10/5/18Westchester Dolphins Swim Team 2012
Welcome to the 2012 Bayou Swim League, Westchester Dolphins Swim Team!! As we look forward to our new season, we can look back with a lot of pride at the development of our program and our accomplishments. This has been achieved through the hard work of the countless people who have volunteered their time, talents, and energy to the Swim League over the years. In order for parents to carry on the tradition, let’s all commit to offering our personal best in establishing an example for our children. Parents and children should:
- Be Positive in your comments toward the Bayou Swim League, Westchester Swim Team and all volunteers. Volunteer your services to improve shortfalls.
- Demonstrate recognition of the effort expended by volunteer personnel by refraining from unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Know that the core values of swim team lean as much toward character building as athletic development.
- Recognize that the swimmers are children, not professional athletes, and they need encouragement, not criticism.
- Applaud good swims and ignore errors. The coaches will deal with errors at the appropriate time.
- Encourage a greater effort, initiative and hustle. Congratulate the winner, encourage the loser.
- Above all, be positive and contribute your share with a smile. Be a role model—we can all use one from time to time.
The Westchester Dolphins Swim Team is truly a tradition in our neighborhood. The Swim Team provides an opportunity for our kids and their families to work and play together in a common effort to achieve. The team has been the source ofmany new and enduring friendships among kids and parents alike. Please keep this in mind when you are called on to contribute to keeping the swim team a strong and positive experience for us all. To those of you who are returning to the Dolphins for
another season, we are delighted to have you back! To those of you who are new, we’re so excited that you decided to join us.
We welcome all constructive comments and, even more, your patient and enthusiastic volunteer spirit. If you have any question, comments, or concerns please contact your team reps:
Gina Gelber
281-352-8720
Amy Kenney
713-256-5134
Casey Reed
832.217.7556
Website:
Calendar of Events
Sunday, April 15 / 2:00 - 4:00pm / Registration @ Westchester Pool
Tuesday, May 1 / 3:30 - 6:15pm / After School Practice Begins
Saturday, May 5 / 7:30 - 11:45am / Saturday Practices Begin
(in addition to Weekday practices)
TBD / 3:00 - 5:00pm / Committee Head Workers Clinic (Place TBD)
Monday, May 21 / 5:00pm / Picture Day
Thursday, May 24 / 4:30 Warm Up
5:00pm Start / Time Trials
@ Westchester Pool
Thursday, May 31 / 4:00 Warm Up
5:00pm Start / 8 and Under Meet
@ Lakeside
Friday, June 1 / 7:30 - 11:45am / Morning Practice Begins
Saturday, June 2 / Westchester vs. DADS
Pending approval
Saturday, June 9 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. BGP
@Westchester
Wednesday, June 13 / 3:00 Warm Up
4:00pm Start / Relay Invitational @ BGP
Saturday, June 16 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. BV @ WST
Saturday, June 23 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. Sharks @ Walnut Bend
Friday, June 29 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Prelims @ BV
Saturday, June 30 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Finals @ BV
Saturday, June 30 / 5:00pm / End of Season Party
WESTCHESTER TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Last Name / First Name / MiddleInitial / Sex / DOB / Age on
June 1 / T-Shirt
Size
1. / 1.
2. / 2.
3. / 3.
4. / 4,
Swimmer’s Address Zip
Swimmer’s Home PhoneE-mail
Father’s Name
Employer
Home Phone Work Cell
Mother’s Name
Employer
Home Phone Work Cell
Guardian Home Phone Cell (if different from above)
Insurance Carrier Plan #
Phone #
Primary Physician Phone
Fee Structure (circle one)
One Child$105Two Children$180
Three Children$220Four Children$260
Out of bound Swimmers (non Westchester/Nottingham Forest VIII residents) pay swim team fee plus a pool fee of $60 for the first child and $40 for the second child, for a maximum of $100 payable to Westchester Owners Committee. This does not make you a member of the club. It allows the swimmers to come to participate in meets and swim practice only. Each family is expected to work one job. If a parent or guardian cannot or does not wish to volunteer, add $100 to the total amount for each child on the team.
