CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL SWIM & DIVE
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL SWIM & DIVE ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2017-2018
Coaches Head Coach
Slade Dale
Assistant Coach
James Jacobi
[email protected] 678-936-5221 [email protected]
Officers: President Vice President Meet Operations Secretary Treasurer Spirit Wear Social
Coaches, Booster Club, Fundraising Special Events , Registration Meet Manager, Statistician Plus Communications, Website, Publicity, Photographer Finances, Booster Club Spirit Wear, Uniforms, Equipment Pasta Dinners Coordinator (food and host families), Meet Snack Coordinator, Banquet
Leah Ward Jason Ward Haruko Peak Noland Deas
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Melissa Singletary
[email protected]
Tammie Morris
[email protected]
Jennifer Goodsite
[email protected]
Tiffany Yearout
[email protected]
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V O L U N T E E R OPPORTUNITIES BELOW State Meet Luncheon
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers:
Excaliber Award
Coaches
Coaches
Team Get Together
Coaches/ Pres
Coaches/Ward
Banquet Coordinator
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers
Senior Night (writing info. about seniors & forwarding) Date TBA
Secretary
TBD/Volunteer:
Honoring Seniors @ Dual Meet
Pres/Meet Operations
Ward/ Volunteer:
Meet Food Coordinators - (North Fulton, Metro, and State)
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers:
Meet Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Operations
Noland Deas/Volunteers:
Computer Entry at Meets
Coaches
Coaches
Statistician
Meet Operations
Coaches/Jason Ward
Updating Team Records in Gym
Coaches
Coaches/ Volunteer:
Dive Team
Parent Volunteer
Stacy Bowers/Volunteer:
Bulletin Board, Poster and Signs, School Seniors, Captains Spirit, Lockers
Volunteer Parent:
Manage Facebook, Twitter groups account & update CHS Swim Website
Coaches/Vice President
Coaches/Haruko Peak
Publicity (Newspapers, TV)
Coaches, Secretary
Coaches /Melissa Singletary
Communications – with Parents & Swimmers,
Secy
Melissa Singletary
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Photographer, Slideshow for Banquet
Volunteers:, Captains
Volunteers:
Minutes of Meetings, Updates to Handbook, Records Sheet
Secretary, President, Coaches
Singletary, Ward, Coaches
Parkas
Jennifer Goodsite
Volunteers:
Spirit Wear - Order and sell team spiritwear. Suit Coordinator, Team Tshirts, State T-shirts
Spirit Wear
Jennifer Goodsite/Coaches
Club Account, Budget, PTSA Booster Club Interface
Treasurer
Tammie Morris
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Centennial High School Swim and Dive Rules and Expectations 1.50 - SCHOLASTIC STANDING / SCHOLARSHIP (From FCS Athlete-Parent Handbook, page 15) 1.51 To be eligible to participate, practice, and/or try out in interscholastic activities, a student must be academically eligible. A student is required to pass classes that carry at least 2.5 Units counting toward graduation the semester immediately preceding participation. Exception 1: First semester ninth grade students. a) Passing in all GHSA member schools is a grade of seventy (70). b) Students participating in junior varsity or “B” team competition must meet all scholastic requirements. c) If an eligible student transfers from a school that uses a block-schedule format to a school using a traditional format (or vice versa) and that student cannot get a full schedule of classes with equivalent credit in the semester of the transfer, the school may petition the Executive Director for a waiver of this rule for the first semester after the transfer occurs. d) For schools offering courses with yearlong grading, eligibility must be computed for each semester. (1) At the end of the first semester, the school must determine that the student has a grade of 70% or higher in classes carrying at least 2.5 Units. (1) The second semester grade will be the grade given for the entire course and shall include the end-of-course test grade. (1) Remediation programs designed to bring the student’s first semester grade up to 70% or higher may be used (in accordance with GHSA guidelines) if the school allows such programs for all students. 1.52 Students gain or lose eligibility on the first day of the subsequent semester. The first day of the Fall semester shall be interpreted as the first date of practice for the first sport. a) Exception: Students who successfully complete summer school to maintain eligibility become eligible the last day of summer school. (1) Summer school is an extension of the previous semester and courses may be: a. remedial in nature where a previously-taken course is repeated in its entirety with a new grade being given. b. enrichment in nature where a new course is taken that results in new credit being earned. (2) A maximum of two (2) unit credits earned in summer school may be counted for eligibility purposes. NOTE: Additional credits may be earned in credit recovery programs or make-up programs after the start of the new semester. (3) Summer school credits earned in non-accredited home study programs or non-accredited private schools may not be used to gain eligibility. Accreditation recognized under the rule shall be from the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) or a regional accreditation agency (such as SACS) or the Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC). (4) An independent study course taken in summer school must be regionally accredited and accepted by the school system for graduation credit. (b) Courses completed after the beginning of a new semester may not be used to gain eligibility for that semester. Example: night school classes, correspondence courses, etc. (c) Independent study courses taken during the school year must meet the criteria of 1.52 (a) 4. 