1. Blue Devil Swimming
2017

2. Our Philosophy
Every student-athlete willing to embrace the “team concept” should have the opportunity to participate on a competitive interscholastic team.
Being on the team is a privilege not a right
Respect for yourself, teammates, coaches, parents
Pursuing victory with honor and accepting defeat with dignity
Sportsmanship

3. Participation Requirements
9th - 12th Graders only
Physical clearance from doctor
Forms available at DHS office or website
davishighschoolswimming.com
Forms must be turned in prior to participation

4. Participation Requirements
Turn in completed athletic forms to Athletics Office during school hours or the North Gym lobby on January 31 from 6-8pm
Bring clearance slip to coaches in order to participate
See Laurie Williams – Athletic Secretary

5. Participation Requirements
Academic requirements outlined on athletic forms
Cannot swim in USA Swimming meets as a member of a USA Swimming team
Aquadarts or Aquamonsters enter meet as unattached (Feb. 6 – May 20)
Must swim unattached or we will have to forfeit meets and athlete will not be eligible to participate in remainder of the season.
2.0 GPA semester before/semester during participation
Enrolled in 20 credits

6. Training Options
Athletes may choose to train with their club (Aquadarts, Aquamonsters, etc.)
I will be in contact with club coaches throughout the season to ensure consistent attendance
Aquadarts - Billy Doughty
Aquamonsters - Pete Motekaitis
Athletes must participate in 90% or more
practices in order to compete in meets
Can swim with club or High School team at Arroyo

7. Weekly Training Schedule
First day of training is February 6
Monday-Friday 5-7pm through February 24th
5-7pm M,W,F 6:45-8:45pm T,TH (starting 2/27)
Combined practices (boys and girls)
Season will end on April 28 for those athletes who do not qualify for CIF Section meet
This is for Arroyo practices

8. Teams Varsity Frosh-Soph
Top 18 boys and girls in any grade
All juniors and seniors
Frosh-Soph
Freshmen and sophomores who are not top 18 designated as Varsity
Athletes may be moved from Frosh-Soph to Varsity at any time during the season
If Freshman and Sophomore will score points in Varsity at Championship meets they may be moved up

9. Competitions Every athlete can expect to swim at dual meets
Coaches will select events for the athletes
Swimmers can request events on the Google survey
Coaches will announce who will compete and who will train via newsletter
Swim Status– DHS Athletic Trainer
Parents should not fill out event request for swimmers
If you have an injury or restriction that prevents you from swimming certain events please fill out this form.
Must talk to Andrew Superak to get written note or note from primary care

10. Communication
Coaches will update website with practice times, rosters, and other important information
Team Newsletter
Social Media
Questions, private matters, etc. Please contact me at:
24 hour rule
Student-athletes must have a personal and professional to contact me with
Wait 24 hours to contact me with a complaint
I will respond to you within 24 hours

11. Invitational/Non-League Competitions
March 3-4: Raider Invite (ARC)
March 31-April 1: Norcal Championships (Roseville)
Junior High athletes will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than H.S. Athletes
Depart from the DHS parking lot
All athletes are expected to be available to compete
We do not have any league travel meets this season
We will have several invitational travel meets (Friday- Saturday) that all athletes are encouraged to attend
NorCal Champs is during Spring Break

12. Dual Meet Competitions
Delta League
March 1 vs. Monterey Trail
March 8 vs. Elk Grove
March 15 vs. Jesuit/St. Francis
March 29 vs. Franklin
April 5 vs. Pleasant Grove
April 19 vs. Grant
All home meets at Arroyo
Sheldon meet during Spring Break

13. Dual Meets Come directly to Arroyo Pool after school
Warm-ups start at 3pm
Meet runs from 4pm to approximately 6pm
Athletes must stay to help with takedown
2:30 dismissal for all atheletes

14. League Championships
Delta Valley Conference Championships - Jesuit Pool
April 27-28
Trials on Thursday - Finals on Friday
Only top 4 swimmers in each event can qualify for Finals
Last chance for CIF qualifying times
Circle date on your calendar. We want to win this meet!
BIG MEET – 8 teams. We want to win this one!
Last meet for all atheletes without Section cuts

15. Section Championships
CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Championships
May at Tokay H.S. in Lodi
Girls Trials on Thursday 5/11
Boys Trials on Friday 5/12
All Finals on Saturday 5/13
Section cuts can be found on the website.
Most competitive meet of the season

16. California State Championships
May at Clovis West High School
Top 3 Varsity finishers at CIF Sections
Time standard can only be met by swimming the qualifying time in Section Finals

17. Thank you for your support!
Meet Volunteers
We ask that parents assist with timing and scoring
Officials for Championship Meets
Pop-up tents
Volunteers please
Thank you for your support!

18. Transportation We rely on parent drivers for travel meets
Every parent and athlete should submit the driver form
Must submit new form each school year
Volunteer driver forms are included on the website

19. Contribution We are requesting contributions of $150 per athlete
Checks payable to Davis High School Swimming
The contribution is appreciated by the first day of practice
Your donations pay for meet fees, swim meet snacks, supplies, equipment, and some travel costs
Contribution is not a requirement in order to participate
If we do not get enough funds we will not be able to attend meets
Checks or cash are appreciated in any amount. You can bring contributions to the pool or mail them to 521 7t Street #9 Davis, CA 95616
Thank you!

20. Booster Contact Information
Contact Joanne Brennan with Booster questions and offers to help!   
Phone:

21. Swim Booster “Big” Dates
Wednesday March 15th
Fundraising dinner during and after Jesuit/St. Francis home meet at Arroyo Pool
Plan to bring your family and support the team!
Sunday May 21st
Post-season banquet dinner at Harper Jr. High - MPR
Garage Sale - TBA
Garage sale of past year swim items
Team day – TBA via Newsletter

22. Team Suits Alpha Aquatics
Team suits will be fitted and ordered by February 12 Girls - Nike $61 - Boys - Speedo $40
Suits will be ordered online
Athletes can wear technical racing suits at Sections
Please confirm that your suit is NFHS approved prior to use
Any suit with non-school designation is an illegal suit
Suit fitting February 7th at 5pm

23. Shirts and Sweatshirts
We plan to order team shirts within the first week of the season, so they can be worn at the first meet
Shirts are provided for all athletes
Sweatshirts will be an additional $30
Sign up for t-shirt and sweatshirt sizes on website
Sign up online. I’m using this sign up form as a roster for the season

24. Sign up for the newsletter on the team website!
davishighschoolswimming.com
Looking forward to a great season!