The Board would like to welcome all of you to the 2011 ODSL Summer Swim Season. We want to thank you for your participation on the Stingrays this year. We look forward to another exciting season and hope to continue to build on the success of last year. Franklin Park Stingrays2

Bob KingTeam Rep Danielle Harbour Computer Operator Claire GoodmanClerk of Course Todd Cole Treasurer Mary LanaghanSecretary Cindy DornVolunteer Coordinator Kelly PiliereVolunteer Coordinator Karen HainesSpirit/Social Coordinator Franklin Park Stingrays3

Head Coach – Paige Dillon Assistant Coach – Melissa Callaway Jr. Coach – Gabby Harbour Jr. Coach – Mary Kate Edwards 175 Swimmers Franklin Park Stingrays4

Team Unify Website central to success! Know your Account information & Primary Registration Primary Source for all Stingray information Website Features you need to use: Practice and Meet Schedule Meet Registration and Event Attendance Volunteer Job Sign Up News / Information Updates, Results, All-Star Rankings Parent Handbook posted on website Franklin Park Stingrays5

Stingray swimmers are REQUIRED to wear Franklin Park Team Caps and Suits during regular season meets. Any cap or suit displaying another team logo will not be permitted. Each swimmer will receive a free Stingrays Cap Franklin Park Snack bar open during meets Franklin Park Stingrays6

MondayTuesday 5/31Wednesday 6/1Thursday 6/2Friday 6/3 Holiday – No Practice 7:00-8:00 pm 6&U 8&U 7:00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm 13+ Franklin Park Stingrays7 Evenings, 3 lanes First 3 weeks before Schools out only Time Trials 6/11 Monday 6/6Tuesday 6/7Wednesday 6/8Thursday 6/9Friday 6/10 7:00-8:00 pm 6&U 8&U 7:00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm 13+ Rain Make Up / Coachs Choice Monday 6/13Tuesday 6/14Wednesday 6/15Thursday 6/16Friday 6/17 7:00-8:00 pm 6&U 8&U 7:00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm :00-8:00 pm 13+ Split Practice / PEP RALLY for 1 st Meet!

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 6/206/216/226/236/24 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Free/Fly 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Back/Breast 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U MEET No AM Practice 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Starts/Turns 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00 – 8:00pm PEP Rally 6/276/286/296/307/1 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Fly/Free 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Breast/Back 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U MEET No AM Practice 7:00-8:00pm Clinic – Starts/Turns 6:30–7:30 am 13+ 7:30–8:15 am :15-9:00 am 8U 8:30-9:00 am 6U 7:00 – 8:00pm PEP Rally Franklin Park Stingrays8 Ongoing Schedule thru 7/29 AM Must attend 2 practices/week to eligible for Meets No Practice July 4th Check Black File Boxes and Bulletin Board Daily

Swim Practice Arrive 5-10 minutes early. During practice, parents should remain off deck (away from edge of lap lane area of pool). Swimmers must participate in at least 2 practices in order to swim in the subsequent swim meet. Swimmers may swim during another swim practice time (once permitted by Swim Coach) if family schedule conflicts with regularly scheduled practice time. In case of inclement weather and practice is canceled, swimmers may practice during another practice swim time (age appropriate). Franklin Park Stingrays9

Meet Logistics Swimmers & Volunteers must Register online for each event (Meet) Swimmers must arrive 1 hour prior to Meet Start time for Check in and Warm Ups. Swimmers check in with their Age Group Rounders Franklin Park Stingrays10 DayDateLocation - Home TeamVS.Time Sat11-JunFranklin ParkTime Trials7:30 AM Sat18-JunFranklin ParkLovettsville7:30 AM Wed22-JunLandsdowneFranklin Park6:00 PM Sat25-JunFranklin ParkRiver Crest7:30 AM Wed29-JunExeterFranklin Park6:00 PM Sat2-JulNO MEET - JULY 4th Weekend Wed6-JulRed RockFranklin Park6:00 PM Sat9-JulFranklin ParkBelmont CC7:30 AM Wed13-JulBrambletonFranklin Park6:00 PM Sat16-JulFranklin ParkSpring Lakes7:30 AM Sat23-JulBelmont CCAll Division B8:00 AM Sat30-JulSouth RidingALL ODSL8:00 AM Division B Opponent

Swim Meets Register swimmers availability through web-site for swim meets; by Saturday for Wednesday meets and by Tuesdays for Saturday meets. This ensures that your swimmer(s) will be present for swim meets. CHANGE: This year parents will simply register swimmers as attending the meet or not. Coaches will make stroke/event determinations. During swim meets, swimmers MUST stay in the team area and with their age group. This helps Rounders locate swimmers for events. In addition, swimmers MUST check in with Rounders prior to Warm- up. Swimmers MUST stay until the end of the swim meet. Relays will occur at the end of each meet and it is critical that ALL swimmers remain at the meet. (NOTE: As with other sports, all participants remain at the event until it is finished [e.g., soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, etc.]. Swimming is at TEAM sport. Swimmers who do not show for swim meets (unless an illness or emergency occurs) WILL NOT swim in the following meet (Saturday or Wednesday). Franklin Park Stingrays11

Divisionals 5 Divisional Meets - 5 teams per Division We will be swimming Divisions at Belmont CC 7/23 All Swimmers that swim at least 2 meets will qualify for Divisionals. All Stars Cut-times will be established for All-Stars Any swimmer that achieves the cut-time will qualify for All-Stars in that Event. Any swimmer to achieve a time better than the final cut-time will qualify for All-Stars. There may be ultimately more than 24 swimmers in an event in the All-Star Meet. If a swimmer qualifies for 1 event for All-Stars, the swimmer may choose to go to All-Stars in the qualified event OR go to his/her Divisional Meet in any other event except the one qualified for in All-Stars. If the swimmer chooses to swim at his/her divisional Meet, the swimmer forfeits the currently qualified for spot in All-Stars. Franklin Park Stingrays12

It takes 47 volunteers for a home meet and 35 volunteers for an away meet. Each family is required to volunteer for 4 meets If your family does not fulfill their volunteer obligations, then your swimmer will not be considered for early registration for returning swimmers. Sign up volunteer positions will be on the website. When you sign up your child for the meet, sign up to volunteer. Volunteer signup will be available the week before each meet Job descriptions are on the website under the volunteer tab with a link to the descriptions If you do sign up and are not able to fulfill your commitment at the meet, make sure you unassign yourself on the website so someone else can fill your spot. If this is after the cut off date YOU must find someone to replace you. Please don't be afraid to sign up for something b/c you haven't done it before,, there will always be someone there to help you out! Franklin Park Stingrays13

Clerk of course runners – walks the swimmers to the chairs in the staging area so that everyone swims in the right lane. Even if youve never done it before, sign up, you will have lots of guidance. Checking in with rounders is vital to the meet starting on time. Look for rounders with age group clipboard when you first arrive. Importance of staying to end of meet for relays! If you leave early, then we have to look for a replacement for your swimmer in the relay and if we cant find a replacement, then the entire relay team is scratched (cant swim). If there are extenuating circumstances and you need to leave early, please tell your rounders/head clerk of course immediately. If your swimmer is already signed up for the meet, and you have an emergency (illness, etc.). there is a link on the homepageEmergency Notification of Swim Meet Absence. This prevents your swimmer from being a no-show and helps us run the meet more efficiently. Franklin Park Stingrays14

Parents need to register on the league website. (Team Unify) League Website will post results of swimmers and qualification list for All-Stars. Link on bottom Home Page Franklin Park Stingrays15