January 14, 2016 KHS SWIM TEAM MEETING

Head Coach: Jeanette Hjelm Assistant Coach: Arturo Hernandez Captains: Rio Duran Autumn McDermott Cruz Mendoza Mario Fernandez Introductions: Coach and Captains

Location: Jan. 21th & 22th in the Library from 3:00—4:30 p.m., Jan.25th - 27th Drytown from 3:15-5:30 p.m. (Boys 3:15- 4:30 & Girls 4:15-5:30) Equipment: Racing Suit (no jeans or bikinis), goggles, towel(s), and yellow card (starting Jan.25, 2015) Try-outs

Location: Drytown/Oasis Pool Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Transportation: On your own... Please be on time!!! Expectations: Be on time, prepared, respectful, and dedicated Practice

Swimmers can get a lap swim card at the City of Palmdale- Parks and Rec. Office ( th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550). The cost per lap swim is $4/night. Lap Swim is on Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Lap Swim

Boys Starter Pack: Jammer, cap, shirt-$58.00 ***or*** Brief, cap, shirt-$50.00 Additional Items for purchase will be Sweatshirt-$27.00 Jogger Pants-$21.00 Girls Starter Pack: Suit, cap, shirt-$70.00 Additional Items for purchase will be Sweatshirt-$27.00 Jogger Pants-$21.00 Manager’s: Shirt-$13.00 Additional Items for purchase will be Sweatshirt-$27.00 Jogger Pants-$21.00 Swim Team Meet Pack

Suits

Shirts, Pants, and Sweatshirts

Parkas and bags will be distributed throughout the team Starts with Varsity and the moves down to J.V. We unfortunately don’t have enough parkas and bags for all team members, but we do come close. You do have the option to purchase your own bag or parka, if you desire. If interested in this, online retailers such as the thelifeguardstore.com and swimoutlet.com are good. Parkas and bags

January, February (Give tonight) March, April, and May (Will be online and give to all swimmers who make the team. Calendars are subject to revision as needed. Calendar

Practices: transportation-Please be on time for drop-off and pick-up Meets: transportation, snacks, set-up and clean-up Support: I know that not everyone can make it to meets, but let your kids know that you support them as an athlete. It goes along way. Parent Involvement

See Contract Will need to be signed by both swimmer and parent/guardian Parent/Swimmer Contract

CIF Concussion Statement How to Spot a Concussion: Headache, difficulty concentrating or feeling “foggy”, slower reaction times, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, difficulty with bright lights or loud sounds, irritability, changes in sleep patterns, either insomnia or sleeping more. Illness and injuries: If an athlete is seen by a physician, he or she must bring a written diagnosis of the condition and treatment recommendations including date of return to activity. Until the coach has this in hand, the athlete will not be allowed to participate in practice sessions or contests. Concussion, Injuries, and Illness

Website: khsswim.com Remind: See handout We may be starting a new app this season, but this is not for sure to launch yet. Media/Information