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1 Highlands Ranch Seahawks North MOUNTAIN HIGH SWIM LEAGUE SUMMER 2018

2 A LETTER FROM THE HRCA COACHES Welcome to the Highlands Ranch Seahawks Summer Swim Team established in 1986! You are about to become an integral member of the largest, most visible component of the Highlands Ranch Community Association s Swim Program. We strive to create an environment where our swimmers may develop into complete athletes both individually and as a team. We believe the physical, mental, and emotional challenges they overcome and the personal relationships they develop will prepare them for their lives ahead. Both the Highlands Ranch Summer Swim Teams (North and West) are members of the Mountain Hi Swim League (MHSL). MHSL consists of 24 teams divided into four divisions according to team size and strength. We compete in the most competitive: A-Division (North) and the least competitive: D-Division (West). Team scores are kept, event distances are challenging, and stroke rules are actively enforced. In our North team, relays are populated by the fastest swimmers and in the West team, all swimmers will get a chance to swim in a relay, regardless of time. There are two time-qualifying meets at the end of the season and athletes can qualify for these meets throughout the regular season. We have teams in the two divisions because this allows us to better meet the needs of a very large group of young swimmers with great diversity in their personal needs and skill levels. Both teams have many benefits to swimmers and their families. Seahawks North is a good team for swimmers who are really competitive and have been swimming for a while. Seahawks West is good for swimmers who are looking for a more laid back environment or who are newer to the sport. In any case, we prefer that the swimmers and their parents decide which team best meet their individual and family needs. The coaches will gladly provide technical insights and recommendations helpful in selecting a team. Just ask! Information about the team will come in many ways. This is our 8 th year using our Team Unify website, Please familiarize yourself with it! We must emphasize that you are responsible for information contained on this website and in the mass s distributed by your Head Coach. Please pay particular attention to the practice schedules and locations. They vary depending upon team needs, aquatics programming, and the pool facilities available. We hope all of you have a fun and successful summer experience. Whether you are at the elite level or just starting out, swimming offers some very valuable life skills. Let s all work together to make the summer 2018 great! Thank you, Your HRCA Coaches 1

3 HIGHLANDS RANCH SEAHAWKS PHILOSOPHY It is important to have an understanding of the foundation and philosophy of any team you join. These are the core values and ideals that define the Highlands Ranch Seahawks and are what we use to make decisions and guide us through our summer season. Please take the time to become familiar with them so that as a team (swimmers, coaches, and parents), we can ensure we are adhering to these values and in turn, are a unified and strong team. 1. There is NO substitute for hard work All swimmers must invest time and effort into this sport. Each swimmer s success comes down to how much effort and hard work THEY put into it. There are no short cuts to accomplishing goals; it s all about doing the work. 2. EVERY Athlete Counts We strongly believe that each and every athlete deserves attention and support. We must be concerned with the improvement and attitude of every team member. If we do this, we will raise the standard of our entire team, making it stronger and faster. If at any point you feel that we, as coaches, have lost sight of this value, please bring it to the Head Coach s attention immediately. 3. Our foundation is FUNDAMENTALS We keep returning to basics. Practicing poor stroke technique is not an option. This may mean that in the middle of practice you will see coaches switch gears and go back to drill work. 4. Winning is not just being #1 There are many different types of success in swimming. Getting a blue ribbon, getting a personal best time, or winning a swim meet are all great achievements. However, our main goal is to see improvement in each and every swimmer throughout the season. With everyone working hard and accomplishing their own goals, we will become a stronger team. 5. Communication is KEY We strongly believe in effective and open communication. We encourage all swimmers and parents to bring any questions, comments, or concerns to the coaches attention as soon as they arise. This way, we can take care of small issues before they become big issues. 6. Fun! Fun! Fun! We want all of our swimmers to love the sport of swimming and have a positive experience on our teams. While there is no substitute for hard work, there is also no substitute for good, oldfashioned FUN. If everyone works hard by maintaining focus and good listening skills, we will all get to play hard too! 2