1.53 Students must accumulate units towards graduation according to the following criteria: (a) First-year students (entering 9th grade) are eligible academically. Second semester first-year students must have passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units the previous semester in order to participate. (b) (b) Second-year students must have accumulated five (5) total units in the first year, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (c) (c) Third-year students must have accumulated eleven (11) units in the first and second years, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester.
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(d) (d) Fourth-year students must have accumulated seventeen (17) units in the first three years, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (e) (e) Students may accumulate the required units for participation during the school year and eligibility will be reinstated at the beginning of the next semester.
Section II. ATTENDANCE
Practices A. Seasonal swimmers are expected to be at every scheduled practice. If a swimmer needs to miss a practice, they must notify the coaches in person (a parent may email if sick) prior to that practice. Attendance will be tracked in two-week (ten day) cycles. Swimmers are expected to attend 90% of morning practices, and 1 afternoon practice per week (11 practices – 9 morning, 2 afternoon – per attendance cycle). If a swimmer has a question regarding the attendance policy, please speak directly to Coaches Dale or Jacobi. B. Swimmers who are practicing with a USA team such as Swim Atlanta or Dynamo, or divers practicing at a private club, should continue to practice with their year around team. Athletes are expected to meet their club coaches’ expectations regarding practices and meets. C. Swimmers who miss practice for school sponsored events; fall sports banquets, NHS, etc. must notify the coaches prior to missing practice. The coaches will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused. D. Swimmers are expected to be on time and prepared. Swimmers are expected to be ready to dive in at the specified time. Swimmers who are present but not in the pool at the specified time will be marked absent. E. Failure to adhere to the attendance policy will result in being “benched” for one upcoming meet, at the Coaches’ discretion.
Holiday Practices Swimmers are expected to practice during the holiday breaks in order to stay in condition. Missing scheduled practice over break is an unexcused absence. If you must be out of town, please make every attempt to practice in a hotel or health club pool.
Meets A. If a swimmer or diver is absent from school on the day of a meet, or the day before, (Friday, for Saturday meets) they cannot swim in the meet (GHSA rule).
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B. If there is an unexpected conflict (not noted on Meet Availability form), and a swimmer is unable to attend a meet, he/she must notify the coaches in writing ([email protected]) 7 days prior to the meet. C. Not every swimmer will be able to swim in every meet, but we will do our best to give every swimmer opportunities to improve their times throughout the season. D. Any requests for specific events must be made in writing 7 days before the meet. Otherwise, the coaches will put each swimmer in events that will make up the most competitive line-up. We will do our best to honor requests, but sometimes athletes might have to compete in an event because it will benefit the team. E. The following meets are mandatory for all swimmers: Fulton County Championships (January 10th) and 2 additional meets, for a total of 3. All swimmers are encouraged to attend as many meets as possible beyond the requirement for lettering. Each swimmer will have the opportunity to declare meet availability via the Google Form at registration. Changes to meet availability must be discussed with the coaches at least 10 days prior to the upcoming meet. Please see Coaches Dale or Jacobi if you have any questions regarding your specific circumstance. Even if a swimmer does not make required times for the above meets, they are strongly encouraged to be available to come and support the team. Due to entry limitations at some events, all swimmers will not be able to be entered into events. F. McCallie Invitational will be held November 17th and 18th in Chattanooga, TN. This meet will be optional for any swimmer or diver. Each swimmer or diver that goes must pay their own way. (More information about this meet will be discussed at our informational meeting). G. All meet attendance issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the coaching staff.
