SWIM TEAM COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEES
CSA Representatives: Ashley McNairy
Joe Brower
Swim Team Committee: Megan and Ashley McNairy (Chair)
Kate and Joe Brower
Pam and George Wheeler
Bill Collis
Janet and Gregory Smith
Susan Stahl
Trinh and Burke Thompson
City Meet Coordinators: Janet and Gregory Smith
Saturday Morning Goodies: Lisa Hazel
Sherwood Cinema:
Swim for Cancer: Janet Souhan, Leslie Hecht, Jane Stephens, Erin Hartwick
T-Shirts Liz Burns
Parades: Jane Stephens
Pasta Dinner: Kelly Bartlett
Awards Banquet: Nancy Cox & Erin Rainwater
Awards: Megan McNairy
Floy Collis
Photography:
Computer Entry: Kate Brower
2010 Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Sasha Kuzenzov
Sasha Kuzenzov comes to Sherwood from Watkins Glen, New York. He is a graduate of Ithaca College with a BS in Physical and Health Education, K-12. As an athlete, Sasha was a four-year letterman with Ithaca College swim team and was recognized as an All-American status swimmer. After finishing his
undergraduate degree, Sasha continued his education at Cortland State University for a Masters Degree in Physical Education. It was during this time Sasha was able to land his first coaching opportunity as Ithaca High School’s head swim coach. During his two years as a high school coach, he coached two high school swimming All-Americans and a 2-time state champion. This opportunity helped Sasha channel his passion and dreams of continuing a coaching career. In addition to being Sherwood’s Aquatics Director, Sasha is also the head coach for Greensboro’s Swim Fanatics Swim Team.
Assistant Coach: Daly Brower
Daly has been part of Sherwood swimming since age 8. He is a 2009 graduate of Grimsley High. While at Grimsley, Daly lettered in soccer, lacrosse and swimming. Daly was chosen by his coach and peers to be the captain of both the varsity soccer and swim teams. In addition to school sports, Daly has also swum competitively for the Greensboro City YMCA. This fall, Daly will be a sophomore at the University of Virginia.
Assistant Coach: Brad Hennings
Brad has been swimming for most of his life. He has been with Sherwood since age 14. While swimming for Sherwood, Brad has been a Golden Swimmer at the City Meet 2 years in a row. Brad will be a sophomore at NC State in the fall.
Assistant Coach: David Wheeler
David has been swimming for Sherwood since age 9. He has also swum competitively with GCY and Star. David is a 2010 graduate of Page High, where he was recently trapped as an All Academic American High School Athlete. David will be a freshman at Appalachian State University in the fall.
Assistant Coach: Olivia Cox
Olivia has been swimming for Sherwood since age 7. In addition to summer league swimming, Olivia has swum competitively with GSA. In the fall, Olivia will be a Senior at Page High.
Swim Meet Schedule, Times and Locations
Tuesday, June 8 Sherwood @ Lake Jeanette
Meet at Sherwood at 3:30 to decorate cars
Caravan will leave Sherwood at 4:00 and head to Lake Jeanette
Lake Jeanette: 5040 Bass Chapel Road, GSO 27455
Tuesday, June 15 Sherwood @ High Point Elks
Meet at Sherwood at 3:30 to decorate cars
Caravan will leave Sherwood at 4:00 and head to High Point
Tuesday, June 22 Friendly @ Sherwood
Sherwood Swimmers should be at Sherwood no later than 4:20
Tuesday, June 29 Greensboro CC @ Sherwood
Sherwood Swimmers should be at Sherwood no later than 4:20
Monday, July 5 Sherwood @ Hamilton Lakes
Meet at Sherwood at 3:30 to decorate cars
Caravan will leave Sherwood at 4:00 and head to High Point
CITY MEET
2010 CITY CHAMPIONSHIP: July 8 – 10 (rain date: July 11)
Summer 2010
Schedule
“Modified” Morning Practices begin June 1st for swimmers who are out of school.
9:00 to 10:00 Þ Combined
Practice Schedule
Monday to Friday: 8:30—9:30 a.m. 11 & older
9:30—10:30 a.m. 10 & under
4:30—5:15 p.m. 6 and under
4:45—6:00 p.m. 7 to 10
5:45—7:00 p.m. 11 & older
Saturday: 9:00—10:30 a.m. All ages (if no time trials)
Time Trials
Saturday: 8:00—10:30 a.m. June 5
Important Dates:
*Swim for Cancer: Friday, June 25
*Team Pasta Dinner: Wednesday, July 7
*Team Picture July 7th at 5:00 before Pasta Dinner
*City Meet Dates: July 8, 9, 10 (rain date 7/11)
*Team Awards Banquet Tuesday, July 13
Ten Commandments for Swim Parents
(Adapted by Rose Snyder from Ed Cledaniel’s “Ten Commandments for Little League Parents”)
- Thou shall not impose your ambitions on thy child.
