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Creekview Swim & Dive Team

2016-17Coaches:

Head Coach Emily Williamsemily.williams@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Assistant Coach Lindsey Coferlindsey.cofer@cherokee.k12.ga.us

Team Updates on Facebook: Creekview High School Swim TeamGroup Email: creekviewswim@googlegroups.com

Contents:

1. Creekview Swim & Dive Booster Board Members2. Team Outfitter- All American Swim Supply3. Introduction Letter

Head & Asst. CoachInterest Meeting

Important Dates for the 2016-17 SeasonInterest Meeting Date

Student Athlete Participation and Booster Club FeesOnline Regisitration/Deadline

Pre Conditioning/DrylandPhysical and Proof of Insurance

Cherokee County Aquatic Center (CCAC)Communication

Parent Volunteers4. Team Expectations5. Parent Expectations6. Sponsorship Levels & Form7. GHSA Parent/Student Concussion Awareness Form 8. Meet Schedule (more to be added)9. Practice Schedule for CCAC

2016-17 Booster Club Board Members:

President: Nancy Snyder

njsnyder4@aol.com

813-541-0391

Vice-President: Lisa Rolka

770-364-6841

Treasurer: Renee Griffin

griffwdg@aim.com

678-978-8143

Secretary: Mike McCord

mikemccord@usa.net

678-313-0867

Members At Large: Lorey Lovaas, Faren Hart and Railene Seguin

885 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 770-400-9870

Monday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm

Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Welcome! We are so glad you are interested in the Creekview Swim & Dive Team this upcoming 2016-17 season.

Head Coach, Ms. Emily Williams is beginning her 2nd season with the Grizzlies. Coach Williams has plenty of swim experience as she swam competitively at Cartersville High School as well as with the Tidal Waves Swim Club. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated in Spring of 2015.

Assistant Coach Lindsey Cofer returns for her 4th season with the Grizzlies, she also swam in High School at Woodstock HS. Coach Williams and Cofer hope to continue our team’s swimming and diving success and to take our program to the next level at the Georgia High School 1-5A State Swimming Championships in February 2017.

Interest Meeting and Swim Suit Fitting is scheduled for Monday, September 12th at 6pm at Creekview Cafe. All American Swim Supply will be on hand to help size the team suits. Orders will be placed directly with AASS this season as we are in the second year of our team suit.

All American Swim Supply: 885 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 770-400-9870. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 10-4pm

Returning swimmers will NOT need to purchase the team suit as this is the 2nd season of the suit from last year.

If your athlete is new to the team this season, they will need to order the team suit. This suit is considered the team uniform. Purchase of the team warmups (jacket/pants) is encouraged but NOT required. AASS will have warmups, parkas and team swim bags on hand for sizing and purchase.

There will be Spirit Wear Items on Sale at this meeting!!!!!!

Important Dates this season:

September 29th- Registration and Fees Deadline for High School Athletes (High School Registration closes)

September 30th - Registration Opens for Jr Grizzlies

October 3rd - Dryland/Pre-Conditioning Begins (after school meet in Room #1111) *

*must have ALL required PAGES of a CURRENT Physical and Proof of Insurance Form received by Athletic Dept in order to

participate. (see attached form)

October 17th - Practice Begins at CCAC*

(practice schedule attached)

December 17th - Christmas Team Party at the Griffins Home

January 28th 2017 - Senior/State Team Dinner

February 2nd - GHSA State Swim Meet begins

February 26th - Team End of Season Banquet

2016-17 Student-Athlete Participation Fees: $250 for Creekview High School students and 8th grade Jr Grizzlies. This fee includes practice lane fees at CCAC, team t-shirt and team swimcap along with meet entry fees for each swimmer and transportation (if necessary) and healthy snacks provided at each meet. In addition, there is a Booster Club fee of $50 per swimmer which includes: Christmas Team Party, printing fees, GHSA Swimming Fees, Coaching Association Fees and the Season End Banquet plus miscellaneous fees. This season your swimmer will receive 2 tickets to the End of Season Banquet.

Please NOTE *Fees will be reduced by 1/2 ($125) if your swimmer brings 1 (one) Gold Medal or 2 (two) Silver Medal Sponsors. (see attached Sponsor Form). Booster Club fees will remain at $50.

NEW This season, Registration will be completely online!!! You can register, pay fees and order spirit wear online at www.signupbuddy.com/cvhsswim.aspx via credit card or Paypal.

*Please NOTE: Also NEW this season will be a DEADLINE for registration and fees of NO LATER than September 29th.

After this date no additional High School Swimmers can be added to the roster. **Jr Grizzlies can register starting September 30th.

Pre-conditioning and dryland will begin on Monday October 3rd after school in Coach Williams classroom #1111. The earliest date for Swimming and diving per GHSA Swimming rules is Monday, October 17th, this will be the first day of training at the Cherokee Aquatic Center.

