1. Wilshire Farms Swim Team New Parent Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 21
Wilshire Farms Clubhouse
6:30pm

2. Agenda Welcome & Introductions
Wilshire Farms Swim Team History & Overview
Membership Requirements
Fees & Registration Process
Practices
Meet Schedule
Meet Reminders
Volunteer Requirements
Team Suits, Swim Caps & T-Shirts
Open House
Calendar

3. Welcome & Introductions
Coach Christie – Head Coach
Whitney Orr – Team Manager
Kim Heise – Assistant Team Manager

4. History & Overview History & Mission
Summer recreation team started in 2009 with 26 swimmers
The team has grown to roughly 100 swimmers
The team’s mission is to provide a fun and safe environment for children to learn competitive swimming skills, practice good sportsmanship and meet new friends
Member of the Southland Swim Association (SSA)
Our team is a member of the Southland Swim Association (SSA) swim league. The SSA consists of eight teams:
Deer Creek - Nicklaus Gold Club
LionsGate - Nottingham Forest South
Loch Lloyd Country Club - Nottingham by the Green
Mills Farms - Wilshire Farms
Season Overview
Practice begins late May (targeting 5/30 or 5/31), contingent on the Blue Valley School District’s last day of school
Daily Practices (Monday - Friday) that are split up by age group
Dual meets are held once a week on Wednesday evenings
The season concludes with the championship meet, which includes all eight SSA teams
Swimmers must participate in two dual meets to be eligible to participate in the Championship Meet

5. Membership Requirements
Age: All swimmers must be between 6 (and/or completed Kindergarten) and 18 years old as of June 1, 2018
Swimming Proficiency: Although each swimmer does not have to be proficient at all four strokes to be on the team, he or she does need to be a competent, independent swimmer
All new swimmers will be required to pass a swim test. To pass the test, the following two requirements must be met:
Swim Test Date(s): TBD
New Swimmers will receive an invite to sign up for a swim test via SignUp Genius
Targeting late March prior to registration closing on March 30, 2018
Stroke
Requirements
25 yard freestyle
Must swim using long strokes with the arms
No stopping or holding onto the side of the pool or lane lines
No dog paddling
Swim must be completed within 45 seconds
25 yard backstroke
Swim must be accomplished without stopping
There is no time line on the backstroke swim

6. Fees Fees Fee Category $150
Elementary & Middle School Students and Wilshire Farms Residents
$175
Elementary & Middle School Students and non-Wilshire Farms Residents
Grandfathered from prior years, space permitting
$85
High School Students (grade entering in the Fall for School Year)

7. Registration Process Key Dates:
Registration Opens: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Registration Closes: Friday, March 30, 2018
WFST reserves the right to close registration prior to March 30 if capacity is reached in a specific age group
Registration Process:
Register online using the link provided online upon opening of registration
Complete Applicable Forms
Complete the SSA Liability Waiver (available on the Wilshire Farms Swim Team website)
Complete the SSA Code of Conduct (available on the Wilshire Farms Swim Team website)
Registration Fee Payment - Checks should be made payable to “Wilshire Farms Swim Team”
Mail Applicable Forms and Registration Fee Payment to Kim Heise
Deadline: The deadline for turning in the applicable forms and payment is Friday, March 30
Important Registration Policies & Procedures to Note:
Swim team registrations will be accepted in the order they are received
Registrations are not considered complete until the payment AND signed SSA Liability Waiver AND SSA Code of Conduct have been received
Refunds are not given if your child drops from the team

8. Practices Practice Times: Monday – Friday Mornings from 8-11am
8 and Under: 8-9am
9 & 10 Year Olds: 9-10am
11 & Older: am
During practice, swimmers work on stroke development, kicking, diving and endurance
Practices start in late May (targeting 5/30 or 5/31; pending Blue Valley School District announcing the last day of school) and run through Friday, July 13
Practice Details & Key Reminders:
Swimmers should eat breakfast before coming to practice
Parents are strongly encouraged not to stay and watch practice as it is often distracting to coaches and other swimmers
Items to bring to practice: Towel, goggles, swim cap (marked with swimmer’s name) and a water bottle
Inclement weather cancellations: Notification via from

