Crew Boosters Parent Meeting 2016

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Crew Boosters Parent Meeting 2016
WELCOME
Rockford Rowing Parent Meeting
February 9, 2016
AGENDA
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Introduction
Coaches
Overview of Sport and Team Success
Rowers Schedule: Regattas and Important Dates
Safety and What to Expect at Practice
Board Introduction
Budget and Dues
Fundraising
Help Needed
Questions
Parent Volunteer Sign-ups
Coaches
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Tim Vallier
Dilan Itter
Tucker Anderson
Ryan O’Grady
Anna Erickson
Information on Website
www.rockfordrowing.com
What is the Sport of Rowing
[Video]
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The team operates with 60+ athletes
Novice (1st year rowing)
JV (2nd year rowing)
Varsity (fastest athletes in any grade)
Open and light-weight
Multiple entries per Regatta
Rockford Crew Success Stories
• Program began in 1996
• Crew became a VARSITY sport in 2001
• Last year’s SUCCESSES:
– Women’s 2nd Place State Championship
– Mens State Championship
– 2nd Place National Scholastic Rowing Championship
(Men’s Varsity Lightweight 4+)
Rockford Crew Success Stories
• The team has traveled to Indiana, Ohio, Boston, New
York, New Jersey, and Canada
• Rockford Alumni have rowed for numerous colleges:
– MSU, U of M, GVSU, Tulsa, Notre Dame, U of Central Florida,
Marietta, Naval Academy and Syracuse
Practice Schedule 2016
•Preseason (at the Freshman Center)
•Novices (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 2:45-4:45)
•JV/Varsity Men (Mon thru Fri 3-5pm)
•JV/Varsity Women (Mon thru Fri 4-6pm)
•March (at Jupiter Boathouse Mon thru Fri 36pm +/-)
Rowers Schedule
Mar
Mar 14
Mar 19
Mar 26
April 27
April 30
May 6-7
May 13-15
May 21
June 3-5.
discretion)
Swim Test Dates TBD /ALPHAA
Practice Officially Begins
Dock In (parents and athletes)
Spring Sprints Erg Race, Forest Hills Central
Local Scrimmage, Location TBD Boathouse or GR
GR Regatta Riverside Park, Grand Rapids
Orchard Lake St. Mary, Orchard Lake Village, MI
Midwest Championship, Lake Dillon, OH (near
Columbus)
State Championship, Riverside Park
CSSRA, Ontario, CA (qualifying teams, coaches
What to Expect at Practice
• Safety
• Code of Conduct
Crew Attire for Practice
• Warm and Cold Weather
• SOCKS!!!
Clothing
• Varsity/JV rowers to purchase uniforms ($75)
• Crew t-shirt given to all rowers
• Novice rowers use team T-shirt for races for
season
Optional:
• Boathouse Jacket
• Optional clothing-order forms available
Crew Booster Executive Board
President
Dana Anderson
Vice-President
Matt Lausin
Treasurer
Brad Noon
Secretary
Lisa Loucks
Member At Large
Financial Assistant
Brian Janssen
Member At Large
Travel
Michelle Benham
Member at Large
Food Tent
ChrisAnn Lilly
*Board email addresses can be found on the crew website
2016 Budget
6-7 Regattas = $23,950
This includes:
• Regatta entry fees
• Food & lodging
•Bus & trailer transportation
2016 Budget
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6-7 Regattas/Events = $23,950
Coach stipends = $11,400
Equipment & maintenance = $8,100
Athlete related costs = $7,570
Total Budget = $51,020
Spring Row Cost
• Pay to Play = $120 ($350 family max)
• Crew Dues* = $465 (two installments of
$232.50)
Total Cost = $585
*The fundraising events could reduce the
dues to below the 2016 amounts, if the
rower participates fully.
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Important Fundraising Dates
February
Story’s Sub Sale
March 19
Annual garage sale &
Erg-a-thon
Pop Can Drives - TBD
Other Fundraising Efforts
• Scrip
• Amazon
• Meijer Rewards
• Score
• Bowling
• Corporate Sponsorship
2016 Corporate Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsor - $500
Auxilary
Jamark Labs
Patron Level Sponsor - $250
Quest Precision
Rockford Dental
44 North
Coldbrook Insurance
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Each family is encouraged to volunteer during
regattas by working in the food tent (setting up,
cooking, serving, cleaning up). No experience
is necessary.
Volunteer Opportunities
Website
Maintenance
Publicity
Photographers
Food Trailer Transport
Food Tent
Nutrition Committee
Corporate Sponsorships
Parent Spirit/Cheer Committee
Tent set up/tear down Lead
Apparel
Hotel/Transportation
Sports Booster Parent Reps
Tucker Anderson
Matt Lausin
Dana Anderson/Jaime Lausin
Parent Volunteers
Ethan Ray
ChrisAnn Lilly
Bill and Jenny Brinkmeier
Jason Anderson/Diann Johandes
Chris Perini/Kim Sageman
All Parent Volunteers
Bridget Lassig
Michelle Benham
Craig and Kelly Hoffman
Please sign up for a
parent-led committee
Nutritional
Chair: Bill and Jenny Brinkmeier
Parent Spirit/Cheer
Chairs: Chris Perini/Kim Sageman
Maintenance/Boat house
Chairs: Matt Lausin/Ethan Ray
Corporate Sponsorships
Chairs: Jason Anderson/Diann Johandes
Important Date Reminders
March 14
Mandatory Start of Practice
Pay to Play to RHS Athletic Office ($120)
March 18
1st Payment Due to Crew Boosters ($232.50)
April 15
2nd Payment Due Crew Boosters ($232.50)
Other Important Dates
June TBD
End of Season Rowing Banquet
Monthly Crew
Booster Meetings
Everyone is welcome!!
Date:
Time:
Place:
2nd Tuesday of the Month*
7:00 PM
Freshman Center, Room 151
*No meeting in July
Crew Contact Information
• Rockford Crew email:
[email protected]
• Rockford Crew Boosters
PO Box 498
Belmont, MI 49306
• Website:
www.rockfordrowing.com
• Facebook: Rockford Crew
Coach Contact Information
Coaches contact information is on the website.
Men's Head Coach
Tim Vallier
[email protected]
(616) 745-4628
Women's Head Coach
Dilan Itter
[email protected]
(616) 240-2389
Review
• Website www.rockfordrowing.com
• Handbook on Website
Questions?