MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION GUIDE
SEPTEMBER
2020-2021
INTRODUCTION
This guide provides an
overview of the Eaton Red Waves Swim Club (ERW), including the club
organization and oversight, practice groups, meets, activities, and
membership commitments. The club is a year-round competitive
swim club sanctioned through Colorado Swimming Inc. (CSI), the
state organization of USA Swimming. The home pool for the team is
Eaton High School, 114 Park Avenue, Eaton,
Colorado. If you have questions, please feel free
to speak with the club coaching staff or contact any of the Eaton
Red Waves Board Members. Board Member contact information is
available at www.eatonredwaves.com
.
GETTING
STARTED
This process applies
to:
New swimmers who have never registered with CSI/USA
Swimming
Swimmers whose CSI registration has lapsed
ERW swimmers in October of each year
TO GET
STARTED: This guide provides an overview of the Eaton Red
Waves Swim Club (ERW), including the club organization and
oversight, practice groups, meets, activities, and membership
commitments.
The yearly
registration fee is $96.00:
a.
$76.00 for USA Swimming registration fee
(2020).
b.
$20.00 ERW Administration fee for each swimmer. Fee is
non-refundable.
You will need to bring
your payment confirmation page to your first day of practice and
present it to one of the coaches.
Athletes that have never
swam with the club may have a two-week trial. To begin your 2
week trial, please complete the online registration process at www.eatonredwaves.com >
Registration Information. You will need to pay your ERW
Administration fee of $20.00.
After your 2 week trial,
if your swimmer joins the club, a $76 USA Swimming
registration fee will be charged to your account along with the
remaining days of the current month’s prorated monthly
membership fee. You will also be charged a prorated
sponsorship fee if joining after March.
Parents are
responsible for notifying the club on or before the last day of
your trial period if your child chooses not to
continue swimming with the Eaton Red Waves.
PRACTICE
GROUPS
The team is divided into
four practice, or training groups. Athletes are assigned a practice
group after an assessment of his/her skill level by the head coach.
Progression from one level to the next is at the discretion of the
coaching staff. In addition, specific requirements must be met to
advance to the Platinum team (details below).
Platinum
Team
This is an elite
training group. Platinum team members are expected to attend
regular practice sessions, which are conducted Monday through
Friday for 1.5 - 2.0 hours per day in length. In addition, goal
setting sessions two (2) times annually will be mandatory between
swimmer, parent(s) and coach.
Training
Focus: Stroke technique, dry land conditioning, developing
complex race skills, and coach's and film analysis.
1.
Must be 13 years of age or over.
2.
Must be able to complete the following designated test set or have
completed the set in the Head Coach's presence in the
past:
a.
8 x 100 FR on the 1:20 or 8 x 100 FR/Back on the 1:25
or 8 x 100 Back on the 1:30 or 8 x 100 FR/Breast
on the 1:35.
3.
Requirements must be completed by the end of the month you start
with, or return to, the club.
Gold
Team
This is a high-end
training group. Gold team members must be 11 years of age or older
and demonstrate clean stroke mechanics. They are expected to attend
regular practice sessions, which are conducted Monday through
Friday for 1.5 - 2.0 hours per day in length. In addition, goal
setting sessions two (2) times annually will be mandatory between
swimmer, parent(s) and coach.
Training
Focus: Stroke technique, dry land conditioning, developing
complex race skills, and coach's and film analysis.
White
Team
The practices for the White team are
conducted Monday through Friday for approximately 1.5 hours in
length and focus on teaching proper technique and introduction to
aerobic work. Swimmer must be able to
consistently demonstrate legal strokes and turns.
Training
Focus: Stroke development and analysis, and race skill
development.
Red
Team
The Red team is the
entry-level practice group. It is open to swimmers as least six
years of age and able to swim 50 yards (2 lengths of the Eaton H.S.
pool) of each freestyle (front crawl with correct breathing
technique) and backstroke. The practices for the Red team are
conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and are 1 – 1.5 hours
in length. The Red team serves both as an introduction to
competitive swimming and preparation for the next practice level.