Physical and Proof of Insurance Forms: In order for your swimmer to be eligible to participate in conditioning, dryland or swimming, they must have a current physical and proof of insurance on file with the athletic secretary. These forms can be found on the Creekview High School website under the Athletics tab. Please note: ALL 7 pages of the physical must be completed and returned to the coaches before the athlete can participate in conditioning or swimming. Your swimmer must also be in good standing academically to compete during the 2016-17 swim season.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center (CCAC) off Sixes Road exit: The address is 1000 Transact Parkway. Team swim practice and most of this seasons Meets are held at CCAC. Swimmers are responsible for their own transportation to and from CCAC.

Communication between Coach and Swimmer is very important in this sport. Please make sure your swimmer notifies the Coaches if he/she will miss practice and most importantly if they will be unable to attend a meet. The coaches have created a Remind101 for direct communication

and if you signed up last season you are all set. New to the team check with Coach Williams or Coach Cofer.

Parent Volunteers are a huge part of what makes all the meets run effectively. We ask ALL of our parents to help with various volunteer positions over the course of the season. These can include: timing, concessions, spirit wear sales and hospitality. Please keep in mind, Creekview will be hosting 2-3 meets this season, these meets always require more volunteers. Please be generous with your time and take your turn volunteering. We love our volunteers. Last season went so smoothly thanks to our fabulous Parent Volunteers.

Creekview High School Swim & DiveTeam Expectations

1. Academics: Make good grades. You are a student athlete! Be organized, responsible and accountable for your academics. Don’t use school as an excuse to miss practice.

2. Attendance: Be there. Attend every practice. Communicate with Coaches to avoid letting the team down by no showing at a meet.

3. Punctuality: Be on time. Be to practice and meets on time. Let the Coaches know of any other activity or conflict ahead of time.

4. Personal Responsibility: Take care of yourself. No health-harming activities. Use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco is prohibited and will result in dismissal from the team. Get plenty of sleep.

5. Uniformity: Use our uniforms and Dress as a Team at Meets. This Season our team has Arena North America sponsoring our program. ALL swimmers must wear the Arena Team Suit and caps at all swim meets. During practice swimmers may wear any brand suit you prefer. 6. Promote: Positively represent and promote your SPORT. Make Others Want to join. Always, act with class and respect yourself and others.

7. Be a good role model and example for our program. Support your teammates in their goals, be a leader and always show respect to Coaches, parents, officials and other teams.

8. Give 100% Everyday. Set goals and hold yourself and your team mates accountable.

Creekview High School Swim & DiveParent Expectations

1. Be a Role Model: As the parent of a Creekview student athlete, you are a role model for you child. The Swim & Dive program is an extension of Creekview High School’s academic mission and educational goals. You are expected to accept that good sportsmanship and integrity are essential elements of our team.

2. Take Ownership: As a parent, encourage your child to attend every team function, practice and team event prepared and on time.

3. Volunteer: Help the Booster Club create a successful program. At each swim meet we are in need of timers, and when our team is the Host Team, we need concessions, hospitality and other setup volunteers. Please Get Involved, and spend more time with your child.

4. Encourage: Help your child to focus on the small things that may have a big impact on their performance. For example: diet, sleep habits, study skills along with time management skills can all have a huge impact on your child’s health and performance in the pool.

5. Affirm: Remind your child how much “I love to watch you compete”. This positive relationship is so important to your child. It is not all about whether they “win” or “lose” but the improvement and feeling of self- confidence, a parent can promote with a few simple words.

6. Motivate: Be your child’s Biggest FAN! Get involved with their sport and try not to be overbearing. We all want the best for our children.

7. Respect: All the rules and guidelines that Creekview’s administration, Creekview Swim & Dive Coaches and GHSA have in place. If you have a concern or question, please bring it to a Coaches attention in a polite and appropriate manner.

Creekview Swim & Dive

Team Declaration of Goals

2016-17 Season*

Swimmer/Diver’s Name:_________________________

Individual Event Preference: Swimmers can swim up to 2 individual events.

1st event:_______________________ best time: ___________

2nd event:______________________ best time: ___________

3rd event:______________________ best time: ___________

Relay Event Preference: At most meets swimmers can swim in 2 relays. There are exceptions when swimmers swim in 3 relays but only 1 individual event. A total of 4 events is the maximum allowed by GHSA.

1st relay event: __________________

2nd relay event: _________________

Student Athlete has read and understands the Creekview Swim & Dive Team Expectations

Student Athlete Name:_________________________

Signature:___________________________________Date:_______________

*turn this form into Coach Williams or Coach Cofer

Creekview High School Swim & Dive

2016-17 Team Sponsorship/Advertiser Packages

Benefiting The Creekview High School Swim & Dive Team Deadline:Thursday, September 29, 2016

Bronze Medal $150 - Half Sponsorship. Get Team T Shirt and your company logo on Team Banner and Heat Sheets for Team Hosted Meets.

