First practice is June 1, 2009.
We recommend that swimmers attend at least 3 practices per week, but this is not a requirement.
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No practice June 19th or July 3rd.
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See the Practice Schedule and Meet Schedule sections on this website for more information about swim practices and swim meets.
Practice Swim Meet
The practice swim meet will be held June 10 at Memorial Pool for new swimmers and 11 year olds only. Parents are expected to attend the practice meet to assist with timing.
The only practice that evening will be the 13 to 18 year old practice.
Swim Times for the practice swim meet : Ages 5-8 5:45 PM, Ages 9-10 6:15 PM, Ages 11-18 6:30 PM. We would like all new swimmers to attend the practice swim meet, but if for some reason your swimmer can't attend, don't worry. We can time them at practice.
Picture Day
Picture day for the team photo and individual photos is tentatively scheduled for June 16th at 5:45 PM. Pictures must be ordered/purchased through the photographer on that day. The only practice held that evening will be the 13 to 18 year old practice, but swimmers must wear their swimsuits for the pictures. Additional info will be available at a later date.
Parent Volunteers
As with any sports organization, the Orcas need adult help to organize and run the meets; take care of the pool area; and coordinate the management of the team. Parents are expected to volunteer at swim meets. A minimum total of 8 hours for the season per family is required. Working at 2 swim meets may satisfy the 8-hour requirement, depending on how many shifts you work at the swim meets. The $120 deposit collected at registration is to commit parents to fulfilling their volunteer time requirements. The check will be held on file until the end of the season. Parents that do not fulfill their volunteer hours will forfeit their deposit. It is important that volunteer hours are recorded by the volunteer coordinator to validate the volunteer time commitment. The deposit check will be destroyed or returned with confirmation by the volunteer coordinator that the 8 hours have been fulfilled. Parents will also be expected to volunteer an additional 2.5 hours if their swimmer participates at the Championship Swim Meet.
Volunteer jobs include: timers, stagers, equipment set-up, lane slip runners, line judges, stroke and turn judges, snack bar, hospitality, ribbon writers, computer data entry, and others.
Goals
1. To improve the swimming ability of all swimmers on the team.
2. To help each participant realize his or her self worth by personal accomplishment and improvement.
3. To help our children learn to enjoy swimming as an activity for life long benefit.
4. To learn to work together for a common goal and collective agreement.
5. To have fun with friends and families!
Goal Achievement
Only through commitment and a good attitude on the part of the swimmers and their parents can even the least of these goals be realized. Coaches are hired and workouts are organized to create the atmosphere for learning. However, parents must realize that this is not swimming lessons. Private instruction is not available in this setting. All instruction will be for group improvement.
The coaches will present a positive atmosphere to encourage fun while learning the four competitive strokes. Competition diving and turns will also be introduced. Due to the popularity of the team, and because of water space limitations for practices, swim meet participation by all swimmers is desired for the team to successfully compete.
Minimum Swimming Standards
All swimmers must be water safe and have some swimming ability before they attend the first practice. We will evaluate all swimmers on the first day of practice to be sure they are safe in the water. It will be our goal to get all swimmers swimming at least one lap of the swimming pool by the end of the 2nd week of practice. All swimmers will be evaluated at the end of the 2nd week of practice to check on their progress. 6 and Under swimmers are allowed to stop on the lane ropes and rest as needed during practice.
Meet Information
Swimmers have the opportunity to participate in five dual meets plus the Championship meet this year. Every swimmer must participate in at least 2 dual meets to be eligible to swim at Championships. We encourage all swimmers to participate in Championships. Your child will receive a trophy if your child is attending practices and participates in at least 2 of the regular Dual swim meets.
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Home meets - swimmers should be at the pool and ready for warmup by 7:50 AM.
Check in at the coaches table before 7:45 AM.
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Away meets - swimmers should be at the pool and ready for warmup by 8:20 AM.
Check in at the coaches table before 8:15 AM.
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Registration Information
Priority Registration by mail ( see registration packet for full details )
During the mail registration, returning families have priority over new families. New families will be registered on a first-come first-served basis. Some age group categories are expected to fill. There is a limit of 25 swimmers per age category due to space limitations at Memorial Pool. Those swimmers that cannot be registered if a category is filled will be put on a waiting list in case other swimmers drop out. Your registration fees will not be deposited if you are on a waiting list.
Registration Fee ( see registration packet for priority registration by mail )
$95 per swimmer.
A refundable volunteer deposit of $120 will be required in addition to the sign-up fees, which will need to be made by a separate check. This check is held on file and will be returned at the end of the season upon completion of your 8 volunteer hours per family.
Please make the two separate checks payable to: Orca Swim Team.
Swim Suits
There will be a team fitting day and order sometime in late April. Details will be sent by E-mail.
The team swimsuit is encouraged, but not required. However, we do require that the swimsuit worn at the swim meets be either blue or black in color. A competitive style suit, similar to the team suit, is highly recommended to reduce drag in the water. A prior year team swimsuit may be worn.
Parking Rules at Memorial Pool
Please park only in the designated parking areas.
Parking on Race Street is also permitted.
Do not park in private parking areas at the homes near the pool.
Do not park on the grass or in No Parking areas.
Your car will be towed and you will receive a parking ticket.
Parking Rules at the Nevada Union HS Pool
Please park only in the designated parking areas.
Do not park in red zone areas.
Do not park on the grass or in No Parking areas.
No Dogs Allowed at Memorial Pool or NU Pool.
Exception to registered service dogs only.
You may contact Brian Rhodes at the following phone number or E-mail address for additional information:
Brian Rhodes
265-1559
brianrhodes4 @ comcast.net