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PARENT
HANDBOOK
2012
PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB
SEAHORSES
Swim Team Directory
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mission Statement and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Communication with Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Swim Team Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
New Parent Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Junior Seahorse Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Swim Team Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Practice Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Swim Meet Guidelines for Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Parent Volunteers/Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2012 Parent Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Swim Team Staff & Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Bullpen Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Swimsuits and Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Important Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Order of Meet Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Directions to Georgia Tech and Other Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Group Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Weekly Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Private Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Lesson Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Welcome Letter
2012
2012 will be a summer of celebration and sadness for the Bassetts.
We have our first senior Seahorse this summer. It’s hard to believe that ten
years ago, Julie and I had a five year old jumping in the pool for the first time
as a 6 & under. This summer we will engage in the same ritual many of our
friends and many more parents of the Club have over the years: watching
proudly as Emily competes as a Seahorse for the final time and swims a slow,
final lap in the pool on Senior night. Emily will no longer be a Seahorse competing in the pool, but she will forever be a Seahorse with wonderful memories made during these summers. We will have our memories and friendships
made during those “early years” to cherish forever. I hope your Seahorses will
stay with the program to graduate as a senior Seahorse and experience the
same memories and friendships we have over the years.
Of course, we have several years left with the Seahorses; Cecie has another
three years to make more memories and friends. Knowing how quickly these
years will pass, we look forward to having you join us for a new summer in
Seahorse Country. I am excited to be part of the 2012 season with Seahorse
Moms, Caroline Vroon and Nancy Hatcher. We celebrate Jan Allen’s 16 years
of coaching the Seahorses, and welcome back some familiar faces from last
year, along with several new faces who will bring smiles to the faces of our
kids as they learn the joy of swimming. We know you and your family will create lasting memories this summer.
This year officially starts with a celebration of swimming at the pool on May
14. We hope you will join us in kicking off an exciting summer. To launch the
opening of Seahorse Country in 2012, we are inviting all of our Seahorses,
young and old, back to the pool to celebrate. We look forward to seeing all
of our Seahorses to share their memories from years gone by and to renew
old friendships.
We look forward to seeing you in Seahorse Country this summer - where the
sun is plentiful, the water is refreshing, and the friendships and memories last
forever.
Sincerely,
Randy Bassett
Swim Team Dad 2012
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MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS
The mission of the Piedmont Driving Club Swim Team
is to develop well-rounded swimmers in a community of fellowship and fun,
that encourages family involvement.
In order to achieve this mission, we will focus on the following goals
during the 2012 swim season:
O N E
TEACH
SWIMMING, A LIFETIME SKILL FOR SPORT OR EXERCISE,
IN A POSITIVE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT.
T W O
MAINTAIN
A STRONG JUNIOR SEAHORSE PROGRAM, AND A WELCOMING
AND ENCOURAGING PLACE FOR OUR YOUNGEST SWIMMERS.
T H R E E
PROMOTE
TEAM SPIRIT AND CAMARADERIE ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF AGES.
F O U R
SET
AN EXAMPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP IN COMPETITION.
F I V E
WORK
ALWAYS TO BE COMPETITIVE BECAUSE WINNING IS FUN.
We welcome all children ages 4 - 14, but in fairness to those wishing to receive equal coaching time, we have devised the following criteria for those wishing to join the swim team:
ALL children must be able to swim or make a courageous attempt at swimming a lap
unassisted after the first week of regular practice. Juniors, all first year swimmers 5 years
and younger, should be able to jump in off the side of the pool and swim 5 yards unassisted. If a child is unable to reach either of these goals, we will be happy to get them
into private or group swimming lessons until they can join the team in a practice setting.
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COMMUNICATION
First and foremost, this handbook provides the answers to almost every question you
may encounter. Please keep it handy and give your best effort to review the table of
contents at least, if not the entire manual.
Over the last 8 years, e-mail has proven to be successful in delivering and collecting
needed information through the volunteer Parent Leaders, the Bullpen Moms, the
Coaches, the Swim Team Coordinator and Swim Team Administrator.
Spam filters have made e-mail communication more challenging; therefore, please
make sure you have the following addresses as approved senders in your
e-mail system:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• All the parent leaders’ addresses located in this handbook.
• Your specific Bullpen Mom’s address, also located in this handbook.
Most communication will be between you and your Bullpen Mom. You will receive at
least one weekly Seahorse e-news from the Swim Team Administrator and one or more
e-mails from Bullpen Moms and/or Parent Leaders.
