2014-15 Parent Meeting

WELCOME!! THANK YOU FOR

COMING!!

Established 198430 YEARS OF

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN AND OUT OF THE

WATER!! THIS DIDN’T JUST

HAPPEN

INTRODUCTIONS

Board of Directors/PositionsSpiritwear/Apparel

Meet EntriesCOACHES!!!!

COACHING STAFFTony Santino HEAD COACH GOLD/HS Emily Kowalski SILVERMark Augustyn SILVER PLUSSara Proctor BRONZE/CARDKaitlin Franke NORTHSIDE GROUPLaura Caudill SILVER PLUS/HSS

COACHING STAFFMia Miller Delta Group Adam Parks Delta GroupAlison Jackson Delta GroupSteve Spradlin Summer Elite GroupMallory Miles Strength Conditioning

CARD’S MISSION STATEMENTCardinal Swim Club provides an opportunity for novice athletes to swim alongside state and national

qualifiers in a safe, healthy environment while pursuing the

highest level of personal development, both in and out of the

pool.

MOTIVATION**If we all do our part- we (CARD) will be successful, we will have fun and our kids will benefit!!**Physical and Social Benefits!!**FUN ACTIVITIES!!**LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS!!

OUR SWIM CLUB IS:• A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION• 30 YEARS STRONG• DEDICATED FAMILIES & COACHES• AFFORDABLE AND SAFE• REACH GOALS- IN & OUT OF POOL• LEVEL THREE USA CERTIFIED!!!!

ACHIEVEMENT!!

LEVEL THREE CLUBUSA Swimming Club Recognition Program*Program provides “a working blueprint for developing strong, stable, financially sound and athletically productive organizations”. 1. Business and Organizational Success.

2. Parent and Volunteer Development.3. Coach Development and Education.

4. Athlete Development and Performance.

MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP

EXCITING NEW GROWTH IF YOU ENJOY CARD, TELL A FRIEND

CARDINAL SWIM CLUB (LOCAL)GOVERNING BODIES-

INDIANA SWIMMING (STATE)USA SWIMMING (NATIONAL)

REFER TO WEBSITES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Online Registration Consents 1) Medical Release2) USA/CARD registration3) CARD service agreement4) Email provided5) Media Release6) Birth Certificate Submission

$100 fine

COMMUNICATION1. VERBAL – parent meetings/practice

2. EMAIL-Team Unify3. SWIM BOX-Ribbons4. BULLETIN BOARD5. WEBSITE (cardinalswimming.com

)6. FACEBOOK

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES**COMMITTEES**

SWIM MEETSFUNDRAISING

OFFICIALSCARD BOARD POSITION

(IDEAS??)

BOARD MEETINGS*** Meet once per month. *** 10 voting members (including head coach) and 1 non-voting member (past-president).*** Open and Executive Sessions!!*** Check web, email or ask board member.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE-EACH FAMILY IS REQUIRED TO SERVE

ON A COMMITTEE FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR (SEP-SEP)

-EACH FAMILY IS REQUIRED TO

PERFORM 12 TOTAL SERVICE HOURS DURING HOSTED MEETS

CLUB WILL NOT SURVIVE AND THRIVE IF

90% OF THE WORK IS DONE BY 10% OF THE MEMBERS

BUDGET ISSUESBudget in excess of $150,000!

Pool Rental/Coaching Salaries (+$)**Fundraising efforts to continue to

provide excellent coaching, equipment, insurance, awards/events!!

**Keep swim fees affordable, and still provide a quality swim program!!

COACHING EXPENSES2007 $15,0002008 $25,0002009 $30,000

2010 $35,000

2011 $35,000 2012 $47,000 2013 $52,000

2014 $62,000

*NOT INCLUDING - INSURANCE,TRAVEL EXPENSES

BILLING-PROMPT PAYMENT IS EXPECTED

-MONTHLY INVOICES FOR MEET & SWIM FEES

-LATE FEE CHARGE $20 if 30 days past due.-IF MEMBER IS UNABLE TO MAKE

PAYMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE NOT MADE, SWIMMERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE AND/OR MEETS

FUNDRAISING EVENTSCARDINAL SWIM MEETS

SWIM-A-THON (Still accepting donations)

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPSCARD CARDs

GRANTS

FUNDRAISINGEVERYONE NEEDS TO SOLICIT BUSINESSES TO SPONSOR

OUR TEAM/MEET

RAISING FUNDS ALLOWS CLUB TO KEEP FEES AS LOW AS POSSIBLE- ALL MEMBERS BENEFIT WHEN ALL MEMBERS

RAISE FUNDS

CONTACT- KARI KING OR KARI RICHARDSON

SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL LIST- CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

MEET FEES$3-5/per individual event

There is a $2 meet surcharge and a $1 per event surcharge per meet.