Section III. AWARDS Varsity Letters for Swimmers: Lettering is ultimately at the coaches’ discretion based upon attitude, conduct, and performance. Team members will be eligible for a Varsity Letter if the following criteria are met: A. Adhere to the Fulton County and Centennial Swim & Dive Code of Conduct. B. Adhere to the Attendance Policy Seasonal Varsity is required to attend 90% of morning practices, and two afternoon practices, per attendance cycle. Special circumstances such as an illness, that requires additional absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Year-Round Varsity members are required to adhere to attendance policy laid out in the previous section regarding their circumstance. Additionally, year-round swimmers must remain in good standing with their club (no disciplinary issues, skipping both CHS and club meets, etc.). 7
C. Meet ONE Varsity Time Standard (standard must be achieved at, or before, Fulton County Championships, and swimmer must attend the prelims of the Metro Invitational) Varsity Time Standards:
Boys
Event
Girls
2:15.00
200 Fr
2:26.00
2:26.00
200 IM
2:36.00
28.00
50 Fr
29.50
1:12.00
100 Fly
1:20.00
59.00
100 Fr
1:03.00
5:50.00
500 Fr
6:20.00
1:10.00
100 Bk
1:18.00
1:18.00
100 Br
1:25.00
Varsity Letters for Divers: Lettering is always up to the coaches’ discretion based upon attitude, conduct, and performance. Team members will be eligible for a Varsity Letter if the following criteria are met: A. Adhere to the Fulton County and Centennial Swim & Dive Code of Conduct. B. Adhere to the Attendance Policy Divers are expected to be present at 2 of the 4 dryland practices after school. Additionally, a letter from the dive coach is required prior to the end of the season to prove 80% of practices were attended. C. Meet the Varsity Dive Standard Qualify for GHSA State Meet Meet Requirements for ALL Athletes: All team members are expected to attend all meets. Any conflicts must be submitted in writing and discussed with a coach two weeks prior to missing the meet.
Lettering is ultimately determined by the coaching staff.
Certificate of Participation: The athlete attends practice and meets, but is not able to attain all letter requirements. 8
Scholar Athlete: Has a GPA of 90% or above in addition to meeting letter requirements. Scholastic All-American: Has a 3.5 GPA for the year of application as well as Junior National B or faster time in an individual event (USS) and membership in USA Swimming. All American Academic: Must maintain a GPA of 3.75 throughout high school and letter senior year.
Section IV. SWIMMING CODE OF CONDUCT Swimmers and divers have a responsibility to represent themselves, their team, and their school to the community and their peers. Please read the following information carefully and think about the responsibilities you have as a Centennial High School swimmer or diver. A. School Behavior: Swimmers and divers are to obey ALL Centennial High School rules. A swimmer or diver must maintain positive behavior in all school classes and activities. If a swimmer or diver receives In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension, they will not be allowed to participate in practice or meets until the suspension has been served. Additional measures may be implemented at the discretion of the coaches and administration, depending on the offense. A second offense means possible dismissal from the squad as determined by the coach and administration.
