1. Sunday, May 17, 2009

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

3. Team Objectives Swimmers should : Have fun and build confidence in their swimming abilities Develop good sportsmanship skills and feel a part of the community The team holds various activities, other than meets, throughout the season such as: Pep rallies 4 th of July Parade Swim-a-Ton/Charity fundraiser/sleepover at the pool (July 18 th ) Awards Banquet Our season will be successful if your child, regardless of their swimming ability, wants to return next year

4. Requirements for Swimmers Must be able to swim one length of the pool (unassisted) by Time Trials on June 13 th 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

5. Requirements for swimmers Realistic 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)

6. Registration Options Mail to Outdoor Pools Office postmarked by June 13 th in order to swim in the first meet on June 20 th. Forms available at check-in table Drop off the completed registration form to the Outdoor Pools Office by 2:00 PM on June 13 th to be eligible to compete in first meet on June 20 th. Managers and Coaches are NO LONGER able to collect registration payments for CA.

7. Practice Schedule Pre-Season Pre-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 17 th HG 18 th HG 19 th RH due to first Pep Rally Note: HG closed to public on Wednesdays, siblings cannot swim on these days.

8. 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.

9. Meets

10. Meets…

11. Relays

12. More on Meets

13. Questions

14. Welcome to Returning Families Introduce managers Introduce coaches

15. Volunteers

16. Volunteer Opportunities Parent ProfileJob OpportunitiesBenefits New swimmer with young kids, difficult to volunteer during meets  Concession shopping  Committee member (swim-a-ton, awards banquet, 4 th 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  RunnerOn deck and can see the races

17. CNSL Fees Coaches Pool time Meet equipment/speakers Trophies & basic ribbons

18. Concessions

19. Communications Provide 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 asking Website – www.eteamz.active.com/pointersrunpiranhas. Will be updated at least 2 x per week. Nina Burns manages the site White board will be posted at some practices Mail folders alpha by family last name in team boxes Yahoo List Serve Some team information can also be found on the window next to the concession stand

20. Swim Suits 1 st year of a 2-year suit Try-on dates: June 12 th @ RH Meeting Room 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. June 13 th during Time Trials (by the baby pool) Swimsuits can be purchased at Cy’s in Catonsville on Fredrick Road

21. Spirit Wear Designed by Debra and Brooks Gabel New design this year Great gifts Helps identify the team Put your name on the labels…

22. Pep Rallies Held the evening before a home meet 2 primary pep rallies this season (Friday June 19 th, Friday July 10 th ) Other smaller team spirit activities (Friday June 12 th )

23. Coaches Coach swim history and CA background Goals for swimmers and team Coaching philosophy

24. How can you help the coaches…

25. How you can help the coaches…

26. Practice Schedule & Swim Groups Refer to calendar for schedule; Alternate days EXCEPT: Wednesday, June 17 th HG Thursday, June 18 th HG Friday, June 19 th 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 practice THUNDER – no practice

27. USA Swimming and CNSL Rule Change Starts in shallow end no longer allowed This will impact ALL 100 yard relays No change for 200 yard relays 2 nd and 4 th swimmers will start in water and hold wall until 1 st or 3 rd swimmer reaches the wall Coaches will practice this with the kids This will also impact the Masters Relay Change made with safety of all swimmers in mind

28. Questions