Please be respectful of any and all deadlines as the season runs more smoothly with
your help and cooperation!
COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES
Coaches will be coaching or providing lessons all day every day during the season,
making communication challenging.
The most effective way to communicate with coaches about your swimmer is to e-mail
them at:
[email protected]
If something goes awry at the last minute when you have a lesson, please call the pool
deck at 404.870.3298 or 404.870.3299, or call the main PDC number at 404.875.2565
and ask to be connected to the pool deck. The lifeguard can get a message to the
coach if she/he cannot come to the phone.
SWIM TEAM DIRECTORY
The 2012 swim team directory will be available on or about May 29.
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NEW PARENT ORIENTATION
Orientation for new swim team parents will be held Monday, May 14 at 4:00, during
Junior practice.
This informal new parent orientation is intended for the parents of Juniors and firsttime swim team members/parents to clarify the program and to answer any questions. A reminder e-mail with location (somewhere on the pool deck) will be sent to
you.
JUNIOR SEAHORSE PROGRAM
(First year swimmers five years and younger)
The PDC Juniors are all first-year swimmers 5 years and younger who are able to
jump in the pool and swim 5 yards unassisted. They work with the coaching staff for
approximately 1 hour a day for swim instruction on stroke technique and practice.
The goal is to have these young swimmers ready to participate in meets by the end
of the season, so they can successfully graduate to full meet participation for the
following season. Some Juniors may graduate before the end of the season.
Your 2012 Junior Seahorse Volunteer Mom is Wendy Hines. Her e-mail is
[email protected] and her phone number is 404.932.4849. Your primary coach
for the Junior Seahorses is Jessica Gaudiosi. She can be reached by e-mailing
[email protected].
Juniors do not participate in Time Trials, and they do not have afternoon (except
the 2 weeks of spring practice) or Saturday practice. If your Junior graduates to 6 &
under status, he/she is eligible for afternoon and Saturday practices but will incur
the regular season fee.
Juniors will have a photo taken at the Junior IntraClub meet on Saturday, June 23.
There will also be a league wide meet exclusively for Juniors. Participation in the
league-wide Junior meet is optional; Junior parents will be notified by e-mail with
details.
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SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE
MEET WARM-UPS - HOME 4:30 - 5:00 PM
AWAY 5:00 - 5:30 PM
PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO WARM-UPS.
MEETS BEGIN AT 5:30. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
April 30
Early Registration Ends
April 30 through May 3
Afternoon Practice at Ga Tech
May 7 through 10
Afternoon Practice at Ga Tech
May 14 - 17, 21, 23, 24
Afternoon Practice at PDC
May 14
Season Kick-off Celebration following practice
May 24
Time Trials warm-ups at 4, start at 4:30
May 29
Regular Morning Practice Begins
May 29
Ansley at Home; rain-out May 30 at 5:30
June 4
at Capital City; rain-out June 6 at 5:30
June 9
Kids for Kids Meet at Marist
June 11
at Druid Hills; rain-out June 12 at 5:30
June 18
Cherokee at Home; rain-out June 19 at 9:30
June 19
Swim-a-Thon to benefit
United Methodist Children’s Home
(during morning & afternoon practice times)
June 23
Junior Meet, 11:00 a.m.
June 25
Atlanta Athletic at Home; rain-out June 26 at 5:30
June 28
Awards Banquet, 6:00 p.m. in the Ballroom
July 2
Championship Meet at GA Tech Aquatic Center,
6:00 p.m.
RAIN-OUT DATES/TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
We understand that swimmers may miss practices due to camp, vacation, or other
commitments. It is extremely important to make every effort to be at each swim meet.
Swimmers unable to swim in a meet are required to notify their respective Bullpen
Mom in advance. In the event of last minute changes, please notify your Bullpen Mom
for line-up changes.
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE
*SPRING PRACTICE AT GA TECH
April 30 to May 3 and May 7 to 10 - Monday through Thursday
4:00 to 4:30 - 6 & Unders
4:30 to 5:15 - 7 & 8’s
5:15 to 6:00 - 9 to 14
SPRING AFTERNOON PRACTICE AT PDC
May 14 - Season Kick-Off Celebration, 5:00 to 6:30 pm
May 14 - 17, May 21, 23 and 24
no practice on the 22nd due to the Annual Meeting
4:00 to 4:45 - Juniors, 6 & Unders, 7 & 8’s
4:45 to 5:45 - 9 to 14’s
TIME TRIALS
May 24 - warm-ups at 4:00, start time 4:30
REGULAR MORNING PRACTICE AT PDC
Regular practice is Monday through Friday mornings during regular season
(except Memorial Day and Independence Day)
Last regular morning practice is June 26 (day after last meet)
10:15 to 11:15 - Juniors
9:15 to 10:15 - 6 & Unders
10:15 to 11:15 - 7 & 8’s
11:15 to 12:15 - 9 to 14’s
NO PRACTICE ON JULY 4TH
*AFTERNOON MAKE-UP PRACTICE AT PDC
(JUNIORS DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN AFTERNOON PRACTICE)
For swimmers unable to attend morning sessions
due to prior commitments such as camp.