4 SEAHAWKS NORTH GENERAL INFORMATION 1. About the Seahawks North team The Seahawks North team is our competitive swim team, designed for those swimmers who desire a more competitive experience while still developing their swimming skills. Ultimately, the choice to join the North team should be based on coaches recommendation, swimmer s desire, and family needs. Any questions on placement should be directed towards the Head Coach. 2. Minimum Requirements In order to be on the Seahawks North team, swimmers need to be able to swim a minimum 75 yards freestyle with side-breathing, 75 yards backstroke, and 25 yards of either breaststroke or butterfly with at least one legal component. All new swimmers to the team will need to try-out prior to registering unless they have been given an exempt pass. 3. Registration Fees The activity fee for the season is $300 for members and $355 for guests to HRCA. This price applies for a family with one swimmer registering. If a family has multiple swimmers, the price for each swimmer is 5% off the original price ($300/swimmer and $355/swimmer respectively). There is also a $12 league fee per swimmer, which is included in the registration cost. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Credit cards are accepted for your convenience. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis according to HRCA standard policies and procedure. If a full refund is warranted, a nominal service fee will be retained to cover administrative costs. 4. Communication Getting information to the families of about 250 swimmers presents quite a challenge. We will use several methods to get information to you: a. This information packet. b. The Seahawks North TeamUnify website. This website contains the team calendar, the coaches addresses, the practice group descriptions, and pool locations for our away meets. Information is updated frequently so please check it often! You should bookmark this website for quick access. c. Mass or blast s from both the Head Coach and the Parent Volunteer Coordinators. If you are not receiving these s within the first week of practice, please contact the Head Coach immediately!! This will be the most common form of communication since it is the best way to provide you with updated information quickly and frequently. Please provide us with an address that you check often! 3

5 IMPORTANT NAMES & CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Blake Rider Assistant Coaches Deb Slavec Darren Slotnick Anna Keller Ali Sensintaffar Maggie Mather Parent Volunteer Coordinator Amy Cimbura Assistant Volunteer Coordinators Jonie Friend & Heidi Town Dryland Coach Becky Black Coached Aquatics Coordinator Rachel Lyon (303) Competitive Age Groups 6 & Under & Under The swimmer s age as of June 1, 2018 will determine the age group that the swimmer competes in during the season. Please note that swimmers may be assigned to mixed-age relays. 6. Practice Requirements To be successful in swimming, athletes must put in hard work at practice to improve technique, stamina, and overall ability. Swimmers are expected to practice at least 3 times per week, unless excused by the Head Coach for an extenuating circumstance. If you fail to make 3 practices, you will not be entered into the meet that Saturday. Swimmers should arrive to their scheduled practice about 15 minutes early to get ready and take care of their personal needs (caps, goggles, etc.). This is to ensure that they are in the water on time to get a full practice. Swimmers who are 10 minutes late or more will be asked to leave practice as it is disruptive and they will not be getting the proper warm-up they require. Swimmers need to meet with the coaches DRY and ready to work hard and HAVE FUN! When practice is over, swimmers are expected to pick up and store the equipment. 7. Swim Meet Event Sign-Up Sign-up for your swimmer s events will be done on the TeamUnify website and all entries are due the Tuesday before a meet by 11:59pm. If your swimmer is not signed up by this deadline, your swimmer will not swim in the meet. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is to ensure that each swimmer is accountable for signing up on time and so that we can get the entries completed and sent to the opposing team. The event sign-up for each meet in the regular season will open 4

