RMAV FALL & WINTER TEAM

www.rocklinswimteam.orgwww.rocklinwave.comwww.rocklinmavs.com

Mission: To provide the culture, training, and development for swimmers of all ages and

abilities to become all that they choose to become.

Vision: To create a world-class aquatics program in the City of Rocklin where dreams

are achieved, challenges are conquered, and swimming is fun.

Our Culture: We Value and Respect…

● Parents, student athletes, and our coaches

● A safe environment

● Integrity/honesty

● RST team and individuals similarly

● Hard work/dedication

● Fitness and well being

RMAV MISSION, VISION, & CULTURE

NO “I” IN TEAM-WE NEED YOU!Swimmers

• Practice good sportsmanship• Support teammates/coaches• Give best effort toward goals

Parents

• Support Swimmers• Volunteer Each Meet• Fundraise• Govern/Recruit Leaders• Attend meetings

Coaches

• Lead and Manage• Communicate• Motivate• Educate

TEAM INFORMATION:

Website: www.rocklinmavs.com

➢ Team Store (suits/apparel) ➢ Practice Calendar➢ Meet Calendar-includes meet

sheets on event tab!➢ Important documents➢ Steps to enter meets➢ Educational articles

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Rocklin Swim Team#RSTPROUD

Text Notification Steps:

1. Log into account team account2. Go to My Account > My Account –Box

for "SMS and Carrier" – enter cell phone number/carrier then select SAVE

3. Check cell phone for text message with "Verification Validation Code”

4. Enter “Code” into the team account "Verification Code" field then select VERIFY. This MUST be done for the number to be activated!

5. Some carriers make it even easier and just require you to click the link to verify.

6. You may enter up to TWO cell phone numbers per account

OUR COACHES

Coach Megan Coach Rob Coach Annie Coach MacKenzie Coach Zach

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PARENT REPS:Name Position EmailTravis Miller President president@rocklinswimteam.org

Kathy Turner Vice President vicepresident@rocklinswimteam.org

Brad Cooper

Treasurer treasurer@rocklinswimteam.org

Patricia Hill Secretary secretary@rocklinswimteam.org

Janine Gold Registrar registrar@rocklinswimteam.org

Ismara Contratto

Communications communications@rocklinswimteam.org

Sasha Carter

Fundraising fundraising@rocklinswimteam.org

Krystal Arnold

Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@rocklinswimteam.org

Kelli Parker Recreational Programs recprograms@rocklinswimteam.org

Brian Dingle Competitive Programs compprograms@rocklinswimteam.org Tina Reynolds Stephanie Vera

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

Away Meets: 1 timing shift at each meet per family per day that your swimmer competes

Child Swims=Parent Times

Home Meet October 21st-22nd: Timing shifts

Board of directors opportunity:We are looking for a new board member for our fundraising chair. Have your voice heard, make an impact, and be an integral part of this organization. Serving as RST Board Member automatically credits your family with their volunteer commitment hours!

Fundraising committee help opportunity: We also need 2 additional volunteers to help our fundraising chair.

Please email Ismara at communications@rocklinswimteam.org if you are interested in either position. This is a huge gap in our organization that we need filled. Fundraising will help us pay for 50,000+ in pool rental feeds, $150,000+ in coaching expenses, and insurance costs of over $20,000. Monthly dues do not cover all of these expenses. In order for us to continue to grow and succeed while keeping costs competitive as a non profit organization we need you!

Swim Meet and Practice Schedules:• Information on Team Website

• Meet Announcements go online through swimconnection.com

• Enter the maximum number of events (ask your coach before signing up for the 400 IM, 200 Fly, 1000/1650 Free for the first time)

• Check out our Swim Parent Online Guide for information on how to sign up for meets.

SWIM MEET REMINDERS:

❏ Please make sure to bring plenty of healthy snacks and water to each meet. It is also a good idea to bring extra towels, goggles, sunscreen, jacket, and caps.

❏ Swimmers are required to check in with their coach before and after each race.

❏ Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled warm-up in order to check in for their events.

❏ Swimmers should warm-up before each race and cool-down after each race.

❏ Swimmers must wear their team cap at every meet.

Volunteering commitment:

❏ Timing shift at each away meet

❏ Work a job at our home meets

❏ Volunteer coordinator: Krystal Arnold-

volunteer@rocklinswimteam.org

USA SWIMMING VS. REC SWIMMING➔ Year Around (Most swimmers get a three week

break in August and a week break for Christmas)

➔ 1-2 swim meets per month

➔ Swim meets are 2-4 days long

➔ Swimmers must be registered through USA swimming. This can be done through www.swim-smarter.com.

➔ Teams are part of local swimming committees (LSC) that typically have 50 to 200 teams in them.

➔ Swim coaches must be registered through USA swimming and go through a variety of testing and certifications.

➔ Seasonal April thru July (extra clinics Sep-Jan & Mar to extend season)

➔ Swim meets are weekly or biweekly

➔ Swim meets are 1-2 days long

➔ Teams are part of leagues which typically have 8 to 10 teams in them

➔ Athletes are offered 6 events per meet and can swim 3 of those events.

SHORT TERM VS.LONG TERM DEVELOPMENTShort term approach:➔ Focus is on immediate results➔ Swimmers are often training too much at a young

age. ➔ Coaches and parents expect swimmers to get

best times at every meet. ➔ Technique is often sacrificed for increased

yardage and speed.➔ Swimmers often specialize in a few strokes and

events before college.➔ Swimmers typically do not play other sports.➔ Swimmers often peak at a young age only to burn

out and quit.