Remember that swimming is your child’s activity. Improvements and progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don’t judge your child’s progress based on other athletes and don’t push them based on what you think they should be doing. The nice thing about swimming is every person can strive to do his/her personal best.
- Thou shall be supportive no matter what.
There is only one question to ask your child: “Did you have fun?”
- Thou shall not coach your child.
You have taken your child to a professional coach. Do not undermine that coach by trying to coach your child on the side. Your job is to support, love and hug your child.
- Thou shall only have positive things to say at a swim meet.
Only positive cheering and applauding are allowed. Never criticize your child, fellow team members or the coach.
- Thou shall acknowledge thy child’s fears.
At a swim meet, any race can be stressful. Do not yell, or belittle your swimmer. Instead provide your child comfort and help build his/ her confidence.
- Thou shall not criticize the officials.
- Honor thy child’s coach.
The bond between coach and swimmer is a special one, and is one that contributes to your child’s success. Do not criticize or speak negatively about the coach in the presence of your child, or any swimmer.
- Thou shall not jump from team to team.
The water isn’t necessarily bluer at the other team’s pool. Every team has its own internal issues, even teams who build champions. Often, swimmers who do switch teams, never perform better than they did before they sought the bluer water.
- Thy child shall have goals besides winning.
Giving an honest effort regardless of the outcome is more important than winning. An Olympian once explained: “My goal was to set a world record. Well, I did that, but someone else did it too, just a little faster than I did. I achieved my goal and I lost. This does not make me a failure, in fact, I am very proud of that swim.”
10.Thou shall not expect thy child to become an Olympian.
Swimming is much more than the Olympics! Swimming teaches self-discipline and sportsmanship; it provides life-long friendships and much more. Most Olympians will tell you that these intangibles outweigh any medal they may have won. Swimming builds good people and you should be happy that your child wants to participate.
Role of Parents in Swimming Success
- ·BE SUPPORTIVE
- ·AVOID CRITICISM OF THE COACH IN FRONT OF THE SWIMMER
- ·LET THE COACH, COACH
·AVOID PRESSURING THE SWIMMER
·REMEMBER SWIMMING SHOULD BE FUN
“The swimmers I’ve had who have had the most success were unencumbered by parents calling the shots behind the scenes,” says John Collins, and Olympian coach. “These parents are very good about backing up their kids, but they are hands off when it comes to swimming business.”
Parents are not participants on their child’s team, but contribute to the success experienced by the child and his/her team. Parents serve as role models and their attitudes are often emulated by their children. Be aware of this and strive to be positive models. Most importantly, show good sportsmanship at all times towards COACHES, OFFICIALS, OPPONENTS and TEAMMATES.
“Parents are the greatest influence on their children, even when it is in the athletic arena. Good parents, like good coaches, can make the sports experience one that is memorable and worth repeating,” Cathy Sellers USOC Coaching Manager
AWARDS
The following awards will be given out at the end-of-season Award’s Banquet, held the week after the City Meet.
Most Valuable Swimmer: Swimmers per age group scoring the most points during the season.
Most Improved Swimmer: Swimmers per age group, who coaches feel have shown the most improvement.
Rebel Award: A swimmer aged 13 or older who shows leadership, love for and commitment to swimming, team spirit, loyalty, sportsmanship and participates in Swim for Cancer. This award is given to the swimmer who is “a team member who exemplifies the following qualities: great sportsmanship, team spirit, and the desire to excel. S/he needs not be a consistent champion, but rather one who works hard to improve and who dedicates herself/ himself wholeheartedly to swimming,” Mrs. Finn.
Junior Rebel Award: Swimmer aged 12 and under who demonstrates leadership, love and commitment to swimming, team spirit, loyalty, and sportsmanship.
Kuzenzov Award: Swimmer demonstrates exceptional team spirit; always cheering on fellow team members and being positive in all circumstances. This swimmer goes the extra mile to support team.
Sportsmanship Award: Swimmer demonstrates great sportsmanship not only to fellow team members, but also to other teams. The swimmer is always eager to cheer on fellow swimmers, whether Sherwood or competitors.
