Parent
Responsibilities
Barracudas
History
The
Barracudas swim club was started in the spring of 2002 with 8 children
from our YMCA shark swim level and has continued to grow ever since. In the
short period of time we have had good success in introducing swimmers to
competitive swimming skills and are proud to note that some of our initial swimmers have
moved on to swim for their respective High School teams.
Barracudas
Philosophy, Mission and Primary Objectives
The Barracudas Swim Club is more concerned with
sports involvement at a broad participation level, rather than focusing on
producing elite athletes. Therefore, our program focuses on teaching the
fundamental skills, encouraging lifetime involvement in physical activity,
strengthening the values of fitness, health, self-respect, and respect for
others. These are central themes in the YMCA sports philosophy. The
following are
the essential elements of the YMCA competitive aquatic philosophy that we
adhere to:
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support and instruct every swimmer on the
team.
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work on basic skills and teach good
physical habits |
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teach fair play and mutual respect |
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help swimmers set and evaluate individual
and team goals |
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foster a winning attitude, in both victory
and defeat |
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encourage lifetime involvement in sports an
physical activity |
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work with the whole person -- bond, mind
and spirit |
Coaching Staff Responsibilities
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Run practice |
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Set and pursue individual and team goals by
working closely with the swimmers |
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Set policies, establishing practice, and
meet schedules |
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Work in cooperation with the Parents
in promoting and developing the team |
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Teach the YMCA core values - respect,
responsibility, caring, and honesty |
Swimmer Responsibilities
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Attend practice on a regular basis |
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Communicate effectively with the coaching
staff |
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Support his/her teammates |
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Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times |
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Appreciate your parents |
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Attend all meets in which you have entered |
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Act responsibly in the locker rooms |
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Make new friends |
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HAVE FUN |
Parent Responsibilities
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Drop and collect your swimmer/s to and from
the swim practice/swim meet on time. |
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Support the team as a whole through
volunteer time |
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Obtain and read a copy of the quarterly
Barracudas newsletter |
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Fulfill all financial obligations related
to the team (for example, swim meet fees) in a timely manner |
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Keeping communications with the coaching
staff frequent and open |
