Tony Crann, Eileen Saunders, Rhonda Tompkins, ShelleyPalmer, Naomi Sharpe, Kim Steeves, Iris Mcdougall, Randy Mcdougall, Lesley Mcguire, Eric Rowley, Anna Rowley
1)Meeting was called to order (at 6:30 PM)
2) Corresponndents were reviewed. Tony updated on the Email received from Keith Bull on the Team records. It was discussed the issues with the records and the actions takend to fix them The updated records list has been send to Off the Wall Graphics for the updating of the tiles. It was decided the the board should only contain Short Course Records not converted times. It was decided over the summer that the Team would support the addition of Long Course records. Tony will get a price to update the board and bring it back to the Executive for review
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3)Rhonda updated that we are in good financial shape. We still owe for May and June pool expenses as well as the swim-a-thon time slot charges. Currently have $9,000 in the bank with some fees outstanding. We expect to finish the year with a strong balance
4)Eric talked about his thoughts about the FAST swim t-shirts and the "negative effects" of what they had printed on them as well as the "ill timing" of when the team wore them. Eric felt that if taken the way many apparently took them..this was in poor taste and showed a lack of good sportsmanship.
Shelley added that the meet itself(at least at one time) was called 'The Mary Ann Limpert Team Champs'. If that were the case..then there was likely no ill will intended. Eric was under the understanding that the event was actually called 'The Mary Ann Limpert Team Championship'.
Tony agreed to Contact fast and understand their intentions with the Tee Shirts. Tony felt as well that it was just meant as a Team buildning Exercise.
Update Tony talked to SNB rep Michelle Reid at Fast Friday May 6. She indicated that it was just a Team Building exercise by there equipment Manager. Tony advised Eric on that discussio
5) Randy also voiced concern about the over aged swimmers(ie:25+)at meets. Randy suggested it is ok for members of this age to swim but not in the finals. Tony agreed to informally review this issue as his next SNB Executive meeting and determine the appropiate way to review this concern
Update Tony discussed the matter with David Frise President of SNB Thursday May 5th. It was decided that David will setup a call with myself , Marta Beleshe Head Coach SNB to review the apporpiate course of action
6)Tony made a complaint to the Civic Center about the lane markers and starting blocks being left on the pool deck(left to be potentially broken and/or tripped upon).
Tom Sproul just replaced Kelly and will be dealing with this.
7) Tony asked if someone could organize the swimming/potluck party and other related items for June 5th between 5-7pm. Rhonda said she would circulate a list she has and suggested we request finger foods
Naomi will ask Julie Clendenning about the June 5th date for balloon making .
Eileen said she will have loads of bubbles to hand out for/with prizes.
Tony suggested that ,for incentive,if kids raise enough money for the swim-a-thon that they could get laps taken off their total lap requirement.
Eileen suggested that we ask Yogi Bear Campgrounds/Waterslides for a donation of a pass to give as a prize.
8) Tony advsised that Eileen would be interested in taking the level two skills coaching if the Team would support the expense. The cost is expected to be around $500. Rhonda motioned that we send Eileen for the training.
All were in favour of the motion and the motion was passed.
This will enable Eileen to move up to help Randy. Until someone can replace her and help Kim, Eileen will do both beginner and youth.
9) Eileen brought up that we should end the beginner group in April , as the attention span and attendance decreases at this time of year.
It was also suggested that the competitive beginners could continue to train with the youth for the last few weeks.
When the schedule is made for the next year this will be brought to the table for consideration.
10)Tony and Eileen kindly offered their home again this year for the year end party. Date to be determined but will be around the end of June
11)The beginner season will end May 11, 2001. Practices are not well attended in this group.
Youth season will end at the Swim athong on June 5, th
Seniors will finish after East Coast Long Course
12) Randy indicated there are 2 swimmers that are within seconds on National Agre Group times. Expectation is thay have a good chance of making it this
Tony suggested that the Team will need to support these swimmers with pool time for their training into July if the make the cut. This was agreed by all. It was also agreed that we would support the Coach going if he was not coaching their own child
13) It was agreed we would go back to the retro purple swim caps. Tony will place the order for the Fall
14)Tony said we'll plan for the year end party to be the last weekend of June , to allow for people to attend grad celebrations etc.
15)Randy said that "realistically" weight and strength training be done at the first half of the season.
Tony suggested that ,next year , if we decide to make dry land training part of the routine ,we should find a professional to help us make a training routine.
16) Rhonda said Andrea Anderson(a local dietician) would come in the week of the 23rd (on a mon or thurs) during practice to coach the kids and parents on nutrition. There would not be a charge for this service.
17) Stroke and turn courses can now be taken online. Tony wants for more parents to get involved with this. Tony will send a notice to all the parents
18) WVST in conjunction with the Civiv center will host a non sanctioned fun meet to tray and attract valley swimmers to the Team for the fall
19) Eileen asked about the date of the AGM for our club. Tony said this will be at the end of the year(June).
20) The SNB AGM and TOp Ten camp is in Moncton in mid June. There will be a formal dinner/training for the top ten NB swimmers. They will receive awards at this event. Tony will circulate this information.
21) The meeting was adjourned at 7:40.
