Transcript WCAC Presentation - Wissahickon School District

WSD Facilities Meeting
June 18, 2014
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Agenda
Aquatic Sports Overview
 Swimming
 Diving
WCAC Overview
Challenges
Aquatic facility requirements
 Swimming requirements
 Diving requirements
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Aquatics Sports Overview
 The Sport of Swimming
Over 300,000 kids in a swim program every year in US
Swimming is a life sport
Safety
Heath
 Physical – trains cardiovascular system, low impact, great exercise for
your entire body
 Psychological – relaxes mind, uplifts spirit
 Opens doors to other sports – surfing, kayaking, boat fishing, triathlons
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 The Sport of Diving
 Over 300 diving clubs in the US focused on children 18 and under
 Heath Benefits - upper body, notably the arms, and leads to improved
flexibility, posture and focus
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Who we are
Mission Statement: WCAC strives to provide the youth of our community the
opportunity to reach their highest personal potential as both an individual and an
athlete. We understand that winning is much more than one’s place in the finish of a
race, and are committed to helping our swimmers and divers develop a sense of self
esteem and pride through both individual achievement and team work.
 Not for Profit Organization, serving the Wissahickon Community since 1977
 Sponsor of Competitive Boys & Girls Swim & Diving teams
 Over 2,000 total members since Inception
 197 Current members ranging in age from 5 – 18 years old
 WCAC is a member of the Suburban Aquatic League (22 teams)
 Season runs from September to February
 Offer competitive swim program to all levels of swimmers
 Provide Scholarship to Senior Swimmers
 Give Back to the community – Charity Toy Drive
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Who we are
 Sponsor of a US swim program
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Higher level National Swim Program
More events offered at US Meets
Long Course Competition
Year Round Program
Opportunity to compete in Junior Olympics, Senior Nationals and Zone
Meets
 Specialized Clinics for the community at large
 Late Winter Swim (continued training for competitive swimmers)
 Stroke Clinic (Stroke Development and Introduction to competitive
swimming)
 Spring Warm UP (competitive clinic to get swimmers ready for summer)
 Awards, Championships, recognition
 2013 WCAC Boys – Terry Peterson Sportsmanship Award
 2014 WCAC Girls – Terry Peterson Sportsmanship Award
 2014 30 athletes competed in ‘A’ League Champs
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Participation
SAL Swim Team
SAL Diving Team
2011 – 2012
Season
2012 – 2013
Season
2013 – 2014
Season
Families
121
131
129
Swimmers
173
210
198
Swim Team
US Swimming
2011 –
2012
Season
2012 –
2013
Season
2013 – 2014
Season
Families
9
7
10
Divers
9
8
11
2011 – 2012
Season
2012 – 2013
Season
2013 – 2014
Season
Diving Team
Community Clinics
2011 – 2012
Season
2012 – 2013
Season
2013 – 2014
Season
Families
8
11
18
Winter Swim
20
30
20
Swimmers
10
11
23
Stroke Clinic
26
49
62
Spring Warm Up
40
41
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US Swimming
Swim Team
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Challenges
 Ventilation Issues:
 Smell of chemicals
 Temperature of deck and stands
 Irritation of children’s skin, eyes and throats
 Pool Availability:
 6 lane pool, limits size of larger group of younger children
Turn away younger swimmers
 Cap programs – Swim Team and Stroke Clinic
 Available only 9 hours/week
 Late practice times for swimmers (7:00-8:30pm) –Difficult for younger
swimmers to attend
 Unable to offer AM practices Middle School Aged Swimmers
 No Diving facility for our team
 Rent space from Upper Dublin at off hours – (charged $80/hour at UD)
 Difficult to attract younger divers as we do not get diving board until 8:00PM
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Challenges
 Loss of swimmers at age 12 and above
 Largely a result of inadequate pool time for advanced
swimmers
 Do not have year round program – no 50M facility to train
 25 Swimmers practice with other clubs (GA, CBST, UDAC)
 Inability to attract events to help fundraising & raise
WCAC profile
 Invitationals
 Championship Meets
 US Swim Meets
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WCAC Facility Needs
 Stretch Pool
 8 or 10 lane pool
 50 meters by 25 yards
 Deep Water for Lanes for ‘fast pool’
 Ability to hold both diving and swim practice at the same time
 Moveable bulkhead
 Deck space
 Balcony parallel to pool for better viewing
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Accommodate 300-400
Entrance from back
 Timing System
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Colorado
Dolphin Wireless Timers
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WCAC Facility Needs
 Diving boards
 1 Meter board (2)
 1 3M board
 Ability to host SAL Championship meets and US Meets
 Aquatic Director to manage facility
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