1. WWFY Parent Meeting

2. Who’s Who Aquatic Director: Jen Humphrey Coaching Staff Parent Board
Head Coach: Rich Murphy
Assistant Coaches: Molly Meyer, Amanda Warner, Nick Deatherage
Parent Board
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

3. Introduction to WWFY The team was founded in 2002.
Our team emphasizes not only the fundamentals of competitive swimming, but good sportsmanship, positive attitude, personal responsibility and honesty.
There has been a continual growth in the amount of swimmers in our program along with the competitiveness of our swimmers.

4. What Makes WWFY Special
We are a family orientated swim team
Offer a personal one on one approach in our coaching
Focus is on the importance of learning the fundamentals of swimming
Invested in seeing each of our swimmers grow throughout the season
Swimmers bonding and making lasting friendships out of the pool

5. Communication Team Website: www.wildwoodwaves.com Email In Person
Schedule, Meets, Important Dates, Extra Handouts
Will receive an invitation within the first few weeks
Main form of communication
Best way to communicate with the coaches
In Person
Coaches are available before and after practice

6. Parent Expectations
Get your swimmer on deck in suit, goggles, and cap at scheduled starting times
Watch practices from the viewing window
Stress the expected proper conduct while at the Y and in the locker rooms
Make sure swimmer’s are picked up within a reasonable time
Don’t compare your swimmer to other swimmers
Support your swimmer by being their number 1 fan!
Volunteer to help
Allow the coaches to coach

7. Parent Support Opportunities
Parent Board
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

8. Parent Support Opportunities
Other Board Roles/Committees
Swim Team Promotion Committee / Spirit Wear:
Fundraising Committee:
Parent Communication/Ombudsman:
Meet Support/Volunteer Committee:
Special Events Committee

9. Parent Support Opportunities
Fundraising Needs:
Spirit Wear Subsidizing
Starting Blocks
Pull Buoys
Dryland exercise Equipment

10. Parent Support Opportunities
Meet Officials
Administrative Official
Stroke Official
Each team required to have at least 1 trained official
Training provided by YMCA
Meet Volunteers
Timers
Crash Area Supervision
Team Representative

11. Swimmer Expectations
Be on deck and ready to swim at practice times with all equipment
Follow pool and YMCA building rules
Swim from wall to wall
Circle swim at practices
Keep head above water and eyes on the coach when not swimming
Be caring, honest, respectful and responsible
Ask a coach when you have questions
Have FUN!

12. Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Practice 3x week
Emphasis will be placed on learning all four strokes
Level 2
Practice 4x week
Emphasis will be placed on stroke technique, endurance, starts and turns.
Level 3
Practice 5x week
Emphasis will be placed on technique, endurance, and team commitment.
Longer distances will be swum regularly.

13. Practice Schedule
TBD
TBD
TBD
Practices begin on Tuesday, September 12th until late-March
Expected to attend at least 2 practices a week.
Level 3 add dry-land practice Tues/Thrs 5:30-6:00

14. What to Bring to Practice
Level 1
Goggles, water bottles, and swim caps
Water Bottle!
Level 2 & 3
Goggles, fins, pull-buoys, paddles, water bottles and swim caps
Dry-land
Athletic shoes and attire, water bottles

15. Gear Equipment Fins - Rubber fins with a long blade medium/short blade
Pull buoy
Paddles- FINIS Agility (1, 2, or 3 dot)

16. Team Suit
Available at B & B Aquatics
Speedo Endurance+ Cyclone Strong

17. Meets
Signups and information for meets will be posted on the team website.
Availabilities must be updated on our website to be entered in the meet.
Changes can not be made once the deadline has been passed
Failure to attend a meet once your child is entered will result in a fine.
$25 charge for small meet
$50 charge for any invitational meets
$100 charge for Regional or Area Championships

18. Meets Small Meet Invitational Meet
Single day meets with two or three other teams with limited events.
Typically last 6 hours
No Fee to attend
Invitational Meet
Larger swim meets that are conducted in sessions that can span an entire weekend.
Require an advance entry process
Fees to attend
Championship Meet (March 2-4; March 16-18)
End of the season meets (Regional Meet and Area Meet)that span an entire weekend
Qualifying times to required for the Area meet