Here are all the Olympic details I know at this point.  I'm still waiting for details regarding volunteer positions.

Swimmer - Event Updates

The following swimmers were added based at Tuesday night's meeting:
   Jimmy Nguyen -     back, 8-18 200 medley relay
    Ethan Velasquez - free, back, 11-12 medley relay

Additional events for swimmers:
   Jacob Burch -  8-18 200 free relay
    Rebecca Smith - back

 Added  15-18 200 free relay - C. Bennett, J. Bradley, Jacob Burch, Jimmy Nguyen
 Added  13-14 100 medley relay - M. Cruz Castillo, C. Koch, E. Ray, R. Smith

Location/Time

Arrive before 8:30

Kingston Chase Pool : 1623 Hiddenbrook Drive Herndon, VA 20170
Our team area is directly across from the pool in the closest grassy area.  It's closer than last year!

Approximate Schedule

8:40 - 9am     Our 1st half warm-up
9:45                  Opening Ceremonies - Team banner holders: EliseV and RileyB
10:00                Freestyle
10:45                Backstroke
11:25 - 1:05     2nd half warm-up -ours is at 12:05
1:10                   Breaststroke
2:00                  Butterfly
3:00                  Relays

Volunteers

Volunteers should check-in at the volunteer table in the parking lot outside the pool area (except for those designated as swim area managers).  I'm still waiting to hear back from the organizers about details regarding volunteering.  I'm expecting that they will assign people to the 1st or 2nd half, if it is not already noted below.  I'll follow up when I know more.  I haven't gotten confirmation from all the families below that they will be at the Olympics, so there could be some changes.

4 timers (2 per half) - 1st Half - Bradley, Fiero;  2nd Half - Velasquez, Koch
1 awards person- Adams/Lacher
1 stroke and turn - Smith
2 clerks - 1st half -Kim;  2nd half - Babka
1 runner - AbouSamra
1 relay take-off judge - Alvarado
1 marshall - Pirnazar
4 team area manager - 1st Half - Bennett, Burch  2nd Half - Ray, ???

What to bring

We'll have tents up to shade our team area.  Bring goggles, 2 towels, swimcap, chairs for the team area, food, plenty of drinks, money, activities to keep busy while waiting (there will be plenty of waiting), bug spray, sunscreen.

Medals and ribbons

I haven't heard which places will get medals and which get ribbons.  It's best to set your swimmers' expectations and let them know that they may not have a ribbon for all places.

Differences compared to other meets

In our league, swimmers get 2 false starts and they are disqualified if they false start a 3rd time.  In the Olympics, swimmers are disqualified after one false start - they don't get a second chance.  So warn your swimmer that it is better to hesitate than get off early.

The whistle technique used for starts will be different than the swimmers are used to.  Swimmers should see the coaches for details.

Meet Sheet

When I have a final meet sheet, or list of events by swimmer, I'll post it under Important Links on the website.