B. General Behavior: The coaches will NOT tolerate any behavior that places the reputation of Centennial Swim & Dive, Centennial High School, or the Centennial Community at risk. The coaches along with administration will evaluate any such violations, and appropriate punishment including suspension or dismissal will be given. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to: •
Use of tobacco, illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages
•
Profane language
•
Undesirable or immoral behavior
•
Inappropriate Cyber Conduct and Presence
•
Public display of affection
•
Violation of Honor Code
•
Any behavior considered inappropriate for a school representative
•
Intentional disqualification, or other intentional non-performance
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C. Swimmers and divers should always show respect, support, and encouragement for their teammates. Centennial swimmers and divers will conduct themselves using good sportsmanship and class. A strong/respectable team always shows class, no matter what the result. It is part of being on a team. If you choose to act otherwise, you will not have a spot on the team. Whether you are in school or out of school, remember that you are representing Centennial High School and your coaches.
GHSA Code of Sportsmanship:
GHSA SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT “The
GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student/athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.” Section V. UNIFORMS A. A participation fee for swimmers and divers is required. This fee includes a warm up suit, a team shirt and a swim cap. B. You are required to purchase a team suit. You cannot wear a suit or cap with the name or logo of a USS team during a high school meet. C. Swim parkas will be provided free of charge. You may only wear these at practices and/or meets. If they are lost or badly damaged, you will be assessed a replacement fee of $125. A deposit will be required to check out a parka. The deposit will be returned when the parka is turned in. Checking out a parka is NOT required. 10
Section VI. FUNDRAISING
A. Fundraising TBD at a later date.
B. Booster Club
The Booster Club is an organization that exists to support and raise funds for Centennial sports programs. Swim and Dive is its own entity but part of the overall Booster Club.
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Centennial Swimming and Diving Team 2017-2018 Contract
Swimmers Name: _______________________________________________________________________
As a member of the Centennial Swimming and Diving the following is expected behavior:
Strive to improve at all times Support and encourage team members Strive toward top physical conditioning Exercise appropriate conduct in and out of the school Display good sportsmanship at all times with teammates and opponents Maintain high academic standing Do not use cigarettes, alcohol, and/or drugs
Pledge to do the following:
Adhere to the Centennial High School Code of Conduct & CHS Swim and Dive Code of Conduct Participate in all practices (with the exception of days pre-arranged with coaches) *Please see handbook regarding practice agreement Participate in all meets unless pre-arranged with coaches via the Google Form or approved after submitting a written request Participate in all team functions unless pre-arranged in writing with coaches
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By signing this contract both you and your parent(s) indicate that you are both prepared to accept the above guidelines and understand that not living up to these guidelines will prohibit you from receiving a letter award for your participation.
___________________________________ Swimmer \ Diver Signature
__________________________________ Parent Signature
___________________________________ Coach’s Signature
_________________ Date
_________________ Date
_________________ Date
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Centennial High School Swimming and Diving Information Form 2016-2017 Season Name: ______________________________________________________________
Swimmer's Email: __________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Swimmers Cell Phone: _____________________________________________
Locker Number\Hall: _______________
Parent Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Additional Number: _______________________________________________
Parent(s) Email Address: __________________________________________
Parent(s)Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ 14
Class:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Swimmer or Diver (or both): _____________________________________________
Member of a USS Team? Name of Team: ____________________________________________________ Swimmer USAS ID: ________________________________________________ Coach: ____________________________________________________________
Team Jacket and Shirt Size:
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
Do you participate in a fall sport: Yes\No If yes, which one: __________________________
1st Period
Class
Teacher
Lunch
2nd Period
5th Period
3rd Period
6th Period
4th Period
7th Period
Class
Teacher
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RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION For and in consideration of the benefits to me from the use by me and/or my child of the facilities of Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. (Dynamo Swim Center) and other good and valuable consideration, the undersigned, individually and for his/her heirs and personal representatives, hereby release Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. directors, officers, agents, swim team members and employees from any and all claims of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of the use by me and/or my child(ren) of said facilities. The undersigned, individually and for his/her heirs and personal representatives, further agree to indemnify, defend and forever hold harmless Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. and their directors, officers, agents, swim team members and employees from any and all liability and loss whatsoever, (including and cost of defending claims) arising out of said use of said facilities.