9. Meet Schedule Meet Times:
Meets are held on Wednesday with rain-out dates on Thursday
Meets start at 5:30pm
Home Meets: Arrive at 4:30pm; Warm ups at 4:45pm
Away Meets: Arrive at 4:45pm; Warm ups at 5pm
Meets are typically over by 9:00pm
2018 Meet Schedule:
Day
Date
Teams
Home Meet
Meet Time
Arrival Time
Wednesday
6/6
Wilshire Loch Lloyd CC No
5:30pm
4:45pm
6/13
Wilshire Deer Creek
6/20
Nicklaus Golf Wilshire Farms
Yes
4:30pm
6/27
Wilshire Lionsgate
7/4
BYE WEEK
7/11
Mills Wilshire Farms
Saturday
7/14
Championship Meet
Gladstone Community Center NA
TBD
Morning: 10 & Under
Afternoon: 11 & Older

10. Meets – Key Reminders Meet Details & Key Reminders:
The coach will determine the events your child swims; although there are 5 individual events (Free, Fly, Back, Breast and IM), every swimmer is limited to 3 individual events per meet
Marking Your Swimmer: It is a huge help if parents mark their swimmers with a Sharpie before arriving at the meet; Instructions on how to do this can be found on the team website, under the “Swim Meets” tab
Absence / Late Arrival / Early Departure: Please let team management know about any meets your swimmer will not attend or will arrive late/leave early no later than noon on Monday before the Wednesday meet; We need this information ASAP to arrange relays for the meets
What to Bring to Swim Meets: Chairs for parents; blankets or similar item for the kids to sit on; extra towels; swim cap; extra goggles (if you have them); Sharpies; heat sheet; drinks & snacks; money for concessions; sun screen; sun glasses; comfy shoes if you're working; something for your swimmer to do while waiting (remember it is wet, so beware of bringing electronics) Remember: LABEL EVERYTHING!

11. Volunteers, Swim Suit & Open House
Each family will be required to work a set number of shifts at either the home or away meets over the course of the season (the number will be determined based on registration)
Sign-ups are available at Open House and are on a first come, first serve basis
Any families that do not sign up will be assigned shifts
Wilshire Farms is required to provide volunteers at the Championship Meet as well. Sign-ups for these positions will be announced closer to the date of the Championship Meet
Team Suits, Swim Caps & T-Shirts
Requirements:
Wilshire Farms Stingray Team Suit
Swim Caps are required for swimmers with long hair but encouraged for all swimmers
Swim Caps can be ordered when registering for $12 each
Please note that the SSA does not allow non-SSA caps at swim meets
Team t-shirts will be provided to all team members who have registered & paid by Friday, March 30
Open House
Date: Sunday, April 8 from 1-3pm
Location: Wilshire Farms Clubhouse – Lower Level
Great Opportunity to:
Try on and order team suit
Sign up for volunteer shifts
Order spirit wear

12. Wilshire Farms Swim Team Calendar
Month
Day
Date
Activity
Time
Location
February
Wednesday
2/21
New Parent Information Meeting
6:30pm
WFCH - LL
Thursday
2/22
Registration Opens
March
Late March
TBD
New Swimmer Test
BVRC
Friday
3/30
Registration Closes
April
Sunday
4/8
Open House
1-3pm
May
Late May
5/30 or 5/31
First Day of Practice
WF Pool
June
6/6
Wilshire Loch Lloyd CC
5:30pm
LL CC
6/13
Wilshire Deer Creek
Deer Creek
6/20
Nicklaus Golf Wilshire Farms
6/27
Wilshire Lionsgate
Lionsgate
July
7/4
BYE WEEK
7/11
Mills Wilshire Farms
7/13
Last Day of Practice
Saturday
7/14
Championship Meet
GCC
7/15
Awards Party