Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team 2017: Key Dates, Schedule, and Events
Get all the important details for the Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team 2017 season, including key dates, schedule, board members, coaching staff, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting swim team experience!
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2017 PARENT MEETING Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Agenda Introductions Key Dates & Times Coach Information Events Volunteering Sponsorship Technology 2017 Season Theme Closing
INTRODUCTIONS Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Board Members Brent McKay Team President (Outgoing) Pam Mayfield Team President (Shadow), Marketing & Fundraising (Outgoing) Tuffli Nguyen Marketing & Fundraising (Shadow) *NEW Keith Avery Equipment | Meet Setup (Outgoing) Steve Sodolak - Equipment | Meet Setup (Shadow) *NEW Liz Gilbert Volunteers (Outgoing) Tyson Daily Volunteers (Shadow) *NEW Tracey Simmons Team Representative Jeff Oliver Treasurer Will Morse Technology *NEW Robyn Ficalora Secretary *NEW Wendy Mulholland - Events
Coaching Staff Jennie (Heinze) Boucher - Head Coach Mercedes Boucher - Assistant Head Coach Shane Spees - Assistant Coach Morgan Marshall Assistant Coach *NEW Arantza Cendejas Assistant Coach *NEW
KEY DATES & TIMES Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Key Dates and Times 4/3 Late Registration Begins 4/4 Parent Meeting (Pope Elementary) 4/10 Swimmer Meet & Greet 4/11 First day of practice 4/15 Last Day to Order Swimsuits (w/o Rush Fee) 4/21 Late Registration Ends 5/1 Team and Individual Pictures (Bridgeland Pool)
Key Dates and Times 5/4&5 Time Trials (Required) 5/5 Last Day to Drop 5/12 Night Pep Rallies (Lakeland Village Park) *New Location 5/13 First Dual Meet 6/12 Cuda-Thon 6/17 Championship Meet 6/19 End of Season Awards & Celebration (Bridgeland Pool)
Key Dates and Times 2017 Meet Schedule: May 13 May 20 May 27 (Memorial Day) June 03 June 04 June 10 June 17 June 23-25 Home vs. Lakes on Eldridge Away vs. Cy-Mills Away vs. Copperfield Home vs. Deerfield Mid-Season Invitational (*) Away vs. Jersey Village CHAMPIONSHIP (Cy-Ranch HS) Invitational Meets (*) * - Must Qualify
Key Dates and Times PRACTICE SCHEDULE Four days per week Monday thru Thursdays Fridays: Pep rallies Afternoons (April 11th May 25st) 4:15-5:15 5:15-5:45 5:45-6:30 6:30-7:15 7:00-8:00 No practice on Memorial day (Monday, May 29th) 13-18 (15 minute dry land) 6 & Under (and new 7 year olds) 7/8s 9/10s 11/12s (15-minute dry land)
Key Dates and Times PRACTICE SCHEDULE First morning practice will be on Tuesday May 30th Monday s Same as Afternoon schedule Tuesday Thursday (May 30th June 22rd) 7:00-7:45 9/10s 7:45-8:30 7/8s 8:30-9:00 6 & Under 8:45-9:45 11 & Up (15 min. dry land)
COACH INFORMATION Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
New Swimmer Evaluation April 8thand 15that FINS 12:30-1:15 -6u 1:15-2:00- 7/8 2:00-2:45- 9/10 *TIMES MAY DIFFER ACCORDING TO # OF SWIMMERS Swimmers must register by April 4th and sign waiver with FINS New Swimmers will be evaluated on readiness for swim team. Must be able to: Swim unassisted across the pool Be safe in the water (self and others) Swim across the pool in an adequate time limit Have comfort being in the water and using equipment (goggles, kickboard, etc) All evaluations are left to coaches discretion
Practice Expectations All Parents must remain under back covered blue awnings unless called by a coach or in the case of emergency. No exceptions. Overflow seating will be outside side fencing (must bring your own chair). Attire: Girls: one piece suit, goggles, long hair tied up. Swim cap strongly recommended Boys: swimsuit, jammers, or speedo, goggles. Swim cap strongly recommended 11U: fins will be used at practices on Wednesdays. Not required by strongly recommended Practice schedule/focus will be posted on website Additional/supplementary practices will be posted approx. each week on website
Practice Expectations Practices are organized as a collective team by age group. Practices/lanes are not ability based, but formed to allow for effective practices for each swimmer. 13U swimmers may stay to help with 6u practice for volunteer hours. 13U swimmers must attend a Safety Swim Class with Coach Jennie before helping with younger practices. Swimmers must attend their age group practice unless Coach Jennie has approved a change. New 7 year olds should attend 6U practice (and 7/8 practice are optional) until an evaluation from Coach Jennie Please do not approach coaches during practices unless in the case of an emergency
Meet Prep/Expectations RSVP (yes or no) for meet by Tuesday at 8pm each week. You may enter your swimmer into events they wish to swim All races are up to final coaches discretion- event selection is recommended but not guaranteed Please add in additional comments in RSVP if needed (leave early, need qualifying times, etc) Relays Relays are chosen by coaching staff A&B relays are chosen based on (split times, computer info, coaches discussion) CUDA (c) Relays are composed of swimmers chosen by coaches (not time dependent)
Meet Prep/Expectations During the meet: Please arrive on time and check in to avoid being scratched from relays Having other parent #s is helpful if running late, etc. If emergency occurs and swimmers cannot swim, alert Coach Jennie After each race, check in with the coaches for feedback Drink lots of water, eat more fruits/veggies vs. candy/chips, and HAVE FUN!
