Head Coach: Christine Thompson

Mission Statement To provide a competitive and developmental

swimming environment with qualified coaches who are dedicated to developing each child physically, socially and emotionally.

To promote the sport of competitive swimming through regularly scheduled competitions, thereby developing team spirit, sportsmanship and self-confidence

Swimmer Expectations Swimmers will:

Obey all rules and regulations of the Club and pool. Be on time for practices and competitions. Represent the Club in an honorable, respectable manner

when at meets and at practice (which means no destruction of pool property or equipment, fighting, pushing, snapping towels, foul language).

Respect the coaches, officials, volunteers and pool staff at meets and practices.

Participate as a team member in competitions and all Club activities.

Swimmers will follow instructions from the coaching staff.

Parent Expectations Support their own child, coaches and the team in order to

reach the highest level possible. Encourage their child’s full participation at practice, swim

meets and club activities. Participate in all fundraising activities and swim meets. Discuss their child's' progress with coaches before or after

practice, not during practice. Discuss any issues or concerns about the program with the

Head Coach. Parents are responsible for swimmers during all swim

meets. It is not the coach's responsibility to supervise the swimmers between events.

Parents are responsible to organize the transportation of swimmers to and from practices and meets.

Practices are closed to parents with the exception of Fridays.

About Me:Professionally 2006 Graduate of SUNY Cortland with a Bachelors in

Physical Education 2009 Graduate of California University of Pennsylvania

with a Masters in Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Fitness and Wellness

Certified by the National Association of Speed and Explosion

Certified Pool Operator by the National Swimming Pool Foundation

Girls & Boys Varsity Swimming Coach

About Me:Personally I grew up in Victor and swam for the Victor Swim Club

and the Victor Girls Varsity Swim Team I currently reside in Brighton with my fiancé Matt We have a wonderful dog named Torre My hobbies are running, scrapbooking and spending

time with my family

Our Coaching StaffHead Age Group Coach

Carol ReissigHead Senior Coach

JJ Bay

Our Coaching Staff cont.8 & Under Coach

Kristy ShieldsAssistant Coaches

Angie Baggett (Blue Coach) Jessica Latchney (Blue & Gold) Lindsay Karl (Blue & Gold) Angie Palomaki (Blue & Gold) Meghan Reissig (Blue & Gold)

What to Bring to Practice Swimsuit

Girls: one piece suit, snug fit Boys: trunks, jammer, speedo

Goggles Swim Cap Silicone or Latex

Towel

Where to buy? The online merchandise store (on our website), Dicks

Sporting Goods, The Deep End & Tri – Running and Walking (caps & goggles)

Blue & Gold Group Structure Developmental Blue Group 2 Blue Group 3 Blue

Developmental Gold Group 2 Gold Group 3 Gold

Developmental Blue Lanes 5 & 6 (Many 8 & Under Swimmers will fall here) Benchmarks for Entry: Swim 2 lengths of the pool Some idea of the 4 competitive strokes Comfortable swimming on back Benchmarks for Exit: Skills Can perform all 4 strokes legally Has competed in a 50 yard event Can perform flip and open turn Can perform a 1500 yard workout Uses training aids at a pre-competency level Pre-Competency use of Paceclock – easy rest times (10, 15, 20, 30 seconds) Personal and Social Interacts well with other swimmers Beginning development of good listening skills Beginning to make changes in response to coaching Exhibits an enjoyment of swimming and the desire to want to be at practice

Group 2 BlueLanes 1 & 2 (Many 9 year olds will fall here)

Benchmarks for Entry: Skills Can perform all 4 strokes legally Has competed in a 50 yard event Can perform flip and open turn Can perform a 1500 yard workout Uses training aids at a pre-competency level Pre-Competency use of Paceclock – easy rest times (10, 15, 20, 30 seconds) Benchmarks for Exit: Skills Can perform all four strokes competently Uses all training aids competently Can perform a 100 IM legally Has competed in 50 yd stroke events, 100 IM and 200 Free Can perform breaststroke pullouts Can perform a 2,000 yd workout Pre-competency use of Paceclock – rest times, easy intervals

Personal and Social Positive interaction with teammates and coaches Listening skills show continued development Beginning to take responsibility for own swimming

Group 3 Blue Lanes 3&4 (Many 10 year olds will fall here) Benchmarks for Entry: Skills Can perform all four strokes competently Uses all training aids competently Can perform a 100 IM legally Has competed in 50 yd stroke events, 100 IM and 200 Free Can perform breaststroke pullouts Can perform a 2,000 yd workout Pre-competency use of Paceclock – rest times, easy intervals Benchmarks for Blue Proficiency: Skills Can perform all 4 strokes proficiently Uses all training aids proficiently Can perform a 2,500 yd workout Has competed in a legal 200IM & 500 Free Competent use of Paceclock – solid grasp of rest times and easier intervals Personal and Social Has shown maturity and responsibility necessary to swim with older kids Takes responsibility for own swimming development **NOTE** No swimmer under the age of 11 may move to the Gold Team

Developmental Gold– Lanes 5&6 (Newest swimmers to the gold team)

Benchmarks for Entry Can perform a 2,500 workout Has majority “Bronze” times Is 11 years old Benchmarks for Exit: Skills Can perform a 3,500 yd workout Consistently practicing at least 3 days per week Has a majority “Silver” cut times Performs drills at a competency level Has competed 100’s of strokes, 200IM legally and 500 Free Competent use of Paceclock – mastered rest times, handles simple interval sets Personal and Social Responds positively to coaching Takes Responsibility for own swimming Performs swimming etiquette rules competently

Group 2 Gold – Lanes 3&4 (Mainly higher level

11&12 year olds) Benchmarks for Entry Skills Can perform a 3,500 yd workout Consistently practicing at least 3 days per week Has a majority “Silver” cut times Performs drills at a competency level Has competed 100’s of strokes, 200IM legally and 500 Free Competent use of Paceclock – mastered rest times, handles simple interval sets Benchmarks for Exit: Skills Can perform at least a 4,000 yd workout Consistently practicing at least 4 days per week Majority “Gold” Cut times Performs drills at a proficiency level Has competed 200’s of strokes, 400IM legally and 1000 Free Proficient use of Paceclock Personal and Social Coachable Ready to go to the “next level” Mental toughness

Group 3 Gold –Lanes 1&2 (Mainly 13 & Up)

Benchmarks for Entry: Skills Can perform at least a 4,000 yd workout Consistently practicing at least 4 days per week Majority “Gold” Cut times Performs drills at a proficiency level Has competed 200’s of strokes, 400IM legally and 1000 Free Proficient use of Paceclock Prior to Entrance into group Requirements: Parent, Athlete, Coach Meeting – Lay out expectations

**Note** All swimmers movement between groups must be

cleared with both the Age Group Head Coach (Blue) and the Head Coach. Regardless of group descriptions all swimmer movements are at the discretion of the Age Group Coaches and the Head Coach.

Parent Reminders Please check the website everyday for updates and

news. Please check the Group Calendar at least once a week,

it changes often! Please do not drop your child off at the front door and

leave. Please come up to the pool and make sure they are all set before you leave.

Please make every attempt to bring your child to practice on time.

H1N1: Swine Flu How to Prevent

Avoid contact with sick people Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze Wash hands frequently Follow public health advice

What should you do if you think your child has an influenza like illness Keep your child home from school and practice Notify the Head Coach Do not send your child back to practice or school until

they are symptom free and off medication for at least 24 hours

Questions or Comments?