Bowie Bulldogs Swimming/Diving 2012-13 Parent/Athlete Handbook
Contact Information Austin ISD Aquatics Director: Ines Perez, 512-414-4620, ines.perez@austinisd.org Bowie HS Bulldogs Athletic Coordinator: Jeff Ables, 512-414-5247, jeff.ables@austinisd.org Bowie HS Bulldogs Swimming Coach: Bob Button, 512-414-5247, robert.button@austinisd.org Practice Times Mon. - Thu. (6:30 8:00 a.m.)*, Circle C Ranch Aquatic Center *Bus transporting swimmers to BHS leaves Aquatic Center by 8:30 a.m. Important Dates Nov. 21-23: Dec. 21 - Jan. 4 Jan. 21: Pool Closed (No Practices) Pool Closed (No Practices) School Holiday (Practice 6:30-8:00 a.m.) Note: There will be occasions when we'll be forced to alter our practice/meet schedules. I'll do my best to get the word out quickly if/when these changes must be made. Communication Athletes/parents should check email, Twitter, and the BHS Swimming websites daily. BHS Swimming/Diving Home URL: http://www.bowieswimming.org BHS Swim Coach Blog URL: http://bowieswimming.blogspot.com BHS Swim Coach Twitter: @BowieHSSwim When there are changes, please update contact info (email, phone, etc.) ASAP.
Meet Schedule Date Meet Site Start Oct. 11 (Thu) Round Rock Invite Mikki Krebsbach Pool 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27 (Sat) Anderson/Austin/Bowie Tri. Anderson Mill 8:00 a.m. Nov. 9 (Fri) Austin ISD Invite (Prelims) Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Ctr. 9:00 a.m. Austin ISD Invite (Finals) 6:00 p.m. Nov. 10 (Sat) Bob Stallings Invite (Prelims) Texas A&M Student Rec. Ctr. 10:10 a.m. Bob Stallings Invite (Finals) 5:30 p..m. Dec. 1 (Sat) Burnet Winter Classic Tex Robertson Natatorium 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 (Sat) Killeen ISD Invite Clements Boys & Girls Club 9:00 a.m. Jan. 11 (Sat) Tex Robertson Invite Tex Robertson Natatorium 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 (Fri) District 15-5A Champs (Prelims) Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Ctr. TBA Jan. 26 (Sat) District 15-5A Champs (Finals) Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Ctr. TBA Feb. 8 (Fri) Region IV-5A Champs (Prelims) University of Houston TBA Feb. 9 (Sat) Region IV-5A Champs (Finals) University of Houston TBA Feb. 23 (Fri) UIL 5A State Champs (Prelims) Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Ctr. TBA Feb. 24 (Sat) UIL 5A State Champs (Finals) Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swim Ctr. TBA Notes: Swimmers/managers wishing to be excused from attending meets must clear meet absences with coach in advance. Examples of conflicts that will be considered excused absences may include ACT, SAT, important club meets, etc. Please communicate scheduling conflicts as far in advance as possible.
Team Expectations Athletes are expected to: be present and punctual for scheduled workouts, meets, and team functions, have all required paperwork on file, have all required clothing and equipment for practices, use BHS- issued swim meet attire for BHS swim meets only, exhibit personal conduct that surpasses that of the general student population, avoid negative social media interactions that might embarrass themselves, family, teammates, BHS, and AISD, train and compete to the best of their abilities at all times, be well-groomed and appropriately dressed both at school and when representing the school at competitions, maintain passing grades in all academic work, treat all coaches, officials, athletes, facilities, and equipment with respect, and abide by all rules/regulations set forth in this handbook and the AISD student handbook. Athletes are expected to: arrive at designated time, Behavior at Meets have all required clothing and equipment for meets, warm up with team, turn off and store cell phones during meet, warm up/down before/after each race (when pool space is provided), speak with coach before/after each race, watch/support teammates in their events, remain with team throughout meet, and leave only after being released by coach. Parents are expected to: remain off pool deck unless involved in meet operations (timing, officiating, filming, etc.), support all BHS swimmers, treat all coaches, athletes, and officials with respect.
Bowie HS Swimming & Diving Handbook Acknowledgement Form We have received a copy of the Bowie HS Swimming & Diving parent/athlete handbook. We have read and understand the information presented in this handbook. We understand that participating in extracurricular activities such as athletics is a privilege, not a guaranteed right. By accepting the opportunity to participate, we agree to follow the guidelines set forth in this handbook Athlete (print) Athlete (sign/date) Parent/Guardian (print) Parent/Guardian (sign/date)
Bowie HS Swimming & Diving Club Swimming Practice Attendance Please indicate which practices you plan to attend for each morning listed. If you are not attending high school practice, you should be at club practice (and vice versa). At least one high school practice must be indicated below. Schedules may be adjusted for holiday training, taper, club meets, etc. Any deviation from the below schedule must be cleared by coach in advance. I will verify weekly attendance with club coaches, so please provide your group coach's email address (print neatly): Circle one for each morning: Monday High School Club Tuesday High School Club Wednesday High School Club Thursday High School Club Athlete (print) Athlete (sign/date) Parent/Guardian (print) Parent/Guardian (sign/date)