west coast aquatics annual parent meeting 2014
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Governance
USA swimming Western Zone Pacific Swimming: Local
LSC One of the Fastest LSC in the
country
One of the largest: over 17, 000 swimmers
Oregon border to Monterey
What does WEST mean to
you?• Fitness/Health?• Fun times?• Family• Safety?• Preparation?• College Resume?• Character Building?
What is West Coast
Aquatics
• Established in the late 70’s
• 501c3 Non-profit, community based organization
• Governed by a community based board (Community members, alumni, masters, water polo, masters swim rep.)
• Professionally run organization
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To offer the highest quality aquatic program to the community and to provide the opportunity for an individual to become an elite athlete in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Slogan: Become part of something bigger than yourself.
Our Vision
West Coast Aquatics has a rich history of being a community based organization that is a top progressive competitive swimming program, which inspires team performance through individual excellence by engaging mind, body, and spirit. Our model of excellence is built upon collaboration, innovation, and implementation and is embraced by our athletes, coaches, parents, alumni, and our community. We believe there is a place for everyone within our program.
To build better people, not just better swimmers
To nurture the whole child at every age and, realizing that each one is different, allow young people to develop as far as their dreams, talents, and efforts take them.
To teach young people the process of achieving. To encourage them to dream, help them set worthy goals, promote a
strong work ethic, provide support when they struggle, and inspire them to persevere until they succeed.
To provide a level of coaching that will lead to the development of national-level swimmers, should they so aspire, while at the same time allowing beginning swimmers to develop character, self-confidence, and the love for the sport in an atmosphere of caring and consideration.
To encourage parents to actively support both their child and the program as a whole, realizing that their personal investment is a key ingredient to a young person’s success in any endeavor.
To provide the community and the swimming world with young people who are becoming the best they can be—as individuals, students, citizens, and athletes.
CORE VALUESGovern the operation of business and our relationships with our members, staff, alumni and the community. We instill
these same ideals in our athletes
Teamwork
Excellence
Leadership
DevelopmentIntegrity
Commitment
Perseverance
West Coast
Aquatics
Building the Foundation
West’s Vision
Build and maintain a premiere competitive swimming program
With emphasis on fiscal responsibility & stability,
develop and maximize revenue channel
Develop a positive member experience that
encourages participation.
Raise level of community involvement and
awareness.
Support the community by building a strong,
successful youth and future community leaders.
Why WEST is BEST for Your Swimmer?
West provides a professional championship coaching staff All American Swim Coach
certified staff All have college and
national level competitive experience
West program delivers; Consistent technique
teaching Consistent coaching
West implements our core values in our daily teaching (Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Commitment, Integrity, & Perseverance)
West provides structure & a well-rounded curriculum for swimmers at all levels allowing them to reach their full potential.
West provides elite level training
West teaches goal setting & what it takes to achieve his or her goals
West provides a team environment where an individual can be successful.
Best facility around!!!
We Couldn’t Do it without YOU!
Our STARS are our PARENTS. Staff Swim Meet
Committee All of our
volunteers Our officials
A Year in Review
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
Graduate a top class of Seniors that went on to swim at top Universities (NYU, U. of Wash St. Louis, UC Irvine, Pomona)
West swimmers placed top 8 at CCS Champs, Far Westerns, Husky Invite, 10 & under champs, SBSLs and JO’s
West swimmers competed at the National level
Successfully raised funds to support West’s mission
Continued our successful Learn-to-Swim program & continued our Make a Splash Foundation partnership
Successful summer programs for community members.
Continued a strong relationship with the city of San Jose
Grew Water Polo program and added Splash Ball
Safety Policies
USA SWIMMING RULE : Parents are no longer allowed on deck during practice
Email coaches to schedule meetings with the coach before or after practice.
Swimmers can only be dropped off 20 minutes prior to practice and stay for only 20 minutes after practice.
Swimmers can not get into practice if they are later than 15 minutes after the start of practice.
Swimmers MUST stay inside the pool deck until their parent(s) arrive to pick up the swimmer.
All parents (or legal guardian) MUST walk their swimmer into the pool facility the first day of practice and introduce themselves to the coach. Coaches will stand where parents can greet them.
Who to talk to?
All aspects of team
bookkeepingTeam
withdrawal Accounts receivable Accounts payable
Volunteer assignments
Team registrationTeam gear
Meet committee
Chair
Your swimmersPractices
Meet scheduleMissed/absence
from practice
DanielleBookkeep
er
CoachesGuiselle
Team Manager
Membership DuesThings to remember regarding your account.
