North WAVES
WELCOME!
Thank you for your interest in the 2016-2017 North YMCA Waves swim team. We are a year round team of swimmers ages 6 years to 18 years that represent the North YMCA in the Southeast Ohio/ West Virginia (SEOWV) YMCA swim league.
Please take note to changes in pricing, and practice schedule for the 2016-2017 Schedule.
OUR FOCUS
· For Youth Development
We believe in the potential of every child and teen and that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.
· For Healthy Living
We believe in our ability to support the health and well-being of the adults and families in our community and that fostering healthy skills, relationships, and environments is critical to our success.
· For Social Responsibility
We believe that everyone deserves a Y experience and that our role is to create opportunities for all people to participate, belong, give, volunteer and advocate.
OUR STAFF
Kristen Dimel, Aquatics Director:
Jennifer Fellrath, Head Coach:
Rickie Carroll, Assistant Coach:
Registration: Read and sign all forms and return completed forms to the front desk/Aquatics Director along with payment. $75/$100 minimum to register, all other fees may be paid in one monthly payment until paid in full. *$20 off of every additional child in one family registering*
2016-/2017 Registration Packet: DUE by September 6th 2016 for t-shirt and swim cap first round order. If packet is received after September 6th, you may not get your items prior to the first swim meet.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly Payments: (OPTION 1)
8 & Under Family: $40.00 | Youth: $47.50
9-10 Years Family: $52.00 | Youth: $57.50
11- 12 Years Family: $62.00 | Youth: $65.00
13-14 Years Family: $66.00 | Youth: $68.75
15 & Up Family: $68.00 | Youth: $70.00
Payment Dates Breakdown:
September 6th: Registration Deposit Due
Down Payment Due at Registration: Family: $75 Youth: $100
First Month: October 17th Second Month: November 21st
Third Month: December 19th (Family Memberships final Payment)
Fourth Month (Youth Memberships only): January 23rd
Ask the front desk about Family membership scholarships to lower your fee rate!
Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Total Swim Team Membership Costs (OPTION 2)
8 & Under: Family Membership $190 | Youth Membership $290
9-10 Group: Family Membership $230 | Youth Membership $330
11-12 Group: Family Membership $260 | Youth Membership $360
13-14 Group: Family Membership $275 | Youth Membership $375
15 & up Group: Family Membership $280 | Youth Membership $380
As you may have noticed, our pricing has increased this year in an attempt to break even with our revenue vs. expenses. We apologize for this increase, but we will do everything we can to help your family with the costs. For your convenience, we have set up a monthly payment system. A down payment of $75 for Family memberships and $100 for Youth memberships will be due in September upon registering. After that, there will be a designated fee due on the dates listed above. Fees may also be paid all in one lump sum listed above. Balances can be paid at any point until all fees are paid.
Invitational fee’s not included. Fees will be determined by invitational committee and swimmer will be charged per each individual and relay race(s) they enter. National’s fees also not included, and will be determined at a later date pending swimmers time meeting Nationals qualifications.
Columbus North YMCA Waves Practice Schedule:
Age Group / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday8 & U in water / 6:00-6:45 / 6:00-6:45 / 6:00-6:30
9 & 10 in water / 6:00-7:15 / 6:00-7:15 / 6:00-7:00
11 & 12 in water / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:00-7:30
13 & 14 in water / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:45-8:00 / 6:00-7:30
15 & O (HS) in water / 6:45-8:15 / 6:45-8:15 / 6:45-8:15 / 6:45-8:15 / 6:00-7:30
Drylands 11 and over / 6:00-6:30 / 6:00-6:30 / 6:00-6:30 / 6-6:30
We have decided for our older swimmers a Monday- Friday swim practice schedule to mimic what they would likely experience if their swim team involvement continues through high school. This will also help stroke development.
GET INVOLVED!
YMCA Swimming is a family program. Parent and family involvement is crucial to the success of the program. We will have a parents meeting the beginning the season where we will have signups for our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), as well as subcommittees ranging from Volunteers, Social, Fundraising, and Meet Management. We will also have monthly parent meetings throughout the season to help provide as much information about what is coming up as possible!
Parent Meeting Dates: (Every second Friday at 7:30-8pm)
Attendance suggested, not required
Waves Pre Season Meet and Greet: August 15th 6:30 pm @ the outside Pavilion
September: September 9th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room October: October 14th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room
November: November 11th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room
December: December 9th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room
January: January 13th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room
February: February 10th 7:30 pm @ the large conference room
Sprints Meetings and all Fundraiser meetings will be made for these dates, or in addition and will be given out at a later date by the Coach or Director.
A few notes from
Coach Jenn Fellrath:
I hope to be able to:
• inspire a lifelong passion for the sport of swimming in my swimmers
• engage my swimmers’ heart and mind in the sport
• Will teach my swimmers the importance of swimming skills and technique
• Will encourage my swimmers to learn, be patient with them when they fail and above all help
Them to develop a real sense of self confidence and self-belief
My basic philosophy for age group swimming has many components. I have been fortunate to work with so many great athletes and coaches over the years, and I have taken bits and pieces from all of them. I believe in "Excellence through Individuality." When a training group of swimmers is really going, it looks like a multi-ring circus. Every person is different and "one training set fits all" will leave all short of their full potential. I use my vast experience to tap into each athlete's imagination of where he can take his swimming. While there are common themes to any great program, there are no short cuts. Proper training takes planning, time and commitment!
