1. WILLOW SPRINGS SWIM TEAM PARENTS MEETING I. MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM II. BOOSTER CLUB III. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

2. A little history…. Lovejoy Swimming Lovejoy Swimming Began in 2006 Began in 2006 4 different pools 4 different pools 2012-#1 ranked 3A girls team-boys ranked #2 2012-#1 ranked 3A girls team-boys ranked #2 First State Champion-Emily Nightingale- 500 yard freestyle First State Champion-Emily Nightingale- 500 yard freestyle Current team-41 swimmers Current team-41 swimmers

3. About the Coaches… Greg Fisher Greg Fisher 30 years coaching swimming 30 years coaching swimming 18 th year coaching high school/middle school 18 th year coaching high school/middle school Coached Southlake Carroll Boys to a State Championship in 2001 Coached Southlake Carroll Boys to a State Championship in 2001 7 th year at Lovejoy 7 th year at Lovejoy Teach 9 th grade World Geography Teach 9 th grade World Geography

4. Rachelle Scarola Rachelle Scarola 1 st year in Lovejoy ISD 1 st year in Lovejoy ISD Graduated from University of North Texas Graduated from University of North Texas Coaches swimming and Volleyball Coaches swimming and Volleyball Teaches Spanish Teaches Spanish

5. MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIM PROGRAM The goal of the middle school program is to prepare athletes for varsity competition. The goal of the middle school program is to prepare athletes for varsity competition. We will teach proper swim technique in all four competitive swimming strokes. We will teach proper swim technique in all four competitive swimming strokes. We will work on proper starts and turns. We will work on proper starts and turns. The students will learn the work it takes to be successful at the high school level and beyond. The students will learn the work it takes to be successful at the high school level and beyond.

6. When is Practice? Students should be dropped off at Oak Point Center (6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano) at 7:20am and read to swim at 7:30 Students should be dropped off at Oak Point Center (6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano) at 7:20am and read to swim at 7:30 Practice will go until 8:40 Practice will go until 8:40 The bus will pick up the swimmers at 9:10 and they should return to school around 9:45 The bus will pick up the swimmers at 9:10 and they should return to school around 9:45 No school-no practice No school-no practice

7. What to Bring? GIRLS One piece swim suit Goggles Swim Cap ShortsT-shirt Athletic shoes Water!BOYS “Jammer” swim suit GogglesShortsT-shirt Athletic shoes Water!

8. After Practice Students will get ready for school at the pool before they get on the bus back to Willow Springs. They need to have everything with them to get dressed for school. We will watch any belongings they need to leave in the bleachers. If they have any valuables, they should bring a lock and use a locker.

9. What about meets? We are unique at Lovejoy We are unique at Lovejoy 3 or 4 meets 3 or 4 meets Run from late March to mid-May Run from late March to mid-May A bus will take them to and from the meet A bus will take them to and from the meet Swimmers need a black suit Swimmers need a black suit Lovejoy will provide a team cap Lovejoy will provide a team cap

10. Middle School Swimming Events 200 yard medley relay 200 yard medley relay 100 yard freestyle 100 yard freestyle 100 yard individual medley 100 yard individual medley 50 yard freestyle 50 yard freestyle 1 meter diving (6 dives) 1 meter diving (6 dives) 50 yard butterfly 50 yard butterfly 200 yard freestyle 200 yard freestyle 50 yard backstroke 50 yard backstroke 50 yard breaststroke 50 yard breaststroke 200 yard freestyle relay 200 yard freestyle relay

11. BOOSTER CLUB Supports the Lovejoy Swimming and Diving Program Supports the Lovejoy Swimming and Diving Program www.lovejoyswimming.com www.lovejoyswimming.com

12. HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM Practices from 7:00 to 8:45 am Practices from 7:00 to 8:45 am Oak Point Center- Plano, Tx Oak Point Center- Plano, Tx Competitive district Competitive district

13. ATTENDANCE AND GRADING POLICY Students are expected to be at practice every day. Students are expected to be at practice every day. Students are also expected to fully participate each day. Students are also expected to fully participate each day. Students will also be graded on their attitude as it pertains to the swim team. Students will also be graded on their attitude as it pertains to the swim team.