CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL
2013 © 2013 JSL
Written and Compiled by Bob Garland, Jr. 105 Woodhurst Court Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 293-2045 [email protected]
JEFFERSON SWIM LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL (Revised March 28, 2013)
This Manual Belongs to:
Name: ______
Address: ______
______
Phone: ______
Email: ______
Team ______
IMPORTANT !!! - PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING
This Manual was originally written by Tom Muncaster in 1984 and has been revised and expanded annually since that time by Bob Garland, Jr. Beginning in 2006, the Championship Consultant serves as the chair of the Championship Committee. He/she will not take on any responsibilities of the Committee, but will monitor the progress of the Committee and serve as the liaison to the full JSL Board. If possible the Team Representative to the Board should also serve on the Champs Committee. Because of the expanded size of the League, it is recommended that there be a Meet Director and 1 or 2 assistants (or Co-Meet Directors) from the Co-host club(s) to help with the various duties.
No volunteer should accept a position on the Championship Committee who does not have the time and organizational skills to significantly contribute to the success of this event . No one on the Championship Committee should accept another volunteer position at the Championship.
You will notice space available to record names of persons responsible for certain duties assigned by the Meet Director. You will also notice "check-off" blanks beside each numbered procedure to be checked when that task is completed. “Check-off” blanks containing the word “Info” require no action by the Committee and are for information only. Copies may be made of various pages to give to persons responsible for certain duties, but the Championship Committee should retain their original manuals intact. All pages are saved on computer for ease of additions, deletions, and corrections. PLEASE make all of the changes you feel are needed to improve the manual directly on the page of the manual in COLORED pen or pencil, then tear out the pages, put them in the inside front cover, & return everything to Bob Garland after the Championship Meet.
Bob Garland, Jr. [email protected] (434) 293-2045 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE INFORMATION
CHAIR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Jann Balmer Susan Turner (434) 242-2868 (C) (434) 971-8122 (H) (434) 924-5950 (W) (434) 996-5773 (C) JTB9S@Virginia.edu [email protected]
HEAT SHEET & AD COORDINATOR ASST. VOL. COORDINATOR
Paula Tomko Susan Field (434) 326-5533 (H) (434) 760-0644 (434) 960-3470 (C) [email protected] [email protected]
CORPORATE RELATIONS AWARDS COORDINATOR
B.J. Fortune Terry Doherty (434) 977-8835 (H) (434) 971-7648 (H) (434) 242-4503 (C) (703) 402-5809 (C) [email protected] [email protected]
CGST Jonna Garono
(434) 566-1022 (C)
( )______( )
EMAIL [email protected]
FLST Michelle Sandow
(434) 981-5001 (C)
( )______( )
EMAIL [email protected]
FSBC Jenny Ragsdale
(434) 531-2229 (C)
( )______( )
EMAIL [email protected]
LMST
Wes Sprouse
(434) 981-4775 (C)
( )______( )
EMAIL [email protected]
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
PRE-MEET PREPARATIONS SECTION 1 Facility T-shirts Heat Sheet Book Ad Sales & Corporate Sponsors Awards CTS & Computer Food & Refreshments Publicity Insurance USS Approval Planning for Setup Supplies Worker Assignments Seeding Entry Swimmer's Championship Memo Emergency Procedures Swimmer ID Bracelets Team Tents Adult & Coaches Relay CHAMPIONSHIP MEET DAY(S) SECTION 2 Advance Setup Meet Day Setup CTS Setup Computer Setup Emergency Procedures Awards Program High Point Awards Calculations
CHAMPIONSHIP JOB DESCRIPTIONS SECTION 3 Referee Meet Director Starter Clerk-of Course Stroke-&-Turn Judge Sweep Judge & False Start Rope Timer/Button Pusher Table Personnel Computer Personnel Announcers Marshals Heat Sheet & T-shirt Sales CTS Operator Refreshments Team Leader (8 & Under) Safety Officer POST MEET DUTIES SECTION 4 Cleanup Lost & Found Results Publicity High Point Award Ties Follow-up Forwarding of Supplies Honoraria
APPENDICES SECTION 5
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
MEET DIRECTOR ASSIGNMENTS
UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS
FRIDAY AFTERNOON ______
FRIDAY EVENING ______
SATURDAY MORNING ______
SATURDAY AFTERNOON ______
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Pre-Meet Preparations Assigned To:
Page 1 - A. Facility ...... Jann Balmer Page 2 - B. T-shirts ...... ______Page 3 - B. T-shirts (continued) Page 4 - B. T-shirts (continued) Page 5 - C. Heat Sheet Book ...... Paula Tomko Page 6 - C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) Page 7 - C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) Page 8 - C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) Page 9 - D. Ads ...... Paula Tomko Page 10 - D. Ads (continued) E. Corporate Sponsorship ...... BJ Fortune Page 11 - F. Awards ...... Terry Doherty Page 12 - F. Awards (continued) Page 13 - G. Colorado Timing System (CTS) ...... UVa, Bob Garland, H. Computers ...... Bob, Jessica & Locke Page 14 - I. Food Sales Page 15 - J. Refreshments ...... ______Page 16 J. Refreshments (continued) Page 17 K. Publicity ...... Paula Tomko Page 18 - L. Insurance ...... Jeff North M. USA Swimming Approval Page 19 - N. Planning for Setup ...... ______Page 20 - O. Supplies ...... ______Page 21 - O. Supplies (continued) Page 22 - O. Supplies (continued) Page 23 - O. Supplies (continued) Page 24 - P. Assignments ...... Susan Turner & Page 25 - P. Assignments (continued) Susan Field Page 26 - Q. Seeding Entry...... Locke Boyer Page 27 - Q. Seeding Entry (continued) R. Swimmer's Championship Memo ...... ______Page 28 - S. Emergency Procedures ...... ______Page 29 - T. Swimmer ID Bracelets (wristbands) ...... ______Page 30 U. Team Tents ...... ______Page 31 V. Team Information Tables (NO LONGER) ...... W. Adult Relay ...... ______Page 32 X. Coaches Relay ...... ______
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
II Championship Meet Day(s) ...... Assigned To:
Page 1 - A. Advance Setup ...... ______ALL ______Page 2 - A. Advance Setup (continued) Page 3 - A. Advance Setup (continued) Page 4 - A. Advance Setup (continued) Page 5 - A. Advance Setup (continued) Page 6 - A Advance Setup (continued) Page 7 - B. Meet Day Setup ...... ______ALL ______Page 8 - B. Meet Day Setup (continued) Page 9 - C. CTS Setup ...... UVa, Bob, Page 10 - C. CTS Setup (continued) ...... Jessica, and Locke Page 11 - C. CTS Setup (continued) Page 12 - D. Computer Setup ...... UVa, Bob, Page 13 - D. Computer Setup (continued) ...... Jessica, and Locke Page 14 - E. Emergency Procedures ...... ______Page 15 - E. Emergency Procedures (continued) Page 16 - F. Awards Program ...... ______Page 16 G. High Point Awards Calculations ...... Bob Garland
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
III Worker Duties and Job Descriptions
Preface - Championship Organizational Chart Page 1 - A. Referee Page 2 - B. Championship Meet Director Page 3 - B. Championship Meet Director (Continued) Page 4 - C. Starter Page 5 - C. Starter (continued) Page 6 - D. Clerk-of-Course Page 7 - D. Clerk-of-Course (continued) Page 8 - E. Stroke-and-Turn Judge Page 9 - F. Sweep Judge (ELIMINATED) Page 10 - G. False Start Rope Page 11 - H. Timer/Button Pusher Page 12 - H. Timer/Button Pusher (continued) Page 13 - I. Head-of-Table Page 14 - J. Deck Runner Page 15 - K. Sorter Page 16 - K. Sorter (Continued) Page 17 - L. Computer Operator and Assistant Page 18 - L. Computer Operator and Assistant (continued) Page 19 M. Events Results Poster Page 20 - N. Volunteer Check-In Page 21 - O. Awards Page 22 - O. Awards (continued) Page 23 - P. Announcer Page 24 - P. Announcer (continued) Page 25 - Q. Position moved to Section V Page 26 - R. Heat Sheet & T-shirt Sales Page 27 - S. CTS Operator & Assistant Page 28 - T. Refreshments Page 29 - U. Head Marshal Page 30 - V. Marshals Page 31 - V. Marshals (continued) Page 32 - W. Team Leader (8 & Under) Page 33 - X. Safety Officer Page 34 - Y. Front Desk/Help Desk Page 35 - Y. Front Desk (continued) Page 36 - Z. Web Broadcast
IV Post Meet Duties ...... Assigned To:
Page 1 - A. Cleanup ...... ______B. Lost-and-Found ...... ______C. Results ...... ______Page 2 - D. Publicity ...... Paula Tomko E. High Point Award Ties ...... Terry Doherty F. Follow-up ...... ______Page 3 G. Forwarding of Supplies ...... ______H. Referee Honorarium (if needed) ...... ______- I. Other Honoraria (if needed) ...... ______
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
V Appendices