6 up within the first week of the pre-season and so we encourage you to sign-up for meets you plan on attending in advance. If you would like your swimmer to be considered for relays (Medley at the beginning of the meet, Freestyle at the end), please indicate this in the comments section when signing up. We encourage every swimmer to put down that they would like to be considered for relays! We want to have as many swimmers as possible compete on a relay (these are worth the most points at meets). Relays will be made by the Head Coach with the input of the Assistant Coaches. Relays are a privilege and are constructed by taking times, attitude, and work ethic of the swimmers into account. If your swimmer is in a relay and leaves the meet early causing us to scratch the relay, they may be ineligible to swim relays for the rest of the season based on the Head Coach s discretion. 8. Job Sign-Up (for Parent Volunteers) Sign-up for your volunteering positions will now be done on the TeamUnify site just like you sign up for your swimmer s events. This sign-up will also be due the Tuesday before a meet by 11:59pm. Parents are expected to sign-up for at least 3 volunteer shifts for the summer. However, we encourage parents to sign-up for as many as they are able to! It takes about 90 volunteers to run a home meet and so we need as much help as we can get. Volunteering is a fun way to meet other swim families and to be apart of our Seahawks community. Since each meet has two shifts, you can sign-up for one shift at three separate meets, or you can work the entire meet to count for two shifts, plus one more meet. Please note that the Parent Volunteer Coordinator may ask you to sign-up for an additional shift if we need more volunteering help. More information about how to sign-up on TeamUnify will be provided via during the first week of the pre-season. 9. Scoring and Awards For individual event and for relays, swimmers score points which are added together to get a team score for the meet. The team at the end of the meet with the most points wins. Swimmers who are disqualified (DQ d) will receive no points and do not place in their event. Swimmers who swim in 6 & Under events do not get disqualified and as such receive no points for their events. The ribbons are awarded by event: 1 st 6 th place will receive ribbons. Ribbons will be placed in the swimmers folders and will be available to pick up before or after practice NO EARLIER than the Wednesday following the meet. These folders can be found in the brown bins on deck indoor pool. 10. Disciplinary Problems The steps for handling disciplinary problems are as follows: a. The coaches will discuss the problem with the swimmers involved and make every effort to resolve the problem (the Head Coach will be notified of the issue) b. The Head Coach will discuss the problem with the swimmers involved and make every effort to resolve the situation. c. If problem continues and the Head Coach deems it necessary, the swimmer's parents will be notified. d. If it becomes apparent that further disciplinary action is necessary, the coaches will implement the policies set forth by the HRCA. 5

7 SEAHAWKS NORTH SCHEDULE 2018 DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION March 1 Online Registration Opens March 28 All-Parent Info Mtg. 6:00pm Eastridge March 29 All-Parent Info Mtg. 6:00pm Eastridge April 14 Returning Swimmer Registration* 7:00-10:00am Northridge April 14 New Swimmer Try-Outs & Registration** 9:00-12:00pm Northridge May 11 Registration Deadline May 7-11 Seahawks Summer Prep Camp 6:00-7:00pm Northridge May 14 First Day of Practice (pre-season schedule) SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE May 17 Parent Volunteer Training 6:45-7:30pm Northridge May 21 TeamUnify Meeting 6:30-7:30pm Eastridge May 26 Practice Meet vs Seahawks West 6:45am-1:00pm Northridge May 28 Memorial Day NO PRACTICE May 29 Regular Season Schedule Begins SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE June 2 Dual Meet #1 vs. Smoky Hill Sharks 6:45am-2:00pm Smoky Hill June 9 Dual Meet #2 vs. Holly Park Sharks 6:45am-2:00pm Northridge June 13 Team Pictures NO MORNING 7:00-8:00am Northridge PRACTICE June 16 Dual Meet #3 vs. Piney Creek Heat 6:45am-2:00pm Northridge June 28 Team Party NO AFTERNOON PRACTICE 6:00-8:00pm Civic Green Park June 23 Dual Meet #4 vs. Stroh Ranch Dolphins 6:45am-2:00pm Northridge June 30 Dual Meet #5 vs. Wheatland Sharks 6:45am-2:00pm Wheatlands July 4 Independence Day Holiday NO PRACTICE July 10 Prelims 6:45am-2:00pm Smoky Hill HS July 11 Prelims 6:45am-2:00pm Smoky Hill HS July 14 Division Championships 6:45am-3:00pm Piney Creek July 16 Post-Season Schedule Begins SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULE July 19 Team Banquet 6:00-8:00pm Southridge July 21 MHSL All-Stars 6:45am-3:00pm TBD July 27 Day 1 (400 s) 2:00-6:00pm TBD July 28 Day 2 (12 and under) 6:45am-3:00pm TBD July 29 Day 3 (13 and over) 6:45am-3:00pm TBD *This will be for all swimmers who have previously swum on the HRCA Summer Swim Teams, Seahawks Drill Academy, Conditioning Camp, or Elites. Try-outs will be required for those swimmers who do not have an exemption pass. Swimmers will be trying on suits and ordering equipment. **This will be for all swimmers who are new to our teams. The teams will have a maximum number allowed due to pool space. Tryouts will be required for those swimmers who do not have an exemption pass. Final team placements will be subject to space, ability, and coaching observations. Swimmers will also be trying on suits and ordering equipment. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 11 th THERE WILL BE NO SWIMMERS ADDED AFTER THIS DATE 6

