2018 Swim Team Information

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1 2018 Swim Team Information It s that time of year again! We are thrilled to be getting ready for another exciting season of summer swimming. We would like to welcome all returning swimmers, as well as all new families and friends. We hope everyone is excited about the summer and being a part of our Piranha Swim Team. The website, will be updated regularly with the latest team information. New this year: we will have a Team Unify website, where you will sign swimmers out of meets (so long, 3- ring binder), and sign up to volunteer for meets. Once practice begins, information will also be placed in each swimmer s mailbox so please check those regularly too. The Virginia Beach Swim League (VBSL) Handbook is now available on their website, and includes maps to all participating pools, rules, procedures, officials duties, order of events and VBSL records. We are looking forward to a fun-filled summer with swimming, socializing and good team spirit! Please contact us with questions and suggestions. Team Reps: Amy Stone (piranhas@gbsrc.org) Kristen Metcalf (piranhas@gbsrc.org) Head Coach: Jordan Law (coach@gbsrc.org) Assistant Coach: Elizabeth McClaugherty (asstcoach@gbsrc.org)

2 2018 Piranhas Equipment List All swimmers: Suit: TYR Durafast Elite Solid (or a plain black suit) Caps: Piranha cap Goggles: Mirrored work best for summer 6U, 8U and 10U Fins Kickboard 12U Fins (no zoomers/long plastic dive fins) Kickboard Pull buoy Paddles 14U Fins (no zoomers/long plastic dive fins) Kickboard Pull buoy Paddles Snorkel 18U Fins (preferably Arena or Tech 2 no zoomers/long plastic dive fins) Kickboard Pull buoy Paddles Snorkel Suppliers: Aquawear Swim Shop 434 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA (They recently moved across the street and just south of Virginia Beach Blvd) Online:

3 2018 Piranha Practice Schedule School Session: May 21- June 15 6U 8U and 10U 12U, 14U and 18U Monday - Thursday 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00am 9:00am 7:00am 8:00am Summer Session: June Daily (M-F) 7:00-7:55 am 14 and under 18 and under Daily (M-F) 8:00-8:55 am 8 and under 10 and under Daily (M-F) 9:00-9:55 am 6 and under 12 and under Mon/Wed/Thurs 6:00-7:00 pm Summer School July and under 10 and under 6 and under 12 and under 14 and under 18 and under Summer School July and under 12 and under 14 and under 18 and under 8 and under 10 and under Summer School Divisionals July and under 13 and up Summer School All Stars July 30-August 3 All ages Summer School NOTE: Summer Session practice on Mon/Wed/Thurs from 6:00-7:00 PM is ONLY for Summer School Students and Swimmers who have special permission from one of the Coaches. No Practice May 28 and July 4

4 2018 Piranha Calendar April 15 Sunday April Pool s Day Registration Day 1:00pm 3:00pm May 12 Saturday Piranha Kickoff Party & 2 nd Registration Day 5:00pm 7:00pm May 19 Saturday Officials Little Neck 8:00am 11:00am (Referee/Starter/Stroke & Turn) May 21 Monday Practice Begins! (see schedule) 4:30 pm June 6 Wednesday Make-up Officials GBSRC 6:00pm 9:00pm (Referee/Starter/Stroke & Turn) TBA TBA Time Trials TBA TBA TBA Parent Meeting TBA June 9 Saturday Meet #1 Broad GBSRC 7:00am June 16 Saturday Meet #2 Club Brittany 7:00am June 18 Monday Morning practice begins! (see schedule) 7:00am June 23 Saturday Meet #3 Little GBSRC 7:00am June 30 Saturday BYE July 7 Saturday Meet #4 Pembroke Meadows 7:00am July 14 Saturday BYE July 20 Friday Piranha Pancake Breakfast (after practice) 8:00am 10:30am July 21 Saturday Meet #5 Oceana 7:00am July 28 Saturday Divisional GBSRC 7:00am July 29 Sunday Piranha Beach Day TBA August 4 Saturday All-Star Little Neck 7:00am August 5 Sunday Piranha Banquet TBA Dates to be added: Bowling Night (instead of Laser Tag) Dive-in Movie Night Talent Show & Ice Cream Social Team pictures and Swim on for Safety