Student Name __________________________ Date ____/____/________
Parent Name _________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________
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Coaches Head Coach
Slade Dale
Assistant Coach
James Jacobi
[email protected] 678-936-5221 [email protected]
Officers: President Vice President Meet Operations Secretary Treasurer Spirit Wear Social
Coaches, Booster Club, Fundraising Special Events , Registration Meet Manager, Statistician Plus Communications, Website, Publicity, Photographer Finances, Booster Club Spirit Wear, Uniforms, Equipment Pasta Dinners Coordinator (food and host families), Meet Snack Coordinator, Banquet
Leah Ward Jason Ward Haruko Peak Noland Deas
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Melissa Singletary
[email protected]
Tammie Morris
[email protected]
Jennifer Goodsite
[email protected]
Tiffany Yearout
[email protected]
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V O L U N T E E R OPPORTUNITIES BELOW State Meet Luncheon
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers:
Excaliber Award
Coaches
Coaches
Team Get Together
Coaches/ Pres
Coaches/Ward
Banquet Coordinator
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers
Senior Night (writing info. about seniors & forwarding) Date TBA
Secretary
TBD/Volunteer:
Honoring Seniors @ Dual Meet
Pres/Meet Operations
Ward/ Volunteer:
Meet Food Coordinators - (North Fulton, Metro, and State)
Social
Tiffany Yearout/Volunteers:
Meet Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Operations
Noland Deas/Volunteers:
Computer Entry at Meets
Coaches
Coaches
Statistician
Meet Operations
Coaches/Jason Ward
Updating Team Records in Gym
Coaches
Coaches/ Volunteer:
Dive Team
Parent Volunteer
Stacy Bowers/Volunteer:
Bulletin Board, Poster and Signs, School Seniors, Captains Spirit, Lockers
Volunteer Parent:
Manage Facebook, Twitter groups account & update CHS Swim Website
Coaches/Vice President
Coaches/Haruko Peak
Publicity (Newspapers, TV)
Coaches, Secretary
Coaches /Melissa Singletary
Communications – with Parents & Swimmers,
Secy
Melissa Singletary
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Photographer, Slideshow for Banquet
Volunteers:, Captains
Volunteers:
Minutes of Meetings, Updates to Handbook, Records Sheet
Secretary, President, Coaches
Singletary, Ward, Coaches
Parkas
Jennifer Goodsite
Volunteers:
Spirit Wear - Order and sell team spiritwear. Suit Coordinator, Team Tshirts, State T-shirts
Spirit Wear
Jennifer Goodsite/Coaches
Club Account, Budget, PTSA Booster Club Interface
Treasurer
Tammie Morris
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Centennial High School Swim and Dive Rules and Expectations 1.50 - SCHOLASTIC STANDING / SCHOLARSHIP (From FCS Athlete-Parent Handbook, page 15) 1.51 To be eligible to participate, practice, and/or try out in interscholastic activities, a student must be academically eligible. A student is required to pass classes that carry at least 2.5 Units counting toward graduation the semester immediately preceding participation. Exception 1: First semester ninth grade students. a) Passing in all GHSA member schools is a grade of seventy (70). b) Students participating in junior varsity or “B” team competition must meet all scholastic requirements. c) If an eligible student transfers from a school that uses a block-schedule format to a school using a traditional format (or vice versa) and that student cannot get a full schedule of classes with equivalent credit in the semester of the transfer, the school may petition the Executive Director for a waiver of this rule for the first semester after the transfer occurs. d) For schools offering courses with yearlong grading, eligibility must be computed for each semester. (1) At the end of the first semester, the school must determine that the student has a grade of 70% or higher in classes carrying at least 2.5 Units. (1) The second semester grade will be the grade given for the entire course and shall include the end-of-course test grade. (1) Remediation programs designed to bring the student’s first semester grade up to 70% or higher may be used (in accordance with GHSA guidelines) if the school allows such programs for all students. 1.52 Students gain or lose eligibility on the first day of the subsequent semester. The first day of the Fall semester shall be interpreted as the first date of practice for the first sport. a) Exception: Students who successfully complete summer school to maintain eligibility become eligible the last day of summer school. (1) Summer school is an extension of the previous semester and courses may be: a. remedial in nature where a previously-taken course is repeated in its entirety with a new grade being given. b. enrichment in nature where a new course is taken that results in new credit being earned. (2) A maximum of two (2) unit credits earned in summer school may be counted for eligibility purposes. NOTE: Additional credits may be earned in credit recovery programs or make-up programs after the start of the new semester. (3) Summer school credits earned in non-accredited home study programs or non-accredited private schools may not be used to gain eligibility. Accreditation recognized under the rule shall be from the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) or a regional accreditation agency (such as SACS) or the Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC). (4) An independent study course taken in summer school must be regionally accredited and accepted by the school system for graduation credit. (b) Courses completed after the beginning of a new semester may not be used to gain eligibility for that semester. Example: night school classes, correspondence courses, etc. (c) Independent study courses taken during the school year must meet the criteria of 1.52 (a) 4. 