1. 2016-17 PATRIOT SWIMMING PLAYER/PARENT MEETING

2. Coach Introductions Head Coach: Brian Bauer
Assistant Coach: Chris Payne

3. Last Year’s Results: EPAC: Regionals: (out of 10 teams) State Meet:
WHS Boys: Undefeated in regular season!
EPAC:
Boys: CHAMPIONS!
Girls: 2nd Place!
Regionals: (out of 10 teams)
Boys: 2nd Place!
Girls: 4th Place!
State Meet:
Boys: 7th place.
Girls: 22nd place.

4. Important Dates: First Practice: October 24 at WHS
Tryouts: October at SU
Final Roster: October 27
Regional at Fairmont: February 4
State Meet at WVU: February 16-17

5. Practice Rules Bus to and from after school practices.
Everyone must ride both ways
14 Practice Rule (7 if in Fall Sport)
Be On TIME!
Excuses- must be turned in to coaches
Academics come first
Cell phones prohibited during practice
Remove jewelry
Be SAFE!

6. Meet Rules 4 Events per swimmer max.
Must notify one week prior to competition if you will not be there
Cell phones prohibited during meets
Be on TIME!
Show good sportsmanship at all times!
Remain in swim suit and on deck for the duration of the meet

7. Regionals
Privilege to attend- based on performance, participation, and behavior
Must attend high percentage of meets
3 or less unexcused absences
Must qualify in the 500 Free
4 Swimmers per event
1 Relay per event

8. States Must qualify at Regional Meet Top 2 Relays qualify
Top 3 Individuals qualify per event

9. Swimming for Other Teams
Consult with Coach Bauer
Swimmer must meet 14 practice rule before missing high school practice
Must attend practice the day before a meet
“If a swimmer participates in a USA meet rather than a high school meet, the swimmer will become ineligible for high school participation.” (WVSSAC)

10. Required Equipment Competition Swim Suit (Must be team suit)
Fast skins allowed for Invitational Meets, Regional Meet, and States.
Team Cap
Warm-Ups

11. Team Competition Suit:

12. Spirit Wear: For parents and swimmers

13. Required Forms Complete athletic physical (dated after June 1, 2016)
Athletic Questionnaire
Insurance waiver
Handbook Verification
Signed copy of Player Contract
Swimmer information form

14. Athletic Eligibility
Students must have a 2.0 GPA at end of First Semester (1st and 2nd Nine Weeks)
Bring copy of report card to practice

15. Sportsmanship
Member schools are required to conduct all relations with other schools in a spirit of good sportsmanship.
The score of any athletic event is generally forgotten over time, but the actions of players, coaches and spectators are remembered.

16. Substance Abuse
The use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs by students is strictly prohibited.
Any student in violation of policy will be suspended and may be removed from any activity by the coach, sponsor, teacher, or administration for the safety and well-being of all.

17. Concussions Coaches are trained in concussion protocols.
Lifeguards at Shepherd University
Athletic Trainer at Washington High School

18. Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Find more information on the WVSSAC website.

19. Opioid Addiction

20. School Attendance Regular attendance to school is MANDATORY
Repeated tardy and attendance violations may result in suspension of participation.
You can not attend practice on days you are not in school or do not meet these requirements:
Must be in school by: 10:23am
Can not leave before: 11:16am
Must be present for 4 full periods

21. Please see paper in packet about signing up for Remind.
Communication
Please see paper in packet about signing up for Remind.
I will send out notifications about practice and meets via and the Remind App.
Please send me an with the addresses for your family:

22. Resources
Swim Team Website: Go to Washington High School, click “Athletics”, then click “Swimming”
WVSSAC:
Swim WV: