Burke Station Swim Team Registration 2018 Practices begin Tuesday, May 29 th after school and move to mornings on Monday, June 18 th. The practice schedule and meet schedule will be posted on the Swim Team tab at www.burkestation.net. No swimmer will be allowed to practice until fully registered. Full registration includes: 1. Registration form and payment 2. Code of conduct signed by both swimmer(s) and parent 3. Volunteer form and $225 deposit check (to be held until the end of the season) 4. Pool membership to Burke Station Pool (NVSL requirement; separate transaction) Registration will be held at the Burke Station Community Room/Pool House on Wednesday, May 16 th from 6-8pm. Stop by any time between 6-8pm to complete forms, turn in forms, and ask questions. Sport Fair will also be there selling the team suit, goggles, etc. Our suit for 2018 season is the Arena Spider in royal/royal (a new brand and design as compared to last year s suit). A photo of the suit can be found later in this packet. You may also purchase the Team suits at Sport Fair: 5010 Lee Hwy, Arlington 22207, (703) 524-9500. For questions, please contact the Team Reps at our team email address: teamrepbsst@gmail.com We re looking forward to a great 2018 season! Joe O Kane Rich Miller teamrepbsst@gmail.com
Burke Station Destroyers Swim Team Registration Form 2018 The Burke Station Destroyers are a member of the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL). The NVSL s purpose is to sponsor competitive swimming and diving events and to develop, in the children participating in the program, a love for the sport, advanced aquatic skills, teamwork, and the principles of good sportsmanship. *It is a requirement of the NVSL that the swimmer/family be a member of the Burke Station Pool to participate. If you need to register with the Burke Station Pool, please contact the Team Representative for assistance. Family Name: Home Phone: Address: Email: Email: Parent s Name: Work & Cell Phone: Parent s Name: Work & Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone Number: Physician Name: Phone Number: Insurance Provider/ID Number: Any medical conditions (e.g. allergies, asthma) Child s Name Birth Date Age as of 6/1 Male/Female Fees: X Concessions Donation: $120 First Child $12.00 per family $110 Second Child $100 Each Additional Child Amount Paid $ Check # Total Children Concessions Donation Total Paid. Please make checks payable to BSST. X The concessions donation replaces each family s ice and fresh fruit donation collected throughout previous seasons. *The information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. We hereby give permission for the Burke Station Destroyers to apply first aid treatment until the parents can be contacted. We give our consent for the Team Reps and Coaches to use their own judgment in securing medical and ambulance service in case the parents and/or guardians cannot be contacted. *I understand the Burke Station Swim Team, its coaches, or other officials are in no way liable or responsible for any injury which may arise from participation in swim team activities. My child will respect the rules and regulations set up by swim team at all times. Disciplinary matters will be brought to the attention of the parent and are not the responsibility of the team, its coaches or other officials. Any child who does not behave responsibly with respect to these rules and regulations, especially concerning his/her own safety or the safety of others, will be denied further participation in team activities. *ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. If you are unable to attend practice for ANY reason, an email or written note from a parent to the Head Coach is required. Notes for prearranged absences (i.e. vacation, camp, etc.) are to be given in advance of the absence. Notes for absences due to illness must be handed in immediately upon return. Any swimmer with 2 or more unexcused absences in a week will be ineligible to participate in the next swim meet. * The Burke Station Destroyers is a team operated by volunteers, and we promise to treat all swim team volunteers, coaches, and officials with courtesy and respect. Signed (Parent or Legal Guardian) Date
Swimmer Code of Conduct Burke Station Destroyers Swim Team 2018 1. I will abide by the established rules of the NVSL. 2. I will respect the officials and refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions. 3. I will cheer in a positive support manner refraining at all times from making negative or abusive remarks about any swimmers. 4. I will maintain control of my emotions and avoid using inappropriate language, profanity, humiliating or intimidating remarks or behavior, verbal or physical assault toward any swimmer, coach, team representative, official NVSL leadership or spectator. 5. I will respect the coach and other swimmers. 6. I will demonstrate appropriate gestures of sportsmanship during and at the conclusion of meets, being humble in victory and courteous in defeat. 7. I will follow all pool and facility rules and regulations, respecting at all times the property of others. 8. I realize, accept and practice the principle that a team s reputation is built not only on its swimming ability but also on sportsmanship, courtesy, and manners of each individual player. 9. I agree to abide by the Burke Station Swim Team Swimmer s Code of Conduct whenever participating in BSST sponsored activities. I also acknowledge that failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary actions, which may include suspension from Team activities or expulsion from the BSST. Parent Code of Conduct 1. I will respect the established rules of the NVSL 2. I will maintain an appropriate distance from the competition area by remaining established viewing areas and shall not encroach the pool deck or interfere with any officials. 3. I will not engage in loud, intimidating disrespectful, or negative behavior toward officials, swimmers, other spectators, support personnel or pool staff (including lifeguards). 4. I will cheer in a positive support manner refraining at all times from making negative or abusive remarks about any swimmers. 5. I agree to abide by the Burke Station Swim Team Swimmer s Code of Conduct whenever participating in BSST sponsored activities. I also acknowledge that failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary actions, which may include suspension from Team activities or expulsion from the BSST.