1.53 Students must accumulate units towards graduation according to the following criteria: (a) First-year students (entering 9th grade) are eligible academically. Second semester first-year students must have passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units the previous semester in order to participate. (b) (b) Second-year students must have accumulated five (5) total units in the first year, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (c) (c) Third-year students must have accumulated eleven (11) units in the first and second years, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester.
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(d) (d) Fourth-year students must have accumulated seventeen (17) units in the first three years, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 units in the previous semester. (e) (e) Students may accumulate the required units for participation during the school year and eligibility will be reinstated at the beginning of the next semester.
Section II. ATTENDANCE
Practices A. Seasonal swimmers are expected to be at every scheduled practice. If a swimmer needs to miss a practice, they must notify the coaches in person (a parent may email if sick) prior to that practice. Attendance will be tracked in two-week (ten day) cycles. Swimmers are expected to attend 90% of morning practices, and 1 afternoon practice per week (11 practices – 9 morning, 2 afternoon – per attendance cycle). If a swimmer has a question regarding the attendance policy, please speak directly to Coaches Dale or Jacobi. B. Swimmers who are practicing with a USA team such as Swim Atlanta or Dynamo, or divers practicing at a private club, should continue to practice with their year around team. Athletes are expected to meet their club coaches’ expectations regarding practices and meets. C. Swimmers who miss practice for school sponsored events; fall sports banquets, NHS, etc. must notify the coaches prior to missing practice. The coaches will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused. D. Swimmers are expected to be on time and prepared. Swimmers are expected to be ready to dive in at the specified time. Swimmers who are present but not in the pool at the specified time will be marked absent. E. Failure to adhere to the attendance policy will result in being “benched” for one upcoming meet, at the Coaches’ discretion.
Holiday Practices Swimmers are expected to practice during the holiday breaks in order to stay in condition. Missing scheduled practice over break is an unexcused absence. If you must be out of town, please make every attempt to practice in a hotel or health club pool.
Meets A. If a swimmer or diver is absent from school on the day of a meet, or the day before, (Friday, for Saturday meets) they cannot swim in the meet (GHSA rule).
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B. If there is an unexpected conflict (not noted on Meet Availability form), and a swimmer is unable to attend a meet, he/she must notify the coaches in writing ([email protected]) 7 days prior to the meet. C. Not every swimmer will be able to swim in every meet, but we will do our best to give every swimmer opportunities to improve their times throughout the season. D. Any requests for specific events must be made in writing 7 days before the meet. Otherwise, the coaches will put each swimmer in events that will make up the most competitive line-up. We will do our best to honor requests, but sometimes athletes might have to compete in an event because it will benefit the team. E. The following meets are mandatory for all swimmers: Fulton County Championships (January 10th) and 2 additional meets, for a total of 3. All swimmers are encouraged to attend as many meets as possible beyond the requirement for lettering. Each swimmer will have the opportunity to declare meet availability via the Google Form at registration. Changes to meet availability must be discussed with the coaches at least 10 days prior to the upcoming meet. Please see Coaches Dale or Jacobi if you have any questions regarding your specific circumstance. Even if a swimmer does not make required times for the above meets, they are strongly encouraged to be available to come and support the team. Due to entry limitations at some events, all swimmers will not be able to be entered into events. F. McCallie Invitational will be held November 17th and 18th in Chattanooga, TN. This meet will be optional for any swimmer or diver. Each swimmer or diver that goes must pay their own way. (More information about this meet will be discussed at our informational meeting). G. All meet attendance issues will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the coaching staff.
