bbsc dolphins parent meeting may 27, 2015. welcome to the bbsc dolphins!
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BBSC Dolphins Parent Meeting May 27, 2015
Meet the coaches
• Robert White• Mark Bundy• Lucy Schroeder• Celine Dalde
Coaching Philosophy
• A coach is a teacher• Swimmers need to have fun• Respect• Goal Setting• …then Competition
Board Members
• Brian Cooper (President)• Cary Oliver (Vice President)• Dave Nemeth (Treasurer)• Jessica Betterton (Secretary)• Amy Fritz• Tim Lehman • Elizabeth Mitts• Rich Olshefski• Tricia Roderick• Robin Sannito• Joe Schroeder
BBSC Suit and Cap Policy
• When a swimmer is representing BBSC at a dual meet, conference, USA meet, or Championship meet:– The swimmer must wear the team suit OR– The swimmer must wear an all black suit– If the swimmer wears a cap, the swimmer
must wear a BBSC team cap (new or old)
• We are a team, we need to look like a team
BBSC Individual Awards
• 10 Most Outstanding Swimmers• 10 Most Improved Swimmers• 10 Most Dedicated Swimmers• 1 Dolphin Award Winner• ‘Large’ trophy for any swimmer with a state
cut• ‘Medium’ trophy for any swimmer with a
regional cut• ‘Small’ trophy for any new swimmer or 10
and under swimmer• See the ‘Box’ for more info
Types of Swim Meets
• Dual Meets (BBSC vs. another team)– All swimmers assumed to be swimming
unless otherwise communicated
• USA-Swimming Meets (Invitational meets)– Only swimmers who sign up will swim
• Conference Championship Meet– JULY 11th
• USA Championship Meet– Qualifying time
Dual meets
• BBSC vs. another conference team– either at our pool or theirs
• All swimmers are in unless signed-out• No additional cost (paid for by club)• Line up is made by Coach Rob
– Usually available the practice prior to meet– May change based on actual meet attendance
• Bus – The team will arrange a bus for the conference
meet, stay tuned for details.
What a swimmer should bring
• Clothes and gear – Sweatshirt– Pants– Change of clothes– Extra towel(s)
• Food = Fuel– Fruit– Bagels– Water– Sport drinks
• Games, reading, homework
What to expect as a parent
• It will be warm & humid ...dress in layers • Seats
– Some pools are better than others– Bring a stadium chair or seat pad
• Maps to away meets are on the web site• Food – have another slice of pizza
– Some pools have better food than others– Pack your own
• Swimmers remain on pool deck with the team• Swimmers may leave after done swimming -
check in with coach before leaving
Age groups for dual meets
• 6 and under (free & back only)• 8 and under• 10 and under• 12 and under• 14 and under• 18 and under
• Swimmers “age up” on their birthday• Swimmers may swim in an older age group
SSSC Dual Meet Events(South Suburban Swim Conference)
• Medley Relays (4 swimmers; 1 stroke each; back,
breast, fly, free)• Freestyle • Breaststroke• IM (Individual medley; fly, back, breast, free)
– [8 & under do 50 yard free instead]
• Backstroke• Butterfly (fly)• Freestyle Relays (4 swimmers)
SSSC Conference Meet• The most important club meet of
the season• Date: July 11th and Site: Oak Lawn HS• Only selected swimmers invited to go – it is
an honor to be selected• Coaches put together the “fastest” lineup
possible to score the most points• Placement determines our Conference
Division next season
Our Place in the Swimming World [1]
• FINA is the International governing body for aquatic sports– Organizes & sets rules for Olympics & World
Championships– Determines technical swimming rules
• USA-Swimming (USA-S) governs swimming in the US– Selects Olympic & national teams– Conducts National Championships– Organized into 4 Zones & 59 Local Swim Committees
(LSCs)South Suburban Swim Conference
• Illinois Swimming, Inc. (ISI) – our LSC– Governs club swimming within Illinois– Grants meet sanctions on behalf of USA-Swimming– Governs & Organizes State Championships:
Regional, Senior Champs, and Age-Group State