Total Amount Paid (this includes fees for coaches, insurance, equipment, rental of facilities, all trophies, ribbons and end of year awards)
Release
I the parent/guardian of , candidate(s) for a position on the Westchester Swim Team,
Agree to hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless pool owners, operators, the Westchester Swim Team, the Bayou Swim League, their organizers, supervisors, sponsors, participants, and persons transporting my child to and from activities for any claim arising on of an injury to my child, whether the result of negligence or for any other cause. Also, in case of emergency, I hereby authorize officials or coaches of the Westchester Swim Team to seek necessary medical aid from any licensed physician or hospital.
I hereby grant Bayou Swim League (BSL) permission to use my child’s likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of BSLand will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize BSLto edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing BSL's programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my child or children’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge BSLfrom all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
By signing below, I agree to all the above terms and conditions:
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(Parent/Guardian's Signature)
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(Parent/Guardian's Printed Name)
Missing Meets: Swimmers must notify the head coach if they will not be attending a meet. It is best to give as much notice as possible, a minimum of 72 hours. The coaches set up the relay teams several days before the meet. When a swimmer does not notify the coach that they will not attend the meet, it can disqualify the remaining members of the relay team. Please notify in writing.
will miss the following meets.
Date / Time / LocationThursday, May 24 / 4:30 Warm Up
5:00pm Start / Time Trials
@ Westchester Pool
Thursday, May 31 / 4:00 Warm Up
5:00pm Start / 8 and Under Meet
@ Lakeside
Saturday, June 9 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. BGP
@Westchester
Wednesday, June 13 / 3:00 Warm Up
4:00pm Start / Relay Invitational @ BGP
Saturday, June 16 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. BV @ WST
Saturday, June 23 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Westchester vs. Sharks @ Walnut Bend
Friday, June 29 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Prelims @ BV
Saturday, June 30 / 8:00 Warm Up
9:00am Start / Finals @ BV
The Bayou Swim League Zero Tolerance Policy
The Bayou Swim League has adopted a “Zero Tolerance” policy to be enforced during all sponsored events.
The Bayou Swim League (BSL) and its facilities and properties exist to provide all athletes with opportunities to participate in sport and other recreational activities in a safe and positive environment. BSL will ensure the most supportive climate possible for the children who participate, so that they can enjoy their sport and learn about competition, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.
As with many athletic teams, BSL is managed and operated by volunteers. It is the BSL’s responsibility that they, too, have the ability to work in a safe and positive environment.
It is critical for the BSL, through its parents, reps, and coaches, to do all things necessary to ensure that measures are in place so that incidents of violent or inappropriate behavior do not occur in its recreational properties and facilities.
Included in this commitment is an understanding of that responsibility for the behavior of everyone associated with the BSL, including, but not limited to players, officials, and spectators.
Goals of the Policy
To reduce or eliminate violence and abusive behavior at the BSL’s recreational properties and facilities.
To promote positive cheering behaviors among spectators and fans.
To increase the level of understanding among spectators and fans of the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for children's sport.
Definition of Violence
The focus of this Policy is on the behavior of players and non-players. For the purposes of this Policy, violence includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviors:
·loud verbal assaults
·threats and attempts to intimidate
·throwing of articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner
·aggressive approaches to another individual
·physical striking of another individual
·attempts to goad or incite violence in others
·vandalism to building or property
·racial or ethnic slurs and
·Illegal consumption of alcohol or drugs.
The Consequences
Individuals who engage in any of the above behaviors will be subject to immediate ejection from the property or facility and a hearing with representatives to be chosen by the current BSL Reps. Those individuals who are identified and suspended in accordance with this Policy shall further be prohibited from holding any positions within the Bayou Swim League for a period to be determined by the current BSL Reps.
Incidents may be reported to the Police Department for possible criminal charges.
Where vandalism has been perpetrated, not only will the individuals responsible be subject to suspension as outlined above, but they also will be required to reimburse the BSL for the cost of repair.
We the undersigned, agree to abide by the Bayou Swim League “Zero Tolerance Policy:”
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Child 1 SignatureDate
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Child 2 SignatureDate
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Child 3 SignatureDate
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Child 4 SignatureDate
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Parent or Guardian Date