Swim for Cancer: Swimmer raising the most money for Swim for Cancer.
Total Points: Swimmers who are in the top five of total earned points, and do not receive MVP in her/his age group.
Sherwood Raider’s Swim Season:
Registration/ Parent Information Meeting
Meeting is held in early March. Parents complete all needed paperwork and pay fees. Suits may be tried on and ordered at this time. Swim Team Coordinators and Team Coaches will be present for answering questions after meeting. Parents will also sign up for volunteer positions.
Practices:
Attendance and participation in team practices is strongly recommended. Line-ups for dual meets and the city meet are based on participation at practices.
Indoor Practice:
Indoor swim practice will be held on Sunday afternoons at an indoor pool facility. This indoor practice is optional, but is strongly encouraged to help swimmers get an early start on training and strengthening before the outdoor season begins.
Regular Season:
Practices will begin at Sherwood in late May when the pool opens for the summer. Team will be notified of exact date and times of practices by email and will be posted on the Swim Team bulletin board. Attending both practices is strongly encouraged, as morning practices generally focus on skill and technique and afternoon practices are more closely geared towards strengthening and endurance. (This holds true once the pool temperature rises and pool attendance increases, especially in the afternoons.)
Afternoon Practice:
Afternoon practices will be held throughout the season. Exact times of afternoon practice will be posted on the Swim Team bulletin board and will be emailed to emails provided at registration.
Morning Practice:
Our swimmers represent numerous different schools in the area; consequently we have a large number of swimmers out of school by late May. Morning practices will begin the week the first week of June. Times of morning practice will be posted on the Swim Team bulletin board and will be emailed to emails provided at registration.
Time Trials:
Time trials are run similar to a meet and it is good time for swimmers to set a personal best time. The first time trial will be scheduled for a Saturday in early June. Look for the date to be posted on the Swim Team Bulletin Board. You will also receive emails in regards to these dates. Warm-ups will be held 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet. If your child is unable to attend the time trial, please let the coaches know so that they can arrange a time to time your child. Swimmers must have a time on record prior to the first meet.
Movie Day:
On meet days we have Movie Day! When the team has an away meet, we will travel or meet at a local theatre to enjoy a movie. The movie chosen will be rated either G or PG. The movies typically begin between 11:45 and 1:00. All swimmers 10 and under attending the movie must be accompanied by an adult. The Sherwood Cinema Committee will choose the movie and notify the team of the location, time and other pertinent information. When the team has a home meet, the Sherwood Cinema Committee turns Sherwood’s clubhouse den/ TV room into a movie theatre!! The committee again selects an appropriate movie and will notify the team of the selection. The viewing begins no later than 30 minutes after morning practice. Popcorn and water will be provided for those swimmers attending. We ask that this be solely for the swim team. Parents are welcome to stay or go. The committee members will be present to supervise. This fun day is a great team- building event and is a nice way to relax indoors before a lengthy evening meet.
Rules for Meets
It is a must that we have the cooperation of all swimmers, parents and spectators in order to provide ALL of our swimmers the opportunity to swim in meets. It takes a TEAM to run a meet: swimmers, parents, spectators and volunteers. We all have to work together in order to provide a safe, healthy, fun, experience for our children.
1.All spectators (including parents) who are not working in an assigned volunteer job MUST remain in the spectator area. Under no circumstances are any parents, at our pool or at an away pool to:
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- Enter the Clerk of Course Area
- Stand behind or near the (diving) blocks,
- Speak to, interfere with or approach Stroke and Turn Judges
- Approach the scorer’s table
- Ask the Timers your child’s time
- Stand with the timers while they are timing your child.
- Change, alter or interfere with the coaches’ decisions on stroke assignments, lane assignments or swimmers’ pink/blue cards, prior to or during a meet.
- Drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is NOT permitted at CSA swim meets.
2. The “Team” area is for swimmers only! Only volunteers working that area can remain in the team area. The parents in tent are the assigned “Tent Moms.”
Parents may come in and go out of the tent, briefly. We will be happy to assign this job to
anyone who wants to stay and help provided you sign up prior to the meet.
3. Swim Team members must stay in the team area. While in the tent or team area all swimmers are expected to have acceptable behavior. If a swimmer’s behavior becomes a problem, the swimmer and their parents may be asked to leave the meet. If a swimmer is not in the team area when line- ups are taking place the swimmer will miss the chance to swim his/her event as a swimmer cannot be added to the clerk of course nor can they be added directly into a lane.
