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1 Fox Chapel Killer Whales Parent Meeting

2 Reminders Register Now: Swimmers must be registered to swim with us due to insurance requirements. Enter the Fox Chapel High School through the doors by the fox statue.

3 3 NEW WEBSITE: KWSWIMMING.COM GENERAL QUESTIONS ADDRESS:

4 4 COACH RELATED QUESTIONS ADDRESS: MASTERS SWIM TEAM RELATED QUESTIONS ADDRESS:

5 5 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! We are on: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM

6 FINANCIAL MANAGER: Joanna Luciana REGISTRAR: Kathy Dantey Board of Directors Maegan Filo - President Scott Resek Vice President Shannon Smith Treasurer Heather Wygonik Secretary Lynn Gackenbach George Grune Margaret Haas Cori Siri Coach Dan Taylor Heth Turnquist

7 Coaches Dan Taylor - Head Coach Cindy Woods Tim O Toole Andy Kraus Katie Stack Lauren Weisser Matt Mauclair

8 Skill Groups KW Swim School - Swim Lessons Pre-Competitive Developmental 1 Developmental 2 Developmental 3 Junior Senior

9 9 Skill Groups and their requirements to advance: go to our website click on the About Us tab scroll down to Skill Groups describes the requirements for advancement into the next group coaches will determine when the requirements are met for each swimmer

10 10 Safe Sport Policy guidelines from USA Swimming Login to our website and click the Resource tab Then click Safe Sport NO PARENTS ON DECK Parents are discouraged from entering the locker rooms ABSOLUTELY NO DECK CHANGING KW Code of Conduct KW Parent Code of Conduct Cell phones no use in locker rooms

11 Volunteer What is VIF? (Volunteer Incentive Fee) $250 deposit per family Broken into 5 credits Earn back Help with meets or with team (such as social coordinator) At meets: 1 meet session worked = 1 credit (concessions, awards, on deck) KW will host meets on: September 30, 2017 October 28 & 29, 2017 February 16-18, 2018 Some opportunities earn back all credits (concessions coordinator, officials) If families cannot send a representative to help at meets, we offer some opportunities to earn credit back by donating food, but at least two credits must be earned back by helping in person

12 Volunteer Why do we need volunteers? Fees pay mostly for coaching and pool rental Volunteers to run club (board, social, etc. are all volunteers) Volunteers to run meets KW part of two larger communities, Allegheny Mountain Swimming and USA Swimming We have a commitment to AMS to host two swim meets; all meets are made possible by volunteers Volunteers for other AMS obligations Stroke & turn officials at all meets (Tony Luciana) Volunteers at larger meets (parents of those swimmers)

13 Home meets: September 30, 2017 October 28 & 29, 2017 February 16-18, 2018 ALL FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE Time Donate food to concession stand Ribbon/Awards Help with concession stand There is a job for everyone...even if you know NOTHING about swimming!!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!

14 14 FOOD DRIVE FOR DUAL MEET AGAINST FAST September 30, 2017 BRING IN NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS TO HELP THE HURRICANE VICTIMS. WE WANT TO COLLECT MORE THAN FAST COLLECTS!!

15 Beyond the VIF We really don t want to keep your VIF. We want your help! Each meet takes about 150 volunteers and requires 40 concession donations By asking families to commit to a minimum of working 5 sessions, we hope the fun and importance convince you to help more This organization cannot exist without your help.

16 Consider a full VIF position We are currently seeking volunteers for four full-vif positions: 2 Concessions coordinators 2 Volunteer Coordinators Co-Meet Director In Training Stroke & Turn Officials Fundraising/Banquet coordinator

17 Fundraising Each family MUST participate in our fundraising project There will be at least 1 fundraiser this year If a family does not fundraise, that family's account will forfeit the $100 fundraising incentive fee (FIF) that was collected when you registered your swimmer for the season

18 Clothe Your Swimmers At meets: black suit black KW cap for meets t-shirt At practice: Fins (if you want your own pair) Caps goggles snorkle For dryland: NO SWIMSUITS PERMITTED! tshirt shorts tennis shoes and socks Optional: Warmups How to obtain gear: T-shirts Team Gear tab on our kwswimming.com website

19 Junior & Senior Equipment Front mount snorkel Fins Speedo Optimus Fins paddles Strokemaker Paddles Pull buoy Kick board Water bottle REQUIRED FOR EACH SWIMMER

20 20 DRYLAND START DATES: SENIOR/JUNIOR/DEVELOPMENTAL 3 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 DEVELOPMENTAL 1 & 2 - OCTOBER 2, 2017

21 Checking Practice Schedule To check weekly practice times, click on Practice on the headline.

22 22 Checking Calendar Tab To check calendar and upcoming events, click on Calendar on the headline.

23 Financial Topics Financial questions explained What are the fees involved? Registration fees per skill level Meet fees per meet Travel fees per travel meet Volunteer incentive fee - $250 per family Fundraising incentive fee - $100 per family How do I track my fees?

24 24 Track my Fees Log onto our website Click on My Account on left-hand side of page My Invoice/Payment Billing History Team Unify invoices

25 25 MUST KEEP CURRENT CREDIT CARD ON FILE AT ALL TIMES!!!!

26 Meets Explained Developmental 1 and 2 swimmers should attend at least 3 meets per year our dual meet against FAST, the First Splash meet at the beginning of the season and the Bronze Championship at the end of the season - ALL THESE ARE HELD AT OUR POOL! Developmental 3, Junior and Senior swimmers should attend approximately 1 meet per month Sign up for any meet you would like to attend and the coach will decide if it is appropriate for your swimmer Meets are very tailored to each ability level so that all swimmers have a chance to succeed

27 Meets: Sign ups Will receive one week before event closes Sign up for meet by deadline, online Note special circumstances (ex: Sunday only) Coach will choose events If signup for meet, club must pay fees, so swimmer s account will be charged for fees. Time standards established for each meet. You can check our child's times by clicking the Resource tab and clicking My Progress

28 Finding Meets/Events Event Information Signing up for Events Signing up an Individual Swimmer Changing Event Status

29 Finding Meets Events can be found under Meets/Events tab

30 Event Information Some events are schedule changes or other notices. Other events ask for swimmer registration, such as swim meets. Swim meet events show all relevant information, including: Registration deadline Location of event Meet Invitations (will be posted when available) Other required documents, including waivers Travel information if necessary. All registered users will be sent an regarding the closing of each meet, 1 week prior to the closing.

31 Signing up for Events When a swimmer can join an event, the event notice will include a box, Edit Commitment. Click on this box and your swimmers names will appear, along with their current status for this event.

32 Signing up your Swimmer Choose a swimmer s name to sign-up that swimmer. Select commitment from dropdown box Leave comments here regarding dates not available.

33 Changing or Checking Event Status To change or check your event commitment, return to the Athlete Event Signup. Adjust commitment if necessary. Add comments if necessary. We cannot remove a swimmer from a meet after the entry deadline has passed. You will still be billed if your swimmer signs up and does not attend or if you change your commitment AFTER the event deadline (we still have to pay the host club in both instances)

34 Stay in Touch Check Check Practice schedule DAILY Check Meets/Events and sign up Friend us on social media

35 Questions Contact Us at Handbook online Check out the About Us tab in menu bar Check out the Resources tab in menu bar Check out the Calendar tab in the menu bar Friend us on social media!!

TEAM REGISTRATION PACKET

TEAM REGISTRATION PACKET WElcoME Congratulations on your decision to participate in the Elk Grove Aquatics Club swimming program. We hope the training and experience you receive will enhance both your