Burke Station Swim Team Volunteer Form 2018 The Burke Station Swim Team is open to children ages 5-18 who can swim across the length of the pool. Throughout the season, competitive A Swim Meets are held on Saturday mornings and developmental B Swim Meets are held on Monday evenings. It takes 36 parent volunteers to run a Home swim meet and 18 parent volunteers for an Away swim meet. We have 13 swim meets where volunteers are needed. We need your help! Each family is expected to volunteer to work at least 6 swim meets. A $225 per family Volunteer Deposit is due at the time of registration. This will be returned at the end of the season after an adult family member (or approved older teen) has worked at least 6 swim meets. Please make Volunteer deposit check payable to BSST. All signups for volunteer positions are done electronically through a website called SignUpGenius. Find the links for each meet at our Swim Team page at www.burkestation.net. They will also be sent to you weekly via email. Positions for all: Timer, Concessions, Grills, Table Worker (Ribbons), Marshal Positions that require NVSL Training: Referee, Starter, Stroke & Turn Judge, Chief Timer, Announcer (See Team Rep for details and schedule of training classes) If you have questions about any of these positions, please contact the Team Reps. We are here to help! We do not want your money! We want your time and participation. I understand that if my volunteer responsibilities are not fulfilled, my $225 volunteer deposit will not be returned and cashed at the end of the season. Parent Date
Burke Station Swim Team Team Suit, 2018 As with previous years, Sport Fair Inc. will be at our Registration Night on Wednesday May 16, from 6-8 PM selling the 2018 team suit, goggles (etc.). If you cannot make the meeting on May 19th, you may also purchase the Team suits at Sport Fair: 5010 Lee Hwy, Arlington 22207, (703) 524-9500. This year, Burke Station will be wearing the Arena Spider, in color #727 (Royal/Royal), with the light drop back on the girls suits. This is a new suit as compared to last year s design. Below is a photo from the Sport Fair/Arena catalog of this year s suit. We look forward to seeing you on May 16 for registration to and get your suits for this season! ** Note: Prices above are subject to change slightly. Image above is taken from the 2018 Sport Fair catalog.
Burke Station Swim Team Team T-Shirt, 2018 As we have done so in previous years, our team will be taking orders for a team t-shirt this year. Our Head Coach Lizzie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. April Sellers will once again be coordinating the design and assisting with the ordering process. We will be taking orders for both the swimmers and parents who want to look like swimmers, only cooler. Please note that this is completely optional for you and your swimmers, and you are under no obligation to purchase a team t-shirt. Ordering: This year, we will begin taking orders at Registration Night (May 16, 2018). Our goal is to have the orders in to our vendor by early June. We plan to have the shirts printed and ready to wear before our first swim meet on June 24 so our swimmers can wear them all season. We will have the order forms ready and emailed out by May 16. Cost: Like last year, the cost is $12.00 / shirt. Design: Like previous years, we will be ordering our Shirt with all of our swimmers autographs that will be printed on the back. We will begin collecting your swimmer s signatures starting at the first after school practices this year. Please make sure your swimmers write their names on the board (even if they do not plan to order a shirt this year). Thanks for your support! Watch for the Order Form coming soon. And then go order a shirt and look great on deck this year!