49th Annual Northern Suburban Swim League
Championship Meet
Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21, 2026
Hosted by Springdale Sailfish
11999 Lawnview Avenue
Springdale, OH 45246
MEET DIRECTORS: Michelle McFarland ([email protected])
Jandi Reichert ([email protected])
Rita Janssens ([email protected])
MEET COMMITTEE:
Michelle McFarland
Jandi Reichert
Courtney Reece
Sarah Evans
Katie Janssens
Rita Janssens
Charlie Wilson
Steven Sanders
HEAD REFEREE: Mike McCann ([email protected])
ENTRY CHAIRPERSON: Kyndra Tatum ([email protected])
Springdale Recreation Center
| MONDAY AM | MONDAY PM | TUESDAY FINAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| AGE GROUPS | 6&U, 8&U, 9-10 |
11-12, 13-14, 15 & over |
8&U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 & over |
| PRELIMS | 8 & under, 9-10 Individual Events |
11-12, 13-14, 15 & over Individual Events |
None |
| FINALS | 6 & under Individual Events 8 & under Free Relay |
None | All events except finals from Monday |
| Facility Open to Teams | 7:00 AM | 1:45 PM | 10:45 AM |
| Warm-Up Times |
7:15 AM – 8:45 AM |
2:00 – 4:15 PM | 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM |
| Officials' Meeting | 8:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Coaches' Meeting | 8:30 AM | 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Timers' Meeting |
Promptly arrive 20 minutes prior to shift |
Promptly arrive 20 minutes prior to shift |
Promptly arrive 20 minutes prior to shift |
| Meet Starts | 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
Admission
- $5 per person, per session
- Monday All-Day Pass: $8
- Children under 4: Free
- League swimmers: Free
- League coaches and working officials: Free
- Meet volunteers are expected to pay the session they are working
Cash is preferred. Zelle payments may be accepted as needed.
Arrival and Parking
Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the team area. Championship attendance is significantly larger than a regular-season meet.
Swimmer Drop-Off
- Enter through the main Recreation Center entrance.
- Follow the traffic loop in front of the building.
- Swimmers may be dropped off near the main entrance and walk to the team tent area.
Important Reminders
- Do not park in the drop-off circle.
- Do not block fire lanes or driveways.
- Do not drop swimmers off on Lawnview Avenue.
- Follow all posted signs and parking volunteer directions.
Team Tent Area
Each team will have a designated tent area.
For everyone's safety and comfort:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No grills or open flames
- Keep team areas clean
- Secure personal belongings
- Help maintain a positive and safe environment for all swimmers and families
There are two entrances to the Team Tent Area: (1) through the Swimmer Drop Off, along Lawnview Ave or (2) through the gates to the pool deck
Important Information for Swimmers
Monday Morning Clerk of Course
For 6 & Under, 8 & Under, and 9–10 swimmers, a Clerk of Course will be used during the Monday morning session. Swimmers should listen carefully for coach instructions and report when called.
Tuesday Finals
There is no Clerk of Course during Finals. Swimmers are responsible for reporting directly to their assigned lanes and blocks.
Safety Reminders
- No running on the pool deck.
- Follow warm-up procedures.
- Stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Report any illness or injury immediately.