZavala).

CiCi's is providing 20% off their menu price.

Wear your Renegade shirt and make sure to let them know when ordering that you are part of the Sonoma Ranch Renegades team. We'll do a quick team huddle and cheer about 5:30/5:45.

Volunteers:

• Still need 1 Awards; 8 Lane Line-up (this is a great and simple position right at pool side); 2 Lobby Elevator door monitors; 3 timers
• These positions were assigned to our team by the Maverick League. Linda and Camille can’t cover all these positions
• A separate e-mail will be sent to the volunteers with more specific information

Arrival:

• Arrival time is 6:30 to NO LATER THAN 6:45 A.M.
• Go to the Renegade check-in area near the main entrance to the Josh Davis pool
• Swimmers should come to the pool already dressed ready to warm-up! They will quickly find a seat in the designated team area, set down their bags and get ready to head over to the warmup pool.

REMEMBER – Before Arrival:

• Write 1ST AND LAST NAME in sharpie on your swimmer’s left shoulder
• Write event #, heat, lane, and stroke on your swimmer’s arm; See the "Before Arrival" section at Swim Meet 101 - Sonoma Ranch Renegades for instructions and sample
• Swimmers and coaches’ (and volunteers) entry will occur at 7 a.m.  As you can see, there will be very little time between arrival time, check-in, and entry to write event info. on everyone’s arm

Swimmers:

• Swimmers ONLY can bring in their regular backpack/swim bag (does not have to be clear), towels, healthy snacks/light meal, water/drinks.
• The team is also allowed and will provide an ice chest with water and limited Gatorade
• We are not sure if they will allow the team rep to bring in fruit items, so please make sure to pack whatever your swimmer may need

Parents/Non-volunteers/Spectators:

• Other than 911 emergencies, ALL concerns must be addressed with a Maverick League representative; DO NOT address the Northeast Aquatics staff
• REMINDER – ONLY volunteers with a badge and wristband will be allowed on the lower-level pool deck. The parent volunteers in our pool deck team area will have means of communicating with you, if necessary, through the Swimtopia App. Make sure you have it downloaded, and notifications turned on; Please tell your swimmer if they need to communicate with you to please go to one of the two parent volunteers (Mrs. Seneff or Mrs. Wiggins) for anything they need. That is what they are there for, to help them, keep them safe, and watch over them
• Parent/Non-volunteer/Spectator entry is at 7:30 a.m.; Right door main entrance
• Specific maximum size CLEAR BAGS REQUIRED, or no bag at all (see attached clear bag policy)
• NO WEAPONS!
• Every person entering will be screened upon entry. The guards will use a WAND to go across your person to ensure you do not have any weapons!
• NO FOOD! You may NOT bring food into the facility
• NO GUM! You may NOT bring gum into the facility
• WATER ONLY! You may bring ONE plastic, clear, bottle of water that has a lid into the facility. NO Yeti’s, coffee, tea, Gatorade, etc. NOTHING except WATER!
• Patience & kindness is expected and appreciated!

GO RENEGADES!!!