Appendix A - Championship Rotation Appendix A1 - JSL Bylaws, Article VII, Championship Meet Appendix B - Request for Awards Appendix B1 - Request for Gold Ribbons Appendix B2 - Request for Silver Ribbons Appendix B3 - Engraving Order Form (NO LONGER USED) Appendix C - Coaches Memo for Championship Appendix D - Volunteer Cover Memo and Team Worker Assignments Appendix E - Championship Meet Records Appendix F - Request for Aquatic & Fitness Center Appendix F1 - UVa Contract and Related Forms (current, if available) Appendix F2 - UVa Responsibilities Appendix F3 - FDS Tent Size and Locations Appendix F4 - Tent Letter to Teams Appendix G - Heat Sheet Ad Order Form Appendix G1 - Team Ad Order Form Appendix G2 - Team Ad Coordinator Instructions Appendix G3 - Ad Summary Sheet Appendix H - Suggested Talking Points for Ad Sales Meeting Appendix H1 - Ad Solicitation Letter Appendix H2 - Thank You Note for Business Advertisers Appendix H3 - Corporate Sponsor Program Appendix H4 - Corporate Sponsor Levels Appendix H5 - Corporate Sponsor Sign-up Form Appendix I - USA Swimming Rules for CTS Appendix J - JSL Rules for Watched-timed Events (Sorter) Appendix K - Directory Appendix L - Pre-Meet Press Release Appendix M - Post Meet Press Release Appendix N - High Point Award Calculations Appendix N1 - Awards Program Outline Appendix O - Championship Suggestion Form Appendix O1 - Twitter Instructions Appendix P - Championship Meet Schedule, Order of Events, Warm-up Schedule Appendix P1 - Swimmer's Championship Memo Appendix P2 - Championship Do’s & Don’ts Appendix P3 - Adult Relay Advertising Flyer Appendix P4 - Guidelines for Team Information Tables Appendix Q - T-shirt and Heat Sheet Sales Summary Appendix R - Coaches Post-Meet Memo Appendix S - Championship Seeding (Heat) Sheet Appendix T - Championship Timing Card Appendix T1 - Championship Lane Timer's Sheet Appendix U - Championship CTS System 5 Printout Appendix V - CTS Printout (Disqualified Swimmer) Appendix W - CTS Printout (No Backup Times Flagged) Appendix X - CTS Printout (Several Backup Times Flagged) Appendix Y - Extra Labels Printed (example) Appendix Z - Referee Letter End of Appendix CTS Start System Manual
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
I Pre-Meet Preparations Page Section
Ads ...... Page 9 ...... D. Ads (continued) ...... Page 10 ...... D. Adult Relay ...... Page 31 ...... W. Assignments ...... Page 24 ...... P. Assignments (continued) ...... Page 25 ...... P. Awards ...... Page 11 ...... F. Awards (continued)...... Page 12 ...... F. Coaches Relay ...... Page 32 ...... X. Colorado Timing System (CTS) ...... Page 13 ...... G. Computers ...... Page 13 ...... H. Corporate Sponsorship ...... Page 10 ...... E. Emergency Procedures ...... Page 28 ...... S. Facility ...... Page 1 ...... A. Food Sales ...... Page 14 ...... I. Heat Sheet Book ...... Page 5 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 6 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 7 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 8 ...... C. Information Tables ...... Page 31 ...... V. Insurance ...... Page 18 ...... L. Planning for Setup ...... Page 19 ...... N. Publicity ...... Page 17 ...... K. Refreshments ...... Page 15 ...... J. Refreshments (continued) ...... Page 16 ...... J. Seeding Entry ...... Page 26 ...... Q. Seeding Entry (continued) ...... Page 27 ...... Q. Supplies ...... Page 20 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 21 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 22 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 23 ...... O. Swimmer's Championship Memo ...... Page 27 ...... R. Swimmer ID Bracelets (wristbands) ...... Page 29 ...... T. T-shirts ...... Page 2 ...... B. T-shirts (continued)...... Page 3 ...... B. T-shirts (continued)...... Page 4 ...... B. Team Tents ...... Page 30 ...... U. Team Information Tables ...... Page 31 ...... V. USA Swimming Approval ...... Page 18 ...... M.
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
II Championship Meet Days Page Section
Advance Setup ...... Page 1 ...... A. Advance Setup(continued) ...... Page 2 ...... A. Advance Setup (continued) ...... Page 3 ...... A. Advance Setup (continued) ...... Page 4 ...... A. Advance Setup (continued) ...... Page 5 ...... A. Advance Setup (continued) ...... Page 6 ...... A. Awards Program ...... Page 16 ...... F. Computer Setup ...... Page 12 ...... D. Computer Setup (continued) ...... Page 13 ...... D. CTS Setup ...... Page 9 ...... C. CTS Setup (continued) ...... Page 10 ...... C. CTS Setup (continued) ...... Page 11 ...... C. Emergency Procedures ...... Page 14 ...... E. Emergency Procedures (continued) ...... Page 15 ...... E. High Point Award Calculations ...... Page 16 ...... G. Meet Day Setup ...... Page 7 ...... B. Meet Day Setup (continued) ...... Page 8 ...... B.
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
III Worker Duties and Job Descriptions Page Section
Announcer ...... Page 23 ...... P. Announcer (continued) ...... Page 24 ...... P. Awards ...... Page 21 ...... O. Awards (continued)...... Page 22 ...... O. Clerk-of-Course ...... Page 6 ...... D. Clerk-of-Course (continued) ...... Page 7 ...... D. Computer Operator and Assistant ...... Page 17 ...... L. Computer Operator and Assistant (continued) ...... Page 18 ...... L. CTS Operator & Assistant ...... Page 27 ...... S. Event Results Poster ...... Page 19 ...... M. False Start Rope ...... Page 10 ...... G. Front Desk/Help Desk ...... Page 34 ...... Y. Front Desk/Help Desk (continued) ...... Page 35 ...... Y. Head-of-Table ...... Page 13 ...... I. Head Marshal ...... Page 29 ...... U. Heat Sheet & T-shirt Sales ...... Page 26 ...... R. Marshals ...... Page 30 ...... V. Marshals (continued) ...... Page 31 ...... V. Meet Director ...... Page 2 ...... B. Meet Director (Continued) ...... Page 3 ...... B. Organizational Chart...... Preface ...... Referee ...... Page 1 ...... A. Refreshments ...... Page 28 ...... T. Runner ...... Page 14 ...... J. Safety Officer ...... Page 33 ...... X. Sorter ...... Page 15 ...... K. Sorter (Continued) ...... Page 16 ...... K. Starter ...... Page 4 ...... C. Starter (continued) ...... Page 5 ...... C. Stroke-and-Turn Judge ...... Page 8 ...... E. Sweep Judge (ELIMINATED) ...... Page 9 ...... F. Team Leader (8 & Under) ...... Page 32 ...... W. Timer/Button Pusher...... Page 11 ...... H. Timer/Button Pusher (continued) ...... Page 12 ...... H. Volunteer Check-In ...... Page 20 ...... N. Web Broadcast ...... Page 36 ...... Z.
IV Post Meet Duties Page Section
Cleanup ...... Page 1 ...... A. Follow-up ...... Page 2 ...... F. Forwarding of Supplies ...... Page 3 ...... G. High Point Award Ties ...... Page 2 ...... E. Lost-and-Found ...... Page 1 ...... B. Other Honoraria ...... Page 3 ...... I. Publicity ...... Page 2 ...... D. Referee Honorarium ...... Page 3 ...... H. Results ...... Page 1 ...... C.
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
V Appendices Appendix
Ad Order Form ...... Appendix G Ad Sales Meeting Suggested Talking Points ...... Appendix H Ad Solicitation Letter...... Appendix H1 Ad Summary Sheet ...... Appendix G3 Adult Relay Advertising flyer ...... Appendix P3 Awards Program Outline ...... Appendix N1 Championship Meet Records ...... Appendix E Championship Rotation ...... Appendix A Coaches Memo for Championship ...... Appendix C Corporate Sponsor Program ...... Appendix H3 Corporate Sponsor Sign-up Form ...... Appendix H5 Corporate Sponsor Levels ...... Appendix H4 Coaches Post-Meet Memo ...... Appendix R CTS Printout (Disqualified Swimmer) ...... Appendix V CTS Printout (No Backup Times Flagged) ...... Appendix W CTS Printout (Several Backup Times Flagged) ...... Appendix X CTS Printout (System 5 example) ...... Appendix U CTS Start System Manual ...... End of Appendix Directory ...... Appendix K Engraving Order Form (NO LONGER USED) ...... Appendix B3 High Point Award Calculations ...... Appendix N JSL Bylaws, Article VII, Championship Meet ...... Appendix A1 JSL Rules for Watched-timed Events (Sorter) ...... Appendix J Labels Printed (example) ...... Appendix Y Lane Timer's Sheet ...... Appendix T1 Meet Schedule & Order of Events ...... Appendix P Pre-Meet Press Release ...... Appendix L Post Meet Press Release ...... Appendix M Referee Letter ...... Appendix Z Request for Aquatics and Fitness Center ...... Appendix F Request for Awards ...... Appendix B Request for Gold Ribbons ...... Appendix B1 Request for Silver Ribbons ...... Appendix B2 Seeding (Heat) Sheet ...... Appendix S Suggestion Form ...... Appendix O Swimmer's Championship Memo ...... Appendix P1 Swimmer’s Do’s & Don’ts Championship Memo ...... Appendix P2 T-shirt and Heat Sheet Sales Summary ...... Appendix Q Team Ad Coordinator Instructions ...... Appendix G2 Team Ad Order Form ...... Appendix G1 Team Information Table Request and Agreement (Not Used) ...... Appendix P4 Tent Size & Locations ...... Appendix F3 Thank You Note for Business Advertisers ...... Appendix H2 Timing Card ...... Appendix T Twitter Instructions ...... Appendix O1 USA Swimming Rules for CTS ...... Appendix I UVa Contract and Related Forms (Current Copy if available) ...... Appendix F1 UVa Responsibilities...... Appendix F2 Volunteer Cover Memo and Team Worker Assignments ...... Appendix D
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
JSL Championship Timeline
It is assumed that the Championship Committee will meet at least once a month from March through July, with possible additional meetings as the Championship draws closer. Do NOT put off anything until the last minute. Time starts moving faster and faster as it gets closer to the Championship. The following timeline lists the latest any particular task should be completed. It should be helpful in planning but does NOT contain every duty to ensure a successful Championship. The UVA pool should be reserved at the end of the previous season.
