State Meet Information

DIVERS-

Unfortunately, you all dive on the Thursday before the swimmers arrive (girls to dive first this year). A small group--but a strong group! Coach Fennelly will be there, on deck..and Coach Havick will be there as well.

(***Coach Havick, please meet the divers and Jonathan at 7am in order to sign their dive sheets (required before they can dive) and to get the deck pass to Jonathan so he may coach from the pool deck. If you need each other's cells again, let me know). Ginny, Katie, Jack and Adam--well done. Though the rest of the team is not in the bleachers this day, they are with you in thought! I know you all will support Adam as he joins this group of Water Warrior divers...as Adam is our one returning male diver for next year. Jack, good luck! Congrats to you as you finish your fourth year at state.

SWIMMERS-

You all swim on Friday. It is a long, long day. Each of you should know your event and Coach Havick will be there to help. Veteran state swimmwers, please help our "first time" swimmers...cheering each other on. OCHS has always been a proud "show" and I know will represent OCHS with style and good attitude! "Congrats" to our senior swimmers here again at state, Robert Wylie and Caroline Henning. Robert, good luck as you continue your diving in college; you have been an amazing asset to our team all four years on Varsity. Caroline, thank you for your four years of wonderful leadership and support. We are so glad you are here to be at the state meet again!

**Saturday are the finals. Warm ups begin at 11am! Again, if you are in the finals, please be sure you are ON TIME!

INFO TO KNOW---

If you have not reserved a hotel room for the night before the meets, PLEASE remember that Atlanta has WAY more traffic than Oconee! Give yourself time to arrive ON TIME!

Warm ups are at 7:00AM--EARLY!!!!!

ATHLETES- you must enter at the SIDE DOOR of the Georgia Tech pool (on Tech parkway), NOT the front entrance to the sports complex, on the morning of the meet to get your ATHLETE BADGE for entry! It is tricky, if you have not been there before.

Please take some snacks for you (and to share). Again, it is a long day and you need to stay hydrated and nourished.

PLEASE, wear your team warm ups/suits. WE ARE the WATER WARRIORS! Look for one another as teams all sit together in designated areas.

PARENTS-you will enter at the front entrance. There is a $12/day fee. (have cash--I am not sure if they take anything else at the door)

Parking is also tricky. There is a lot by the complex and across the street. There is also a charge for that ($10/day, I think). Cash, as well.

There is concession in a small dining area at the complex. There will also be state apparel to purchase, as well as swim/dive gear.

Team note-If you would like to gather after the meet for a team meal, please be sure you make arrangements before you leave the pool. In past years, the team has gathered at close-by restaurants to celebrate!

Reminder-Year End Awards Banquet is Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6pm at the Civic Center.

Also-be sure to let your teachers know which day you will be gone. Your absence is "excused"--but you are still responsible for the work for that day!😉

*Coach Havick will also give your names to the attendance office.

GOOD LUCK! If you need anything or have any questions, let me know. (706-206-5106) If I cannot help, I will find someone who can!

PS--a very special THANK YOU to Robin Williamson, our treasurer and team mom "extraordinare". You are gift to this team!!!