2015 GOCC Swim Team Parent Meeting

Yvonne Lindsey – President/LSA Rep Steve Johnson – Coach Liason/Vice- President Emily Saylor - Secretary, Apparel Holly Meadows – Finance Holly Stephens - Logistics Cassi Bullock – Fundraising Swim Team Board

Social Chair - Amanda Clark Team Blog, Photos - Danielle Hardy Volunteer Coordinators ???? Additional Team Volunteers

Charlie Edmiston – Head Coach Chandler Lichtefeld – Assistant Madison Lichtefeld – Assistant Danny Walker – Intern Kate Tarvestad – Intern Mark Scherer - Intern Coaches

Team History Swim team was established in 1994 Member of LSA Division , nd place finishes 2014 – 3rd place finish Currently have 217 swimmers Team relies on parent volunteers Coaches are paid employees of the team

Communication Facebook - Glen Oaks (Swim Team) Concerns should be addressed with Board members, not coaches.

Team Site Demo 7

TeamUnify Sample

Practice Information Practice groups will be created to allow for more productive practice time Please commit to 3 practices a week Bring goggles and towel All swimmers 10-under require adult supervision at all times For your safety and the protection of the board and club, the baby pool is closed during practices until the pool opens. No parents or siblings allowed in baby pool

Weekly Practice Theme Goals Attitude Teamwork Overcoming Obstacles Respect Speed 10

Swimmers must swim in a minimum of two meets to be eligible for Qualifications/Championships Officials are trained by LSA Division 1 teams consist of many swimmers, therefore, we need to rotate swimmers in their respective events. Time Trials Meet Information

Meet Assignments Setup and breakdown Age Group Parent Timer and Head Timer Runner Place Judge Data Entry Table or Awards Table Heat Ribbons Concessions Stroke and Turn Judge Water Cooler Attendants

Parent Commitment Per the GOCC Swim Team Handbook, there is a $75.00 FINE for any volunteer that fails to show up and/or find a replacement for their assigned volunteer position. Swimmers will not be able to participate in any GOCC swim team function until the fine is paid in full. This penalty for volunteers who do not fulfill their obligation will be fully ENFORCED.

Heat Sheet

4 competitive strokes Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke 6-under age group – Freestyle, Backstroke only 3 relays – Medley, Freestyle, All-Ages Disqualifications Refrain from approaching meet officials and coaches on pool deck. Find a Board member and communicate the issue. Strokes and Officiating

Snacks and Drinks for your child Money for concessions Extra towels and clothes Games, Paper, Cards, etc… for your swimmer Chairs for yourself Sunscreen Sharpie to write events on your swimmers arms No personal tents allowed on pool deck No alcohol permitted within pool gates or on pool deck. – Per LSA, grounds for team disqualification Prepare for Meets

6/08 - Lake Forest 6/15 - GOCC 6/22 – Plainview 6/29 – Douglas GOCC 7/06 - Springhurst 7/13 – 11 and older Douglas Hills 7/15 – 10 and under GOCC 7/18 - Plainview 2015 Meet Schedule

Important Dates 6/3 – Team Pictures 6/5 - GOCC Luau Kickoff Pool Party 6/15 – Pirate Meet at home against Blairwood 6/19 – Swimathon – Blessings in a Backpack 6/20 – Kings Island trip for 13 and older swimmers 6/27 - Dive in movie night 7/20 - Swim Team Banquet 6/10, 6/24, 7/8 - Mystery Practices 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 – Reward Cart

2015 Sponsors

Non GOCC Members Non GOCC club members must exit the pool at completion of practice.

Conclusion Keep contact info up to date in your TeamUnify account USA swimmer status Sign up to help and attend social activities Sign up for private lessons in coaches binders Binders will be available next week at practice Pick up team apparel Questions?