March ___ Championship orientation and organizational meeting (with Bob Garland) ___ Initial Champs Committee meeting, organization, and division of responsibilities ___ Visit storage shed and inventory supplies ___ Check supply boxes and replenish per lists or recommend deletions ___ Confirm that UVa pool has been rented for the correct date
April ___ Create designs for T-shirts ___ Make initial contacts for T-shirt suppliers & solicit bids ___ Make initial contacts for Heat Sheet printers & solicit bids ___ Make initial contacts to award & ribbon suppliers & solicit bids (Bob helps) ___ Make initial contacts with food and drink donators and vendors ___ Make initial contacts for wrist band and purchase as needed ___ Make initial contact with RMC for security/crowd control
May ___ Select suppliers and place order for all awards and ribbons (Bob helps) ___ Confirm that Referee(s) is available for Championship ___ Confirm that CTS operator(s) is available for Championship ___ Confirm that computer operator(s) is available for Championship ___ Request ad coordinator’s names from Reps at May meeting with June 1 deadline ___ Start organizing ad coordinators for teams ___ Request volunteer coordinator’s names from Reps at May meeting with June 1 deadline ___ Select and contact printer, place order for heat sheets ___ Select final design for T-shirts ___ Select supplier and place order for T-shirts ___ Confirm that final contract signed for pool rental ___ Confirm that insurance is in place for Championship and provide copy to UVa ___ Have UVA request guest passwords for access to UVA network and internet ___ Conduct a preliminary meeting with UVA A & F staff and full Champs Committee
June ___ Ask teams for volunteers for Board Appointed positions ___ Make initial contact to FDS for tent rental ___ Advise Teams to reserve their team tents through FDS Tents ___ Schedule meeting with team Volunteer Coordinators ___ Meet with team ad coordinators and email ad forms and information ___ Check coaches’ certification list for omissions and notify teams prior to last class ___ Collect names of all senior swimmers from head coaches ___ Select Corporate Sponsor head if not already assigned to Vice-President ___ Start making initial publicity contacts (TV, newspapers, video, etc.) ___ Confirm availability of RMC for security and Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad ___ Confirm that video and personnel to operate will be available ___ Confirm that video and internet connections are available ___ Present final T-shirt design to JSL Board ___ Place final t-shirt order with vendor
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
JSL Championship Timeline (continued) July 1 st week ___ Start online sales of T-shirts, etc. ___ Collect names of team tent coordinators ___ Place final Heat Sheet order with vendor ___ Confirm that someone is available to do seeding (Locke Boyer) ___ Confirm availability of insurance ___ Confirm that worker assignments are being done ___ Finalize any swimmer memo handouts ___ Confirm number of tent rentals and finalize with FDS ___ Confirm availability of 3 extra CTS systems from member teams ___ Conduct meeting with team Volunteer Coordinators ___ Team ad deadlines should be at the end of this first week in July
July 2 nd week ___ Set prices for T-shirts, Heat Sheets, & Combo ___ Confirm that Coaches Championship Memo and materials sent out ___ Absolute deadline for all ads - collect from team ad coordinators ___ Set and arrange ad pages for printer ___ Meet with UVa A & F staff for final arrangements for Championship ___ Make firm contact with all major publicity sources ___ Make final arrangements for security officers and rescue squad
July 3 rd week ___ Have all advance pages for Heat Sheet submitted to printer ___ Confirm that seeding meeting will take place and all notified ___ Have Seeding Coordinator (Locke Boyer) provide total swimmers per session ___ Have Seeding Coordinator (Locke Boyer) provide names of swimmers by Team/Session with all events, heats, and lanes for each swimmer ___ Start moving supplies to convenient location ___ Collect final worker assignments and print spreadsheets ___ Print any swimmer memos and distribute to teams ___ Distribute wrist bands to teams
July Championship week ___ Confirm that seeding is completed and initial sheets printed ___ Final arrangements for Championship ___ Notify AFC Staff of Session Totals (# of swimmers) ___ Final run-thru of all equipment at A & F Center ___ Final arrangements for printing of full Heat Sheets ___ Final arrangements for all publicity contacts ___ T-shirts must be delivered ___ On-site T-shirt printing must be set up ___ Awards must be delivered ___ Awards must be counted and sorted
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
JSL Championship Timeline (continued)
July Championship Day NO LATER THAN Friday 9AM ___ All T-shirts must be at the A & F Center ___ On-site T-shirt printing is set up and ready to go ___ All Heat Sheets must be at the A & F Center ___ All Awards must be at the A & F Center ___ All supplies must be at the A & F Center ___ All food and drinks must be at the A & F Center ___ Final setup of A & F Center must be completed
July Championship Day Saturday 6PM ___ All JSL Stuff packed away in supply boxes ___ All lost and found collected - washed where needed ___ Final walk-thru with UVa Staff ___ Final results taken to major media ___ Pass storage locker keys to next year’s host teams ___ Gather all supplies and next year’s hosts properly return to storage
August ___ Store lost and found appropriately ___ Take a break !!!
September ___ Champ Consultant or President to make pool rental for following year ___ Return Championship Manuals to Bob Garland with notes
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL
Section I
PRE-MEET PREPARATIONS
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
PRE-MEET PREPARATIONS (Section I)
I Alphabetical Index Page Section
Ads ...... Page 9 ...... D. Ads (continued) ...... Page 10 ...... D. Adult Relay ...... Page 31 ...... W. Assignments ...... Page 24 ...... P. Assignments (continued) ...... Page 25 ...... P. Awards ...... Page 11 ...... F. Awards (continued)...... Page 12 ...... F. Coaches Relay ...... Page 32 ...... X. Colorado Timing System (CTS) ...... Page 13 ...... G. Computers ...... Page 13 ...... H. Corporate Sponsorship ...... Page 10 ...... E. Emergency Procedures ...... Page 28 ...... S. Facility ...... Page 1 ...... A. Food Sales ...... Page 14 ...... I. Heat Sheet Book ...... Page 5 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 6 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 7 ...... C. Heat Sheet Book (continued) ...... Page 8 ...... C. Information Tables ...... Page 31 ...... V. Insurance ...... Page 18 ...... L. Planning for Setup ...... Page 19 ...... N. Publicity ...... Page 17 ...... K. Refreshments ...... Page 15 ...... J. Refreshments (continued) ...... Page 16 ...... J. Seeding Entry ...... Page 26 ...... Q. Seeding Entry (continued) ...... Page 27 ...... Q. Supplies ...... Page 20 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 21 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 22 ...... O. Supplies (continued) ...... Page 23 ...... O. Swimmer's Championship Memo ...... Page 27 ...... R. Swimmer ID Bracelets (wristbands) ...... Page 29 ...... T. T-shirts ...... Page 2 ...... B. T-shirts (continued)...... Page 3 ...... B. T-shirts (continued)...... Page 4 ...... B. Team Tents ...... Page 30 ...... U. Team Information Tables ...... Page 31 ...... V. USA Swimming Approval ...... Page 18 ...... M.
JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
PRE-MEET PREPARATIONS
A. FACILITY (Assigned to Champs Consultant - ___JANN BALMER __ Phone ______) (Also see ADVANCE SETUP Section II - A)
Info 1. Beginning in 1996, the indoor pool at the UVa Aquatic & Fitness Center adjacent to Scott Stadium has been used. It is generally large enough for the size of the meet and the fact that it is indoors eliminates potential weather problems. The adjacent gym located on the side of the A & F Center next to Alderman Road is apparently not available to JSL except in emergencies and there is now limited parking in the lot on that side. The management of the facility is under the direction of the Intramural Sports department and they are reasonably well organized and professional. In 2012, the Championship was successfully held at Fork Union Military Academy.
___ 2. The facility should be reserved as far in advance as possible with a preliminary call shortly after the Championship dates are set at the September Board meeting. Historically, JSL Champs have been held on the last Friday and Saturday of July. No attempt has been made to avoid other outside swimming events, because almost all JSL swimmers only swim in JSL during the summer and only a few year-round swimmers would have a conflict. A letter requesting the pool should be sent to the Intramural Sports Department Director in September of the preceding year (Appendix F). He/She will provide a Facilities Request Form to be completed as well as the Contract. A member of the Championship Committee must confirm that the facility has been reserved and the contract has been properly signed and returned. Recent copies of Facility Regulations and Intramural-Recreational Guidelines may be found as Appendix F1.
___ 3. Because UVa apparently has no plans to rent the gyms adjacent to the Aquatic & Fitness Center to JSL, the JSL Board REQUIRES all teams to rent tents (see Section U). Teams have historically paid their own rentals. In recent years, Whitehead Road has been blocked on Friday and Saturday and tents were put in the road. Tents must be rented through FDS Tents (Frank) at 295-7977 as they are aware of all JSL and UVa requirements.
___ 4. In 2006, with the League expanded to 16 teams, the Board voted to expand the Championship to 4 sessions, Friday afternoon & evening and Saturday morning & afternoon. Since 2006 the pool has been rented for Friday 10AM - 10PM and Saturday 7AM - 7PM. The actual meet sessions ("time-in-water") are about 1½ hours for Friday afternoon (1PM - 2:15PM, 6 & U), 5 hours on for Friday evening (3:45PM – 9:00PM depending on age groups), 2½ hours for Saturday morning (9:00AM - 11:00AM depending on age groups), and 4½ hours for Saturday afternoon (1:00PM - 5:30PM (depending on age groups). The additional rental time is needed to allow for set-up before, warm-ups and awards after the meet. Since 2001 the Championship has used a ten-lane format.
Info 5. A donation to Friends of Virginia Swimming has not been made in recent years because of the fees charged for the two-day rental. Any donation must be approved by the JSL Board and sent with a letter to Mark Bernardino, UVa Head Swim Coach, with copies to UVa Director of Athletics and Intramural Sports Department Director.
___ 6. Parking arrangements must be confirmed in advance with UVa. Normally the lot adjacent to Alderman Rd. is open to all and contains handicap parking. The lot on the lower level (adjacent to the pool deck) is reserved for certain JSL officials, particularly those who bring supplies or who may have to come and go during the course of the meet. This lot must be restricted through the use of UVa monitors and parking passes. All other UVa lots are generally available after 5PM Friday and all day Saturday for parents, swimmers, and volunteers.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 1 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
B. T-SHIRTS (Assigned to ______Phone ______) (Also see ADVANCE SETUP Section II - A)
___ 1. Starting in 1984, the Host teams have been responsible for designing, ordering, and selling T-shirts commemorating the Championship. This has been a very successful fund raiser for the league and the kids seem to like them. The Committee must keep in mind what is fashionable among youths and cater to their tastes. Designs have to be attractive and exciting to foster sales. Commercially available designs such as clip art should be avoided in favor of a custom designed. Red and blue are no longer the best color combinations. Consider recent changes in the preferred styles of T-shirts (girls no longer wear large t-shirts but prefer snug fitting t-shirts) so the size recommendations may need to be considered with the current trends in swimmer apparel. An attractive, exciting, outstanding design is vital to successful T-shirt Sales!
