Sunday, October 27, 2013

WVST Parent Meeting and Season Startup October 10, 2013 Civic Center

Attendees-Tony and Eileen Crann, Mark and Marie Gaddas, Sharon Hamilton, parents and swimmers

Coaches and executives introduced to new parents and swimmers

Advised new parents and swimmers -all individual times accessible on swim canada
Everything we use and do is non website
Primary communication is through e-mail and the website

Reviewed meet schedule
1) Premier meets for beginners-novice first time swimmers
2) Invitational-B standards
3) Championship Meets-A standards

Reviewed what we do for fundraising for the year 
1) Team Swim-A-Thon  is our major fundraiser- $2000 raised last year
2)Partnership program $125-$500, if any parents of new swimmers work for or know of 
   anyone who does sports sponsorship asked to help out, sponsor gets name on our website
   and our banner that goes to meets and there is a 20% reduction of swimmers fee to parents
   who get sponsors

Advised new parents and swimmers of the various team events we have through the year
1)Christmas Party
2)Year end party
3)After each meet have award ceremony on deck where swimmers given award and pictures 
   taken
4)Meet coverage in local newspaper when possible

Stressed parents involvement in officiating if possible - courses available for timing etc.
Course is simple and does not require lot of time-available on website or Tony can provide 
them if the information required

Eileen reviewed expectations for new and returning swimmers
1) what equipment is required
2) stressed importance of keeping hydrated so make sure have water bottle at all times
3) Proper goggles are a must 
4) Caleb has agreed to assist with coaching as needed
5) caps and t-shirts will be provided
6) track suits may be ordered through Eileen with name and team logo 

Thanked parents and swimmers for attending and meeting adjourned 

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