Emphasis is placed on learning the fundamentals of competitive
swimming.
Training
Focus: Stroke instruction, knowledge of rules,
introduction to swim
meets, and
fundamental racing skills.
PRACTICE
SCHEDULE
We strive for consistency
with our practice schedule. However, because we use the pool along
with the Eaton Schools, Eaton High School (EHS) girls' swimming and
diving team, the Eaton School District has first priority.
Cancellation of a practice due to a high school swim meet, repairs,
or unforeseen circumstances will be sent via e-mail or text to
active members and posted at www.eatonredwaves.com
.
Parents are welcome to
watch practice from the bleachers. The coaches will be happy to
talk with you before or after practice if you have any questions or
concerns.
PARENTS ARE ASKED
NOT TO BE ON DECK DURING PRACTICE OR
MEETS.
All swimmers need to be on
the deck ready for stretching 5 minutes before practice
starts.
Due to the variability of
schedules during the year, all practice schedules are posted and
available at www.eatonredwaves.com , by
emailing [email protected], or speaking with one of the club
coaching staff.
FINANCIAL
COMMITMENTS
The information listed
below summarizes the financial expectations of membership with the
Eaton Red Waves. For specific amounts and requirements,
please refer to the individual heading below. The fees listed
below are MANDATORY and essential to the continued
success of the club:
1. Annual
USA Swimming Registration
USA Swimming registration fees and ERW administration
fees
All registration is completed on-line at www.eatonredwaves.com
2. Monthly
Dues
Dues based on practice team
Monthly dues are invoiced through the Team Unify online
system.
3.
Sponsorship Drive
a.
Sponsorship dues are a one-time yearly fee charged to all swimmers
who swim at least one month during a calendar year with the
club. Sponsorship dues are non-refundable.
b.
Sponsorship dues are designed as a fundraising drive that is held
January through March of each year. Any dues not collected by
the designated end date of the Sponsorship Drive will be the
responsibility of the swimmer’s family.
c.
Any swimmer that joins the club after the drive has been completed
(between April 1st and December 31st of each year) will
be assessed a prorated sponsorship fee. Swimmers will be
charged based on the swimmer's start date according to the
following schedule:
1.
January through March: Swimmers participate in the
Sponsorship Drive (see sponsorship drive and fee
information). Full fee due March 30th of each
year.
2.
April through December: The annual
fundraising fee will be prorated (see fee information) and due
in full on the first monthly
statement.
USA SWIMMING
REGISTRATION
United States Swimming
(USA) is the National Governing Board for swimming in the United
States. Membership in USA Swimming is required to be a member
of the Eaton Red Waves at a yearly cost of $96.00 per swimmer. The
fee covers the $76.00 USA swimming membership fee and the $20.00
ERW administration fee. USA membership, through the
state organization, Colorado Swimming Inc. (CSI), provides
supplemental accident insurance for its members and liability
insurance coverage for member teams.
An alternative
registration option is now available for members. USA
swimming offers an annual flex membership at a yearly cost of
$20.00 per swimmer. Please be aware that this option allows only
limited participation in USA swimming sanctioned
meets.
Athlete protection
training is required for all swimmers. This training can
be found at: https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/safe-sport/apt
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION:
A.
For new swimmers (never registered with USA
Swimming), the annual fee is valid from September 1,
2020 through December 31, 2021, if the swimmer registers after
9/1/2020.
B.
Any new swimmer that begins between
1/1/2021 and 8/31/2021, the annual fee will be valid from
their registration date thru 12/31/2021. Renewal will be
required in 9/2021 for the 2022 season, including cost
for the yearly administration fee and USA Swimming fee at the time
of renewal.
C.
Returning swimmers must renew their registration
through the club by November 1, 2020 for the
2020-2021 season. Their registration will be valid for
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. NOTE:
Swimmers who are not registered by November 1st will not be allowed
in the water for practices or meets.
On-line registration
information is available at www.eatonredwaves.com
. All payments must be made on-line with a credit card/debit
card/e-check and are subject to additional charges for
processing fees.