Long term approach :➔ Focus is to create well rounded

swimmers that can be successful in multiple strokes and events

➔ Coaches and parents understand that swimmers will not get best times every meet.

➔ Some meets are used purely for training purposes to to experiment with different racing strategies.

➔ Swimmers are tapered 2-3 times per year for high level championship meets.

➔ Swimmers usually play other sports up to age 13.

➔ Technique supersedes training.➔ Strength training progresses with

swimmer’s body.

SHORT TERM VS.LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT CONT.

★ The average age of US Olympic swimmers in 2012 was 23.7

★ 70% of children quit playing sports by age 13 because it isn’t fun anymore

★ Elite success is inversely correlated with training volume at age 14

★ Most elite swimmers were unknown at young ages.

★ Half of elite swimmers were never listed as Top 100 at any age.

★ Most future elite swimmers swim slower than age group champions, especially up to ages 15-16.

100 FL 24.8 ± 3.0 25.1 ± 4.4

200 FL 23.5 ± 1.6 22.4 ± 4.6

200 IM 23.2 ± 1.1 20.5 ± 2.9

400 IM 22.9 ± 2.3 19.6 ± 2.7

100 BK 23.9 ± 1.7 21.9 ± 3.6

200 BK 23.1 ± 2.2 20.8 ± 3.7

100 BR 25.4 ± 2.5 21.3 ± 3.9

200 BR 23.6 ± 2.6 21.5 ± 3.3

Average age of Ten best swimmers in history:

Event Men (years) Women (years)

50 FR 24.8 ± 2.7 25.3 ± 7.0100 FR 25.3 ± 3.7 24.6 ± 6.7200 FR 22.6 ± 2.1 20.8 ± 2.4400 FR 22.1 ± 2.4 20.0 ± 2.1

1500/800 FR 21.3 ± 2.0 20.1 ± 2.6

RMAV PRACTICE GROUPSPRACTICE GROUP SHORELINE RIPTIDES POINTBREAKS SENIORS

AGES 10&Under 9-10 JO Qualifiers11-12

9-10 FW Qualifiers11-12 JO Qualifiers

13-14

13-14 FW Qualifiers15-18

OVERVIEW Fundamentals to All Four Strokes. Teach

them to love swimming and have

FUN!

Becoming technical efficient in all four strokes and teach

them team culture.

Working on mastering technical efficiency in

all four strokes and learning how to train.

Specializing on a primary

stroke/event(s) and mastering a great

work ethic.PREREQUISITES Demonstrate 25 yards

of backstroke and freestyle.

Demonstrate 50 yards of all four strokes.

Coaches Assignment Only.

Coaches Assignment Only.

TRAINING BREAKDOWN

80% Technique20% Training

60% Technique40% Training

40% Technique 60% Training

30% Technique 70% Training

DAYS OFFERED Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Sat Mon-Sat

WATER TIME 45 Minutes 60 Minutes 90 Minutes 90-120 Minutes

Dryland None 15 Minutes 15-30 Minutes 60 Minutes

Practice Expectation per week

2-3 DAYS 3-4 DAYS 5 DAYS 6 DAYS

FEE (Monthly) $99 $130 $145 $160

SHORELINEGroup Prerequisite:

Must be able to complete a 25 yard freestyle and a 25 yard backstroke with no assistance. Must have a basic understanding of the dolphin (butterfly) kick and breaststroke kick.

Practice Times:

Monday through Friday check website for times ofDry-land & Swim

Equipment Needed:

RMAV cap, Goggles, Kickboard, Fins, Water Bottle

Commitment Level:3 practices per week1 meet per month

RIPTIDESGroup Prerequisite:

3x100 Free @ 2:003x100 IM @ 2:30 3x50 Kick @ 1:20

Practice Times:

Monday through Friday check website for times ofDry-land & Swim

Equipment Needed:

RMAV cap, Goggles, Kickboard, Fins, Sneakers, Finis or Y-Lon Snorkel, Shorts, Water Bottle

Commitment Level:

4 practices per week1-2 meets per monthJunior Olympic swim meet

POINTBREAKSGroup Prerequisite: 5x100 Free @ 1:405x100 IM @ 2:0010x50 Kick @ 1:05

Practice Time: Monday through Friday check website for times of Dry-land & Swim

Equipment Needed:RMAV cap, Goggles, Kickboard, Fins, Sneakers, Finis or Y-Lon Snorkel, Pull buoy, ShortsRed stroke maker paddles, Sneakers, Waterbottle

Commitment Level:5 practices per week1-2 meets per monthJunior Olympic/ Far Western swim meetDecember travel meet

SENIORSGroup Prerequisite: 8x100 Free @ 1:208x100 IM @ 1:4010x50 Kick @ :50

Practice Times: Monday through Saturday check website for times of Dry-land & Swim

Equipment Needed:RMAV cap, Goggles, Kickboard, SneakersFins TYR Cross-blade, Finis Snorkel, Finis Ankle Bands, Pull buoy, ShortsSpeedo Power Paddles, Waterbottle

Commitment Level:6 practices per week1-2 meets per month

Compete in Far Westerns, Sectionals, FuturesAnd Junior Nationals