Lady Dragons

 Swimming & Diving 2021

Swim & Dive Team Handbook 

Coaching Staff for 2021

Head Swim & Dive Coach- Tim Hroma

Diving Coach- Kristen Gotfredson

Assistant Swim Coach - Ashlynn Mattson

Lady  Dragons 2021 Swim & Dive Captains 

**Give it up for your Lady Dragons Team Captains. These girls are working tirelessly to give our program à boost this season. Reach out to them for anything if your à swimmer or diver!! ***

-Maggie Boerema

-Holly Lagergren 

-Cora Huhn

-Adallia Bruning 

** Thank-you  for choosing to join the Lady Dragons Swim & Dive Program this year!!! In this Handbook you will find info on Team and personal expectations, parent involvement, Swim meet duties (home & away) and many other useful bits of information!!! First things first You Must Complète all of the Required Forms and meet all requirements to Compete this season!! 

YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING;

• Signed state and school participation forms

• A Physical form or proof of having had a physical in the past 3 years

• Participation fee

***Essentials- What to Bring to Practice/Meets

• 2 one piece Swimsuits 

• 2 pair of goggles 

• 2-towels

• 2 Swim caps

• Sandals/crocs

• Running shoes!

• Plastic Waterbottle

• Healthy snacks

• Shorts

• T-shirt

*** items you can purchase **Highly Recommended** for **Varsity!! **

Swimoutlet.com is à great rescource

*-Freestyle Snorkle

*-Finis Paddles

*-Nose Plug 

ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS

All team members are expected to do the following:

• Be at every practice and meet, on time and prepared.  7-8th graders evening Practices only! Unless special permissions are granted! 

• All Swimmers are Required to wear à Swim Cap while in the water. This is for cleanliness of our pool and focus for the individual during training. We do not want to swim in hair water. Diving is not Required but hair must be in control. In a bun or ponytail. 

• Show leadership and make good choices at all times while representing the Lady Dragons Swim & Dive Program. Show respect to all teachers,opponents, parents and officials at all times.

•  Academics are of High Importance on our program and standards need to be met to be eligible to Compete as a Lady Dragon. Our Team goal is to always chase the Academic All-America Team Award Standard!

•  Cell-Phones during Meets or Practice are not allowed out. Cell Phones must remain in your locker or bag at all times. If there are any instances of using a Cell phone or taking pictures in the locker room or during practice/meets consequences will be made not limited to removal from Swim meets and events.

• Show up to practice and meets ready to learn and race. Our Team is focused on goals and must remain strong including every Team Members participation. Be excited to try new events and test your abilities.

• All team members will help setup and clean up the pool area for every meet and practice. There are always things we can do to make sure our facility is ready for the next day. Take good care of all equipment at all times.  

LOCKS, PARKAS, SUITS 

• Locks will be given on the first day of practice. When the school year starts middle school athletes will move to their gym locker given for PE. 

• Team suits Will  Only be worn during competition.

• A parka will be issued to all athletes. This will be the athlete's responsibility for the season and will be returned upon the completion of the season. 

• All other swimming items will be distributed daily, or as needed

PRACTICE INFORMATION

• Every team member is expected to be at every practice, arrive on time, and complete the entire practice with the team. 7-8th graders will only attend school day evening Practices unless special permissions are granted to train in the mornings. 

• If a student cannot attend a practice, she is to contact the coach ahead of time. Sending a message with another student is not acceptable and will result in a consequence and possibly not competing in the next meet. If an athlete misses practice the day before à competition  that swimmer will not Compete unless there was a family emergency . This is for Team purposes we prépare for meets the day prior. 

• Practices will run according to the attached schedule. It can also be found online.

• A schedule is attached to this handbook and is subject to change if needed. 

• If a student has an unexcused absence for practice, they will miss the next meet. 

• No cell phones during practice. PERIOD!

MEET INFORMATION

• For all home meets, all swimmers and divers need to be dressed and ready to warm-up at 4:30.

• In order to compete in a meet you must have all forms and fees turned in, be eligible academically and have no chemical violations, be in school the entire day of the meet and have no unexcused absences at practice.

• It is vital that every team member is at every meet. we plan on Chasing excellence at all compétitions without our Team we cannot Achieve our Team Goals!! 

• During the meet, swimmers and divers are to remain on the pool deck cheering with the team and remain in their suits, unless they have been given permission to leave or change by the coach. 

• It is expected that all team members will ride the bus home from away meets with the team. In the event an athlete must ride home with their parent/guardian a written and verbal note from the parent/guardian is required. 

• Be sure to pack nutritious, healthy and mindful food for home and away meets. - Please no peanuts. 

• No cell phones during any Meets! Period! 

HONORS AND AWARDS

• The following requirements must be met in order to Letter:

• Complete a full season

• 30 points and/or qualify for sections/state

• Have no chemical/academic violations during the season

• Represent the team well

• Be recommended by the head coach

• All Conference is awarded to the top two finishers in each event at the conference meet.

• 2 Captains elected by Team + 2 Coaching Staff Selection each year

Parent Expectations

• Become a positive source for your athlete to run to, good and bad always reinforce Positivity!! 

• Support your Team at home and away meets showing respect to all involved coaches,athletes,parents,officials 

• Be willing to step up and step into team events to help out with whatever needs to get done for our program to be sucessful. 

-if you have questions or concerns please email,txt or private message staff. There are "no parents allowed" during practice unless given permission to do so. 

• Concerns over Relays or Individual events need to be kept to Yourself . Period! Each athlete will be selected to race where the team needs them to to have the best chance at Winning for the team while also challenging them as an individual. For relays. FASTEST LINEUP SWIMS!! STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING. NOT FASTEST OVER ALL AT TIMES. ALL DECISIONS ARE FOR THE TEAM FIRST. 

-Be an active member of the team by helping  with Carb Feeds and Potlucks. Bring Joy to your team by helping do your part. Be a Lady Dragon Parent!! 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Remember to take care of yourself. Sleep is very important as well as fueling your body with the right foods. The amount of “junk food” should be limited and pop is not allowed. 

• Please sign up for Parent GroupMe  to keep up with any notifications that are needed.

• Don’t hesitate to ask questions

Practice and Meet Calendar are online and will be given at meeting!