Parent Handbook

 
The HYCAT Swimming Program has developed a series of handouts that collectively comprise our "Parent Handbook."  A brief description of the handout is listed the handout link. Please take time to read and review the various handouts listed below:

HYCAT WELCOME HANDOUT

This handout reviews the HYCAT registration process and an over-view of the HYCAT Swimming Program from top to bottom.

HYCAT SEASON HANDOUT

This handout provides many announcements regarding the HYCAT Swimming Program for all swimmers and parents regarding arrival/departure from the pool area; the HYCAT Stroke Clinics/Camps information; swim meet competition information; misbehavior policy; and more.

HYCAT SWIMMING FEES HANDOUT

This handout outlines the HYCAT Swimming Program swim team fees, including the monthly; USA Registration & HYCAT Membership fees.   The HYCAT Swimming Program has a "family" maximum of $245.00/month excluding the USA & HYCAT fees.

HYCAT COMMUNICATION HANDOUT

This handout outlines the various methods of communication that the HYCAT Swimming Program utlizies throughout the year including the club’s newsletter ("SPLASH"); web site; bullentin boards; handouts; message board located on top of the door to the HYCAT Swimming Office; HYCAT Announcement window; message/fax service; HYCAT Coaching Staff e-mail & phone information; team roster; HYCAT Board list; and more.

HYCAT GOALS & OBJECTIVES HANDOUT

This handout outlines the various goals & objectives that have been established for the HYCAT "Recreational/Developmental" Program; the HYCAT "Competitive" Program; and the over-all HYCAT Swimming Program for the 2009-09 Swimming Season.

HYCAT ADVANCEENT CRITERIA HANDOUT

This handout outlines the various criteria necessary for a swimmer to advance from one program to another within the HYCAT "Recreational/Developmental" Program; the HYCAT "Competitive Program; and from the HYCAT "Rec/Dev" Program to the HYCAT "Comp" Program.

HYCAT RECOGNITION HANDOUT

This andout outlines the various recognition programs that the HYCAT Swimming offers its members, including the awards for the Annual Awards Banquet (Fall & Winter Seasons) and Awards Picnic (Summer Season); swimwear recogntion system and the HYCAT TAP (Travel Assistance Program) Program.  There are two (2) additional handouts outlining the HYCAT TAP Program which are available withion the Fall/Winter or Summer Program links.

HYCAT SWIMWEAR & SWIM SUIT HANDOUT

This handout outlines the HYCAT team swim suit requirement; information on how to order your swim team equipment; and more.