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Special Olympics Swim Meet Information

Reported by kimberly_maloney@ipsd.org on 2/28/20

This is the comprehensive email for the Swim Meet next Thursday (March 5th) @ Metea Valley High School. Attached to this email you will find the following: Athlete event information in alphabetical order (by first name), a map of parking information, the overall order of events produced by Special Olympics (this doesn't include specific times). Please continue reading for additional important information.

Please arrive between 8-8:30 AM. Please bring students directly to the swim meet. There will be no parking at Metea Valley this year. There will be a shuttle from the near by lot. Additional details are below. Please plan for time accordingly. Opening ceremonies will be held at 8:40. Please come to the gym and we will stake out an area so we can all remain together. Athletes are welcome to bring games/snacks to pass the time for the day. Lunch will be provided and will be from 11-1. STEPS is not expecting to give anybody rides. Athlete events will run throughout the day. The meet should be over by 2:20. You can take your athlete home after their events if you'd like.

I'd also just like to mention a couple of reminders. Please remember a towel! Also, swim shirts are not allowed for the actual meet per SO rules. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Below are more additional details given by Special Olympics

General Timeline
7:00-Shuttle begins (athlete/spectator drop off – Door 25)
8:40-Opening Ceremonies (Aux gym)
9:00-2:00-Competition and Awards
11:00-1:00-Lunch served in Olympic Village

GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking – ONLY handicap parking is permitted at Metea Valley HS. Located on the east side closest to Door 25. Offsite parking at St John’s Church (2950 Bilter Rd, Aurora) will be available for all other vehicles (including buses, mini-buses and vans).
Shuttle – Beginning at 7:00am will be provided from offsite parking to Metea Valley HS. Athlete and spectators can be dropped off at Door 25

Advancement to State Summer Games - First place finishers at today’s meet will be eligible to compete at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, June 7-9 at ISU in Normal. (Player Dev. Events do not qualify).

Lunch: Will be provided for all swimmers and for coaches on a 1:4 ratio. Turkey sandwich, apple, popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Concessions will be available in the Olympic Village– breakfast and lunch items. Lunches can be picked up as a team—starting at 11:00 . (Coaches will pick this up)

POOL DECK WILL BE CLOSED. Escorted swimmers and coaches with COACH RIBBONS ONLY.

Please don't hesitate to contact Coach Blake or Coach Ryan with any questions/concerns.

Go Eagles!
STEPS Eagles Coaching Staff

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