SCIS Pudong DragonsSwim Program 2012/3

Program Aims

Program Aims1. To encourage a lifelong involvement

in the sport of swimming2. To model perseverance and hard

work in achieving personal goals3. To train efficient swimmers who

demonstrate a high level of technical accuracy and fitness

4. To support the development of all student-athletes at SCIS

Program Structure

Program Structure• Early focus on conditioning and

stroke work• Later focus on speed and

preparation for competition• Differentiated practices for more

and less able competitors• Non-selective criteria for training

and most* meets

Program Structure• Daily practices Tues-Fri• Dry-land Training offered for both

Junior and Senior Swimmers• Regular meets both small and

large• Individualized video analysis work

on poolside using camera and Ipad

Program StructureJunior Team (G4-7)• Skill development with a focus on

quality vs. quantity. • FUNdamentals stressed early onSenior Team (G8-12)• Competitive stroke development,

physical training and race strategies• Emphasis on advanced stroke work

Expectations

General Expectations• Competitive Program: competitions

used to judge performance towards goals. Attend meets.

• Attendance at practice: minimum of 2 per week

• Team Spirit: Sit with team at meets and encourage team mates

• Respect: Respect to coaching staff and SCIS school.

Expectations of Coaching Staff• Preparedness for practice• Attendance at meets• Personalized feedback during meets

and practice• Respect towards student athletes and

their families• Maintain a positive image and role

model for students

Expectations of Parents• Leave the coaching to the coaches• Attendance at meets as a cheerleader

for your kids• Assistance with timing/duties at meets• Respect towards all student athletes

and their families• Encourage student participation and

positive communication with coaching staff.

Swim Season2012/3

Swim SeasonHome Meets• 8th Dec; 23rd January; + one otherAway Meets• SCIS Invite (Oct) or NIS Triathlon *• RSS Long Course (Nov)• ISB/SAS Invite (Nov)*• SSISz Dual MeetCup Competitions• SSL Cup and SSL Plate• ACAMISTravel Meets• 20th April: Manila ISM• 17th May: Hong Kong Stingrays

RegisteringNew Registration Process• Open up aquatics website• Choose meet forms. Choose meet.

Register filling out the form. Include all information

• Send in meet fee to Mr. Mac• Respect closing dates on meet entry• Paperless entry system

KitOrdering Process• Must haves: Swim Suit, Cap and

Goggles• Can haves: warm up, t-shirt, bag and

parka • Return form to office (US) for

processing or to Mrs. R at the lower school

Further Information

Contact UsGary McDonald, Head of Aquaticsgmcdonald@scischina.org

John Meinz, Swim CoachJmeinz@scischina.org

Pd.scisdragons.net/aquatics