MONTHLY
DUES
The Eaton Red Waves is a
pay-to-swim club. The continued health of the club is dependent on
every family paying their dues on time and to participate regularly
in practices, meets, and activities. The current standard
monthly rates are as follows:
2020-
2021 DUES
A.
Monthly Dues
RED Team ...
$65
WHITE Team ...
$75
GOLD Team ...
$85
PLATINUM Team ...
$90
B.
Multiple Swimmer Dues
Discount
The multiple swimmer
discount is applied when a family has more than one athlete
swimming in the same month. The athlete swimming in the highest
practice group will be billed the full rate, with the remaining
athletes discounted as follows:
* Swimmer 1 ... Full
rate
* Swimmer 2 ... 15%
discount
* Swimmer 3 or more ...
50% discount
MONTHLY
INVOICING
Monthly dues are
auto-invoiced thru Team Unify (online system) by the 1st
of each month. Payment is due
promptly, but not later than the 10th of each month.
Attendance is taken each
practice and families will be billed at the appropriate practice
group level.
Monthly dues are invoiced
if swimmer swims at least one day during the current month.
Full dues are collected regardless of the number of times you
attend. The monthly dues will not be prorated for missed
practices.
Monthly dues will be
collected for all swimmers that attend any number of swim meets
during a month even if not attending practice.
a.
Our coaches highly encourage practice attendance, not just meet
attendance.
b. If
you have a situation that allows only meet attendance (e.g. High
School Swim Team), please contact the Board, in writing, requesting
special consideration to have the monthly dues
excused.
You are responsible for
notifying the Billing/Registration Coordinator and President (not
the coach) by the 20th of the month if your swimmer
plans to take time off and when he/she plans to return to
swimming. Otherwise you will be considered an active swimmer
and you will be billed. If your swimmer takes time off
from the club during the year for any reason, they will pay a $50
reactivation fee when your swimmer returns to the
club.
PAYMENT
METHODS
Payments for dues must be
submitted through the on-line Team Unify system and can be paid
with an E-Check, Credit or Debit card on-line. The club does
not accept check payments because you can utilize our E-Check or
Debit card processing services which come directly out of your
checking account. There is a flat processing fee of $3.00 for
every transaction associated with paying your account balance
on-line.
1.
Members have the option to process their own monthly payment
on-line and can logon
immediately to their account after receiving an invoice by e-mail
to pay.
2.
Members have the option during registration to request the club to
automatically process
their monthly payments through our auto-bill
system.
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Payment will be charged to the account number on file on or before
the the 1st of the month.
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It is the responsibility of the member to keep their account
numbers and expiration dates current in our billing
system.
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If the account number on file is declined for any reason, an e-mail
notice will be sent to the member informing them of the
problem. Processing the monthly payment for the current month
will then be the responsibility of the member until all account
information is updated in the billing system.
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If the payment is not processed by the member by the 10th of the
month, late fees will be assessed according to the policies
explained in the guide.
Privacy Notice -
All information is confidential and on a secured network. We
do not share or distribute information.
PAYMENT
POLICY
It places an extra burden
on the other families if your payments are not kept current -- this
includes both monthly dues and the annual Sponsorship Drive
(fundraiser) fees. Our current payment policy is the
following:
- Invoices are processed no
later than the 1st of the month and payments are due by the 10th of
the month. If payment in full is not received by the
10th of the month, a $10 late fee will be assessed and added to the
family's account on the 11th.
- If payment of any
outstanding account balance is not received by ERW by the
end of the month:
- Swimming privileges will
be revoked immediately and the swimmer(s) will not be allowed in
the water for practice and/or meets until the account is paid in
full. At that time, the coaches will be notified of the
overdue account.
- A $10 processing fee will
be assessed to the account to process the overdue
payment.
- It is the family's
responsibility to keep their E-Check or credit/debit card numbers
in the billing system in date and current because failed
transactions are very time consuming to correct. If the
family does not update their information on a timely basis, the
swimmer(s) will not be allowed in the water for practice and/or
meets until the number has been verified current in the billing
system.
