Crew Boosters Parent Meeting 2016
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Crew Boosters Parent Meeting 2016
WELCOME Rockford Rowing Parent Meeting February 9, 2016 AGENDA – – – – – – – – – – – 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 • • • • • Tim Vallier Dilan Itter Tucker Anderson Ryan O’Grady Anna Erickson Information on Website www.rockfordrowing.com What is the Sport of Rowing [Video] • • • • • • 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 • • • • 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. . 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?