This offsets coaching travel, meal and lodging expenses.

If registered for a meet, you will be charged!!!

CARDINAL APPARELHeidi Hale- COORDINATOR

**TEAM SUITS****WARM-UPS****T-SHIRTS**

**MUCH,MUCH,MORE!!!!!**LABEL YOUR

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING!!!!

TEAM SUITSREQUIRED!!!!!

*TEAM UNIFORMITY*OFFICIAL TEAM SUIT and CAP!!!!

*BLACK SUIT WITH RED CARD LOGO**CARD CAP- RED with Black CARD

logo*KAST-A-WAY ORDERS-SEE HEIDI HALE

FUN ACTIVITIESIT IS OUR CLUB’S GOAL FOR OUR CHILDREN TO HAVE AS

MUCH FUN OUT OF THE WATER AS IN THE WATER. THE

CELEBRATION COMMITTEE IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FUN ACTIVITIES THAT THEY CAN

COORDINATE FOR THE CLUB.

SCHOLARSHIPSAVAILABLE FOR PAST 5 YEARS!!9 scholarship athletes last year.

FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES?BASED ON NEED/AVAILABILITY

50% REDUCTION ON MONTHLY FEEFORMS AVAILABLE-RETURN TO BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW

CODE OF CONDUCTSWIMMERS- SWIM!COACHES- COACH!!

OFFICIALS- OFFICIATE!!!PARENTS- PARENT!!!!

The most important thing you can do as the parent of a swimmer is to love and support your child, both in and out of the pool. This

support is a key factor in fostering enjoyment and learning as well as contributing to the

child's individual success in the pool.

PRACTICE CONDUCT**SAFETY is OUR #1 PRIORITY**

**NO ONE ALLOWED ON POOL DECK WITHOUT CARDINAL COACH PRESENT**

**NO PARENTS TALKING TO COACH DURING PRACTICE**

**SITTING SPACE IN BALCONY AREA- ALL CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT

SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES**

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINESDISRUPTIVE OR HARMFUL BEHAVIOR

1) FIRST (VERBAL) WARNING2) SECOND (WRITTEN AND VERBAL)

Sit out- parents notified after practice. 3) THIRD (FINAL) WARNINGMeeting with parents, head coach, president, vice president- possible

permanent dismissal.

PRACTICE GROUPS CARDINAL 30 minutes BRONZE 60 minutes SILVER 75 minutes SILVER PLUS 90 minutes GOLD/HS 150 minutes

(120 H2O, 30 dry land)

GROUP GUIDELINESCARDINAL Develop Freestyle and Backstroke Introduce Butterfly and BreaststrokeBRONZE Develop all 4 Strokes Introduce turns and reading pace clockSILVER Continue Development of all 4 Strokes,

starts/turnsSILVER PLUS Same as Silver, but more focus on trainingGOLD/SAT Master stroke efficiency Continue focus on training

SEASON PLANFocus on Technique (First 6-8 weeks)

Building the Technique ( Next 6-8 weeks)

Racing (Starting Mid-December)

Ending the season with everything you have left!!!

HSS ELITE PROGRAM

TOP CLUB SWIMMERS

Program is instructed by Coach Steve Spradlin and is based on getting swimmers

prepared for possible college level competition and cohesive team building!

Swimmer contract states program expectations and requirements for the entire

summer swim season.

Swimmer/Coach Concerns

1) Contact swimmers (group) coach after practice.

2) If not resolved, contact head coach.3) If not resolved, contact board member.4) Resolved quickly and efficiently!5) We strive to maintain positive

atmosphere for ALL our swimmer’s!!

LEAVING PRACTICE EARLY-Give written note to coach at start of

practice.-Note to include name, date, pick-up

time and adult person picking up swimmer.

-Coach must see identified adult before swimmer can leave pool area.

MEET PROCEDURESCHOOSE MEET- SEE MEET SCHEDULE

SIGN UP FOR MEET-Must select attend or declineCLOSELY CHECK DEADLINES ($5 LATE FEE)NOTIFY COACH OF CHANGES (Illness or Late)

COACHES WILL CHOOSE EVENTSSIGN-IN AT MEET- SCRATCHED!!

SEE COACH BEFORE AND AFTER EACH EVENT

WHAT TO BRING TO A MEETGOGGLES (2 pairs)

TEAM SUITTOWELS

SNACKS/BEVERAGESTEAM SWIM CAP

WARM/DRY CLOTHES

IN CLOSINGQUESTIONS?????????THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR

ATTENDANCE TONIGHT!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK PRIVATELY, SEE ANY BOARD MEMBER TO SCHEDULE

OPEN SESSION