Sunday, May 17, 2009

Welcome and Introductions

Two swim meetings today. If you plan to swim for the Pheasant Ridge Rapids, the meeting is at 6:00 PM

Team ObjectivesSwimmers should :

Have fun and build confidence in their swimming abilitiesDevelop good sportsmanship skills and feel a part of the community

The team holds various activities, other than meets, throughout the season such as: Pep rallies4th of July ParadeSwim-a-Ton/Charity fundraiser/sleepover at the pool (July 18th)Awards Banquet

Our season will be successful if your child, regardless of their swimming ability, wants to return next year

 

Requirements for SwimmersMust be able to swim one length of the pool (unassisted)

by Time Trials on June 13th

Swimmers must compete in either (3) dual meets or (2) dual meets plus time trials to receive a trophy

Swimmer’s age as of June 1, 2009 determines age group for competition throughout summer

Requirements for swimmersRealistic goals and expectations for swimmers…(and

parents)Child swimming doggy paddle may still be doggy paddling

at end of season

Coaches aren’t able to provide specific tailored instruction Kids learn at different rates and have different needs We encourage swimming lessons (discount for CA outdoor

lessons if on swim team)

Registration OptionsMail to Outdoor Pools Office postmarked by June 13th in

order to swim in the first meet on June 20th. Forms available at check-in table

Drop off the completed registration form to the Outdoor Pools Office by 2:00 PM on June 13th to be eligible to compete in first meet on June 20th.

Managers and Coaches are NO LONGER able to collect registration payments for CA.

Practice Schedule Pre-SeasonPre-Season Practice

Limited to 2 lanes (can be crowded, please be patient) Pool can be cold – be prepared, especially Hobbits Glen

Do not force kids into pool when really cold, rather have them go swim inside in a heated pool, or take a day off and keep on enjoying swimming

1-2 hot days and pool temperatures will rapidly rise

New Swimmers Monday, June 1st @ Hobbits Glen 6 & Under 5:00 --5:30 p.m. 7 – 8 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 9 – 10 5:30 -- 6:00 p.m. 11 & Up 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Alternate days RH and HG; EXCEPT June 17th HG 18th HG 19th RH due to first Pep Rally Note: HG closed to public on Wednesdays, siblings cannot swim on these days.

Practice Schedule Regular Season Begins Monday, June 22th (Pool is closed to public during these sessions,

have all lanes to practice)

Morning Practices: MWF @ River Hill, Thursday @ Hobbits Glenn. 11 & Up 8-8:45 a.m. 7-10 8:45-9:30 a.m. 6 & Under 9:30-10 a.m.

Evening Practices Tuesday @ Clemens Crossing:

6&U 6:30-7 p.m. 7-10 7-7:30 p.m. 11&U 7:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday @ Hobbits Glenn 6&U 5-5:30 p.m. 7-10 5:30-6 p.m. 11&U 6-6:30 p.m.

Meets

Meets…

Relays

More on Meets

Questions

Welcome to Returning Families

Introduce managers

Introduce coaches

Volunteers

Parent Profile Job Opportunities BenefitsNew swimmer with young kids, difficult to volunteer during meets

Concession shopping Committee member

(swim-a-ton, awards banquet, 4th of July)

Set up, caravans

These jobs are done outside the regular meet time

Want to help the kids line up

6 & under shepherd Relay shepherd Deck supervisors

You can be on deck and cheer, volunteering only during the meet

Want the best seats in the house!

Timer Sweep judge/recorder Scorers Ribbon writers

Great views!The meets cannot happen without these jobs filled.

Do not want to be on deck Spirit Wear sales Concession stand

Raise valuable funds for team and build team unity

Cannot sit still for 4 hours Runner On deck and can see the races

CNSL FeesCoachesPool timeMeet equipment/speakersTrophies & basic ribbons

Concessions

CommunicationsProvide email address – Team email

popiranhas@yahoogroups.com This e-mail goes to all 3 of us we try to have only one of us respond based on the question you are

askingWebsite – www.eteamz.active.com/pointersrunpiranhas. Will

be updated at least 2 x per week. Nina Burns manages the siteWhite board will be posted at some practicesMail folders alpha by family last name in team boxes Yahoo List ServeSome team information can also be found on the window next to

the concession stand

Swim Suits1st year of a 2-year suit

Try-on dates:June 12th @ RH Meeting Room 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.June 13th during Time Trials (by the baby pool)

Swimsuits can be purchased at Cy’s in Catonsville on Fredrick Road

Spirit Wear

Designed by Debra and Brooks GabelNew design this yearGreat giftsHelps identify the teamPut your name on the labels…

Pep RalliesHeld the evening before a home meet

2 primary pep rallies this season (Friday June 19th, Friday July 10th)

Other smaller team spirit activities (Friday June 12th)

CoachesCoach swim history and CA background

Goals for swimmers and team

Coaching philosophy

How can you help the coaches…

How you can help the coaches…

Practice Schedule & Swim GroupsRefer to calendar for schedule; Alternate days EXCEPT:

Wednesday, June 17th HG Thursday, June 18th HG Friday, June 19th RH due to first Pep Rally

Communication of practice cancellations

If rain we will practice E-mail through yahoo groups If pool is closed no practiceTHUNDER – no practice

USA Swimming and CNSL Rule ChangeStarts in shallow end no longer allowedThis will impact ALL 100 yard relaysNo change for 200 yard relays2nd and 4th swimmers will start in water and hold wall

until 1st or 3rd swimmer reaches the wallCoaches will practice this with the kidsThis will also impact the Masters RelayChange made with safety of all swimmers in mind

Questions