Info 2. Blue Ridge graphics (contact Bob Girard, Josh or Kevin, 296-9746) has been very helpful in the past and should be contacted no later than April regarding design, colors, price, availability, etc. They will design the T-shirt or take ideas for the design. It may be wise to get several bids from different businesses; however caution is advised when trying new vendors. We have occasionally been disappointed when switching suppliers. In 2002, our sponsor Downtown Athletic had the shirts printed (1-800-533-1853). Other businesses (Fair Screening in Stanardsville, 985-7790 was used in 1995, Crazy Horse 817-2729, or Fat Rabbit 296-886) may be considered, but care must be taken to deliver a high quality (Hanes Beefy T), well designed shirt. T-shirts should be 100% cotton. For reference, the following bids were received in 2004: Blue Ridge $4.45 $6.05xxl $3,280.50 Total Chameleon $4.50 $3,285.00 Crazy Horse $3.75 $5.50xxl $2,772.50 Fat Rabbit $5.00 Y $5.08 A 7.57xxl $3,736.60
Price paid in 2005 $4.71/shirt average $3,832.34/813 shirts Price paid in 2006 $4.85/shirt average $3,929.10/810 shirts Price paid in 2009 $4.60/$5.60 xxl $ /800 shirts
___ 3. Beginning in 2010, an outside vender, Rivanna Gear and Apparel, was contracted to make and sell T-shirts by advance order via an Internet web site as well as both days at Champs (at a slight increase in price). This worked very well as it eliminated loss of profit from over-ordering and loss of sales from under-ordering. It is recommended that this process be continued for the future and that a firm procedure be incorporated into this manual.
___ 4. A vertical design is preferred over a horizontal design due to fitting onto smaller shirts and the front of the heat sheet. Four-color art work is very expensive to print but may be considered depending on price and design. Because of price, two or three color art work is preferred but again may depend on cost and design. (red, white, & blue does not work) Designs should NOT include various “clip art” figures, but should be custom drawn. Also, consideration should be given to mostly (if not all) white shirts with a multi-color design, as colored T-shirts have not sold well in the past. An extra charge may be incurred to accommodate all sizes.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 2 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
B. T-SHIRTS (continued)
Pat Howe (975-2285) did artwork from 1998 to 2001 and Blue Ridge Graphics in-house artists can also do a great job. From 2002 to 2004 a contest was held for T-shirt design and announced on the web page, although this has not been done in recent years. Check for suitable entries before having a professional graphic artist do the design. In 2008, Piedmont Community College Graphics Art Class did the design. Any volunteer artist or contest winner should be given a free T-shirt, a “thank-you”, and mention in heat sheet. All who submitted designs should receive a “Thank-You” note from the committee.
___ 5. In addition a color copy of the design (coordinate with printer) must be requested to use on the cover of the heat sheet and forwarded to the heat sheet coordinator at least 2 weeks before Championship. Coordinate with the T-shirt supplier and the printer as to what is required.
___ 6. Although UVa seems to have a rule against sale of merchandise on its property unless they get a percentage, the League has sold heat sheets, patches, and T-shirts without problems for years, but this should be in the contract each year. UVA has to provide the JSL with a waiver to sell T-shirts and heat sheets without requiring a % from those sales. Any requests for additional items require explicit approval from UVA. No donors/supporters can sell swimming merchandise at the Champs meet.
Info 7. The chart below records the T-shirt orders and sales for the past years based on an earlier league size of 1500-1600 swimmers (recent figures are 1,947 in 2000, 1,911 in 2001, 2,025 in 2002, 2,079 in 2003, 2,233 in 2004, 2,345 in 2005, & 2,500+ in 2006- 2007). Starting in 2002, figures are reported as purchased / left (e.g. 100/0). Do NOT order more than the suggested number of T-shirts unless there is a clear and compelling reason to do so. The object is to sell out, not have extras left unsold.
Year Y-Sm Y-Med Y-Lg A-Sm A-Med A-Lg A-XLg A-XXLg Total/Left 2001 195 120/0 120/0 228/0 175 95 25 958?/175 2002 100/58 100/0 150/4 150/0 225/76 150/50 75/8 20/1 970/197 2003 0/0 200/82 150/0 175/9 200/119 125/22 75/5 20/3 945/240 2004 0 120/0 150/0 170/0 100/0 100/0 70/0 20/0 730/0 2005 0 136/0 160/0 186/0 120/0 110/29 81/25 20/10 813/64 2006 20/0 140/3 160/13 180/10 140/42 100/7 60/0 10/0 810/166* 2007 20/0 140/4 150/10 170/0 90/0 150/10 70/23 10/0 800/47* 2008 30/0 140/0 150/0 175/0 95/0 140/0 60/0 10/0 800/0* 2009 30 140 150 175 95 140 60 10 800 2010 ?? 70 140 150 170 90 130 40 10 ??/?? Totals for 2010 were the suggested order. Actual order not known, since outside vendor provided all shirts and none were left over. * Includes those given away PLEASE FILL IN BLANKS BELOW FROM VENDOR FIGURES FOR CURRENT YEAR
Actual ______
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 3 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
B. T-SHIRTS (continued)
___ 8. Prior to Meet Day, the blank shirts should be divided by size in separate boxes and large signs made with each size available and the price. The chart below reflects cost and selling prices (where known) for the years indicated. In 1998 & 1999 a highlighter pen was sold for $1.00 or included in package (Mutual of Omaha donated this in 2003 & 2004). Deals should continue to be offered for combination purchases (heat sheet + T-shirt). There should ALWAYS be a profit margin allowed for the League. Please record all prices for the current year in space provided.
Year T-shirt (cost) T-shirt (sell) Heat Sheet (cost) Heat Sheet (sell) Both T’s Left 2001 $10.00 $6.54 $9.00 $17.00 175 2002 $5.75/7.25xxl $12.00 $5.05 $7.00 $17.00 197 2003 $4.45 $10.00 $5.75 $7.00 $15.00 240 2004 4.45/6.05xxl $12.00 $8.00 $18.00 0 2005 $4.71 $10.00 $8.62 $9.00 $18.00 64 2006 $4.85 $10.00 $8.71 $10.00 $20.00* 166 2007 $4.30 $10.00 $8.33 $10.00 $18.00 47 2008 $4.60$5.60xxl $10.00 $? $10.00 $18.00 0 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 figures not provided *included free highlighter pen
PLEASE FILL IN BLANKS BELOW FOR CURRENT YEAR
2013 $_____ $_____ $_____ $_____ $______
Info 9. Since 1992 the policy has been to NOT cut the price at any time during the meet . This policy has been continued since that time and has seemed to discourage people from waiting for a better price. Any leftover shirts may be sold by the Representatives at their home clubs, given to sponsors or others who help, or returned for sale at the following year's Championship at a reduced price.
___ 10. Signs should be made in advance listing the cost of T-shirts, Heat Sheets, and the combination. Another sign should list sizes available and crossed out as sizes are sold. Signs should be posted on front of tables and in the sales area. UVA REQUIRES THAT ALL SIGNS BE POSTED USING WRESTLING MAT TAPE.
___ 11. T-shirts are sold in the main hall to the left of the main desk. IT IS MANDATORY TO KEEP GOOD RECORDS OF WHAT WAS BOUGHT AND SOLD!! (see appendix Q & Q1). As the size of the League stabilizes, these records will be very helpful for outside vendors ordering for the following season.
Info 12. Suggestions have been made about the possibility of selling hats, patches, and also cropped (cut-off) T-shirts or shorts. This must be cleared through UVa prior to design or purchase. Keep in mind what is popular with kids & parents.
___ 13. Someone from the Championship Committee must be responsible for retrieving money at the end of each session and taking it to the Treasurer for depositing. At no time should the money, T-shirts, or Heat Sheets be left unattended. This must be coordinated with the Treasurer.
___ 14. A very limited number of T-shirts may be provided free to major sponsors, the UVa Aquatics & Fitness staff (apx 5), etc., but care must be taken that large numbers are not given out indiscriminately.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 4 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
C. HEAT SHEET BOOK (Assigned to __PAULA TOMKO______Phone ______) (Also see ADVANCE SETUP Section II - A)
Info 1. Starting in 1992, due to the expanded size of the League, the last meet of the season to be counted for seeding was a full 9 days before the Championship. Because of the large number of entries, this must be continued in the future. The last meet to be counted should be on Wednesday (9 days prior to Championship) and the teams' data Championship entries must be in no later than 9AM Saturday (6 days prior to Championship). Teams are required to submit entries via email attachment and entry only takes several minutes if there are no problems. This is sufficient time, provided all computer programs are working well, all swimmers have been previously entered into the computer, and someone familiar with the programs is available for final data entry. This can be done with careful planning beforehand.
___ 2. A printer MUST be selected in advance. Several printers may be asked to bid on the previous year's heat sheet (to standardize the bids) and asked to provide a proposal which includes the total price, charge for additional pages (or credit for fewer), a slick- surfaced cover (always bright white), and any additional cost of processing half-tones (photos). In addition, the proposal must include a clear understanding of the date the printer will receive the advance copy (see below #3), the date when the seeding sheets will provided, and the date (and time) when delivery of the completed heat sheet is expected (absolutely no later than Friday 9AM of the Championship). The SEEDING SHEETS only contain the event, heat, and lane order with the swimmers’ name and seed times and are provided at no charge to coaches and officials working the meet. The completed HEAT SHEET BOOK contains the seeding sheets PLUS all of the ads and other information sheets all bound by the printer for sale at the Championship. Proper planning is essential . Care must be taken when changing printers (because of a lower bid) that there is a significant cost savings. It is easier to deal with an experienced printer who knows the League's expectations. Bailey printing (Bish Bailey, 434-293-6573) has been the printer for the last several years.
