Head Coach Asheley Bell Contact: Cell / Ext or Assistant Coaches Sid Bramblett Contact: Ext Emilie Bertsch ( Community Coach)

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One House, One Team In doing so, we look to teach these athletes necessary “life skills” Show responsibility Push through the hard times RESPECT Get in shape

Season Begins Monday, October 20 th Practice 5 days a Week Meets occur either Friday night or Saturday. Please see the schedule on the website for specific dates. State is February 5 th – 7 Georgia Tech Aquatic Center Practices will be held over holidays breaks Monday-Wednesday of Thanksgiving Break Dec. 22 nd and 23 rd, Dec. 29 th -31 st, Jan. 2 nd (Jan 3 rd IS a meet)

Monday and Wednesday 4-5:45pm *Dryland *Transportation provided from school (drop off only) Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 6-7:25am *No transportation provided. If you need to work a carpool situation, reach out to the Booster Club and we will do an ‘all call’ to help. Items to Bring: Recommended equipment, CAP, GOGGLES, extra t-shirt, old sneakers, towel, WATER BOTTLE *PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME TO PICK UP YOUR ATHLETE.*

At the start of the season, each athlete will be required to read our team handbook. They must sign that they have read and understand the expectations set forth for our program. The handbook will be uploaded to the website and by the end of the first week, ALL athletes will have to sign that they and their parents have read over the information. Key Points: GPA Attendance Lettering Behavior/Conduct

VOLUNTEER !!! Be a spectator at the meets (Who doesn’t love a good crowd?) Hold your athlete accountable Support the team in fundraising Support the team in food Promote a positive and supportive environment for your athlete Promote a healthy diet MAKE THEM GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING!

Transportation will be provided to EVERY meet outside of the county and all athletes are required to ride. Transportation will be provided for meets that will occur after school. Transportation will be provided M/W for afternoon practice as a drop off. NO students may ride together in cars (FCSS policy)

Athletes are expected to be at every practice as is scheduled. Attendance does effect lettering – this will be outlined in the handbook Special circumstances will be addressed directly with Coach Bell Absences from practice must be directly communicated to Coach Bell … NOT through another swimmer Meet Attendance: Required. Failure to show up at a meet can result in immediate dismissal from the team Ample notice must be given to Coach Bell if you are not able to attend the meet This is outlined in the handbook * Year Round Swimmers must attend Thursday mornings*

DateEventPlace / Time August 14 th Mandatory Athlete MeetingTBA / 3:45pm September 3 rd Parent/Athlete MeetingTBA/ 7pm 10/16/14Season Kick off Pizza Party (prizes, team bonding, free Pizzeria Azzurri 10/20/14First Day of Practice Cumming Aquatic Center (CAC) 10/23/14Time Trials – All swimmers Cumming Aquatic Center (CAC) 11/8/14 FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON Woodstock Invite Cherokee Aquatic Center 11/15/14Lambert/South Tri 1:30pm 11/15/14Marist Early Bird Diving InviteMarist 8am – boys; 9am – girls 11/22/14AWAITING CONFIRMATION /5/14TEAM BONDING NIGHT!!TBA 12/6/14 Holiday Splash Invitational Central/West Host 1:30pm *Team arrival time will be 10:45am* 12/12/14Tallulah Falls High School Meet Ruby Fulbright 5:30pm 12/20/14Lambert Holiday 1:30pm 12/20/14Madeline J. Brown Diving 9am 1/3/15Duluth InvitationalEast Gwinnett Aquatics/ 9am 1/9/15 1/10/15 Forsyth Winter Invitational Prelim/Finals Meet Diving- Friday Swimming- Saturday Central/West Host CAC Start times are TBA as of now. 1/17/15North 1:30pm 1/24/15Forsyth County Championship Meet (hosted by 1/31/15 Rockin’ Relays (Hosted by North Forsyth) CAC February 5 th -7 th State Preliminaries and FinalsGA Tech Swim and Dive Schedule

Diving – We are still adding in meets! Key Swim Meets: December 6 th – Holiday Splash Invitational January 9 th /10 th – Forsyth Winter Invitational January 25 th – Forsyth County Championships * Senior Night*

A volunteer coordinator will be in contact with you about signing up for meet volunteer We will co-host two meets this season and will need ‘all hands on deck’ All parents are expected to volunteer Volunteering also includes food donations Hosting team gathering … Bonfire anyone? (Holiday parties,etc. )

Please see the attached document for payment of swim fees. Swim Only – $350 Dive Only – $250 Swim and Dive - $400 Manager - $130 Payment plans can be set up on an individual basis if needed. There will also be a fee supported fundraiser set up to begin when the season starts for those who would like the opportunity to have their athlete fundraiser their fees.

Discount Cards – Athletic Department Fundraiser Cards 1. 45% to the Athletic Department, 45% to swim team! 2. 10% to materials (all created in house) 3. ALL TEAM MEMBERS are required to sell 10 cards ($10 a piece) Fees Fundraiser – More information to be announced at the beginning of the season Co-hosted Meets – We will split profit with WFHS on these meets

- All athletes will be required to wear FCHS gear at each meet. NO EXCEPTIONS. You will be required to show up in uniform. *Look the part/Act the part!!* - Competition suit is REQUIRED. - Competition suit is NOT allowed at practice. Please purchase a different suit for practice purposes. - Caps and goggles are required for practice and competition - FCHS SWIM TEAM CAP is required for competition

President: Allen Jacks VP – Rhonda Jacks Treasurer – Shubhra Saxena In need… Volunteer Coordinator Banquets/ Bonding Media

20% designated products 25% off technical suits for championship meets

1. Physical needs to be turned in ASAP. This goes to Mrs. Berry in the counseling office. 2. Along with the physical, PLEASE TURN IN your concussion form and transportation forms. 3. Turn in your FCHS Sports Medicine Emergency Information to Coach Bell. 4. Get on the Friends Unlimited website and order your items. 5. Weight Training 6. Water Time 7. Dryland

Thank you all for coming this evening. Drive safely!