8 PRACTICE Seahawks Summer Prep Camp The Seahawks Prep Camp is a week-long camp before the season begins to help swimmers get in shape for the season. This camp incorporates a mixture of swim practice and dry land workouts to help give swimmers a well-rounded experience so that they are as prepared as possible for the upcoming season. To sign up for the Seahawks Prep Camp, you can go to the registration desk at any of our facilities or sign up online. Cost of the Seahawks Prep Camp is $135 for members and $148 for non-residents. Prep Camp Schedule Monday, May Tuesday, May 7 th 6:00 7:00pm Swim Practice 8 th 6:00 7:00pm Park Dry Land Practice Wednesday, May 9 th 6:00 7:00pm Swim Practice Thursday, May 10 th 6:00 7:00pm Park Dry Land Practice Friday, May 11 th 6:00 7:00pm Swim Practice PRE-SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE The pre-season practice schedule for Seahawks North goes from May 14 th May 25 th Rec Center. These first two weeks are used to get back into swim shape and to assess all swimmers to determine which group they will be practicing in. During this time, the 3-practices a week rule does not apply as we understand that some swimmers are still in school. However, we highly recommend attending as many practices as they can, since that will help get the swimmers back into shape as well help the coaches better place the swimmer in the correct group. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3:15 4:30pm 3:15 4:30pm 3:15 4:30pm 3:15 4:30pm 3:15 4:30pm s s s s s s s s s s 5:30 6:15pm 5:30 6:15pm 5:30 6:15pm 5:30 6:15pm 5:30 6:15pm 9 and under 9 and under 9 and under 9 and under 9 and under REGULAR SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE The regular season practice schedule for Seahawks North goes from May 29 th (there s no practice Monday, May 28 th due to the Memorial Day holiday) July 13 th Rec Center. At this point of the season, swimmers will be assigned to a practice group which they will practice with, either in the morning or in the evening (see schedules below to determine what time your 7

