SHHS & LBMS SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM 2021-2022 Athlete-Parent Meeting Handout Contact Information: Head Coach: Chris Coraggio 423-833-5595 (cell) [email protected] Diving: Judy Holt 423-767-6394 (cell) [email protected] Strength Coach: Will McDavitt SHHS Strength Coach: Jackson Rhudy WEBSITE www.jcschools.org > Athletics > School (SHHS or LBMS) > Winter Sports > Swimming & Diving IMMEDIATE COMMUNICATION METHOD We will use the Remind App platform for immediate communication needs. It allows you to receive notices by text and/or by email. The upside is that you do not have to actually download the app! The coaches have downloaded it - All you have to do is tell the app by which method (email and/or text) you would like to receive messages. You can also opt out of receiving messages at any time. Please note that the coaches will only use the app to send out messages. While the app does support conversations between the coach and recipients, we will not use this feature. Swimmers are also welcome to respond so that they get messages sent directly to them. If a child is under 13 years old, a parent will be notified and will have to sign up also. That age threshold security is a requirement of the app designer. How it works: "Classes" are set up by the user (coaches). People can then join the classes via text or email (or both) and then will receive any posted notices on your phone or in your inbox. Please note that we will still be posting pertinent information on the website. We will not be duplicating everything! The "class" for my notices to the Science Hill Swimming and Diving Team is SHHS Swim & Dive To add yourself and receive messages via text: Text @shhsswd to 81010 To add yourself and receive messages via email: Email [email protected] The "class" for my notices to the Liberty Bell Swimming and Diving Team is LBMS Swim & Dive To add yourself and receive messages via text: Text @lbmsswd to 81010 To add yourself and receive messages via email: Email [email protected] FORMS – Required before you can begin practice! No student may begin training with a SHHS or LBMS team until required participation forms are completed and turned in. If you are in a fall sport, the only additional forms are the Team Contract, the Swimming & Diving Transportation Form, and the Information Form. Science Hill: Everything is done online (See below) *Information Sheet (submitted via Google forms – link on the website & here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPd1IpB-3-m- 8PX_BzeaY7hgsxNn4MnTnVziWGFepza1BQYA/viewform * All other required forms are submitted online via the DragonFly Max program. DRAGONFLY MAX: This is the online program that SHHS is using to collect and store required forms. The DIRECTIONS from the company can be accessed on our team website. Here is the direct link: https://www.jcschools.org/docs/building/13/Winter%20Sports/Swimming/Dragonfly%20X%20Instructions.pdf Note: The Physical Form must be dated after April 15 of this year. Liberty Bell: You must submit everything except the team info form old-school (on paper) *Information Sheet (submitted via Google forms – link on the website & here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXlcm2gccBaCFVX_juUagrkHn_kmbAcWv5QeUdT05pojZDJA/viewf orm * All other required forms (download and print them off from the website. Turn them in to Coach Chris or Ms. Burgess in the LBMS Office) Physical Form The Physical Form must be dated after April 15 of this year. Parent Consent Form Concussion Form Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form Bullying Form Team Contract Travel Permission Form Social Media Form Participation Fee There is a $25 participation fee assessed per student per sport to help cover the cost of the school's insurance policy. Checks should be made out to your respective school (SHHS/LBMS) and given to the coach. If there is a financial hardship that prevents payment of this fee, please see the head coach privately. Insurance There is a voluntary, supplemental insurance plan available. There is a link on the team Announcement page. It is suggested you consult with your insurance provider to see if you need additional coverage. IMPORTANT DATES August 25 SH SHHS Drug Testing Forms due in August 30 SH SHHS PreSeason Weight Training begins (Must have Athletic Forms in!) September 15 SH/LB All Forms Due in! September 20 SH/LB First In-Water Practice at Freedom Hall Pool September 22 SH First Regular-Season Weight Training at SHHS Fieldhouse Dec 17 - Jan 4 SH Winter Training Jan 21-22 SH Northeast Tennessee Regional Championship Feb 11-12 SH Tennessee State Championship Meet in Nashville GENERAL TRAINING SCHEDULE 2020-2021 Practice begins Monday, September 20 , with the afternoon swimming practice. The first weight training session will be on Wednesday. All training sessions are required unless noted below or excused by the Coach. Make-ups may be arranged if feasible. SHHS Swimmers Weight training (11 th -12 th ;others with permission) Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 5:00 - 6:00 AM @ SHHS fieldhouse (2 days required) Swim training @ Freedom Hall Pool Monday thru Friday 3:05 - 5:35 PM *There will be a special practice schedule during winter break! (last 1/2 hour dryland) LBMS Swimmers Swim Training @ Freedom Hall Pool Monday thru Friday 5:35 – 7:35 PM (first 1/2 hour dryland) SHHS & LBMS Divers Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 5:05 - 6:05 PM Dive training @ Freedom Hall Pool Saturdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dive training @ Freedom Hall Pool ** Possible use of the KAC diving facilities will be announced when arranged. *Note: In order to maintain adequate training integrity, some meet days will also include a training component Schedule changes for school calendar considerations: Thanksgiving Week: Wed, 11/24 Swimmers: 3:05 - 5:05 PM; Weights 7:30-8:30 AM Thurs, 11/25 OFF Fri, 11/26 Swimmers: 3:05 – 5:05 PM (optional); Divers 5:05 – 6:05 PM Sat, 11/27 Swimmers: 7:00 - 9:00 AM (optional); Divers as scheduled Winter Training: We DO train while school is on winter break ! In fact, this time is a key component of our training cycle . Some of the practices will be designated as "optional". The others will be required. (You may substitute an optional practice as a make-up for a required practice). Some days there will be two training sessions per day. If two training sessions are listed, attendance at both is expected. As soon as the pool schedule has been determined, a detailed Winter Training Schedule will be handed out and posted on the web site. MLK Day: Mon, 1/17: Regular practice schedule; Weights 7:30-8:30 AM (if there is no school) Snow Policy If school is delayed or cancelled prior to 5 AM, swimming and/or weights is also cancelled for that morning. (If no decision has been made by 5:00 AM, we will still conduct and complete the scheduled morning practice) If school is cancelled or dismissed early, refer to the Remind feed for updates about the afternoon practice schedule. Equipment There are all kinds of suits , in many materials and for various prices. At some swim meets, swim shops are set up to sell suits as well as other swimming gear. Some good bargains on practice suits can usually be found there. If you are looking for a good, long-lasting suit, the Endurance fabric suit by Speedo is very good. It's a bit heavier than other suits, but can be used for both practice and meets and lasts a long time. A lycra suit is usually the least expensive, but tends to wear out the fastest. More technically superior suits such as the Speedo Fastskin and LZR suits are all made of special fabrics designed to minimize drag through the water. Swimmers competing at meets below the State level probably will not see a significant improvement using these high-end suits. Swimmers who want to invest in additional personal training equipment will be able to get a discount from our supplier. Items needed are: pull buoy, paddles, fins, snorkel (not the freestyle snorkel – the general Finis or Speedo snorkel), noseplug, kickboard, and an equipment bag to store everything in. If feasible, we will schedule a “try on day” when Swim & Tri Swim Shop will come to the pool to take orders. This is contingent on their ability to do this given the current pandemic. Parental Involvement We do need parents' help to make the season a success. For home meets, we need volunteers to act as timers, officials, computer operators, and announcers. In addition, the Booster Club has activities which enhance the Swimming and Diving Team experience for our athletes. Please give generously of your time and talents! BOOSTER CLUB "Behind The Blocks" [email protected] .