___ 3. The following pages must ALL be prepared and submitted to the printer by Friday the week before the Championship. (Bob Garland has most of this available, coordinate with him. All Reps must be notified well in advance to provide a list of their graduating seniors. Those marked with an asterisk must be prepared by the committee ): ___ *front and back covers ___ *graduating senior swimmer congratulations ___ *thank-you page for corporate sponsors ___ *T-shirt design info, T-shirt design winner, & National Anthem musicians ___ *various thank-you’s ___ *ALL ad pages ___ *meet officials ___ *JSL Championship Welcome page ___ JSL Board List & JSL Coaches list ___ list of team abbreviations ___ meet records ___ Championship Bylaws ___ USA Swimming Timing rules ___ *Championship Do’s & “Don’ts” ___ Bob Garland Award ___ *volunteer thank-you’s ___ *lost-and-found instructions (Send name and contact info to Bob Garland) ___ extra filler pages ___ Championship expense page ___ *Parent Information Handout (if desired) ___ JSL History (printed every 5 years 2011, 2016 = 50yrs, etc.)
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 5 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
C. HEAT SHEET BOOK (continued)
___ 3. (continued) Some pages may have to be submitted later when the seeding sheets are turned in: ___ session header pages (added during last week) ___ regular season champions (added during last week) ___ meet schedule (added during last week) ___ warm-up schedule and event list (added during last week)
The JSL web page address (www.jsl.org) should be included on as many pages as appropriate. Crossword puzzles or word-finds relating to swimming are useful to pass the time during the meet. If the artist for the T-shirts and heat sheets donated his/her time, it would be appropriate to thank and recognize him/her on a page in the heat sheet. The actual seeding sheets and late pages (above) may be submitted as late as Wednesday morning before the Championship if the printer has been warned and agrees to that deadline. One person and one or two assistants must be responsible for the heat sheet lay out, ads, revenue, and printing. Consult previous years' heat sheets for layout and contents. Due to the increased size of the Heat sheet, pastel color- coded sections should be considered if the cost is not prohibitive. All information pages should be white, parent information handout should be blue, JSL History green, ad pages yellow, and other colors used as needed.
___ 4. When the seeding sheets have been completed by computer (not the whole Heat Sheet Book), enough copies listing ALL sessions should be made to provide one for each head coach in the League plus several for safe keeping. Once the seeding sheets are available, coaches should be contacted via email ( [email protected] ) to arrange for pickup (usually at the printer or copy center which is used). These sheets are very useful to the coaches because they show the final seedings, order, etc. Coaches should be warned in the email NOT to make copies for their teams as this will decrease heat sheet sales .
___ 5. Approximately 35 event sheets and 40 extra seeding sheets (only) should be printed (stapled separately by session) OF EACH SESSION (total of 75) for distribution at the Championship (see #6 below). That is, 35+40 of session 1, 35+40 of session 2, 35+40 of session 3, and 35+40 of session 4. It has also been suggested that a printout should be made (if possible) in swimmer name order listing each event, heat, & lane the swimmer was to swim. This would be provided to the Clerk-of-Course in each session to aid in placing swimmers.
___ 6. Approximately 35 Event List sheets (events in order, number of heats for each event, but no swimmers listed, see Appendix S) + 40 seeding sheets (contain the event, heat, and lane order with the swimmers’ name and seed times) should be prepared FOR EACH SESSION, labeled for each session and provided to the following people: 1 - Meet director 1 - Referee 1 - Starter 12 - Stroke-and-Turn judges 2 - Computer Operator 1 - CTS Operator 1 - Announcer 6 - Clerk-of-Course 4 - Table and Awards 2 - Head Timers 2 - Front Desk Coaches – all extra seeding sheets may be provided to coaches
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 6 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
C. HEAT SHEET BOOK (continued)
___ 7. The price should reflect printing costs and a profit for the League. PROPER RECORD KEEPING IS ESSENTIAL TO RECORD THE NUMBER OF HEAT SHEETS ORDERED AND SOLD!! (see Appendix Q). Package deals (Heat Sheet & T-shirt together discounted) have always been offered and it is suggested that similar deals be continued in the future. If possible prices should be in increments of $5.00. A profit MUST be maintained for the League. Ad income should NOT be included to determine the selling price of the Heat Sheet. That is, the selling price must cover ALL printing costs (including the extra seeding sheets noted above in #4) plus a small profit for the League. Ad income is considered a separate fund raiser for the League and its teams. See also information under Section B. T-shirts. Please record the cost and selling prices for the current season below.
Year Heat Sheets Heat Sheet (cost) Heat Sheet (sell) Both H.S. Left 2000 850 $5.00 $7.00 $15.00 136 2001 750 $6.54 $9.00 $17.00 54 2002 700 $7.00 $17.00 34 2003 700 $6.79 $7.00 $15.00 15 2004 700 $8.00 $18.00 0 2005 725 $8.62 $9.00 $18.00 0 2006 775 $8.71 $10.00 $20.00* 93** 2007 730 $8.33 $10.00 $18.00 20** 2008 ?? $?? $10.00 $18.00 ??** 2009 720 2010 750 46 2011 & 2012 figures not provided *free highlighter included **includes those given away Suggested order for 2013 based on League size of 2,700
700 Heat Sheets Actual Order______
PLEASE FILL IN BLANKS BELOW FOR CURRENT YEAR
2013 ______$______$______$______
___ 8. In addition, approximately 20 complete heat sheet books (with ads) should be set aside before sales for including in JSL records and for sending copies of corporate ads to paid business advertisers with a thank-you note. One copy of the heat sheet book should be given to each club's representative to handle appropriate "Thank-You's" to businesses buying ads for their team (see Appendix H2) and one copy to Bob Garland for including in the JSL files. One copy should be provided to each major corporate sponsor.
Info 9. Since 1992 the policy has been to NOT cut the price of heat sheet books at any time during the meet . This policy has been continued since that time and has seemed to discourage people from waiting for a better price. Any leftover heat sheets may be sold by the Representatives at their home clubs, given to sponsors or others who help, or returned for sale at the following year's Championship at a reduced price.
Info 10. Highlighter pens were provided by Mutual of Omaha from 2002-2005 at no cost and were given out free with each heat sheet. (Contact Mike Wisinski 973-4371) If a sponsor cannot be found, highlighters would have to be purchased. In 2006 the highlighter pen was given free with the combo sale of a T-shirt & Heat Sheet Book.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 7 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
C. HEAT SHEET BOOK (continued)
___ 11. Laminated signs should be made in advance listing the cost of T-shirts, Heat Sheets, and the combination. Another sign should list sizes available and crossed out as sizes are sold. Signs should be posted on front of table, pillars, etc. in the sales area. UVA REQUIRES THAT ALL SIGNS BE POSTED USING WRESTLING MAT TAPE.
___ 12. Heat sheets are sold with the T-shirts in the main hall to the left of the main desk. IT IS MANDATORY TO KEEP VERY GOOD RECORDS OF HOW MANY WERE BOUGHT AND SOLD AND AT WHAT PRICE (see appendix Q). As the size of the League stabilizes, these records will be very helpful in ordering for the following season.
___ 13. In 1999 a survey form was placed at this table to solicit comments from parents. The form was simple and worked well. It stated, “The JSL Championship Committee would appreciate your comments on how the meet could be improved. Below, please tell us what you think - good or bad, and return the form to the T-shirt/Heat Sheet sales table.” It was about 8 1/2” by 2” and had lined spaced for comments. A sign was made to announce the intent of the survey. A similar request for comments may be made on the JSL web page www.jsl.org.
___ 14. In 2012 an online survey was conducted for the first time and received a great response.
___ 15. Someone from the Championship Committee must be responsible for retrieving money at the end of each session and taking it to the Treasurer for depositing. At no time should the money, T-shirts, or Heat Sheets be left unattended. This must be coordinated with the Treasurer.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 8 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
D. ADS (Assigned to ____PAULA TOMKO ____ Phone ______)
___ 1. For many years heat sheet ads have been sold as a fund-raiser for the League and teams. A Championship advertising coordinator and one or two assistants must be appointed (normally the person and assistants in charge of the heat sheet). A preseason ad meeting with ad coordinators from each team should be conducted to generate ideas for best practices to maximize ad revenue. This has proved very successful for increasing ad revenues. Suggested talking points for this meeting are included as Appendix H. Any changes to ad prices must be done at the beginning of the season and all forms changed accordingly. The ad order form should also be posted on the JSL web page. All negotiations for Heat Sheet ads and prices must be approved by the Champs Committee. Corporate Sponsor ads and contacts are the sole responsibility of the VP for the JSL. This officer works as a member of the Champs Committee and coordinates financial and in-kind donations, tracking the financial value and the logistics with the receipt of these donations and services.
___ 2. A Heat Sheet Ad Order form (Appendix G) should be posted on www.jsl.org by May 1 and 3 copies should be given to each team representative, no later than the June meeting. A deadline must be set at least ten days prior to the championship. Each team representative must designate an ad coordinator(s) for his/her team. Team Ad Coordinator instructions can be found in Appendix G2. The TEAM ad coordinator's name MUST be filled out on the team's Ad Order Form prior to further copies being made by the team. Team ad coordinator(s) should be advised to retain one good original for additional copying. The team ad coordinator(s) will be responsible for selling ads and collecting checks and money for their own team. See Appendix G3 for the Ad Summary Sheet for each Team Ad Coordinator. Due to the increased number of ads, ALL TEAMS MUST BE REQUIRED TO PASTE UP THEIR OWN PAGES. The Championship ad coordinator must make sure all teams are aware of the deadline and the name, address, and phone number of the Championship ad coordinator.
___ 3. All clubs should be encouraged to sell ads as income from sales is split (currently 40/60) between the League (40%) and the team making the sale (60%). This will be done in the form of a rebate check written at the end of the season back to the clubs. All ads must be paid in full and in advance. This should NOT be done at the last minute as ad income is very important to the League and its individual teams. It may be necessary to get on the phone or visit past advertisers, new advertisers, coaches, etc., and remind ALL JSL representatives to do the same. An Ad Solicitation Letter (appendix H1) may be used also. Corporate sponsor revenue has not been split with the team, but has been paid 100% to the League. Corporate Sponsorship is a major source of League revenue. See Corporate Sponsorship info in Appendices H3 & H4.