- If a payment for meet
registration fees is declined
, the family will be given 5
days to fix the problem and make the payment online or the
swimmer(s) will not be allowed to participate in the
meet.
- When the family's
account is paid in full, the family must notify the
Billing/Registration Coordinator by e-mail and the
swimmer(s) may not enter the water until coaches are informed of
the payment by the Billing/Registration Coordinator.
Verification that the overdue payment has been received by the
Billing/Registration Coordinator may take up to 3 business days;
therefore, the swimmer(s) may not enter the water until the
Billing/Registration Coordinator notifies the coaches on
deck.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP
DRIVE / FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
The purpose of the
Sponsorship Drive / Fundraising Campaign each year is to assist in
keeping the monthly Club dues as low as possible. The
Sponsorship Drive / Fundraising Campaign supplements the Club dues
and the yearly pool usage fee. This applies to swimmers
registered by January through March of each
year.
1.
The campaign is conducted from January through March.
2.
Swimmers sell sponsorships to local businesses.
3.
Families may choose to pay the annual amount rather than requesting
sponsorships from local businesses. Fundraising campaign fees are
non-refundable.
4.
Fundraising details are provided each January when the campaign
begins.
5.
If the sponsorship drive payments are not received by March
31st , ERW may charge the E-Check or Credit/Debit card
number on file with our billing system for the full amount
due.
FUNDRAISING ANNUAL
COMMITMENT
* 1 Swimmer/family
.................... $250
* 2 Swimmers/family
..................
$300
* 3 or more
Swimmers/family.....
$350
NOTE:
Swimmers joining the club after the sponsorship drive (April
through December)will be required to
pay a prorated commitment in full with the first
monthly dues payment
PRORATED
FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT:
* 1
Swimmer/family……$21 per month multiplied by the # of
months remaining in the current year
* 2
Swimmers/family…..$25 per month multiplied by the # of
months remaining in the current year
* 3
Swimmers/family…..$30 per month multiplied by the # of
months remaining in the current year
MIDDLE & HIGH
SCHOOL VOUCHER GUIDELINES
One-time yearly vouchers
will be available for middle and high school swimmers that are
registered members of the Eaton Red Waves team. These vouchers are
for middle and high school swimmers who would like to participate
in a school sport during the school year, but would still like to
swim part-time with the club. They receive 50% off their monthly
dues for up to three consecutive months (one time only) while
he/she participates in another sport. The Middle & High School
Voucher form is available on the website at www.eatonredwaves.com . Submit
the completed form to the Billing/Registration Coordinator prior to
the 20th of the month. Reactivation fee will not
be charged as long as the form is signed by the Coach and submitted
to the Billing/Registration Coordinator.
VOLUNTEER
REQUIREMENTS
The success of Eaton Red
Waves is due in large part to the parents who take an active role
in helping meet the on-going needs of the team. The team
relies on member volunteers to help out with day-to-day operations
and special events to keep our monthly dues down. We need all
families to assist in making Eaton Red Waves a
success!
2020-2021 Volunteer
Policy
ERW Swim
Meet Volunteer Requirements
(1)
Serve as an active member on the Board of Directors.
Positions are filled in May for the coming year. Additional
incentives are added to the Board of Director
positions. See explanation below.
(2)
Volunteer as a USA Swimming Official. See explanation
below.
(3)
Unless a family member is serving as an active member on the Board
or is volunteering as a USA Swimming Official, at home meets, the
following volunteer requirements must be met.
For families with 1
swimmer:
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Family must fill a total of 2 volunteer positions (provide 1
volunteer at 2 of 3 sessions)
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If volunteer requirement is not met, swimmer account will be
charged $100 per session that a volunteer was not provided
following the meet.
For families with 2
or more swimmers:
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Family must fill a total of 3 volunteer positions (provide 1
volunteer at each of the 3 sessions or 1 volunteer at one session
and 2 volunteers at another session).
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If volunteer requirement is not met, swimmer account will be
charged $100 per session per volunteer that was not provided
following the meet.