9 swimmer practices). The 3 practices a week rule now applies! If there are any changes to the schedule (i.e. holidays, inclement weather, events, etc.) a reminder will be sent out by the Head Coach and it will also be communicated in person. During the regular season, coaches will be continuing to work on drills and technique. However, they will also begin to include sets, racing strategies, and other competitive swimming skills. Again, we highly recommend that your swimmer attend as many practices as possible. This is to maximize technique work and to increase strength and endurance as much as possible. Please keep in mind that some groups swim outdoors for practice and so make sure to apply sunscreen about 20 minutes before practice! Practice Groups Swimmers will be divided into different practice groups based on both age and ability. The first two weeks of practice will be used to assess which group is appropriate for each swimmer. The Head Coach will distribute the practice group assignments on May 25, The practice groups will start being enforced on May 29, Sometimes a swimmer is placed in an incorrect group. The coaches will constantly be assessing the swimmers to ensure they are where they need to be. The Head Coach has the final say as to which group swimmers are in. Dolphin Group Description: This group is for all 6 and under swimmers. Swimmers are typically new to competitive swimming or are still in need of some stroke technique work. Requirements: 50 freestyle with side-breathing and 50 backstroke. Coach: Anna Workout Days/Times: M/W/F from 4:30-5:30pm Stingray Group Description: This is the beginner group for 7-10 year old swimmers. Swimmers are typically new to competitive swimming or are still in need of some stroke technique work. Requirements: 75 freestyle with side-breathing, 75 backstroke, practice experience with either breaststroke or butterfly. Coaches: TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 4:30-5:30pm Shark Group Description: This is the intermediate group for 7-10 year old swimmers. Swimmers typically have some experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before or participated in Seahawks Drill Academy). Requirements: Increased endurance and have a good grasp of all four competitive strokes Coaches: TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 4:30-5:30pm 8

10 Barracuda Group Description: This is the advanced group for 7-10 year old swimmers. Swimmers typically have a lot of experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before, swam on a USA club team, or participated in Seahawks Conditioning Camp) Requirements: 4 legal competitive strokes, able to read the pace clock, and able to follow sets. They should be able to swim 10x50 freestyle on the 1:15 interval. Coaches: TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 5:30-6:30pm Marlin Group Description: This group is the beginner/intermediate group for year old swimmers. Swimmers are typically new to competitive swimming or have some experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before, participated in Seahawks Drill Academy, or participated in Seahawks Conditioning Camp) but still are in need of some technique work. Requirements: Have a grasp of all four competitive strokes Coaches: TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 5:30-6:30pm Otter Group Description: This is the advanced group for year old swimmers. Swimmers typically have a lot of experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before, swam on a USA club team, participated in Seahawks Conditioning Camp, or participated in Seahawks Elites). This is also the intermediate group for year old swimmers. Swimmers are typically new to competitive swimming or have some experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before or participated in Seahawks Elites). Requirements: 4 legal competitive strokes, able to read the pace clock, and able to follow sets. They should be able to swim 10x100 freestyle on the 1:50 interval. Coaches: Blake, Deb, Ali, and TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 7:30-9:00am Manatee Group Description: This is our most advanced group and is for year old swimmers. Swimmers typically have a lot of experience swimming competitively (i.e. have swam on a summer swim team before, swam on a USA club team, participated in Seahawks Conditioning Camp, or participated in Seahawks Elites). Requirements: 4 legal competitive strokes, able to read the pace clock, and able to follow sets. They should be able to swim 10x100 freestyle on the 1:40 interval. Coaches: Blake, Deb, Ali, and TBD Workout Days/Times: M-F from 7:30-9:00am 9

11 Morning Practice Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Otters Otters Otters Otters Otters Manatees Manatees Manatees Manatees Manatees Evening Practice Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dolphins, Stingrays, and Sharks Barracudas and Marlins Stingrays and Sharks Barracudas and Marlins Dolphins, Stingrays, and Sharks Barracudas and Marlins Stingrays and Sharks Barracudas and Marlins END OF THE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP MEET Dolphins, Stingrays, and Sharks Barracudas and Marlins Prelims This meet decides which swimmers will compete at the Championship meet. The top 16 swimmers from each event will swim at Championships with an additional 2 swimmers also going as alternates. Prelims are divided by age group and are held the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Championship Meet on Saturday. The day your swimmer will swim prelims depends on their age group. If swimmers do not make it back for Championships, they may continue to practice for the rest of the week. At that point, the season is over for that swimmer. Championships The top 16 swimmers in each event attend this meet. There will be two heats swam per event: the first heat is the consolation heat that is not scored and includes swimmers who placed 9 th 16 th at Prelims. The second heat is the final heat that is scored and includes swimmers who places 1 st 8 th at Prelims. This meet marks the end of the regular season. At this point, for swimmers who have not qualified the meet, their season is over. 10

