Swim Meet Frequently Asked Questions |
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Where can I find information about swim meets? |
Swim meet information can be found on the event page under Upcoming Events on the GCST front page. |
Which meets should I enter? |
Check the meet description on the Event Page to see if the meet is for your child's level or training group. |
How do I enter swim meets? |
You will receive an e-mail 7 days before the entry deadline inviting you to sign-up on the GCST website. Simply Accept or Decline the invite. |
Are team suits required? | Team suits are required for all swim meets. Team suits can be purchased through our team store or Total Team Wares at 800-888-8843. |
Can I wear a tech suit at all meets? | Tech suits are only to be worn at championships meets and with approval from your coach. |
Are team caps required? | GCST swim caps are required to worn by those needing to wear a cap at all swim meets as part of our team uniform. We have caps available at swim meets. |
What are Home or Hosted Meets? |
Hosted or Home Meets are meets that GCST runs at one of our pools with parent volunteers. These meets are required. |
What are Away Meets? |
Away Meets are meets at other team’s pools. These meets are optional. |
How do I check my Child's entry? |
You can check your child's entry by logging in and checking the Event Page. |
How can I cancel or change my child's entry? |
You must notify a coach by e-mail before the posted entry deadline for event change requests or to not attend the meet. |
How do I find meet qualifying time standards? |
These are times that swimmers must achieve to attend the meet. The time standards can be found on the official Meet Announcement Letter posted on the Event Page |
How do I find hotel information for out of town meets? |
Hotel information will be posted on the Away Meet Hotel Page. Login required for Away Meets. |
What are meet fees and how do I pay them? |
Meet entry fees are billed to your team account. |
How do I find my child’s results? | 1. Full meet results are listed under Events and then "Past and Archived" for each past meet. |
Do I have to help at meets? | GCST families are required to meet our Service Obligation requirements at our home meets. We need team parents to help at our meets to reduce travel and associated costs. |
How do I sign-up to help at meets? |
Click the "Job Sign-up" button found on the Event Page. |