Important Divisionals Info – Please Read

Please review the attachments below to determine if your swimmers is participating in divisional. A separate message will be sent to volunteers shortly. Sorry for the delay in getting meet entries out, we met tonight at Mansion House to review meet details and bid for open lanes at the meet and we were able to finalize the meet sheet. Attached is a list of Truro swimmers by event, the meet sheet for the entire meet, as well as as a map of the pool, a map of areas to park and the menu offered at the pool concessions stand.

Volunteers Needed:
We are required to provide and awards clerk, 3 timers, and a Marshall for both halves of the meet. Additional official roles may be filled directly - we have reached out to many of you, thank you for your willingness to volunteer! Head to Swimtopia to sign up to volunteer for all roles at this meet.

When & Where:
📍 Mansion House Pool (9321 Old Mt Vernon Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309)
📅 Saturday, 7/19
🕖 Arrive by 7:10 AM if swimming Freestyle (warm-up at 7:20 AM) OTHER arrival time listed below by event

Allow at least 45 minutes for travel and parking. Swimmer drop-off is available, but spectators should expect a possible 10–15 minute walk after parking in surrounding neighborhoods.

Parking:

• Main lot: Parking pass only
• Additional parking: Neighborhood streets & elementary school across the street
• Swimmer drop-off available; drivers must exit and find street parking afterward

Team Area: Truro is in Team Area 4

Meet Timeline (Arrival times are firm; start times are “no earlier than”):

Truro has three lanes for team warm-ups from 7:20 - 7:35.This warmup time is only recommended for swimmers swimming freestyle. There will be a 5 minute warmup in-between each stroke only for those swimming in that stroke.

Please note: Arrival time is time arriving in the team area of the pool.

• Freestyle – Arrive: 7:45 AM | Warm-up: 8:05 | Start: 8:30
• Backstroke – Arrive: 8:55 AM | Warm-up: 9:10 | Start: 9:15
• Breaststroke – Arrive: 9:40 AM | Warm-up: 10:00 | Start: 10:05
• Butterfly – Arrive: 11:00 AM | Warm-up: 11:20 | Start: 11:25
• IM – Arrive: 11:50 AM | Warm-up: 12:10 | Start: 12:15
  Note: Times may shift due to DQs or delays.

What to Bring:

• Water, Gatorade or other hydration beverage
• Goggles, cap, team suit, towel
• Chair for team area
• Tech suits (FINA-approved) for swimmers 13+ only
• Cash/card for concessions

Spectators:
Spectator seating is available around the pool. Foldable chairs are welcome.

T-Shirts:
Pre-order by Thursday 7/17 at midnight Order Here
Pickup at meet. Late orders ship to home.

If Your Swimmer is Sick:
Notify us ASAP so we can offer the spot to an alternate swimmer.

Meet Prep:
Help your swimmer stay hydrated, eat well, rest, and avoid excess sun this week.

Please reach out with any questions!

Go Swordfish!

Jen & Sarah