4. The treatment of personnel or employees in an unacceptable manner is reason for restriction, suspension or expulsion from Sherwood. This will be strictly enforced.
5. If your child is sick and must leave the meet, you must notify the Head Coach before leaving.
6.Swimmers are not allowed to wear team attire from USA Swimming clubs on deck during CSA dual meets or the CSA Championship meet.
7. Swimwear worn in CSA dual meets and the CSA Championship Meet shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend past the knee.
Swim for Cancer
Each year the CSA has its annual swim-a-thon with money raised going to the American
Cancer Society. Each year the Greensboro CSA leads the nation’s swim leagues in money earned for Swim for Cancer with more than $100,000 collected annually. Swimmers will receive an envelope/packet of information at the beginning of the outdoor season. Swimmers will obtain sponsors who agree to donate a specific amount, or an amount per lap. These laps will be swam at the designated “Swim for Cancer” night, which is held at Sherwood in late June. Coaches and parent volunteers record the number of laps each child swims. In addition to the lap swim, Sherwood holds an auction the night of Swim for Cancer. We ask swimmers and their families to donate items that can be auctioned. A final way that swimmers can add to the total raised for Swim for Cancer is to donate baked goods, fresh fruit and other healthy snacks to our Bake Sale at our home meets. The committee chairs will be in contact with the team as these events near.
City Meet Championships
The City Meet is held at Lindley Pool at the end of the swim team season. This is the opportunity for swimmers to compete against other swimmers from all of the other pools in the league/city. Each team is allowed to send 3 of the fastest swimmers in each event. If a swimmer swims an event in City Meet Day 1 then that swimmer is not allowed to swim that event in City Meet Days 2-3. A swimmer may swim up to 3 individual events and 2 relays between City Meet Day 1 and City Meet Days 2-3. The coaching staff makes all decisions on meet entries. Coaches invest numerous hours in making swimmers’ entries and it is expected that their decisions will be respected. The coaching staff will post entries the week of City Meet.
Each team has a designated tent outside of the fence at Lindley Pool. When not swimming, swimmers need to be under the tent relaxing. It is the parents’ responsibility to monitor their swimmers. We prefer that swimmers have at least one parent with them while in the tent.
City Meet Day 1:
City Meet Day 1 championships are held on a Thursday starting in the morning. For every event, swimmers that place in the top 20 in their event receive a ribbon. Swimmers who finish in the top 10 earn points for their team as well. Swimmers and relays finishing in the top 3 in their events receive a medal.
City Meet Day 2 and Day 3:
City Meet Days 2 and 3 are the final days of the CSA season. This is held on Friday and
Saturday. Warm-ups begin each morning at either 7:00 or 7:30 AM. All swimmers in the morning preliminary heats need to be ready to warm up at that time. However, if a swimmer is only swimming in the relay, then that swimmer does not need to come to the morning warm-up, but should be there for the afternoon warm-up at the specified time. All swimmers will be told by the coach, prior to the City Meet, what time to report to our tent. A team’s final score determines their placement in the league for next season.
Typically the meet ends each day at about 8:15PM.
After City Meet is complete on Saturday night there is a City Meet awards ceremony, which all swimmers should attend. At the very end, they announce the final places of City Meet. We want Sherwood to be represented well! So stick around after the final relays on Day 3.
Volunteering
Dual Meet Volunteer Opportunities
Set Up
Set up the pool area with diving blocks and flags. Set up tables for scoring with chairs. Set up
starting system, sound system and referee supplies. Set up 2 chairs for place
judges on the right side of the pool near diving blocks. Put lane ropes in pool. Rope off section for spectators and set up clerk of course area. Place chairs behind the blocks for swimmers to sit in while awaiting event. Set up tents for swimmers to sit under during meet.
Begin set up at approximately at 3:30.
Announcer
At home meets, the parent volunteer announces the events and pertinent information for the swimmers and families. No training is necessary for this position
Clerk of Course
At dual meets, the clerk of course is in charge of the area where the Sherwood swimmers
wait before starting the race. This parent arranges the swimmers in their correct lane and makes
sure they line up behind the correct lane before a swim. Clerk of Course will be assisted by
Runners to lead and stay with each 6u heat. They also will keep ALL parents out of the Clerk of
Course Area. Before Home Meets, the Clerk (s) instructs and helps pool staff set the pool up for the home meet, organizes pink/blue cards, places cards for both teams on the clerk of course board in heats. The Clerk of Course is the machine behind the meet. Experience or a background in swimming is recommended.
