1. Heritage Park Seals 2016 Parent Meeting
ISL Swim Season
May 31st- August 6th, 2016

2. 2016 Board Members President Barb Thomason
VP/President-Elect Matt Wilson
Treasurer Kevin Kamfar
Registrar Christy Northrop
Secretary/Web Master Cary Thomason
At Large Margaret Pendleton
Sponsorship Anna Ongkeko
New Family Liaison Howard Lo

3. Additional Key Contacts
Swim Apparel Cecilia Liu & Donna Giese Volunteer Coord. Louise Lloyd Statistician Doug Birozy Snack Bar John Grijalva Social Coordinator Open Equipment Mgr. Open

4. 2016 Coaching Staff Head Coach Ryan Kauth Assistant Coaches
Bailee Blankemeier
Sierra Doden
Volunteer Swim Coaches
Cameron Abdoh Andy Luoma
Anthony Baik Davy Luoma
Ethan Hue Kyle Pendleton
Justin Ho Kristen Suk
Larry Lai Lauren Thomason
Coach Mentor
Jon Pendleton

5. Coaching Philosophy
To become more efficient and faster swimmers, while incorporating a fun environment, focusing on three aspects:
Technique
Strength
Speed

6. Expectations All Swimmers Must Be Water Safe
Make Swim Practice A PRIORITY
Let the Coaches Coach
Communicating with the Coaches
Only Positive & Encouraging Words!
We Are A TEAM!

7. Swim Meet Expectations
Attend ALL Swim Meets
Attend ISL Championships
Wear TEAM ATTIRE

8. Swim Meets Arrive at 7am sharp Wear Team Uniform Check in upon arrival
Write event numbers on arm
Stretch & warm up
Team Cheer
Watch the numbered flip chart
Report to the Ready Bench on time
Check in with a coach as instructed

9. Practice May 31st – August 5th, Monday -Friday
Ages 5/6 & 7/8 3:00 – 3:45pm
Ages 13 & Up 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Ages 9/10 & 11/12 5:00 – 6:00 pm

10. First Day of Practice Tuesday May 31st
BE ON TIME!
Only Coaches and Swimmers on deck
Meet at the pool on the LEFT, far end by bleachers
Wear swim suit, goggles, sun screen and a cap
Bring a towel
Bring a positive attitude
Be ready to learn & have FUN

11. Practice Locations Woollett Aquatic Center (WAC)
Northwood High School (NWHS) as needed

12. If Your Swimmer MUST Miss A MEET
If a swimmer is sick, it is imperative to contact the coaches ASAP to let them know of your swimmer’s absence.
Coach Ryan: (732)
Coach Bailee: (480)
Coach Sierra: (714)

13. 2016 Meet Schedule
June 10: Practice Meet (Time Trials) 3 pm – WAC
June 18: Meet #1 8 am Village Park Piranhas host HP Village Park
June 25: 8 am HP Seals host North Irvine WAC
July 2: No Meet Happy 4th of July!
July 9: Meet #3 8 am Colony Red Hots host HP Colony
July 16: Meet #4 8 am HP Seals host College Park University High
July 23: Meet #5 8 am HP Seals host Oak Creek WAC
August 6: 8 am ISL WAC

14. Conduct at Woollett We get to swim in the BEST Facility in the City!
Sign-Up for Parent Pass Card ~ More information to come
Sign In at the Front Desk
Wait for the Coaches to arrive before entering the pool area
Parents are encouraged to watch practice and may sit in the bleachers
Be Respectful of the Facility and Our Coaches

15. Important Dates Saturday, May 21st – Parent Social! (Thomason’s House)
Tuesday, May 31st - 1st Day of Practice! (Woollett Aquatic Center)
Friday, June 10th - Time Trials (Woollett Aquatic Center)
Sunday, June 12th - Welcome Potluck! (Settler’s Park)
Sunday, July 31st - Team Beach Day (Huntington State Beach)
Friday, August 5th - Team Carb Load Pancake Breakfast (Thomason’s)
Saturday, August 6th - ISL Championships! (Woollett Aquatic Center)
Saturday, August 6th - End of Season Party (Heritage Park MPR)

16. Current Information & Communications
Check the web
“Like” our Facebook Page Heritage Park Seals

17. Contact the Coaches Directly to Schedule a Lesson
Private Lessons
Contact the Coaches Directly to Schedule a Lesson
Ryan Kauth
Bailee Blankemeier

18. Swimsuits & Apparel Team Swimsuits Team Spirit Wear
Available to try-on today
Last Day to Order: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Team Spirit Wear
Available on our website under ‘apparel’ tab, and at Competitive Aquatic Supply (CAS)
For Apparel Questions Contact
Cecilia Liu or Donna Geise at:

19. Volunteering
The Heritage Park Seals are a 100% Volunteer-run Organization
Volunteer Deposit Check
Volunteer Requirements
5 Shifts Per Family

20. Volunteer Sign Up

21. Volunteer Sign Up

22. Volunteer Sign Up

23. Volunteer Sign Up

24. Volunteer Sign Up

25. Swim Meet Volunteer Positions
Set-Up
Ready Bench Coordinator
Ready Bench Workers
Timer Coordinator
Timers
Swimmer Check-In
Lane Runner Coordinator
Lane Runners
Card Sorter
Data Entry
Ribbon Writer, & Sorter
Snack Bar Workers
Clean-Up

26. Volunteering for Meets
Sign in at the Beginning of the Meet & Put Your Nametag On
If you don’t show up for your volunteer job, your deposit check will be cashed.
The 2nd time you do not show up, your child will be suspended from the team.
If your child is not going to be at a meet and you have signed up to volunteer it is YOUR responsibility to cover that shift, or trade it with another volunteer.

27. Sponsorship
Do you have a company or know someone that would like to sponsor our team?
Visit the Sponsor tab on our website to learn more!
Deadline is May 20 to get logo on team T-Shirt

28. Become A Sponsor!

29. Thank You!
GO SEALS!!