Immediately after receiving this time, the swimmer should go directly to his or her coach, who will discuss the race with the swimmer. Clock times are not official, and may be adjusted if the swimmer failed to touch the touch pad firmly or if the swimmer is disqualified. Official times are posted by race on a wall somewhere near the pool during the meet. Official posting, however, can often take up to an hour after the event is completed. Between races, swimmers should rest and stay warm.
All energy is to be stored up and used in competition.
If a swimmer must eat, a light snack is strongly recommended. Only certified coaches, swimmers, workers and officials may be on the pool deck at a USS meet. Parents must remain in the stands or the lobby at all times. Before Leaving the Meet Parents should check with the coaching staff to make certain that their swimmer has not been entered in a relay. If for some reason a swimmer is entered in a relay but must leave early, please notify the coaches as soon as possible so that the swimmer may be replaced or the relay scratched.