Cuda Buddies Who: 13U swimmers are paired up with 6U swimmers What: For 13U swimmers: An opportunity to impact new swimmers in a positive way by giving them encouragement, swim tips, and kindness A chance to gain volunteer hours for NHS, college applications, Key Club, etc. A fun way to connect with other swimmers throughout the season Receive a special decal patch on team shirt to distinguish Cuda Buddy status
Cuda Buddies What: For 6U swimmers: An opportunity to gain experience from older swimmers A chance to receive additional help/encouragement A friendly face at each Cuda event A fun way to connect with other swimmers throughout the season When: During meets, practices, and other Cuda events (pep rallies, Cuda-Thon, end of year party, etc.) How: Sign up your 6U or 13U swimmer during registration/parent s meeting/first week of practice ****Swimmers are not required to participate. They must be signed up to become a Cuda Buddy****
Swim Lessons If your swimmer needs extra one on one attention/help, all of our coaching staff provide private lessons. $25/30 minute lesson Contact any of the coaches through their emails found on bridgelandbarracudas.com *****PLEASE NOTE***** We are not able to use the Bridgeland lap pool to conduct lessons. *************
EVENTS Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Events Cuda-Thon | Monday June 12, 2017 Weeknight event with music, food, and fun! WHOLE family event. Adult relays, family relays, coaches relays all to raise money! Mark Braswell Memorial Scholarship Fund benefitting our many graduating Seniors Swimmers collect pledges to support their efforts and earn money by swimming laps Donors can pledge money per lap, or make a flat donation If you re interested in sponsoring this event as a family or business, please contact Wendy Mulholland at events@swimcuda.com
Events End of Season Party | June 19, 2017 More Fun at the pool with live music! Lots of junk food, music, games and probably some hijinks with the coaches Fun event for the whole family to celebrate our season. Opportunity to present awards to our swimmers for their outstanding accomplishments Announce our Mark Braswell Scholarship recipients Awesome way to celebrate getting your Saturday s back =)
VOLUNTEERS Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Volunteering Swim Meet Volunteer Registration Online Signing Up to Volunteer Opens each Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Closes on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Credits needed for 2017 2016: 16 credits 2017: Subject to Change Based on # Families registered and # Swimmers Championship Meet not included in Credits Must Register Separately
Volunteering $300 Volunteer Deposit Why need volunteer deposit? BBST is Volunteer run Organization Do not want your money!!!...We want need parent s time and support Checks (What the Board Does With Them)
Volunteering CHAIRPERSON POSITIONS Volunteers 1 Open Position Officials David Cobb Computer Assistant 1 Open Position Concessions Holly Scoular & Jane Loucaides Equipment 1 Open Position Pictures/Trophies Michelle Marshall Pep Rallies Lisa Paul & Lynn Garavaglia Awards & EOY Party Teal Moran DJ Susie Coe & 1 Open Position Announcer Susie Coe Cuda-Thon Jerry Hardman Ribbons Vicki Burgess Registration/Invitationals 1 Open Position
Volunteering OFFICIALS Head Official Dave Cobb Officials include Referees Starters Stroke & Turn Clerk of Course Computers Free training provided by NWAL If interested, speak to Dave Cobb
SPONSORSHIP Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Sponsorship Always looking for new sponsors for the team! Multiple sponsorships available Business Company matching programs Butterfly (Families) Why Sponsor ? Funds directly support our swimmers by helping to provide scholarships, awards, parties, pep rallies, new equipment, etc. Your business is advertised all season and seen by hundreds of families! Businesses & Families interested in becoming a sponsor are encouraged to contact Tuffli Nguyen at marketing@swimcuda.com.
Sponsorship Sponsorship Spotlight Returning Title Sponsor $1500 We are excited to have Dr. Dyer back this season as our Title Sponsor! Dr. Dyer specializes in bone grafting, crown lengthening & wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, and other complex treatments here in Cypress, TX. He has been recognized for his passionate, expert service with numerous awards from the Cypress community. You can contact Dr. Dyer and his expert team at their office located at 13611 Skinner Rd #230, Cypress, TX 77429 or call 281-304-9911.
Sponsorship 2017 Butterfly Sponsorship Don t miss your opportunity to get a coveted Butterfly Sponsorship! Each Butterfly Sponsorship includes: One reserved parking space at home meets New this season: Onefront row tent space at home meets with a tent that we provide (set up and take down for you!) Shout-out in our team s weekly newsletter and recognition on our other media outlets Flat fee is $250.00 Multiple families can go in on one sponsorship Only 5 spots left sign up tonight!
TECHNOLOGY Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
Technology Communication Social Media Facebook ( Use #cudas2017 to share photos and updates) Weekly Team Newsletter Remind101 Website http://bbst.swim-team.us/ OR http://bridgelandbarracudas.com
Technology MeetBop
Website Demo Demo RSVP Demo Volunteer registration
2017 THEME Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
CLOSING Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
So Now What? 1. Sign up for Remind101 Alerts and Like our FB page. 2. It s about community! Get connected with some other swim families to get the inside scoop. 3. Be positive, be encouraging and have fun!
THANK YOU Bridgeland Barracudas Swim Team