I believe in teaching technique, technique, technique at the beginning stages and continually refining the stroke through the years of training. It is critical to make sure kids have the fundamentals of basic body position and core body movement in all four competitive strokes. With proper technique at a young age, the swimmers will maintain their stroke integrity through periods of rapid growth and interest in other activities. As the swimmer progresses through the program, more aerobic conditioning is introduced as well as an excitement for trying new, many times longer events. I feel it is the foundation of a well-rounded swimmer to train all four strokes and not specialize at a young age because all swimmers develop at different rates.
Confidence
I want mentally and physically fresh swimmers, as opposed to kids are fatigued and use to no-purpose yardage at a young age. By the early teen years, I begin to try to change the swimmers' perception of "fun" by getting them to see the work and commitment needed to excel as something to look forward to doing and doing well. Strong aerobic base and continued technique at a high level is stressed.
Mentally, my philosophy is based on the principles of self-image psychology. This discipline is concerned with guiding and directing individuals toward maximum development of their talents and abilities. I try to teach, train and motivate the kids to achieve their ultimate potential in swimming and to see that this experience will prove valuable to them as they grow. Developing an appreciation for such concepts as high self-esteem, personal accountability, self-discipline, goal setting and achievement is essential to success in training and competition. I want the kids to "dream the BIG dream," but I also want them to understand that the process and chase of the dream is as beneficial if not more than achieving the dream itself.
Just as important in this philosophy is the education of parents (i.e., letting them know what to expect on each step of the swimming ladder). After all, the parents are a major part of the ladder of success. Educating the parents on the philosophy of the program and then showing them how they can support their swimmer's progress makes all aspects of the club flow in a positive direction. I communicate with parents so they can be aware of their swimmer's progress and support him or her through successes as well as challenges.
Am I a sprint coach? Am I a distance coach? I think of my job as a developer of all talents. I have had success coaching all levels of swimmers at all distances and strokes. I want kids to think for themselves and to use the knowledge I have given them to maximize their potential.
I believe in using dry land training to compliment the movements that swimmers make in all the competitive strokes but not to tear them down to where they have difficulty maintaining proper technique. I love the Move Nat and bodyweight exercises programs and philosophy.
Does my swimmer need to be doing strength training in the gym?
No. Not unless they have an injury or weakness or imbalance or other physical condition that has
Been identified by a professional sports physical therapist / medical practitioner.
The three key areas – what we call the “ABILITIES” of non-pool training to focus on are:
• FLEX- ability: Improving their flexibility in important swimming muscles and muscle groups;
• MOB – ability (mobility): Improving their mobility around joints;
• STAR- ability (stability): Developing a strong stable “core” – abs, back muscles and
Important stabilizing muscles in their shoulders and hips.
Kids don’t need to lift heavy weights – work on the “abilities”, technique, skills, attitude and self
DRY LAND TRAINING DATES:
All swimmers required to participate in dry lands must attend 1 of the following two training dates with North YMCA Personal Trainer and Fitness Director, Kody Graham. Swimmers will learn how to use equipment properly and other body weight exercises.
Date One: TBA
Date Two: TBA
2016-2017 Fall Winter SEOWV Meet Schedule
2016
October:
1- CHY, Marion @ North
8 - GCY, FCY @GCY
22 - Tritans (Garver + Ward) @Garver
29 - Pumpkin Classic @ PCY
November:
5-6 Lancaster Invite. @ LYST
12 - Holiday Invite. @ Marion
19 - LYST, WHY @LYST
December:
3 - Marion & CHY @ Marion (9 & over)
4 - Elf Classic @ CHY (8 & under)
10 - DRY & CHY @DRY
17 - LPTY @ LPTY
2017
January
7 - SPRINTS @ North
14 - Marion Pentathlon @ Marion
28-29 Orange Crush @ DRY
February
4 - RCY, CHY, Marion, FCY @ RCY
18 - FCY @ North
25 - Regional Meet TBD
26 - ?
March
3-5 AA Champs @ Canton
17-19 Zones @ Bowling Green University
Dates are subject to change, cancelation, and Location changes.
All changes, you will be notified in advance.
Thanks for joining the 2016-2017 North Waves Swim Team!!!!!!
All Swimmers that sign up receive a team T-shirt and swim cap to wear during swim meets. Additional T-Shirts and Waves apparel can be purchased through online store at a later date.
Registration Instructions Date of Registration: ______
Fill all areas out with the appropriate information requested. Please return following pages to Coach Jenn, or Kristen Dimel the Aquatics Director
Mom’s Name: ______
Mom’s Cell ______Mom’s Work______
Mom’s Email______□Make Username for Team Site
Dad’s Name: ______
Dad’s Cell______Dad’s Work______
Dad’s Email______□ Make Username for Team Site
Address: ______
City______State______Zip ______
Home Phone______
Swimmer Information:
First Name Last Name Age as of 12/1/16 Birth Date Sex Circle T-Shirt Size
1. ___/___/___ M / F child: S M L Adult: S M L XL
2. ___/___/___ M / F child: S M L Adult: S M L XL
3. ___/___/___ M / F child: S M L Adult: S M L XL
4 ___/___/___ M / F child: S M L Adult: S M L XL
5 ___/___/___ M / F child: S M L Adult: S M L XL
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF VOLUNTEER POSITIONS FOR DUAL MEETS AND SPRINTS
Certified YMCA Swim Team Official (Level I, Level II and AO) - Ensures a fair swim meet by making sure all swimmers are following all rules and swimming their strokes legally and disqualifying swimmers with illegal strokes.
Timer- Accurately time swimmers with a stopwatch in one lane for the duration of the swim meet. Three timers are needed per lane at each swim meet. Watches are started at the flash of light and are stopped at the completion of the race as soon as the swimmer touches the wall. All timers must be in position to view the swimmers touch at the end of the race.
Runner- Collect lane slips and disqualification slips after each race and deliver to the scoring desk.