Transcript Penn State Club Swimming

Fall 2012 Welcome Meeting
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Club Overview
Officer, Coaches, & Chair Introductions
Practice
Meets
Membership requirements
Merchandise
Homecoming Parade
THON
Social Events
To Do List
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All swimmers welcome to join!
◦ Basic swimming skills are required to join
◦ Those wishing to learn to swim are encouraged to join
Adult Group Lessons offered by the McCoy natatorium
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Practice in competitions (home and away)
East Coast Championships
Social Events
◦ Homecoming
◦ THON
◦ Socials, team dinners, formal, and more!
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Check our website frequently for updates:
◦ www.psuclubswim.com
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Officers:
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President – Marielle Balz
Vice President – Billy de la Pena
Secretary – Elli Barron
Treasurer – Joey Patchett
Coaches:
◦ Georgia Reiner
◦ Kirsten Guelly
◦ Miller Brooks
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Merchandise & Communications
◦ Stacy Finkelstein
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Homecoming Chairs
◦ Drake Dodson
◦ Kristen Hendrix
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THON Chairs
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Becky Hudish
Kathleen Gormley
Erin Brooks
Justin Petrozzini (Family Relations)
Social Chairs
◦ Ben Waschler
◦ Sarah Rowland
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Sunday: 6:00-8:00pm ~ Instruction pool
Monday: 8:30-10:30pm ~ Race pool
Thursday: 8:30-10:30pm ~ Race pool
**See website for full semester calendar with exceptions**
Gym membership
not needed for
practice
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
6:00-8:00PM
Instruction Pool
Stroke technique, drills, overall improvement
of swimming ability
NOT conducted like a normal practice
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Free Access to Club Sports members
◦ Varsity athletic facility
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E-mail Marielle ([email protected]) for
access
Hours:
◦ Monday: 7:00-9:00PM
◦ Tuesday: 7:00-9:00PM
◦ Wednesday: 7:00-9:00PM
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Dual & Away meets: TBA
◦ Princeton: Saturday, December 1
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Time Trials: Fall & Spring
Home meet: sometime in
January or February
East Coast Championships
◦ April 19-21, 2013
◦ Georgia Tech Aquatic Center,
Atlanta, GA
◦ Site of 1996 Olympics!
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Pay dues - $90
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FUNdraising requirements
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Forms
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Cash or check payable to “Penn State Club Swim”
Covers the whole year! (fall and spring semesters)
Must pay by September 17
Non-refundable
Includes: pool time, home meets, away meets (excluding
Nationals), social activities, East Area Weight room
access
◦ Stadium Clean-up (Sunday, October 7)
◦ Parking (2 games)
◦ Participation form
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Stadium Clean-Up
◦ EVERYONE REQUIRED to participate
◦ Sunday, October 7, 2012 (following the
Northwestern game)
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Football Game Parking
◦ EVERYONE REQUIRED to park at
least 2 games
 You will receive a game ticket to the
games you park
 Game ticket is to be used by you and
only you
 No giving out ticket to family/friends
 No selling ticket
◦ Sign-up sheet being passed around
◦ Limit of number of people per
game
 If there are no more spots
left on the sheet, it is full!
You will need to sign-up for
a different game
• More fundraisers may be announced as the year goes on
• Please talk to Marielle if you have a conflict with any of the requirements
Meet in front of the Blue Band building
PSU vs.
OHIO STATE
Beaver Stadium
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You must return the green pass or you will be asked to
do another fundraiser!
Green pass represents you are an employee – do not give
pass away to people who are not members of Club Swim
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Participation form and copy of health insurance
card
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http://www.athletics.psu.edu/recreation/media/12-13%20Participation%20Agreement.pdf
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MUST be in before you can practice!
Turn in form to Elli at the end of this meeting or
beginning of your first practice
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If you have a car….
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◦ Vehicle owner form
◦ Must be completed before driving to any club events
(THON canning trips, meets, etc.)
◦ http://www.athletics.psu.edu/recreation/vehicleowner.asp
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Suits
Drag Suits
Caps
T-Shirts
Shorts
Sweatpants
Quarter Zips!!!!
Hoodies
Money must be included in order form…no
exceptions!
Order forms will be available soon
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T-Shirt:
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Shorts:
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Sweatpants:
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Quarter-Zip:
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Hoodie:
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October 5, 2012
Theme: Sailor’s (pending)
◦ Other options: Sea Men, Water Toys (floaties & goggles), Sea Creatures
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We need a car to decorate: Volunteer on Sign
up sheet
Sign-up sheet is being passed around to walk
with the team in the parade!
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THON Meeting- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8pm (Willard)
Canning trips
◦ September 28-30, 2012
◦ October 19-21, 2012
◦ November 9-11, 2012
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THON 5K
◦ October 13, 2012
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THON Weekend
◦ February 15-17, 2013
◦ 4 Dancers?
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Video
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Buddy System
Blocked Football Tickets
◦ Username: Club Swim
◦ Password: stk
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Team Dinners (every Wednesday)
Movie Nights (every Sunday)
Socials
Hayride – Thursday, October 11
Alumni Tailgate
Thanksgiving Dinner
Spring Formal
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JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP:
◦ https://www.facebook.com/groups/497104730306263/
◦ Search “PSU Club Swim 2012-2013”
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Do not take pictures/bring cameras to “Club
Swimming” socials…
◦ DO NOT tag or upload any public photo albums
with Club Swimming related titles if they include
pictures of alcohol consumption
◦ DO NOT wear Club Swim apparel when consuming
alcohol, regardless of age
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Fill out a participation form with copy of health
insurance
◦ http://www.athletics.psu.edu/recreation/media/1213%20Participation%20Agreement.pdf
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Sign-up to park cars
◦ Sign up sheet…will also bring the sheet to practice
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Join the Facebook group!
◦ http://www.facebook.com/groups/497104730306263/
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Make sure you are subscribed to the e-mail listserv
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Visit the website frequently for updates
◦ www.psuclubswim.com