Information about B Meets
Information about B Meets
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πββοΈ What are B Meets?
πββοΈ What are B Meets?
The North Creek Neptunes compete in weekly swim meets with five local teams in the Gaithersburg-Montgomery Village Swim B League:
Lake Marion Lasers
Whetstone Whales
Quail Valley Marlins
Flower Hill Dolphins
Plantations Piranhas
These meets are competitive but do not affect our MCSL division rankings. Swimmers participate to gain experience, improve their strokes, and have fun! π
π Where are B Meets?
π Where are B Meets?
B meets follow a rotating schedule. We typically host 2-3 home meets each season.
Lake Marion & Whetstone: Located in the Village
Quail Valley & Flower Hill: Nearby in Gaithersburg
Plantations: Located in Damascus
Directions for away meets will be sent out in advance, and Google Map links will be available on the Neptunes Team Event Schedule page. πΊοΈ
π When are B Meets?
π When are B Meets?
Start: The week after the first A meet
End: The week after the last A meet
Total Meets: 5 B meets + 1 B relay meet
Time: Meets start at 6:00 PM and usually last until 8:30 or 9:00 PM.
Arrival: Swimmers and volunteers should arrive by 5:00 PM for home meets and 5:15 PM for away meets.
Check the Meet Schedule for specific details! π
πββοΈ Who Can Swim in a B Meet?
πββοΈ Who Can Swim in a B Meet?
Every swimmer can participate in a weekly competitive meet! Swimmers are encouraged to sign up for all eligible events. Here are the eligibility rules:
Swimmer Eligibility:
Swimmer Eligibility:
If you swim an event in the A meet, you cannot swim the same event in the next B meet (except freestyle).
You can swim any off-strokes in the B meet, regardless of A meet participation.
No limit on the number of events in a B meet; swimmers can swim all five events if they wish.
If you miss an A meet, you cannot swim your usual strokes in the next B meet.
Swimmers with All Star times in a stroke cannot swim that stroke in a B meet.
Freestyle Exception:
Freestyle Exception:
You can swim freestyle in a B meet if you placed 7th to 12th in the previous A meet. π₯
General Notes:
General Notes:
Swimmers must be legal in the stroke before entering an event.
No Swim Ups: Swimmers compete within their age group only.
βοΈ How Do I Sign Up for a B Meet?
βοΈ How Do I Sign Up for a B Meet?
The signup sheet for the next week's meet will be posted at practice by Friday morning or earlier. You can also sign up via email or by contacting the B Rep.
Important Deadlines:
Important Deadlines:
Home Meets: Sign up by the end of evening practice the day before.
Away Meets: Sign up by the end of morning practice the day before.
If you miss the deadline, talk to your coach. Late additions are possible but not guaranteed. β°
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ How Can Parents and Siblings Help?
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ How Can Parents and Siblings Help?
We appreciate all the help at B meets! Hereβs how you can contribute:
Timers
Clerk of Course
Officials
Automation & Ribbon Writers
Setup & Cleanup (especially at home meets)
Runners (great for siblings or A-only swimmers)
Concessions Help
Hospitality
Announcers
National Anthem Singer πΆ
Your support makes a big difference! Thank you! π
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