Smoky Mountain Invitational Info

Big Kid Day(11&Up) Saturday, July 13^th 

Little Kid Day(10&Under) Sunday, July 14^th  

*Remember it is very important to show up if you signed up. Contact Breanna in case of illness or extenuating circumstances: [email protected]  (484) 638-1065*

• Find your events here: Entries by Athlete. Upon finishing each event, swimmers should stop by the coaches' tent to check in. Look for the team banner.
• Team Tent Location Map: Tent Map
• General info from the folks at SMI: What to Expect at SMI
• Visit the SMI webpage for more details including psych sheets.

We have the 7:35 am in-pool warm up time. Lane 3 for Big Kid Day. Lanes 2 & 3 for Little Kid Day. Please be in our tent and ready to start at 7:00 am.

*On Sunday: Parents should meet the coaches and swimmers by the pool at 7:50 following warm up to walk through where to go for Clerk of Course, ready bench, etc.*

Worker positions: Sign up for shifts on our website as in all other meets.  We have split the 3-hour shifts into approximately 90-minute jobs to ease the burden on each family.  We still need to fill 3 positions on Saturday and 2 positions on Sunday.  Our team will be docked 50 points for each unfilled worker position. On Sunday, we will work together to make sure our young swimmers get where they need to be if parents are working a shift, so don’t let that keep you from volunteering.

Concessions: Panera Bread will be on site each morning with bagels, pastries, coffee, juice and other breakfast items. There is also a general concession stand for snacks and lunch, I believe they offer pizza, as well as drinks and other items. There is also a Hawaiian Shaved Ice truck. Swim & Tri will also have a booth set up.

Heat Sheets: Heat sheets are not available online or via email. You must purchase one at the meet (usually $10). Many families go in and share one for 2-3 families. Cash and Card are both accepted.

Event Time Line: The time line of events is available here: Saturday Timeline, Sunday Timeline. This an estimated start time for each event. Sometimes the day runs fast, other times slow. Weather delays also affect the schedule.

Clerk of Course: All age groups are seated in a large Clerk of Course, no event cards are given out. Announcements will be made calling each event to Clerk of Course, so it is important to be listening. Bathroom lines can be long, so be sure to take restroom breaks ahead of needing to be at Clerk of Course.

Swim Wristbands: Springbrook pool is large and has a big water slide. You may purchase swim wrist bands $5 for a 1 hr 15 mins session or $20 for all day. This is the only meet that parents and siblings get to swim too!

What to Bring: While lots of fun, SMI can be a long, hot day at the pool. We suggest bringing a cooler full of snacks and drinks. You will also want chairs, sunscreen and things to do between events. The water bottle with attached fans are great to have, too. Take a look at our team handbook for other suggestions and lists of the best and worst foods to eat at a meet

Location & Parking: SMI is held at the Springbrook Pool, 636 Vose Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701. See What to Expect at SMI for a parking map. Parking is available in the pool parking lot, the Alcoa Elementary School parking lot and up the hill at Alcoa High School. You can drop off your supplies at the pool, park, and then return to take your things into the pool area. Do not park in church lots on Sunday morning. RV parking will be marked off and signs posted in the pool parking lot. “No SMI Parking” signs will be posted in areas where there is to be NO PARKING.

Typically we park in a field near our tent location on the south side of the pool. We have been told that there is construction in that area, and we are not sure if it is available. We will try to update you tonight when we know for sure. If it is available, follow these directions: Before you get to the pool parking lot turn right on to Faraday St. Then your first left onto Springbrook Rd. Stay on Springbrook Rd along the backside of the pool. After you pass the pool, park in the grass area to your left. As you walk back to the pool area, stay to your left. Our tent is located along the back fence. Hopefully we will have our large feather flag up before you get there.

Swim Fast Piranhas, lets show SMI what a Feeding Frenzy looks like!