Silver Medal $250 - Full Sponsorship. In addition to Bronze Medal Level package, your company logo will be included on the Aquatic Center Scoreboard at Team Hosted Meets.

Gold Medal $500 - Champion Sponsorship. In addition to Silver Medal level package, your business logo will be displayed on our 3nd Annual Chilly Grizzly Invite T-shirts, 2 email campaigns to Grizzly Swim Supporters.

2016-17 Creekview Swim & Dive TeamCorporate Sponsorship/Advertiser Order Form

Student/Athlete Sponsored:_____________________________________

Sponsor/Company Name: ______________________________________

Contact Name/Title:___________________________________________

Level of Sponsorship:

Bronze Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal

Donation Amount: $_____________ (Please make checks Payable to Creekview Swim & Dive Booster Club)

T Shirt Size: ____________

Company Address: ____________________________________________

City: ___________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______________

Phone: _______________ Email: ________________________________

Please Make Checks Payable to: Creekview Swim & Dive Booster Club

Mailing Address: Creekview Swim & Dive, c/o Creekview High School

1550 Owens Store Road, Canton, GA 30115**email High Resolution PDF or EPS format logos to Nancy Snyder at

njsnyder4@aol.com

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CREEKVIEW SWIM & DIVE!

For Booster Club Use only:Amount Received: ____________________ check#________________

Date:____________________

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Georgia High School Association Student/Parent Concussion Awareness Form

SCHOOL: _______________________________________________________________________ DANGERS OF CONCUSSION Concussions at all levels of sports have received a great deal of attention and a state law has been passed to address this issue. Adolescent athletes are particularly vulnerable to the effects of concussion. Once considered little more than a minor “ding” to the head, it is now understood that a concussion has the potential to result in death, or changes in brain function (either short-term or long-term). A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function. A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body. Continued participation in any sport following a concussion can lead to worsening concussion symptoms, as well as increased risk for further injury to the brain, and even death. Player and parental education in this area is crucial – that is the reason for this document. Refer to it regularly. This form must be signed by a parent or guardian of each student who wishes to participate in GHSA athletics. One copy needs to be returned to the school, and one retained at home. COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION

• Headache, dizziness, poor balance, moves clumsily, reduced energy level/tiredness • Nausea or vomiting • Blurred vision, sensitivity to light and sounds • Fogginess of memory, difficulty concentrating, slowed thought processes, confused about surroundings or game

assignments • Unexplained changes in behavior and personality • Loss of consciousness (NOTE: This does not occur in all concussion episodes.)

BY-LAW 2.68: GHSA CONCUSSION POLICY: In accordance with Georgia law and national playing rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the practice or contest and shall not return to play until an appropriate health care professional has determined that no concussion has occurred. (NOTE: An appropriate health care professional may include licensed physician (MD/DO) or another licensed individual under the supervision of a licensed physician, such as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or certified athletic trainer who has received training in concussion evaluation and management. a) No athlete is allowed to return to a game or a practice on the same day that a concussion (a) has been diagnosed, OR (b) cannot be ruled out. b) Any athlete diagnosed with a concussion shall be cleared medically by an appropriate health care professional prior to resuming participation in any future practice or contest. The formulation of a gradual return to play protocol shall be a part of the medical clearance. By signing this concussion form, I give ___________________________________________________High School permission to transfer this concussion form to the other sports that my child may play. I am aware of the dangers of concussion and this signed concussion form will represent myself and my child during the 2015-2016 school year. This form will be stored with the athletic physical form and other accompanying forms required by the ______________________________________________________________School System. I HAVE READ THIS FORM AND I UNDERSTAND THE FACTS PRESENTED IN IT. _________________________________ _________________________________ __________ Student Name (Printed) Student Name (Signed) Date _________________________________ _________________________________ __________ Parent Name (Printed) Parent Name (Signed) Date

(Revised: 7/15)

Creekview(Meets(Working(Schedule(2016:2017(

!November!5th!(Saturday)! !Etowah/Cherokee!Hosted!Tri!Meet!(@!

Cherokee!Aquatic)!November!12th!(Saturday)! !Relay!Meet!Hosted!by!Woodstock!(@!

Cherokee!Aquatic)!December!10th!(Saturday)! !Chilly!Grizzly!Invitational!(we!host!

@Cherokee!Aquatic)!January!6th!(Friday)! !Creekview!Tri!Meet!(we!host!@!Cherokee!

Aquatic)!January!13thP14th!(Friday!and!Saturday)! 14!NWGA!Swim!and!Dive!Championships!(@!

Calhoun)!January!21st!(Saturday)! !County!Meet!(@!Cherokee!Aquatic)!

Attending the Chilly Grizzly so far: Woodstock Blessed Trinity Cherokee Sequoyah Woodland Fulton County (Gossett’s team) East Paulding North Paulding

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