12 DRY LAND PRACTICES What is Dry Land? Exercise that is performed out of the pool, intended for the purpose of improving swimming ability. Dry land is highly beneficial for swimmers because it develops a lot more strength than in the pool training. It also creates muscle balance by training muscle groups not commonly used in the repetitive movements of swimming in a pool. By training your less used muscles and creating a more balanced body, it also can help to prevent injuries. Dry Land Information Coach Becky Black will be taking over our dry land training. Both Seahawks North and Seahawks West teams can attend. Any swimmer can attend either day or time! This additional practice is not mandatory but highly recommended. This activity is at no extra cost! It is included with your registration fee. Dry land practice will be held Park (we will all meet outdoor pool and walk over to the park together) and will be Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. Dryland will take place only during regular season (May 29 th - July 6 th ). POST-SEASON After Championships, there are two time-qualification meets that swimmers may participate in: All-Stars and. A modified practice schedule will be followed from July 16 th July 27 th at Northridge Rec Center. (see schedule below). who have qualified for these meets will be allowed to practice. MHSL All-Stars Meet This meet is a fun and competitive meet put on by our league (MHSL). This is for all swimmers who have a qualifying time in 1-3 individual events. At this meet, all teams in the league (A-D division) send swimmers who qualify. Colorado Summer Club Meet This is a 3-day meet (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at TBD. This is for all swimmers who have a qualifying time in 1-3 individual events. The qualifying times for are typically faster than for the All-Stars meet. Summer swim teams from all over the state of Colorado compete at this meet. The first day is reserved for year old swimmers who have qualified in the 400 freestyle. The second day is for 12 and under swimmers. The third is for year old swimmers. This meet marks the end of the post-season! Morning Practice Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11

13 Evening Practice Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday PARENT VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS Our teams are successful because of you! Volunteering is a fun way to get to know how a swim meet is run, be involved with your swimmer s swim team experience, and to meet other swim families. All parents are expected to sign-up for at least 3 volunteer shifts for the regular season. You may be asked to sign-up for an additional shift as needed. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, at registration you may opt out by paying $300 for the entire summer. This means that you will be exempt from volunteering for the season. If you miss an assigned shift, you will be charged $75. Our swim team will use these funds to purchase future swim team equipment. If you are unable to fulfill the position that you signed up for, please find a substitute and make sure this person is aware of what is expected. You also must notify the Parent Volunteer Coordinator before the meet of any changes. If your replacement does not show up, the swimmers from your family will not be permitted to swim in the next meet until the $75 fee has been paid and that fee must be paid by the following Tuesday. There will be two shifts per meet. Shifts will be communicated via sent by the Parent Volunteer Coordinators the week prior to the meet. Announcer Communicates over the PA system any information pertinent to the meet. This includes which event is in the water, what the first call and last call are (which event is being called over for heating), and if there is a swimmer or volunteer that we are looking for. They should have a fun attitude and be energetic! They also control the music played throughout the meet over the speakers. This position only works home meets. Awards Coordinator* Responsible for sticking labels on all ribbons from meet and sorting them into the swimming folders. This person is also will also be responsible for handling awards for end of the year banquet. Backup Timer Keeps time for each race just in case a timer needs a backup. More instructions will be given at the meets. 12