Additional volunteer
requirements for all meets that the ERW is hosting or
co-hosting (8&U Championships, Silver Circuit, Districts,
etc.):
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For meets held at Eaton High School Pool or sponsored/hosted
by ERW ALL families with active swimmer(s) must fill a total of 1
volunteer position per session.
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Non-ERW sponsored swim meets at which timers from ERW are required
(e.g. District or League Meets), participating swimmer families
will be expected to time for a portion of the session for which
their swimmer is participating if needed.
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If volunteer requirement is not met, swimmer account will be
charged $50 per session that a volunteer was not provided following
the meet.
Definitions/Exceptions
to Volunteer Requirements
An eligible swimmer
is any swimmer who meets the entry qualifications
for the meet (age and/or times) and is not receiving a High School
Voucher at the time of the meet.
If a swimmer has
chosen not to participate in Fall Fest (due to travel, illness, or
other commitments), or if a swimmer is not swimming the month of
the meet, the volunteer requirement must still be met in
full by the swimmer/swimmer family unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Meet Director and the
volunteer position(s) are fulfilled by another member of the club
(in addition to their own volunteer requirement).
Some volunteer
positions can be fulfilled by children under the age of 13.
Other positions must be filled by an adult or
child 13 years of age or older. Each volunteer sign-up will
indicate if age requirements apply. For example, lane timers
should be 13 years of age or older. The rules of USA Swimming
specify that, "No swimmer shall be required to re-swim a race due
to equipment failure which results in unrecorded or inaccurate time
or place. The accurate timing and recording of each swimmer's
performance are essential."
Exception:
Any eligible swimmer, who under a physician's order is not allowed
to swim, (e.g. recovering from surgery) is not required to fulfill
volunteer positions. A note from the health care provider
must be provided to the Board.
Signing Up
for Volunteer Positions
All volunteer
sign-up for will be completed online at www.eatonredwaves.com
.
Note:
All above volunteer requirements must be fulfilled for any
swimmer to be supported by ERW Swim Club following the
Championship/Travel Meet policy.
Accident or Injury
While Volunteering
Please be aware that
in the event of an accident or injury, volunteers are not covered
by Eaton Red Waves Swim Club insurance.
All members should
have their own personal insurance that covers them in the event of
an accident or injury while volunteering for an Eaton Red Waves
event or activity.
TRAVEL
POLICY
COACHES TRAVEL
FUND
Eaton Red Waves Board of
Directors will set aside money to be placed into a Coaches
Travel Fund to assist in paying for Coach’s expenses and
Coach’s salary in the event that a swimmer(s) qualifies for a
championship meet or in the event of a Travel meet. These
funds will be derived from the following:
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ERW fee of $10.00/swimmer for every swim meet registration (away
& home meets)
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2% of the profit from all home meets
Money for Championship
meets will be divided as follows.
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One swimmer: All coaching salary will be paid. 25% of airfare and
hotel.
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Two swimmers: All coaching salary will be paid. 50% of airfare and
hotel.
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Three swimmers: All coaching salary will be paid. 75% of airfare
and hotel.
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Four swimmers: All coaching salary will be paid. 100% of
airfare plus determined amount of food expenses.
All money will be taken
out of the Coaches Travel Fund first. If there is not
enough money in the Coaches Travel Fund to cover the
eligible percentage, the remaining eligible amount will be paid by
the club. Any fee’s not covered by the team will be the
responsibility of the swimmer(s) attending the meet.
When available, the
King Soopers Fundraiser Funds can be used to supplement
remaining coaching costs. The King Soopers Fundraiser Funds
can be used to pay the remaining cost of airfare and hotel as well
as the cost of a mid-sized car rental and $45/day food
stipend.
All travel team
requirements must be met by the swimmer(s) to be entitled to
funding for coach’s expenses to be paid by ERW.
Swimmers requirements for
receiving funds from the team travel fund:
1.
Must be in good standing with the club. All dues must be paid
in full each month and have been in good standing for 6
months.
2.
Must be an active member of the club for a continuous 6 months
before the meet.
3.