Danielle Montgomery
When do I need to call the bookkeeper:
If you have problems or questions regarding your account/billing.
Your child needs to go inactive
Quitting the team
Things to remember: Invoices go out on or
about the 10th of each month.
New dues structure (effective November 1st, 2014)
USA swimming registration fee (going up $5)
Payments are due on the 1st of each month
Late fees are assessed after the 10th of each month
All payments should be made with automatic payments by credit card or ACH
30 day notice required for any with drawl. Going to 3 months notice as of January 1, 2015.
Contact Information: Danielle Montgomery [email protected]
Helping Out! We all need to chip in!
How can you help the team?
Volunteering
Buy in/support the organization
Committees
Computer operator
Team photographer
Website management/design
Clean-up days
Delivering Flyers
Clean-up/Set-up committee for meets
Helping at swim meets
Crab Feed committee
Do you have a trade that would help out WEST?
Become an Official!!!!
Why be an Official
• Any swim meet needs officials so your kid’s time counts.
• You have unblocked view to see your kid’s swimming
• You have a better understanding of your kid’s technique
• You will have priority parking at many swimming meets
• Your kids are proud of you as you are the one who can tell right from wrong in the meet
• You make friends with other officials to discuss and share parenting experience.
More Reasons to be an Official!
• WEST needs you. – If we don’t provide enough officials in the
Championship meet, the club and your kids will be penalized.
• You only need to officiate a minimum of 6 sections in a year. Of course, more is better as you will be seasoned.
• Your volunteer hours count DOUBLE.
What Does it Mean to be part of WEST as a Parent?
How can you make your swimmers swim team experience better?
What can you do to help make this team the best team around?
What do you want to get out of this program for you and your child?
Whole family commitment.
GET Involved!
You get out, what you put in.
You have to be around.
Come team events The team banquet and
BBQs
Team building activities are important for both swimmers and parents.
Parent Responsibilities “Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child.”
ASK QUESTIONS
Support your swimmer By coming to practice,
team events and meets
Arrive at practice & meets on time.
Make sure you send your swimmer to practice and meets prepared (i.e. goggles, swim cap, suit, towel, water, etc.)
We encourage you to watch practice.
Let the coaches coach.
Loyalty
Stay informed/Ask questions
Use our open lines of communication
Use our website
Know and understand the philosophy of WEST and our programs
Volunteer to help the swim team-Support the team, support your child!
Enter your swimmer in meets and support them during meets
What does it take for YOUR swimmer to be successful?
Consistency Within the program (In the water and on deck) From the swimmer From the parents
Supportive Family
Good technique
A program that allows a child to grow and reach their full potential
Passionate about the sport and have fun!
Swimmers ResponsibilitiesSuccess=Improving one’s own best-self.
Be coachable
Listen
Be consistent in practice
Give 100% each day (Be your best-self!)
Be willing to work hard
Manage his/her time (homework, school, faith, family, swimming)
Participate in team building activities
Age group swimmers need to try to swim every event.
Swimmers should want to come to practice
Swimmers should follow practice etiquette
Swimmers should experience an environment of discipline, where respecting coaches and following directions are expected.
Swimmers should make friends with teammates and understand what being part of a team is about.
Keep a log book of times, information, practices, etc.
GOALSA Dream is a Goal without
Direction
Process vs. Outcome Process driven goals Its about the journey Work on the journey and goal
will be achievable
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Matching goals and participation Honest sport Piggy Bank Hurdles (growth, maturation,
technique correction, etc.) Platto
Ask yourself if your child’s goals and your goals for your child match.
Do you know what your child’s goals are?
Where do you see your child taking swimming? Life skill, college, fitness,
resume, etc?
Does your child participate in practice enough to achieve the goals he/she has set.
What are you doing as a parent to support those goals?
How Does this all work?
Age Group vs. Senior programs Age Group (divided by age groups) Senior (high school age and up, men's and women's)
Two Seasons Short Course (Sept-March) Long Course (April-Aug.
Consistency-You only get better if you show up Staying with the program through high school (Water Polo and
High school swimming) Other sports
When is the best time to take a vacation/break? (Spring Break/After Champs meet during the summer)
Rewarding Your Swimmer
IMX points (diverse swimming)
Straight “A” t-shirts
Swimmer of the month towels
Black cap awards
Annual team banquet
Awards during meets
Scholarships College scholarship from
WEST Attaining a college
scholarship for swimming
“IM Tough” 10 & unders
50 of each stroke & 100 IM
11-13 year olds 100 of each stroke
& 200 IM 15 and up
200 of each stroke and 400 IM