14 Clerk of Course/Heating Organizes swimmers into correct lanes and heats. Keeps first call/last call board updated throughout the meet. Keeps swimmers organized by lane and escorts them to the block before each race. DQ Scribe Sit at the starter table and write down when notified that a swimmer has DQ d. Equipment Coordinator* Sort and distribute equipment orders for the team. This will be done in conjunction with the Equipment Coordinator of the Seahawks West team. Meet Referee* Required to understand official rules governing short course and false starts and are required to attend the clinic or course prescribed for starters/referees. Shall assign and instruct all officials and enforce all rules. Parent Representatives* Attend parent delegate meetings for MHSL throughout the entire year and relays information from these meetings to the Head Coach and Coached Aquatics Coordinator. Also, these parents are the only people who are allowed to formally challenge calls made at a meet at the request of the Head Coach (i.e. disqualifications, place discrepancies, etc.). Runner/Water Runner Takes timer sheets from the timers throughout the meet and gives to the scoring table. In between running, they will also bring water to other volunteers and coaches several times during the meet to ensure that everyone stays hydrated. Scoring* Scorers shall review timer sheets and agree on the proper order of finish in each event. Shall record scores for events as well as keep a running score for the meet. Must attend additional training in Meet Manager provided through the league. Set Up Set up the Friday night before a home meet at 6:30pm: team tents, false start rope, starter s area, PA system, ribbons table, concessions table, heating area, staging area, heating board, scoring table, etc. Set up volunteers should also arrive to a meet at 6:00am to help set up the tents and to assist any other set up. Starter* Starts each race and ensures that all times and judges are ready prior to starting. Communicates with coaches and the clerk of course to keep the meet running smoothly. Oversees and disputes between opposing teams and should be familiar with rules and regulations. Some knowledge or competitive swimming or past experience as a starter is recommended. This position only works home meets. Required to attend the clinic or course prescribed for starters/referees. 13

15 Starter Assistant* This position assists the Starter, Meet Ref, and/or Stroke and Turn Judge by keeping track of what events we are on, restarting the timing system after each heat, any and all heat combinations, and helping to place the order of finish. This position is required to attend the clinic or course prescribed for starters/referees. Stroke & Turn Judge* Must be at least 21 years old and are required to attend a clinic or course provided by the league each year, and must be certified annually by the league. Shall assure proper execution of strokes and turns as per the MHSL technical rules and shall report any violations to the referee and swimmer. Substitute Fill in for any position as needed. Take Down Take down at the end of home meets: team tents, false start rope, starter s area, PA system, ribbons table, concessions table, heating area, staging area, heating board, scoring table, etc. Team Photographer* Take pictures of swimmers and coaches to be using in the team slideshow at the end of the season banquet. Must have a digital camera with an SD card that can be given to the Head Coach by Wednesday after a meet. Timers Timers will be expected to time each event from behind the starting block. All stopwatches are provided by the team. Instruction will be given at each meet. *All starred positions are considered specialized positions and may require slightly more time than other positions. As a thank you, any specialized position volunteer will receive 10% off registration fees. 14

16 OUT OF BREATH SPORTS This is our Seahawks Swim Team gear vendor and works in conjunction with MHSL. After ordering gear at registration, the gear will be ready for pick-up at the store in by late May. Each family will be receiving an one the gear is ready for pick-up and each family will be responsible for picking up the gear on the designated days. The store is located approximately five minutes away from our Northridge facility. Location: 42 East Arapahoe Littleton, CO Call: Website: PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT The Seahawks North team expects all swim parents to abide by the following Code of Conduct. At all Seahawks North meets parents should: 1. Display courtesy, good-will and sportsmanship at all times. 2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting yourself in a manner that earns the respect of your child, other swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents. 3. Support the swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents with positive communication and actions. 4. Show respect for the meet facilities and follow the rules of the pool to which you have been invited. 5. Maintain self-control at all times. Allow swimmers to swim, coaches to coach, officials to officiate, and parents to parent. 6. Respect the meet officials and their authority even if you don t agree with a decision. 7. Understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward an official, coach, participating swimmer or other parent will not be permitted or tolerated. 8. Understand that such behavior may result in being asked to leave the pool for the duration of the meet, and that repeat violations may result in a multiple meet or full season suspension. 9. Finally, at all meets parents should enjoy the wonderful spirit and tradition that is the Highlands Ranch Seahawks. 15