SCIS Pudong Dragons Swim Program 2012/3

Program Aims

1.To encourage a lifelong involvement in the sport of swimming 2.To model perseverance and hard work in achieving personal goals 3.To train efficient swimmers who demonstrate a high level of technical accuracy and fitness 4.To support the development of all student-athletes at SCIS

Program Structure

Early focus on conditioning and stroke work Later focus on speed and preparation for competition Differentiated practices for more and less able competitors Non-selective criteria for training and most* meets

Program Structure Daily practices Tues-Fri Dry-land Training offered for both Junior and Senior Swimmers Regular meets both small and large Individualized video analysis work on poolside using camera and Ipad

Program Structure Junior Team (G4-7) Skill development with a focus on quality vs. quantity. FUNdamentals stressed early on Senior Team (G8-12) Competitive stroke development, physical training and race strategies Emphasis on advanced stroke work

Expectations

General Expectations Competitive Program: competitions used to judge performance towards goals. Attend meets. Attendance at practice: minimum of 2 per week Team Spirit: Sit with team at meets and encourage team mates Respect: Respect to coaching staff and SCIS school.

Expectations of Coaching Staff Preparedness for practice Attendance at meets Personalized feedback during meets and practice Respect towards student athletes and their families Maintain a positive image and role model for students

Expectations of Parents Leave the coaching to the coaches Attendance at meets as a cheerleader for your kids Assistance with timing/duties at meets Respect towards all student athletes and their families Encourage student participation and positive communication with coaching staff.

Swim Season 2012/3

Swim Season Home Meets 8 th Dec; 23 rd January; + one other Away Meets SCIS Invite (Oct) or NIS Triathlon * RSS Long Course (Nov) ISB/SAS Invite (Nov)* SSISz Dual Meet Cup Competitions SSL Cup and SSL Plate ACAMIS Travel Meets 20 th April: Manila ISM 17 th May: Hong Kong Stingrays

Registering New Registration Process Open up aquatics website Choose meet forms. Choose meet. Register filling out the form. Include all information Send in meet fee to Mr. Mac Respect closing dates on meet entry Paperless entry system

Kit Ordering Process Must haves: Swim Suit, Cap and Goggles Can haves: warm up, t-shirt, bag and parka Return form to office (US) for processing or to Mrs. R at the lower school

Further Information

Contact Us Gary McDonald, Head of Aquatics John Meinz, Swim Coach Pd.scisdragons.net/aquatics