• South Suburban Swim Conference (SSSC)– A conference of ~20 teams in the South Suburbs– Grouped in 3 or 4 divisions: gold, blue, red (+ white)South Suburban
Swim Conference
Our Place in the Swimming World [2]
Benefits of USA-S Membership
• USA Swimming card allows member athletes to enter & compete in USA-Swimming sanctioned meets
• Required of all members in USA-Swimming registered clubs (like BBSC)
• Secondary medical/accident insurance coverage for anything occurring at club practices or sanctioned meets
• ISI is Illinois Swimming, Inc. (local swim committee of USA Swimming)
• Deck Pass on USASwimming.org• Deck Pass App • Pool pass for open swim at BBCHS pool
– Tu & Th 7-9 PM (unless a meet is scheduled)– Sat 1-3 PM– Summer weekdays 1-3 PM
USA / ISI Meets
• Signing up for a meet– parents & swimmers choose the events– Need to pay when signing up
• Relays are chosen by coaches & paid for by the team• Parents: Bring
– ca$h for admissions, food, t-shirts, “heat sheet,” …– Something to read– Pen & highlighter
• Most meets have “Positive Check-In”• Arrive early for Positive Check-In & warm-ups• Get to know other swim families in the stands• Many USA-S teams• Individual awards & team points
USA and ISI Meets with Qualifying Times
• Time standards: “cuts”– USA-S “Motivational Times” on USASwimming.org– Start as a “C” swimmer and strive to move to “B”
swimmer– ISI Championship Standards on ILSwim.org
• Regional Meet (TBA)• ISI Senior State Champs (TBA)• Age Group State (TBA)
Communication
• Weekly Emails• The ‘Box’
– Please check it at every practice– Really important stuff goes in it
• Meet signups• Ribbons• Speeding Tickets• Payment notices
To have a successful club, we need
• Athletes– Hard working boys & girls ages 5-18
• Coaches– Dedicated, talented, & trained professionals
• Volunteers–YOU
Volunteering
• Volunteer TWO times per family to receive volunteer refund
• Families can accrue multiple volunteer services at the same event – (ex: Mom times & Dad works in concessions)
• Refunds are distributed after the banquet at the end of the season (not deducted from dues)
• Volunteer opportunities– Home Dual meets
BBSC Volunteers are Responsible for
• Club Administration• Fundraising• Planning Club Events• Running Swim Meets
Volunteer Opportunities at a Swim Meet
At Dual Meets:
•Lane timers (16)•Officials (4)•Safety Marshalls (2)•Announcer•Time Slip Runner (2)•Concession worker•Scoreboard/Timing Operator
Additional positions at USA-S Meets (Pentathlon, Sprint to the End, & Conference)
•Admissions•Positive Check-in•Bullpen Clerk•Awards Table•Hospitality Room Host•Meet Program Prep•Hall & Door Monitors
Benefits of Volunteering
• Timers are closest to the action at the meet• Cooler and better seating than the bleachers• Have more fun at meets & events• Helps the club provide best experience for your
athletes• Our club can’t function without you!
• (Oh… and you’ll get your Volunteer Fee back when 2 services completed by end of season…)
Timing
• Requirements for being a timer– Ability to use a pencil – Can “see the light”– Not afraid to push one or two buttons– Enjoy a few light showers– Sense of humor– Pay some attention to the race– Be at the pool about 30 minutes before
meet starts
BBSC sponsored USA meets
• Patriot Pentathlon (November 10, 2013)• Sprint to the End (January 26, 2014)• AM and PM sessions• Volunteer needs:
– Timers and runners– Results posters– Timing/scoreboard operators– Concessions– Hallway & Door Monitors– Split the Pot runners– Official/Coaches room monitor– Admission and volunteer sign-in tables– Bull pen attendants– Safety Marshalls– Hospitality room hosts
How to Be a Great Swim Parent…• Get them to the pool early• Encourage healthy eating & sleeping habits• Encourage your swimmer’s effort
– When improving & dropping time– Gaining & improving swim & competition skills– When they “plateau”
• Don’t coach!• Talk with coaches about concerns• Stay off the deck, please!
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