Section III. AWARDS Varsity Letters for Swimmers: Lettering is ultimately at the coaches’ discretion based upon attitude, conduct, and performance. Team members will be eligible for a Varsity Letter if the following criteria are met: A. Adhere to the Fulton County and Centennial Swim & Dive Code of Conduct. B. Adhere to the Attendance Policy Seasonal Varsity is required to attend 90% of morning practices, and two afternoon practices, per attendance cycle. Special circumstances such as an illness, that requires additional absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Year-Round Varsity members are required to adhere to attendance policy laid out in the previous section regarding their circumstance. Additionally, year-round swimmers must remain in good standing with their club (no disciplinary issues, skipping both CHS and club meets, etc.). 7
C. Meet ONE Varsity Time Standard (standard must be achieved at, or before, Fulton County Championships, and swimmer must attend the prelims of the Metro Invitational) Varsity Time Standards:
Boys
Event
Girls
2:15.00
200 Fr
2:26.00
2:26.00
200 IM
2:36.00
28.00
50 Fr
29.50
1:12.00
100 Fly
1:20.00
59.00
100 Fr
1:03.00
5:50.00
500 Fr
6:20.00
1:10.00
100 Bk
1:18.00
1:18.00
100 Br
1:25.00
Varsity Letters for Divers: Lettering is always up to the coaches’ discretion based upon attitude, conduct, and performance. Team members will be eligible for a Varsity Letter if the following criteria are met: A. Adhere to the Fulton County and Centennial Swim & Dive Code of Conduct. B. Adhere to the Attendance Policy Divers are expected to be present at 2 of the 4 dryland practices after school. Additionally, a letter from the dive coach is required prior to the end of the season to prove 80% of practices were attended. C. Meet the Varsity Dive Standard Qualify for GHSA State Meet Meet Requirements for ALL Athletes: All team members are expected to attend all meets. Any conflicts must be submitted in writing and discussed with a coach two weeks prior to missing the meet.
Lettering is ultimately determined by the coaching staff.
Certificate of Participation: The athlete attends practice and meets, but is not able to attain all letter requirements. 8
Scholar Athlete: Has a GPA of 90% or above in addition to meeting letter requirements. Scholastic All-American: Has a 3.5 GPA for the year of application as well as Junior National B or faster time in an individual event (USS) and membership in USA Swimming. All American Academic: Must maintain a GPA of 3.75 throughout high school and letter senior year.
Section IV. SWIMMING CODE OF CONDUCT Swimmers and divers have a responsibility to represent themselves, their team, and their school to the community and their peers. Please read the following information carefully and think about the responsibilities you have as a Centennial High School swimmer or diver. A. School Behavior: Swimmers and divers are to obey ALL Centennial High School rules. A swimmer or diver must maintain positive behavior in all school classes and activities. If a swimmer or diver receives In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension, they will not be allowed to participate in practice or meets until the suspension has been served. Additional measures may be implemented at the discretion of the coaches and administration, depending on the offense. A second offense means possible dismissal from the squad as determined by the coach and administration.
