Teams must be invited to attend an invitational meet. Several teams attend each meet. It's usually a fundraiser for the host team.

There is a fee per entry, which we must pay at least a week ahead of time when we submit the entries. Swimmers are charged for each individual event they enter. Our team pays for relays events at Invitationals.

These meets are approximately 5 hours in length, depending on how many teams are participating. Warm up is usually very early in the morning.

All events are "live" at invitational meets.

There is usually an admission fee (approximately $5) for anyone who is not a swimmer.

There is usually an additional cost for heat sheets.

There is usually a concession stand.

Sometimes there are t-shirts, suits and caps for sale.

Swimmers should bring: towel or something to sit on, towels for after races, warm clothes, sunscreen, healthy snacks, water, things to do such as beads, books, card games, etc. Electronics are not a good idea. If the weather is chilly, it is helpful to bring several bathing suits so wet suits can be taken off after races to keep warm. If you have a sportbrella, they come in handy as we don't have enough tent space for the entire team under our team tents.

Camping tents are not permitted.

Parents should bring: chairs to sit on