___ 4. INSIDE AND BACK COVERS ARE RESERVED FOR CORPORATE SPONSORS ON A ROTATING BASIS. FULL PAGE ADS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO CORPORATE SPONSORS AND AS TEAM ADS FOR $100 (see Appendix G1). Teams are not allowed to sell full page ads except as two half-page ads. Ad prices in 2012 were as follows: Half page = $90, quarter page = $50, and Eighth page = $30, Business Card = $25.00, Family Sponsor = $10.00, Name listed on Booster Page = $5.00, and event sponsor = $75.00. Event sponsor ad includes name on Web Page, session page, & scoreboard. A special (colored card stock) divider page separating ads from seedings was added in 2004 at a cost of $150 per side. Photos cost an additional $15.00 to copy correctly with high contrast black and white photos preferred. Color photos do not copy well. All ads must be camera ready and provided as both electronic and print formats. In the past, ads have been provided free to major contributors of time or money to the League and should be continued to be used as bargaining chips. Other than as noted above, ads and locations are first come, first served - date all ads on receipt. Order of ads is at the discretion of the Champs Committee.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 9 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
D. ADS (continued)
___ 5. Although true typesetting is not needed, an attempt should be made to make all ads neat, legible, and professional in appearance. Some thought should be given as to layout, appearance, etc. Most businesses have logos and other art work which can be used in an ad. Family sponsored ads should be printed as is. Ad layout takes several people from a few hours up to a few evenings depending on the number of ads and how well individual teams prepared their ad sheets. All ads should be cut and trimmed neatly, pasted on 8 1/2 x 11 white sheets (one side only), leaving approximately 3/4" borders all around, and lines drawn to separate the ads. In the past, ads have been grouped in the heat sheet by teams. Consult previous years' heat sheets for ideas and format. The originals of the current year's ads should be collected from the printer (when done) and forwarded to the next year's host team(s) in case someone wants to re-run their ad. Various filler pages (such as JSL logo, etc.) may be needed to make the page count come out correctly.
___ 6. As stated on the ad order form, the Meet Director(s) or Championship ad coordinator may reject any ads not in good taste or sportsmanship and refund the money.
___ 7. No later than 6PM on the designated deadline day (Apx July 10 th ), all completed ads and a SINGLE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE JEFFERSON SWIM LEAGUE representing COMPLETE PAYMENT for all ads must be delivered to the Championship ad coordinator. TEAMS MUST NOT DEDUCT THEIR SHARE BEFORE WRITING CHECK!! A completed Ad Summary Sheet (appendix G3) listing each ad sold, price paid, and total amount paid to the League must be included with the ads from each team. In addition, the Championship ad coordinator must get a receipt book and provide each team with a signed and dated, written receipt for the ads and ad money paid to the League.
___ 8. Exact and careful records should be kept of the total amount of ads sold by each club. As noted above, the Championship Ad Coordinator will likely be responsible for more than $20,000 in revenue from ads alone. These totals and corresponding check(s) should be forwarded to the Treasurer when the Heat sheet is printed. It is much easier, if one person from each club coordinates ad sales for that club and writes one check to the League.
___ 9. Make a photo-copy of each team's ad list to assist them in writing "thank-you's" (see Appendix H2) and to help with contacts for the following year. In addition, it may be helpful to return all pasted-up ad pages back to the respective teams.
E. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP (Assigned to BJ FORTUNE Phone ______)
___ 1. Corporate Sponsors for the Championship have become a very important source of revenue. The sponsor(s) names appear on the T-shirts as well as getting other publicity. This arrangement has worked very well and helps defray much of the costs of the Championship. Brent Wilson (GHG) did an outstanding job of establishing corporate sponsorships as a major source of revenue for the League, but is no longer doing this. Corporate sponsorships have become a very important part of League fund raising with approximately $10,000 being raised in recent years. The Vice-President of the League now serves as the Corporate Sponsor Consultant and is also be a part of the Champs Committee.
___ 2. Corporate Sponsor funds are NOT split with any team even if someone on a team independently solicits and successfully signs the sponsor.
___ 3. Further details on Corporate Sponsors can be found in appendix H3 & H4.
___ 4. Major Corporate Sponsors should be provided with name tags if they desire to attend the Championship.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 10 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
F. AWARDS (Assigned to __TERRY DOHERTY ___ Phone ______) (also see ADVANCE SETUP Section II - A & AWARDS PROGRAM Section II - F)
___ 1. Requests for prices (Appendix B for further information) may be sent out to make sure that the League is not paying too much for awards. Requests may be sent to various trophy companies listed in the directory. However, we have generally found that Bunkie Trinite Trophies ( [email protected] or 800-698-4077) provides very competitive prices and service on trophies and medals and Contemporary Industries does the same on ribbons. Do not switch suppliers unless there is a clear price difference on a comparable product. A minimum of eight weeks lead time is required so price requests must be sent in March and a decision made no later than the April Meeting. (Cost of Trophies in 2001 was $751.30, ribbons only and 2002 was $2,179.87, including medals. Total cost for 2004 including larger 2” medals was $2,952.86. Total cost in 2006 was $2,383.83)
___ 2. Starting in 1996, the plates for the first place trophies were engraved with the JSL logo and the words "First Place Championship" and the "year". Also starting in 1996, two years’ worth of 2nd and 3rd place medals were ordered with the JSL logo as the medal and no date. Starting in 1991, several years’ worth of ribbons were ordered at a time with no date printed on them. Since 2003, awards are as follows: first place is a trophy, second is a silver medal, third is a bronze medal, and 4th through 30th are ribbons (gold imprinted). Since 2003, there have been no Silver Division awards, but previously Silver Division awards were as follows: First was a three-ribboned rosette, second and third were one- ribbon rosettes, and 4th through 15th were ribbons (silver imprinted). DO NOT ORDER MEDALS OR RIBBONS WITH YEAR SPECIFIED. CHECK RIBBON AND MEDAL SUPPLY IN THE "AWARDS" BOX BEFORE RE-ORDERING (see Appendix B1 & B2 for suggested order quantities, etc.).
___ 3. A ribbon and award count must be completed by March 15 th and forwarded to the person who will order these items. The following MINIMUM quantities are required for the Championship (assuming no ties): Gold Division 31 Male Individual 1st place trophies 31 Female Individual 1st place trophies 40 Male Relay 1st place trophies 40 Female Relay 1st place trophies 4 Unisex Relay 1st place trophies 146 2nd place silver medals 146 3rd place bronze medals 146 of each ribbon 4th thru 30 th 500 Heat Winner Ribbons
___ 4. For the past several years, Bunkie-Trinite was low bidder and has provided excellent trophies and service. In addition, they can provide the custom JSL medals and trophy plates with no difficulty. Also, they will generally ship all of the awards at no charge. Contemporary Awards (888-449-6700) has provided the ribbons and is also very competitive and provides good service. ALL awards MUST be counted on arrival to assure that there are enough for Meet Day. It is recommended that 2 extra male and female trophies be ordered in case of errors at the table (not included in Appendix B).
___ 5. The Meet Manager program will not print an award label for more than the allowed number of scoring finishers for each team and these same labels can be used for that purpose. However, those swimmers are awarded ribbons. (i.e.. Each team is allowed to have four entries, but limited scoring places (see current bylaws). The extra swimmer(s), if he/she places, gets a hand written ribbon, but no points). Chip Grobmyer knows how to print Heat Winner labels from Meet Manager.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 11 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
F. AWARDS (continued)
___ 6. PRIOR TO MEET DAY, ALL AWARDS MUST BE SEPARATED INTO BOXES AND CLEARLY LABELED AS TO FIRST SECOND, ETC.; BOY, GIRL; AND INDIVIDUAL AND RELAY to avoid confusion on Meet Day. The male and female trophies are identified by color and anatomy. The relay trophies are shorter than the individual trophies. It’s also helpful to prepare a few “ribbon sets” (1 st – 30 th ) prior to meet day. In addition, all trophies must be separated by session.
___ 7. Jefferson Cups have been, given to the individual high-point scorers and runners-up in each age and sex group. Ties are fully awarded. That is, if there is a tie for High Point, Runner-up is still awarded, etc. From 1994 to 2001, Liberty Fabrics sponsored both awards, but has closed its plant and will not sponsor for the future. Starting in 2002, Downtown Athletic became the High Point Award Sponsor and named it after Carl Deane. Get the price on about 24 cups (to allow for ties), including engraving, and contact the sponsor prior to ordering, but have total price available. Cost for cups in 2001 was $367.59 (2003 was over $400). The sponsor should be provided a free ad in the heat sheet. The billing invoice should be given to the JSL Treasurer for payment. Hold 4 cups for ties (engrave after meet). Cups should be engraved starting 8 spaces from top, size 3 & 1/2 double line block upper & lower case using a line splitter. Engrave 10 of each for meet as follows:
"Carl Deane Memorial " High Point Award & "Carl Deane Memorial " High Point Runner-Up JSL - "Year " JSL - "Year "
___ 8. Bunkie Trinite has provided the cups since 2004 because they can engrave the JSL logo (which they should have on file) as an added advantage at a comparable price to other suppliers. At least 20 cups will be needed (10 each engraved as above). In addition the sponsor should be given the opportunity to present the cups if he/she desires and a thank-you letter sent at the end of the season. The cups needed for ties can be provided by having the supplier mail a cup to one of the swimmers involved in a tie. (check "Awards" box before buying). The person in charge of awards on the Champs Committee should carefully note those swimmers who did not get a completely engraved cup, get their name and address, and contact the supplier to mail a completed cup to that swimmer.
