Forsyth Central Swim and Dive 2014-2015

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach •Asheley Bell Contact: Cell -770-367-1730 / Ext. -111170 or 111169Email: abell@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Assistant Coaches •Sid Bramblett Contact: Ext. 111160Email: sbramblett@forsyth.k12.ga.us

•Emilie Bertsch (Community Coach)

Social Media Info

Athletic 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 20th •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 5th – 7th @ Georgia Tech Aquatic Center •Practices will be held over holidays breaks

•Monday-Wednesday of Thanksgiving Break •Dec. 22nd and 23rd, Dec. 29th-31st, Jan. 2nd (Jan 3rd IS a meet)

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

* Year Round Swimmers must attend Thursday mornings*

Date Event Place / Time

August 14th Mandatory Athlete Meeting TBA / 3:45pm

September 3rd Parent/Athlete Meeting TBA/ 7pm

10/16/14 Season Kick off Pizza Party (prizes, team bonding, free pizza!) 6:30pm @ Pizzeria Azzurri

10/20/14 First Day of Practice Cumming Aquatic Center (CAC)

10/23/14 Time Trials – All swimmers Cumming Aquatic Center (CAC)

11/8/14 FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON Woodstock Invite

Cherokee Aquatic Center

11/15/14 Lambert/South Tri Meet CAC @ 1:30pm

11/15/14 Marist Early Bird Diving Invite Marist 8am – boys; 9am – girls

11/22/14 AWAITING CONFIRMATION ---------

12/5/14 TEAM BONDING NIGHT!! TBA

12/6/14 Holiday Splash Invitational Central/West Host

CAC @ 1:30pm *Team arrival time will be 10:45am*

12/12/14 Tallulah Falls High School Meet Ruby Fulbright Natatorium@ 5:30pm

12/20/14 Lambert Holiday Invitational CAC @ 1:30pm

12/20/14 Madeline J. Brown Diving Invite Marist @ 9am

1/3/15 Duluth Invitational East Gwinnett Aquatics/ 9am

1/9/151/10/15

Forsyth Winter Invitational Prelim/Finals Meet

Diving- Friday Swimming- Saturday

Central/West Host

CACStart times are TBA as of now.

1/17/15 North Invitational CAC @ 1:30pm

1/24/15 Forsyth County Championship Meet (hosted by South) CAC @1:30pm

1/31/15 Rockin’ Relays(Hosted by North Forsyth)

CAC

February 5th-7th State Preliminaries and Finals GA Tech

2014-2015 Swim and Dive Schedule

Meets

Diving – We are still adding in meets!

Key Swim Meets:

December 6th – Holiday Splash Invitational

January 9th/10th – Forsyth Winter Invitational

January 25th – 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 anyone? (Holiday parties ,etc. )

Booster Fees•Please see the attached document for payment of swim fees. Swim Only – $350Dive Only – $250Swim and Dive - $400Manager - $130

•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. 45% to the Athletic Department , 45% to swim team! 2. 10% to materials (all created in house) 3. ALL TEAM MEMBERS are required to sell 10 cards ($10 a

piece)

Fees Fundraiser – More information to be announced at the beginning of the season

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

Booster Club

President: Allen Jacks VP – Rhonda Jacks

Treasurer – Shubhra SaxenaIn need…Volunteer Coordinator Banquets/ BondingMedia

Team Sponsors

•20% designated products •25% off technical suits for championship meets

Prior to October 20th…

1. Physical needs to be turned in ASAP. This goes to Mrs. Berry in the counseling 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. Get on the Friends Unlimited website and order your items.

5. Weight Training 6. Water Time 7. Dryland

Any questions?

Thank you all for coming this evening. Drive

safely!