Forsyth Central Swim and Dive 2015-2016

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach •Asheley Bell Contact: Cell -770-367-1730 / Ext. -111170 Email: abell@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Assistant Coaches •Sid Bramblett Contact: Ext. 111160Email: sbramblett@forsyth.k12.ga.us •Emilie Bertsch (Community Coach)•Kathy Gailbraith – Dive Coach, Dive Forsyth •Middle School Feeder Program – Natalie Pass (Otwell Middle)

Social Media Info

Team Websitewww.fchsswimdive.comAthletic Websitehttp://forsythcentralathletics.com/Twitter@fchs_swimdive•Text to Follow:

•To: 40404•Message: Follow@fchs_swimdive

FacebookFCHS Swim and Dive

Coaching Philosophy

•One House, One Team •In doing so, we look to teach these athletes necessary “life skills”

•Show responsibility•Push through the hard times•RESPECT•Get in shape

Season Information

•Season Begins Monday, October 19th •Practice 5 days a Week•Meets occur either Friday night or Saturday. Please see the schedule on the website for specific dates . •State is February 4th-6th @ Georgia Tech Aquatic Center •Practices will be held over holidays breaks

•Monday-Wednesday of Thanksgiving Break

Practice Info & Schedule

Monday and Wednesday 4-5:45pm *Dryland *Transportation provided from school (drop off only)

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 6-7:25am *No transportation provided. If you need to work a carpool situation, reach out to the Booster Club and we will do an ‘all call’ to help.

Items to Bring: Recommended equipment , CAP, GOGGLES, extra t-shirt, old sneakers, towel, WATER BOTTLE

*PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME TO PICK UP YOUR ATHLETE.*

Athlete Expectations

At the start of the season, each athlete will be required to read our team handbook. They must sign that they have read and understand the expectations set forth for our program. The handbook will be uploaded to the website and by the end of the first week, ALL athletes will have to sign that they and their parents have read over the information. Key Points: •GPA•Attendance•Lettering•Behavior/Conduct

Parent Expectations

•VOLUNTEER !!! •Be a spectator at the meets (Who doesn’t love a good crowd?)•Hold your athlete accountable •Support the team in fundraising •Support the team in food •Promote a positive and supportive environment for your athlete

•Promote a healthy diet•MAKE THEM GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING!

Transportation

•Transportation will be provided to EVERY meet outside of the county and all athletes are required to ride. •Transportation will be provided for meets that will occur after school. •Transportation will be provided M/W for afternoon practice as a drop off. •NO students may ride together in cars (FCSS policy)

Attendance

•Athletes are expected to be at every practice as is scheduled. •Attendance does effect lettering – this will be outlined in the handbook•Special circumstances will be addressed directly with Coach Bell •Absences from practice must be directly communicated to Coach Bell … NOT through another swimmer•Meet Attendance:

•Required. •Failure to show up at a meet can result in immediate dismissal from the team •Ample notice must be given to Coach Bell if you are not able to attend the meet •This is outlined in the handbook

Club Swimmers must attend once a week. Weekly attendance sheets can be found on the team website. They must be turned in to the coaches after the completion of a week.

Meets

Diving – We are still adding in meets!

Key Swim Meets:

December 5th – Holiday Splash Invitational

January 16thth – Forsyth Winter Invitational

January 24th – Forsyth County Championships * Senior Night*

Volunteers

•A volunteer coordinator will be in contact with you about signing up for meet volunteer •We will co-host two meets this season and will need ‘all hands on deck’ •All parents are expected to volunteer •Volunteering also includes food donations•Hosting team gathering … Bonfire!! (Holiday parties ,etc. )

Booster Fees•Please see the attached document for payment of swim fees. Swim Only – $350Dive Only – $250Swim and Dive - $400Manager - $150 *Registration BY OCTOBER 15TH* *Swim caps and towels with names* •Payment plans can be set up on an individual basis if needed. •There will also be a fee supported fundraiser set up to begin when the season starts for those who would like the opportunity to have their athlete fundraiser their fees.

Fundraisers

Discount Cards – Athletic Department Fundraiser Cards 1. 50% to the Athletic Department , 45% to swim team! 2. ALL TEAM MEMBERS are required to sell 10 cards ($10 a

piece)

Swim and Dive-a-thon On November 1st, we will run a swim/dive-a-thon at the CAC

from 2:30 to 5:30pm. We are asking all athletes to participate.

Co-hosted Meets – We will split profit with WFHS on these meets

Team Gear

-All athletes will be required to wear FCHS gear at each meet. NO EXCEPTIONS. You will be required to show up in uniform.

*Look the part/Act the part!!*-Competition suit is REQUIRED. -Competition suit is NOT allowed at practice. Please purchase a different suit for practice purposes. -Caps and goggles are required for practice and competition-FCHS SWIM TEAM CAP is required for competition

-*All American Swim - Matt Palm (representative) – Team Gear-* AC Harwell and Associates – Team Gear-* Premier Designs – Tommy Crowe – Spirit Wear

Booster Club

President: Allen and Rhonda Jacks Treasurer – Shubhra Saxena

Secretary – Jami Perissi Website – Susan Mamrick

Media (Photography) – Mary Lynn McDowell

Team Sponsors

•20% designated products •25% off technical suits for championship meets•We will be placing an order for technical suits for championship meets.

Example shown: Avictor Prelude (Fina Approved)

New in 2015/2016

Records Board

Jr. Bulldog Feeder

Program

Prior to October 19th…

1. Physical needs to be turned in ASAP. This goes to Mrs. Hamilton in the administration office.

2. Along with the physical, PLEASE TURN IN your concussion form and transportation forms.

3. Turn in your FCHS Sports Medicine Emergency Information to Coach Bell.

4. www.fchsswimdive.com 5. Weight Training 6. Water Time 7. Dryland

Any questions?

Thank you all for coming this evening. Drive

safely!