___ 9. The “Bob Garland” volunteer award has to be ordered later in the season (apx July 1 st ) as the Executive Committee (with assistance from the full Board) will not usually decide on the recipient until shortly before the Championship. This is usually about a 7” x 9” flat wood trophy with a brass plaque (P3516) engraved similar to below: Jefferson Swim League “Bob Garland Volunteer Award” Presented to “Name of Recipient” for Outstanding Service to the League “year”
___ 10. About 20 large empty boxes (16 labeled with team names + 4 extras) should be taken to the A & F Center on Meet Day to hold awards for each team. Collapsible cardboard warehouse totes are available from CVS at no charge on “truck day”. Check with them. These boxes are the right size and are easy to handle
___ 11. The Awards area is set up in the classroom adjacent to the deck. A white plastic shelving unit is owned by the League which accommodates the awards boxes.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 12 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
G. COLORADO TIMING SYSTEM (CTS SYSTEM 5, INFINITY START SYSTEM) (also see CTS SETUP Section II - C) (Assigned to UVA, BOB, JESSICA, LOCKE Phone ______)
___ 1. As of 1996, the new CTS equipment & Hy-Tek software has been used at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. UVa has personnel capable of operating the equipment, but our experience has been that JSL personnel probably know the equipment, software, and the needs of JSL better. It is recommended that the League continue to provide trained CTS and Computer operators even if UVa offers. The JSL Board should make every effort to line up a US Swim certified CTS operator from within or outside of the League well in advance. This person(s) must be familiar with CTS System 6 and its connection to Hy-Tek Meet Manager software. Chip Grobmyer and others from within the League have provided this skill in more recent years.
___ 2. Because of increased reliability, the CTS & computer practice check has not been conducted at the beginning of the week of the Championship in recent years. If there is any question as to the operation or reliability of UVa’s equipment, contact the facilities manager and the JSL volunteers for assistance with this. Several JSL volunteers familiar with CTS, hookups, and the Hy-Tek software are always helpful (Chip Grobmyer, Jessica Simons, Locke Boyer, Bob Garland, etc.) ALL touchpads (and several back-ups), buttons, CTS Infinity start systems, CTS System 6, all cables, computers, & printers should be properly connected and a "run-through" conducted to make sure all components are present and operational. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE TO CORRECT PROBLEMS!!
___ 3. A second short meeting may be needed several days before the Championship for going over last minute details, solving last minute problems, and loading the JSL software & Championship data base into UVa's Meet Manager computer.
___ 4. The CTS equipment must be set up and tested by JSL personnel early Friday morning of the Championship. Two CTS Start Systems and two speakers with extension cables from League teams should be available as back-up if needed. These may be brought to the meet, but left in cars close by. It may be wise to have FCC bring their CTS system-5 as a backup. UVa has a 10-lane CTS prime cable if the in-ground connections prove unreliable. The 3 buttons should be plugged into each lane and ten touchpads should be put in the water on the side of the pool closest to the viewing stands and all tested prior to warm-ups on Friday. They should not be left in the water overnight unless directed to do so by UVa. It is important to route any on-deck wiring in such a manner as not to be a hazard to swimmers or workers. UVa should provide a taped down rug to cover all CTS wires which run from pool side to the CTS table near the wall. Good pre-meet preparation will avoid most last minute panic on Friday. The CTS and computers MUST be operated by someone familiar with the equipment and JSL rules and procedures.
H. COMPUTERS (Assigned to JESSICA SIMONS Phone ______) (also see COMPUTER SETUP Section II - D)
___ 1. JSL Hy-Tek software has been used on a UVa computer at the Aquatic & Fitness Center for results and scoring. Well trained computer operator(s) familiar with Hy-Tek software are essential for a smooth Championship. Host Team(s), with assistance from the JSL Board, must line up trained operators for all sessions in advance.
___ 2. UVa will normally provide one computer, but computers from JSL (Locke Boyer and Jessica Simons) are also used. Additionally, a laser printer and an Epson printer must be available provided by UVa or JSL (Chip Grobmyer).
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 13 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
I. FOOD SALES (Assigned to ______Phone ______) (also see ADVANCE SETUP Section II - A)
Info 1. From 1992 to 1995 the CYAC swim team operated a food concession as a fund raiser for their team and as a convenience to the League. Since 1996 NO outside food sales have been allowed as UVa food service operates a small cafeteria (snack bar) in the building and will set up a grill outside. Because of concern for the facility, food will only be allowed in the areas designated by UVa.
___ 2. UVA Concessions should be contacted by UVa and be well prepared for the crowds that the JSL Championship will generate. They should have plans in place for extreme weather. They should have records of the food and personnel which are required to service this meet. Domino’s pizza was added to the food selection in 2001 by UVa and worked very well.
___ 3. In addition to the small cafeteria in the building, the food service should set up a grill, tables, and chairs (weather permitting) on the outside cement deck and porch. In 2007 the location of this was changed to the entrance to Scott Stadium but returned to the outside porch the following year because the stadium location was not very good.
___ 4. It needs to be made very clear as to what will happen in the event of inclement weather. That is, the typical brief summer thunderstorm is not a reason for UVa Food Service to close up and go home. It is expected that food service will be provided for the entire length of the Championship. There are a large number of people who expect food during the Championship.
___ 5. It is expected that food service will be provided for the entire length of the Championship. There are a large number of people who expect food during the Championship. Therefor UVA Concessions and other vendors must agree to a schedule that covers all sessions.
___ 6. It should be determined well in advance whether food will be allowed in the building or not. In 1999, UVa Food Service set up inside the building (because of the heat) and thus food was allowed in the building.
___ 7. Refreshments are provided to all workers and coaches by JSL (see below section J. REFRESHMENTS).
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 14 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
J. REFRESHMENTS (Assigned to ______Phone ______)
___ 1. Refreshments are the responsibility of the host team(s) to provide and set up (keep all receipts, as League will reimburse). THE HEAD OF REFRESHMENTS MUST BE FROM A HOST TEAM . The Head Friday afternoon session refreshment person must be responsible for set up of the refreshment area in the classroom at deck level and obtaining all supplies and refreshments (see list below). Bagels, vegetables, “heavy hors d’oeuvres”, sandwiches, wraps, etc. are suggested – this can be a very hungry crowd . Set-up of coffee pot, drink machine, and extension cords and plugs should be determined beforehand. Soft drinks go best for Friday evening, but obviously coffee, bagels, and doughnuts go quickly early Saturday morning. Food should be set out early Friday as many volunteers have not eaten lunch and may want an early supper. In 2008, the reps solicited volunteered baked goods, etc. and it seemed to work well rather than buying at retail. JSL bought snacks, chips, pretzels, etc. Coffee should be ready by 7AM, Saturday. A transition is soon made to soft drinks as the meet gets going on Saturday. It takes at least three people (including the Head) to distribute water to all workers and coaches on deck (trays are heavy). This should be done about every 30 to 60 minutes. The AM Head should check on the adequacy of supplies at the end of the AM shift to determine if more are needed for the afternoon. Ice and drinks can be critical later in the day on Saturday. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS items are allowed on the deck. UVa ONLY ALLOWS WATER IN PLASTIC OR PAPER CUPS ON DECK!! ALL FOOD OR SOFT DRINKS MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE CLASSROOM OR IN THE CAFETERIA UPSTAIRS!!
___ 2. The following arrangements for supplies, etc. have to be made ahead of Meet Day and brought to the Meet (Check JSL Supplies first!!) Please correct suggested quantities if needed: a. Refreshment supplies coffee pot (apx 25 cup capacity, must borrow, remember filters if needed) apx. 1000 napkins box (“handful”) of stirrers sugar and cream & pint of fresh milk for Saturday AM three 2-liter plastic bottles of cranapple (or similar) juice for Sat AM apx. 100 foam cups for coffee JSL owns two 120qt ice chests (must locate w/ supplies) “handful” of plastic knives for cream cheese coffee (buy fresh) enough for about 50-100 cups plastic pitcher to fill coffee maker (bring from home) borrow 2 large (5 Gal) and one (20qt) plastic cooler with spout for ice water two 48qt (apx. size) coolers plus two 120qt cooler (borrow or check supplies) b. Soft Drinks and cups have been provided by Pepsi for the past couple of years in exchange for a full-page heat sheet ad. This needs to be arranged months ahead of time with Pepsi (978-2140) and ask for John Sampson). Pepsi is a Corporate sponsor and this should be coordinated with the JSL V.P. This has worked very well as they provide bottles or cans and plenty of cups (about 2500 are needed, check what they will bring and buy more if needed). They can also supply bottled water. Mr. Sampson can coordinate directly with UVa. c. A total of at 9 x 40 pounds of ice in coolers is needed. Ice may be obtained from Cassco (293-6421, open 8AM - 4PM), local stores, or possibly provided free by clubs which have adequate ice machines. An ice machine is located in the AFC which makes shaved ice which can supplement what JSL provides. Water is best obtained using the shower in the bathroom next to the computer room. d. Friday, need two JSL 120qt & one 48qt chest of ice (min 200lbs) e. Saturday, need two JSL 120qt & two 48qt chests of ice (min 240lbs)
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 15 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
J. REFRESHMENTS (continued)
2. (continued) f. Need 4 dozen assorted doughnuts and 4 dozen bagels (order pre-sliced w/ 4 containers of assorted cream cheese) for Saturday morning. Arrangements must be made ahead of time with both businesses so there will be no problem with picking up fresh quantities early Saturday morning. Muffins and croissants have been bought from Sam’s on Friday for Saturday. g. Three trays (JSL now has these) to carry drinks
___ 3. A buffet dinner has been set up for all full-time workers and coaches for the Friday evening session at about 5PM (in the aerobics room at the end of the hall downstairs) since many people come directly from work. Both Friday and Saturday buffets must be coordinated with the JSL V.P. because Corporate Sponsors are involved.
___ 4. A buffet lunch on Saturday is set up at 11AM for workers for BOTH Saturday sessions and consisted of soft drinks, burgers, veggie burgers, and fries, etc. JSL bought cookies and two cases of bottled water (1 for Fri & 1 for Sat) from Sam’s. A separate 25-person lunch was purchased by JSL from Take-It-Away for the A & F staff and security personnel who are working the meet. Five Guys Burgers has provided lunch on Saturday and has become a corporate sponsor. Aramark (UVa food service) might provide food if all else fails (no sponsors). The buffet works well and was appreciated by all who were WORKING THE WHOLE DAY. In 2006, access was not controlled and food disappeared before all workers were fed. ACCESS TO LUNCH MUST BE LIMITED TO JSL VOLUNTEER WORKERS AND COACHES ON DUTY FOR BOTH THE AM & PM SESSIONS. The food is NOT for UVa paid staff (unless planned for and permitted) and it is NOT for volunteers or coaches who are only present for one session. Someone from the Champs Committee MUST be at the door to monitor access either through tickets, a name list, or by checking deck passes .
