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The LEAGUE

Southwest Municipal Swim and Dive League

Teams we will compete with this year:

Chesterfield Ellisville Webster Groves Manchester Kirkwood Crestwood Sunset Hills Ballwin

The Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Jeremy Hentschke Assistant Coach: Jessica Falvey

TEAM SWIMSUIT

   Same as last year The team suit is not mandatory

Swimmers must have a competition suit, No swim Trunks

Suit is available at

B& B Aquatics

For a team discount, just say you are a Fenton Swimmer.

PRACTICE

Begins on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Monday thru Thursday Optional Mornings : 7:00 am – 8:00 am for 10 year olds and younger 8:00am -9:00 am for 11 year olds and older OR Evenings: 7:00 -8:00 pm for 10 year olds and younger 8:00 -9:00 pm for 11 year olds and older

There could be a Sunday practice. At the coaches request .

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Swimmers should attend 3 out of the 4 practices

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Attention and Respect to the coach’s directions ALL SWIMMERS MUST STAY OUT OF THE RECREATIONAL POOL AREA AND AWAY FROM THE SLIDE AT ALL TIMES.

100% EFFORT IN PRACTICE = MEET EXCELLENCE!

PRACTICE

 The rainout information on the web page.  Check the Fenton Swim & Dive Facebook page.

 The Swim Team hotline updated 30 minutes prior to start. ** If lightning occurs during practice/meets, the coaches and Parent Reps will remove all swimmers from deck area.

The MEET

Meet event participation will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the meet and may be at practice the night before OR check online

Swimmer’s Name / Age Group Best Time/Stroke Heats Events

The MEET

   Please bring a sharpie.

On the shoulder put your child’s last name. On their forearm, write down the following information:

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3.

4.

Relay, IM, Butterfly, Free, Back, and Breast Baby Oil and makeup remover will remove all ink

TELL KIDS Please DO NOT

write all over their backs….it’s fun, but it gets all over pool chairs.

The MEET

 Swimmer should arrive 45 minutes before the meet

Ready to hit the water!

“I can’t make that meet” book.  Swimmers should report to the Bullpen area upon arrival check in with the Bullpen Coordinator.

• • appropriate competition gear.

Goggles ARE A MUST

(It’s advisable to have an extra pair.)

Cap:

(recommended for girls, but not necessary for boys) • •

Towel

(2 recommended)

Warm Clothes

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Games

• Snacks ( cards or small travel games )

Etc.

Please have all of your gear marked with your name.

RIBBONS

Ribbons are placed in family files as soon as possible.

Available at practice.

  Young swimmers receive ribbons for all places.

Older swimmers receive ribbons for only 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each heat.

PRELIMINARIES AND FINALS

At the end of the season we have prelims.

The coaching staff encourages

“ALL”

swimmers to swim.

Prelim. dates: July 15 @ 7:00 am for 11 and Older July 16 @ 7:00 am for 10 and Under

WHERE: Manchester

The top 16 swimmers from prelims make it to finals. Finals will be broken into an: Heat “A” ( 1st thru 8th ) Heat “B” ( 9th thru 16th ) WE WILL ALSO HAVE 2 ALTERNATE SPOTS Date for Finals: Thursday, July 18 6:00pm @ Webster Groves

EXPECTED of our parents

 Parents should not interrupt the coaches during team practice or meets. If you feel it necessary to contact them, they usually have time before and in between practices, send an email, or let a parent representative know of your concern.

Swimmers are proud of your involvement as long as it is supportive and encouraging.

Work assignments

Many volunteers are needed during every meet.  Each family needs to do their part.  Each family unit is required to work (3) work assignments.

THIS IS MANDATORY!!!

WE WILL NOT CHANGE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE YOUR WORK ASSIGNMENT “YOU” NEED TO FIND A REPLACEMENT

 On meet night, report to the Meet Coordinator upon arrival at the Check-In Table

Fundraising

The “ONLY” income for our swim team is through:  

Team T-shirt Heat Sheets

Please show you support for the Sharks This money goes for new stop watches, kick boards, paper/pens/etc., awards, and the end of season banquet.

Banquet

Each year we will have an end of season banquet.

A great time had by ALL.

 The funds raised through Heat Sheets, Ads, and other funds will pay for food and drinks.  The Banquet will be a time to give trophies, final ribbons, and say thanks to the coaching staff. Mark your calendars for the banquet on July 21 @ Riverchase Youngers Banquet 4:00-5:00 Olders Banquet 5:00-6:00