For team travel meets, the swimmers must have participated in the
fundraiser, with each participant raising the set amount of base
funds, to be determined before set fundraiser. Non participants
will not receive any money.
4.
Must be swimming an average of 2 days a week for the Red Team and 4
days a week for the White, Gold and Platinum team for the last
three months.
(Effective: September 1,
2020)
BOARD AND ANNUAL
COORDINATOR INCENTIVES
In order to maintain a
healthy, well-run and growing club, the Eaton Red Waves requires
active volunteers on the Eaton Red Waves Board and annual
Coordinator positions. To encourage Board and Coordinator
positions, the following incentives are included for these
volunteer positions:
President
Treasurer
Sponsorship/Fundraiser
Chair
Secretary
Billing/Registration
Coordinator
Meet Director
Swim
Official
Assistant Meet Director
The following incentives
are given to the above positions:
Voting member of the Board
One swimmer is exempt from yearly USA Registration fee
($76)
President, Treasurer, and Billing and Registration
Coordinator:
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First Year: Reduction in monthly dues for one swimmer by
$20.00 per month.
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Each additional year: Increase reduction by $5.00 per month
for each year.
Sponsorship/Fundraiser Chair, Secretary, Meet
Director and Assistant Meet Director:
-
First Year: Reduction in monthly dues of one swimmer by $10
per month.
-
Each additional year: Increase reduction by $5.00 per month
for each year.
Swim Official:
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Officials must work two sessions of each home meet. Officials
working two sessions of any meet are refunded their entry
fees, less contribution to the CSI fund for one swimmer's
entries. Refunded entry fees will not be in excess of $400
per year.
Fulfilling the duties of any Board position meets club
volunteer requirements
SWIM
MEETS
Swimmers have the
opportunity to participate in swim meets throughout the year. Meets
are not mandatory for club membership, but are highly encouraged. A
meet is a swimmer’s reward for all his/her hard work at
practice! Creating community by supporting and cheering on
teammates, meeting swimmers from other clubs, experiencing new
surroundings, fun, and a sense of accomplishment are just a few of
the rewards swimmers will receive from participating in swim meets.
All meets are held in accordance with USA Swimming rules and
regulations.
NOTE: Swimmers that
attend meets, but not practice, will be charged the monthly dues
for that particular month. Any exceptions must be approved by
the ERW board.
All swim meets havve individual registration and event fees for
participation. Additionally there is an ERW fee of $10/swimmer for
every swim meet registration (away & home meets) to help cover
the coach's travel and pay for meet attendance.
MEET SCHEDULE /
TYPES
1.
AGE-GROUP & CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS
The schedule is
determined by the head coach. The team typically attends 1-2 meets
per month, held on week-ends, at venues primarily in northern
Colorado and the greater Denver metro area. The Eaton Red Waves
host meets at our pool with dates to be determined annually by the
Head Coach and the Board of Directors. In addition, the team
attends the Northern Colorado Swimming (NCS) District Championships
held each winter and summer. There are additional championship
meets for those swimmers who achieve the respective qualifying
times (i.e. Silver State, Colorado Age-Group State /Junior Olympics
(JO), Zone, Regional/Sectional, and National
championships).
2.
SILVER CIRCUIT MEETS
For swimmers new to
competitive swimming there are Silver Circuit meets sponsored by
Northern
Colorado Swimming.
These meets are typically held in smaller venues and only swimmers
above a certain time per event may attend. The Eaton Red Waves host
1-2 Silver Circuit meets a year.
MEET
PROCEDURES
Meet information is
available at www.eatonredwaves.com . There
are selected meets within our meet schedule that are designated as
COACH’S CHOICE. These meets have been designated as such so
that if you choose to swim in just a few meets each year, these
meets will have the majority of our membership in attendance.
This promotes team spirit and unity and it is a good opportunity
for the new and inexperienced swimmer to have experienced swimmers
and swim families nearby to help them become familiar with the meet
process. Also, the COACH’S CHOICE meets guarantee to
have a coach in attendance for ALL sessions. The non-Coach’s
Choice meets will require a minimum number of splashes per meet
session to guarantee coach attendance (see the COACHING STAFF
section for more details).