___ 5. Solicit homemade bake goods from the teams via flyers given to team reps for posting at their team pools and distribution to team parents.
___ 6. The following businesses have previously donated the noted refreshments in exchange for appropriate heat sheet ads. Obviously other businesses may be approached and listed for the future. Ad size should approximate the retail value of the donated item(s). Pepsi - Soda, bottled water, and cups (2,000) Standard Produce 2 cases of bananas (apples and oranges don’t go) Five Guys Burgers and Fries for lunch (served 150 in 2008) Take it Away Sandwiches (served 50 in 2008) Sam’s Club Nuts and M & M’s Donut Connection Ten dozen doughnuts for Saturday AM Shenandoah Joe Coffee (contact Dave Fafar)
Other businesses may be solicited, but should be contacted no later than April because many donate money at the beginning of the year rather than June or July. Please list any new businesses below and what they contributed as well as marking off businesses above who no longer contribute.
______- ______
______- ______
______- ______
______- ______
___ 7. Make sure all donated items are acknowledged on the “thank-you” page in the heat sheet. Also a free ad should be provided as per Corporate Sponsor Guidelines.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 16 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
K. PUBLICITY (Assigned to __ PAULA TOMKO ___ Phone ______)
___ 1. Publicity is very important to the League and its swimmers. A person must be assigned to pre-meet and post-meet publicity. When the word gets out before the meet, it is much easier to get media coverage before, during, and after the meet. The Champs Committee should coordinate publicity with the JSL Publicity Consultant (Chip Deale).
___ 2. The following media should be notified several weeks before the Championship and again several days prior to it: Daily Progress Sports Editor (434)-978-7246 FAX (434)-975-7104 [email protected] WVIR TV (434)-220-2900 [email protected] WCAV & WVAW TV (434) 242-1919 FAX (434) 220-0490 [email protected] The Central Virginian (Louisa Newspaper) (800) 969-0368 & FAX (540) 967-3847 [email protected] C-ville Weekly (434) 817-2749 FAX (434) 817-2758 [email protected] Fluvanna Review Newspaper (434) 591-1000 [email protected] Greene County Record (434)-985-2315 [email protected] The Hook (434) 295-8700 [email protected] Orange Review (540) 672-1266 FAX (540) 672-7481 [email protected] WCHV Radio (434) 978-4408 (x618) [email protected] WCNR Radio (434) 220-2300 FAX 220-2304 [email protected] WCYK Radio (434) 978-4408 FAX 978-1109 [email protected] WINA Radio (434) 977-6397 FAX 220-2304 news@wina.com WKAV Radio (434) 978-4408 [email protected] WQMZ Radio (434) 220-2300 FAX 220-2304 [email protected] WWWV Radio (434) 220-2300 FAX 220-2304 [email protected] In addition, a pre-meet press release may be prepared and sent to all of the above. (Appendix L) Create (not fabricate) an interesting story, build excitement, provide personal quotes etc. to interest the news media in this event. Addresses may be found in the JSL Directory (Appendix K).
___ 3. Simply sending a press release is not enough for the major media indicated with bullet arrow above . It is imperative that the publicity persons actually visit or call the local TV stations (WVIR, WVAW, & WCAV) and the Daily Progress during the week before the Championship to confirm coverage. “Bug them to death.” Create HOT PINK PRESS PASSES for each specific reporter.
___ 4. Post meet results and publicity should also be the responsibility of the publicity person. See instructions under IV Post Meet duties, A. Results.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 17 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
K. PUBLICITY (continued)
___ 5. Since 2007, JSL has contracted for live video feed of the Championship with a group of four plasma TVs linked together on the lobby wall and one TV on the patio constantly showing all heats. This worked very well with several (3?) cameras positioned high on the swimming area giving a view of the pool and finish end and the projection TV screens located on the wall adjacent to the gym. With this arrangement, no video operator is needed. Contact an audio/video rental company well in advance. They must contact UVa IM Rec in advance to arrange for setup. It has been suggested that it might be neat to have the scoreboard displayed on a TV monitor with messages scrolling, e.g. swimmers being called to clerk, etc. In the past the entire Championship was also taped and the League sold the tapes on www.jsl.org . However, response was low and has been discontinued for the future.
___ 6. TV monitor & equipment rental was obtained through “The AV Company” (977-8288 speak to Jim Beckman). He is familiar with our needs and requirements.
L. INSURANCE (Assigned to __JEFF NORTH ___ Phone ______)
Info I. In 1985 and before, the League purchased an accidental death and dismemberment Policy for coverage on the day of the Championship. After much discussion and consultation with insurance agents and lawyers, it was decided to drop this policy in favor of Liability insurance for 1986 and beyond. In addition, UVa requires a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000 per person/occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
Info 2. Liability insurance was previously provided by the host team from 1986 to 2000 by adding a rider to their existing club policy to cover the one day Championship. This provided the League with substantial liability coverage for a relatively modest premium (apx. $0 to $100).
Info 3. It is further recommended that the League no longer try to provide accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance as the cost is not in line with the coverage provided. The League may want to require all swimmers entered to have their own policy.
___ 4. General liability insurance is now purchased directly by the League for coverage during the season and Championship liability should be part of this policy.
___ 5. The Certificate of Insurance (from the insurance company) needs to be reviewed by UVa attorneys. It is very important that the certificate of insurance name the following as Additional Insured: "The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, its officers, employees, and agents." This should be provided to UVa (IM Sports Director) in May . In addition, the policy MUST provide liability coverage for participants and spectators as well as medical expenses resulting from accidents incurred at the Championship.
M. USA SWIMMING APPROVAL (no assignment needed)
Info 1. The 1983 Championship was the last "USA Swimming Approved Meet" (previously USS) which means that times achieved would count as official USA Swimming times for those swimmers registered with USA Swimming. It is not a necessity, but it is beneficial to USA Swimming swimmers. In addition, if a swimmer swam a top time in the country, it would be official and the League would get some recognition. Information can be obtained from Virginia Swimming Planning Chair.
Info 2. It is believed that no further meets will be USA Swimming approved until JSL adopts the "no false start rule" for all age groups, because the meet is not swum in accordance with USA Swimming rules
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 18 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
N. PLANNING FOR SETUP (Assigned to ______Phone ______)
___ 1. The facilities manager for the Aquatic & Fitness Center and any other involved UVa & JSL personnel should have a meeting well before the meet (April/May) to discuss the setup, times to open the building and pool area, emergency plans, and any other pertinent information. A second meeting (early July) should be held to finalize all arrangements and understandings. Arrangements must be made for access to the classroom by Wednesday night or Thursday during the day before the Championship for supply drop-off, computer & CTS setup, etc. as outlined previously in Section G.
___ 2. The A & F Center manager should be given a tentative meet schedule (see appendix P) based on previous Championships. A final schedule should be given as soon as it becomes available after seeding. In addition, it is helpful to provide the A & F staff with the actual number of kids who will be swimming each session.
___ 3. The A & F Center manager should also be given a copy of Appendix F2 which contains instructions for proper setup by UVa. UVa personnel will set up all equipment, tables, and chairs per those pre-arranged instructions. It must be emphasized that UVa’s set- up must be COMPLETED NO LATER THAN 9AM FRIDAY, the first day of the Championship. In 2002, JSL arrived to find UVa just starting to setup several hours before the meet.
___ 4. Additional topics for discussion at this meeting could include, but not be limited to, the following: a. confirmation of dates and times b. facility setup & deadline for ten lane format pool area setup tables, chairs, and bleachers computers & printers start systems, touchpads, etc. lobby area setup video monitors t-shirt sales swim team tables sponsor location and signs awards area setup tents c. JSL volunteer coordination Nametags & t-shirts Saturday lunch location and plans T-shirt sales Rescue Squad Security service d. UVa support services AFC management staffing lifeguards, pool tech, front desk, halls, etc. lifeguards must monitor warm-up pool closely Security Personnel or UVa police (if needed) Parking areas and restrictions UVa food service set up areas (make sure they remain for entire meet) Fire marshal approval of tents e. Emergency contingencies (Rescue Squad) f. Additional thoughts and comments recommendations from last year changes for this year tentative meet time schedule date and time of final meeting in July
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 19 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
O. SUPPLIES (Assigned to ______Phone ______)
___ I. The Meet director should insure that adequate supplies are available before the meet. All supplies should be found in at least FIVE JSL Championship Supply Boxes marked "TABLE AREA", "CTS AREA", "AWARDS" or "MISC. SUPPLIES" except where noted. Needed supplies may be donated by one of the office supply businesses in return for ad space. CHECK ALL SUPPLY BOXES WELL IN ADVANCE OF MEET DAY AND BUY OR ADD SUPPLIES AS NEEDED. Be sure to check pens as they may have dried out.
___ 2. A complete inventory of all supplies must be taken no later than April 15 th and compared to the lists below. Any missing items should be located or replenished. If there is a major item missing, check with others in JSL before replacing. A complete inventory of the ribbons, trophies, and Jefferson Cups should also be completed at this time and the inventory given to the person who will be ordering awards.
ALL SUPPLIES ARE NOW IN A SELF STORAGE LOCKER DURING THE WINTER. The Locker (D-44) is located in Charlottesville Self Storage at 1501 Avon St. Extended. The gate keypad personal code (combination) is #### followed by the “*” key. There are 3 locker keys available - one for the President and 2 for the committee. Contact a member of last year’s committee to obtain the keys.
[JSL CHAMPIONSHIP PROCEDURE MANUAL - 2013-3-29 for jsl.org] © 2013 JSL - Championship Manual Section I - Page 20 JSL Championship Procedure Manual - Revised March 28, 2013
Supplies NOT IN BOX (must have available)