5 Piranha Policies and Rules Team Philosophy: The swim team enables children to participate in the sport of competitive swimming. The most important goal of the swim team is to provide a climate of friendly competition where swimmers can develop a love for the sport. All swimmers will be given the opportunity to compete, improve their swimming skills, and learn the principles of good sportsmanship while having fun. Attendance: Swimmers must report to the pool on time for assigned practices. The coaches will check attendance 5 minutes after the scheduled start of practice. Swimmers arriving later than this time will not receive credit for attendance at practice. In order to swim in a regular Saturday dual meet, swimmers must attend at least 3 practices during the week. Swimmers may not attend a practice out of their age group. They must come to either their scheduled practice or an afternoon practice. In order to qualify for the Divisional and All- Star meets, a swimmer must have participated in a minimum of three VBSL dual meets. Practices: Morning practices will be closed to everyone other than swimmers starting on Monday, June 18. Parents and non-swimmers will not be allowed in the fenced pool area. Afternoon practices are intended for swimmers who have a conflict due to special circumstances (e.g. doctor s appointments, summer school, camp etc.). Any swimmer who wishes to attend an afternoon practice should contact a coach for permission. Parents are requested NOT to approach the coaches during practice sessions with questions or concerns, as this tends to disrupt practice. Age/Practice Group Determination: The age group of a swimmer is determined by the age of the swimmer on June 15 th of the current year. Children are grouped by age: 6 & under, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, and 18 & under. (These age groups are mandated by VBSL.) For meets, swimmers may swim up into a higher age group (as placed by the coaches), but they may not swim in a lower age group. Discipline: Swimmers who misbehave during practice will be given two warnings by the coach. If the undesired behavior continues, they will be asked to leave the practice session. Time Trials: This is a practice meet held prior to the first meet. The coaches use times obtained during Time Trials to assist in making entries for the first dual meet. Time Trials are also used to help parents learn the different jobs in a meet as well as give new swimmers a chance to see how an actual swim meet will be run. If you are planning to get certified as a Stroke and Turn Official, this is a good opportunity to practice officiating. Please let Amy or Kristen know if you would like to do this, and they will pair you up with an experienced official. We need everyone s help to run a swim meet. Volunteer sign-ups will be available prior to each meet. If positions are not filled, the meet will not start. Sign up early to ensure you get the volunteer position you enjoy!

6 2018 Swim Team Registration Family Last Name Parents First Names Cell Phone Mailing Address Address SWIMMER S INFORMATION Last Name First Name and M.I. Allergies/Medication Sex (M/F) Birthdate EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE NUMBER I/We certify that the swimmer(s) listed on this registration is/are in good health and has/have no known physical problems that will prevent him/her from participating on the Great Bridge Piranha Swim Team. I/We assume full responsibility for the physical fitness of the swimmer(s) listed. I/We give my/our consent and approval for my/our above listed child/children to swim on the Piranha Swim Team in the club pool and other pools as scheduled for the 2018 swim season. I/We hereby release Great Bridge Swim & Racquet Club, the Swim Team, it s organizations and coaches, and the VBSL from any liability resulting from an accident or injury caused by my family participation in a swim team activity. I/We understand that if for any reason my child does not continue on the swim team after June 4, there will be no refund issued for registration. The only exception would be if the coach believes that the child is not ready for the team this year. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Photo Policy Opt Out: Please initial here if you DO NOT consent to your child s picture being posted on GBSRC s webpage and/or Facebook Page.

7 2018 Payment Form Name: Date: Item Price Price Total Swimmer One swimmer $80.00 Swimmers Two+ swimmers $50.00 each Invite-a-Friend One invite-a-friend $ Invite-a-Friends Two+ Invite-a-Friends $ each Caps Latex Yellow $5.00 each Caps Silicone Yellow $15.00 each Caps Silicone Black $12.00 each Suits Diamondfit (thin straps) $65.00 Suits Maxfit (thick straps) $65.00 Suits Jammers $48.00 Misc. Misc. Misc. Grand Total $ Cash Check

8 2018 Suit Order Form Last Name: Date: Team Suit: TYR Durafast with Piranha Logo (Thin straps) Female Durafast Elite Diamondfit in Black (DDUS7Y & DDUS7A) w/ hip logo Sizes Available: 22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40 Swimmer: Swimmer: Size: Size: (Thick straps) Female Durafast Elite Maxfit back in Black (MDUS7Y & MDUS7A) w/ hip logo Sizes Available: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 Swimmer: Swimmer: Size: Size: Male Durafast Jammer in Black (SDUS7Y & SDUS7A) w/logo on leg Sizes Available: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 Swimmer: Swimmer: Size: Size: Notes:

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