Tricia CutiHead Coach BBSC Great Barracudas Stephen ChanSenior Coach Blackfin Barracudas Megan MahonyYellowfin Barracudas Briana MeehanYellowstripe Barracudas Dan RamirezPacific Barracudas Michael Yurman, Kerri DodenhoffAssistant Coaches

Michele Yurman – Commissioner of Administration Debbie Guida – Commissioner of Fundraising Telly Galiatsatos – Webmaster Richard Yurman – Stats and Records

The Bethpage PAL Barracudas Swim Club develops character through hard work and healthy competition. BBSC believes in optimizing individual potential through commitment to competitive training.

All the info for the team: Calendar News Meet Schedule Stats and Records Parent Corner Etc.

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Attendance: Attendance at practices is strongly encouraged but not required. Minimum of three days per week is recommended. Practice Times: Make every effort to be punctual and attend the entire practice. Parents please respect pick up times and make arrangements for your swimmer. Practice Changes: Any last minute changes will be posted on the web. Check the website often as announcements are posted there. Also check your . Be Prepared: Bring your equipment to practice everyday. Individual groups require different equipment. Speak directly to your child's coach for an equipment list.

Teaching: The pool is the coaches’ classroom. They will be responsible for swimmers during practice. Please respect our classroom. Office Hours: Coaches will be available to discuss any questions/concerns by appointment. Please contact a coach via to set up an appointment. Coaches work collaboratively with each other in accordance with best practices. Rules: Each coach will establish group norms such as bathroom privileges. Non negotiable: All members of our community will be treated with dignity and respect at all times. Swimmer-coach; coach-swimmer; swimmer-swimmer; parent-coach; coach-parent.

Participation: Swimmers are asked to participate in as many swim meets as possible. The meet schedule is posted on the team website. Cost: Meet Fees Escrow Account established at the beginning of the year How does my child get entered? Only swimmers who respond by to will be entered. Coaches will choose the appropriate events for the swimmer and will prepare them for their races. Swimmers are welcome to discuss events with their coach. No changes will be permitted past the response deadline or the day of the meet.

Drop off: Be Punctual! Arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the posted warm-up time. Be aware parents are NOT permitted on the pool deck at any time. This is a USA Swimming Rule and our team can be barred from competition for failure to comply. Attire: Wear team apparel when on the pool deck. It is suggested that you bring a change of clothes as your deck clothes will get wet. Similarly, bring 2 towels! Team caps are a MUST!!! Format: Each session will run a maximum of four hours (exclusive of a 1 hour warm-up). Swimmers should know their events prior to the meet. They are allowed to bring a deck of cards, book, or something else for them to do during the meet. Swimmers are NOT to be in the stand with parents or wandering around the facility during meets. They are to remain in the bleachers with the team.

Events: The coach will speak to the swimmer prior to the event to discuss a strategy and send them up to the appropriate heat/lane. After the race the coach will discuss the swim. Please have swimmers check-in/out with coaches. Roles: Let the coach do the coaching. As a parent your role is to support your swimmer and the coach. We are all on the same team and want the best for each swimmer. Assist them with staying positive and refer any coaching questions to the coach. Non negotiable: All coaches, parents, and swimmers are representatives of BBSC. Everyone will model our values as a club. Good sportsmanship is expected.

Fall / Winter SC Meet Schedule DateMeet Oct Long Island Aquatic Club – Chappy's Big Race at NCAC - all swimmers Nov Sachem IMX Challenge – at Sachem North HS - all swimmers Nov Long Island Aquatic Club – Thanksgiving Invitational at NCAC – all swimmers Dec 5NBS – Blue and Gold Distance at Newburgh Free Academy Dec6 - 7NBS – Blue and Gold meet at Newburgh Free Academy Jan 2 - 3Possible! Sachem New Years Splash– at Sachem North HS Jan LIE Winterfest at Hofstra University Jan 30 - Feb 1HAA – IMX and 8 & Under Invitational at Hauppague HS Feb Metro Zone Team Qualifier at Lehman College APEX Feb Metro Senior Championships at Lehman College APEX Feb 27 - Mar 1Metro Silver Championships South at Ward Melville High School March 6 - 8Metro 8 and Under Championships at Felix Festa Middle School March Metro Junior Olympics (14 and Under Only) at NCAC March Age Group Team Challenge at NCAC March Metro Bronze Championship South at Sachem East & North HS

Zone Championships Zone Team Qualifier (Qualifying Standards) Junior Olympics (Qualifying Standards) Silver Champs (Qualifying Standards and Not Faster than) Bronze Champs (Not Faster than)

Olympic Olympic Trials Senior Nationals Junior Nationals Sectional Championships Zone Championships /Senior Metropolitan Championships Zone Team Qualifier (Qualifying Standards) Junior Olympics (Qualifying Standards) Silver Champs (Qualifying Standards and Not Faster than) Bronze Champs (Not Faster than)

Successful Sports Parenting Video Introductions by Deborah Phelps (mother of Michael Phelps). Clips from current coaches, parents, swimmers, and elite level athletes. Downloadable articles are posted on website.

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