Team Tables on deck at Swim Meets

Scenario

At a recent swim meet, team tables were provided on the deck but weren't available to all teams. Some teams used more than 1, while others didn't have any deck space?

Question

Should there be team tables on the pool deck and how should Meet Management  manage this?

Solution/Recommendation

If deck space allows for team tables on deck then it is important that Meet Management ensure that all teams have a team table. No team should be able to use more than one table leaving others off to the side. This allocation can be made by assigning tables, by putting the assignments a the technical letter or stating at the technical meeting of the team table assignments.