Useful information for Parents can be found on USA Swimming’s website - www.usaswimming.org. Specific articles of interest are linked below:

Swim Meet Basics:

http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=1729&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=4193&ItemId=3042

Nutritional Facts:

Nutritional Basics for Swimmers

http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=1714&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=9925&ItemId=5068

Guidelines for Going on the Road

What food to bring to a meet:

http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1635&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en

What to eat before a meet:

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