Referee
At home dual meets, the referee is responsible for “running the meet.” The referee oversees that
the meet is run according to Community Swim Association (CSA) rules. This official has final say
on any questions that arise during the meet.
Attendance at a pre-season training session is required for this position
Ribbons
At practice the day after a meet, the ribbon writers are responsible for placing stickers on the
back of swimmer ribbons. The ribbon writers also file all ribbons in the Family Folders.
No training is necessary for this position
Runner
The runner is responsible for ensuring that all the timers have the correct time cards for each
heat, and each race, the cards are taken to the bucket, which is raised to the upper deck. The runner is also to report to the clerk of course and help organize the children in heat lines.
No training is necessary for this position
Scorer
At dual meets, the scorer is responsible for keeping a running total of the team’s score as the
meet progresses.
No training is necessary for this position
Starter
At home dual meets, the starter is the person who starts each race with Sherwood’s electronic
starting device.
Attendance at a pre-season training session is required for this position.
Stroke and Turn Judge
At dual meets the stroke and turn judge is responsible for determining whether
swimmers’ strokes and turns are correct and legal. If a swimmer is not swimming correctly, the judge indicates the swimmer’s mistake on a disqualification slip.
Attendance at a pre-season training session is required for this position.
Tent Parents/ Age Group Tent Parent
At dual meets, these parents help ensure that Sherwood swimmers stay in our
designated team area. These parents also assist the clerk of course in lining up and walking
the children to their event.
No training is necessary for this position
Timer
At dual meets and time trials, each lane is assigned three timers who record the swimmer’s time
on the designated time card. At time trials, our team is responsible for all 12
timers. At home dual meets, we are required to provide 12 timers: 2 per lane. We prefer to split timing into 2 shifts, allowing more people to get experience and to provide those timing a break. At away dual meets we will need 6 to 8 timers per shift, depending on the size of the pool. Sherwood provides the stopwatches. No training is necessary for this position
Hospitality
At home dual meets the hospitality volunteer sets up trays of drinks for the volunteers. This person may need to bring several trays from home. The hospitality volunteer will serve the volunteers working the meet; don’t forget the coaches and lifeguards on duty.
Floater
At dual meets, the floater provides relief to any volunteer position. The floater may fulfill untaken
volunteer positions.
Bake Sale Coordinator
At home dual meets, a bake sale is held as a way for our swimmers to earn money for Swim for Cancer. This volunteer organizes the donated items, logs the swimmers’ names and sells the goodies during our home meets.
Computer Time Data Entry
At all dual meets, swimmers’ times are entered into the computer program immediately following each heat
Social Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday Doughnuts Coordinator
Organize pancake breakfast for the swimmers per the swim team calendar. Purchase any
necessary food and supplies for the breakfast. Turn in receipts to treasurer for reimbursement.
Secure helpers to set up, serve and clean up.
Grasshopper Baseball Night Coordinator
The CSA organizes a Grasshopper Baseball Night in which all teams in the CSA are encouraged
to attend a Greensboro Grasshopper baseball game. The Sherwood coordinator for this
event promotes this event to our families by posting notices at the pool. They organize a
registration form for families to use to sign up for this event. Collects money and registration
forms for this event and turns in a check to CSA (team reps will provide this information), and
then distributes tickets in family folders.
Swim for Cancer Coordinator
This fundraiser is sponsored by CSA for the American Cancer Society. The coordinator for this event attends the CSA sponsored Swim for Cancer luncheon. Distributes information to Sherwood families via family folders, promotes participation in the event, collects forms and money. Turns in money to swim team CSA treasurer. In addition to the swim a thon, this person or committee also organizes the Swim for Cancer evening at Sherwood, which includes Sherwood’s auction.
Pasta Dinner Coordinator
During the week of City Meet the swim team has a pasta dinner in Sherwood’s ballroom (check the swim team calendar for date). The Pasta Dinner Coordinator organizes the dinner and informs the team of the times and cost.
Awards Banquet Coordinator
The week following the City Meet, an Awards Banquet is planned for the team (check swim team calendar for date). The coordinator organizes and plans the banquet and informs the team of times and costs.
Awards Coordinator
This parent is responsible for working with the Head Coach, data entry volunteer to determine and order awards for the team members. Trophies and medals are to be ordered and picked up prior to the Awards Banquet.
Sherwood Cinema
On meet days following practice, the team has a movie day, to help encourage our swimmers to stay indoors and rest prior to meets. This coordinator or committee is in charge of organizing movie days and to communicate plans with the team.