ERW has an on-line meet
entry process. All meet information will be sent to the
family’s email of record thru the Team Unify online
system. All entries will be completed on-line.
COACHING
STAFF
All members of the
coaching staff are CPR/First Aid certified and Water Safety or
Coach Safety trained. They also have an annual background
check and hold the Certified Coaches card through USA Swimming,
which is recertified as required by USA Swimming.
Due to the small size of
our club, we will guarantee to send a certified coach to swim meets
on our team schedule that are designated as COACH’S CHOICE
meets. Guaranteed coach attendance at the non-coach’s
choice meets on our schedule will require a minimum participation
of 10 splashes per meet session (10 event entries from the ERW per
meet session).
See the webpage at www.eatonredwaves.com for swim meet
schedule.
COMMUNICATION
We have several forms of
communication to keep families informed of meets, practice
schedules, entry deadlines, upcoming activities, etc.
WWW.EATONREDWAVES.COM
Please join us at www.eatonredwaves.com for the
latest information.
Text Messaging
(SMS)
To use this method of
communication, you must activate this tool on your own individual
ERW account. It is highly recommended for short notice
communications. (ie. late notice practice changes due to inclement
weather).
E-mail
Correspondence
For up-to-the-minute
information email has proven to be the medium of choice for most
families. Please keep your email address updated.
Individual Family
Folders
Each family is given an
individual family folder. They are kept in the black 2-drawer
filing cabinet near the NE pool entrance for your convenience.
Ribbons, medals, etc. are placed here after swim
meets.
Parent
Meetings
Parent information
meetings are held 1-2 times each year during practice times at the
pool. We try to make it as convenient as possible for all to
attend.
CSI Web
site
The Colorado Swimming web
site (www.csi.org) is an excellent source of general information
about swimming in Colorado. Through this site you can also access
the database that stores your child's swim meet times and meet
results. The ERW develops our own meet schedule, drawn from the
meet choices, posted on this site. The ERW meet schedule is posted
at www.eatonredwaves.com
.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
The swim club has a Board
of Directors who oversee the financial and business aspects of the
team. These are elected positions selected at annual elections held
in the March-April time-frame for a term beginning May 1 through
April 30. Board meetings are held monthly and are open to Red Waves
parents. Meeting dates, times, and locations will be posted at www.eatonredwaves.com
. Board positions include President,
Sponsorship/Fundraiser Chair, Treasurer, Secretary,
Meet Director, Assistant Meet Director and Billing/Registration
Coordinator. Refer to the web page for names and contact
information of the current board members.
GLOSSARY
Block
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starting platform at the start end of each lane; aka. starting
block or platform
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Clerk of the
Course
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facilitator of the heating area; sometimes used as a synonym for
Heating
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CSI
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Colorado Swimming Inc., the state organization of USA Swimming;
also known as an LSC.
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Deck
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area around the pool.
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E-H-L
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Event-Heat-Lane. This is the information a swimmer needs to know
and remember at each meet. They typically write this
information on their hands, arms, or feet with a Sharpie marker.
For example, if you are swimming in Event 49, Heat 2, Lane 4 you
would write 49-2-4.
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Heating
Area
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location where swimmers are staged prior to each event and seeded
according to the time submitted with meet entry
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LSC
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Local Swim Committee Each LSC is made up of volunteers and is
responsible for administering USA Swimming activities in a defined
geographical area and has its own set of bylaws under which it
operates. Colorado's LSC is Colorado Swimming, Inc.
(CSI).
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Long Course
(LC)
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pool facility is 50-meters in length. Times swam in this size pool
are labeled LCM (long course meters)
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Session
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a period of timed at each swim meet not to exceed 4 hours, in which
designated events are completed.
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Short Course
(SC)
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indoor pool facility is 25 yards long; outside SC pools are
typically 25 meters. Times will be noted as SCY (short course
yards) or SCM (short course meters).
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Splash
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1 swimmer swimming one event equals one splash
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