B. General Behavior: The coaches will NOT tolerate any behavior that places the reputation of Centennial Swim & Dive, Centennial High School, or the Centennial Community at risk. The coaches along with administration will evaluate any such violations, and appropriate punishment including suspension or dismissal will be given. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to: •
Use of tobacco, illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages
•
Profane language
•
Undesirable or immoral behavior
•
Inappropriate Cyber Conduct and Presence
•
Public display of affection
•
Violation of Honor Code
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Any behavior considered inappropriate for a school representative
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Intentional disqualification, or other intentional non-performance
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C. Swimmers and divers should always show respect, support, and encouragement for their teammates. Centennial swimmers and divers will conduct themselves using good sportsmanship and class. A strong/respectable team always shows class, no matter what the result. It is part of being on a team. If you choose to act otherwise, you will not have a spot on the team. Whether you are in school or out of school, remember that you are representing Centennial High School and your coaches.
GHSA Code of Sportsmanship:
GHSA SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT “The
GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student/athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.” Section V. UNIFORMS A. A participation fee for swimmers and divers is required. This fee includes a warm up suit, a team shirt and a swim cap. B. You are required to purchase a team suit. You cannot wear a suit or cap with the name or logo of a USS team during a high school meet. C. Swim parkas will be provided free of charge. You may only wear these at practices and/or meets. If they are lost or badly damaged, you will be assessed a replacement fee of $125. A deposit will be required to check out a parka. The deposit will be returned when the parka is turned in. Checking out a parka is NOT required. 10
Section VI. FUNDRAISING
A. Fundraising TBD at a later date.
B. Booster Club
The Booster Club is an organization that exists to support and raise funds for Centennial sports programs. Swim and Dive is its own entity but part of the overall Booster Club.
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Centennial Swimming and Diving Team 2017-2018 Contract
Swimmers Name: _______________________________________________________________________
As a member of the Centennial Swimming and Diving the following is expected behavior:
Strive to improve at all times Support and encourage team members Strive toward top physical conditioning Exercise appropriate conduct in and out of the school Display good sportsmanship at all times with teammates and opponents Maintain high academic standing Do not use cigarettes, alcohol, and/or drugs
Pledge to do the following:
Adhere to the Centennial High School Code of Conduct & CHS Swim and Dive Code of Conduct Participate in all practices (with the exception of days pre-arranged with coaches) *Please see handbook regarding practice agreement Participate in all meets unless pre-arranged with coaches via the Google Form or approved after submitting a written request Participate in all team functions unless pre-arranged in writing with coaches
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By signing this contract both you and your parent(s) indicate that you are both prepared to accept the above guidelines and understand that not living up to these guidelines will prohibit you from receiving a letter award for your participation.
___________________________________ Swimmer \ Diver Signature
__________________________________ Parent Signature
___________________________________ Coach’s Signature
_________________ Date
_________________ Date
_________________ Date
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Centennial High School Swimming and Diving Information Form 2016-2017 Season Name: ______________________________________________________________
Swimmer's Email: __________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Swimmers Cell Phone: _____________________________________________
Locker Number\Hall: _______________
Parent Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Additional Number: _______________________________________________
Parent(s) Email Address: __________________________________________
Parent(s)Cell Phone: _____________________________________________ 14
Class:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Swimmer or Diver (or both): _____________________________________________
Member of a USS Team? Name of Team: ____________________________________________________ Swimmer USAS ID: ________________________________________________ Coach: ____________________________________________________________
Team Jacket and Shirt Size:
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
Do you participate in a fall sport: Yes\No If yes, which one: __________________________
1st Period
Class
Teacher
Lunch
2nd Period
5th Period
3rd Period
6th Period
4th Period
7th Period
Class
Teacher
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RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION For and in consideration of the benefits to me from the use by me and/or my child of the facilities of Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. (Dynamo Swim Center) and other good and valuable consideration, the undersigned, individually and for his/her heirs and personal representatives, hereby release Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. directors, officers, agents, swim team members and employees from any and all claims of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of the use by me and/or my child(ren) of said facilities. The undersigned, individually and for his/her heirs and personal representatives, further agree to indemnify, defend and forever hold harmless Dynamo Parents Club, Inc. and their directors, officers, agents, swim team members and employees from any and all liability and loss whatsoever, (including and cost of defending claims) arising out of said use of said facilities.
Student Name __________________________ Date ____/____/________
Parent Name _________________________________
Parent Signature ______________________________
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