Held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during regular season
4:00 to 4:45 - 6 & Unders, 7 & 8’s
4:45 to 5:45 - 9 to 14’s
Final afternoon make-up practice is June 26th (day after last meet)
*SATURDAY PRACTICES (JUNIORS DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN SATURDAY PRACTICES)
June 2, 16 and 23
9:00 to 10:00 - 6 & Unders, 7 & 8’s
10:00 to 11:00 - 9 to 14’s
*JUNIORS DO NOT PRACTICE AT GEORGIA TECH, ON SATURDAYS,
OR IN THE AFTERNOON MAKE-UP PRACTICES.
PRACTICES ARE NEVER CANCELLED.
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SWIM MEET GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
WHEN TO ARRIVE • Swimmers need to check-in with their respective Bullpen
Leaders by 4:15 pm on the night of a home meet, 4:30 for away meets. Swimmers
who are not checked in by this time could be replaced with another swimmer in
their events.
If you are not going to be at a meet, please let your Bullpen Mom know by noon
the preceding Thursday. When a swimmer fails to show for a meet, the entire team
suffers. We may lose valuable points due to an empty lane for that event or another swimmer could miss out on another event they could have participated in.
Missed events by any swimmer bring tears and disappointment - don’t let it happen!
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY CHILD IS SWIMMING? • A line-up will be posted at
the meet. It looks like this:
NAME
EVENT 14:25 FREE
HEAT
LANE
Billy Moore
2
6
Tommy Hill
1
4
Doug Cole
EVENT 24:25 BACK
HEAT
LANE
4
2
3
2
For example, in Event #14, the 25 free, Tommy will swim in the first heat of swimmers in lane 4 and Billy
will swim in the following heat in lane 6. Doug will be swimming in event #24, the 25 back, in heat 3,
lane 2, with Billy in the next heat, same lane. The event order is listed on the next page.
BEFORE THE MEET • The PDC Seahorses warm-up together prior to the start of
a meet. For home meets, our warm-up time is 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm and
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm for away meets. 6 & under swim the first 5 - 8 minutes, then
the 7 & 8 year olds swim for about 8 - 10 minutes and the 9 & ups finish off the
last half of our session. Please make sure your children are on time to warm-up
with their proper group.
TOWELS • Most of the Clubs do not provide towels for the meets. We suggest
being prepared by bringing your personal towel(s) from home.
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DURING THE MEET • It is extremely important that swimmers stay in their bullpens
at all times. Children should eat before the meet. Parents may bring food to the
bullpen, but swimmers should not leave. Swimmers must tell their bullpen leader if
they need to go to the restroom.
Swimmers MUST stay in their respective bullpen areas with their bullpen parent.
The leaders are responsible for gathering swimmers together for each event and
putting them into the proper lanes in a timely manner. If one child is missing when
an event is lined up, the entire line up could be negatively affected. Before the
meet, swimmers can write their event, heat and lane assignments on their hands in
order to remember when they are swimming. It looks like a grid:
EVENT
HEAT
LANE
1
1
5 - 4th*
11
4
3
21
4
1
For example, this 6 & under girl is swimming the free relay in heat 1 lane 5, the 25 free in heat 4 lane 3,
and the 25 back in heat 2 lane 1. *Relay swimmers should put their position (or stroke if it is the Medley
Relay) beside that event. Swimmers may also want to write out the stroke for each event as well. There
will be an event counter at each meet. Swimmers should be ready 2 events prior to their race as the
meets tend to run quickly.
AFTER THE MEET • Swimmers may leave after they swim their last event (All 6 &
under are finished after events 13 and 14). Ribbons are handed out at practice the
next morning during game day. The team and coaches generally go to Mellow
Mushroom on Peachtree for pizza after each meet. An away meet spot is determined during the meet that night. All families and friends are welcome to join us!
Cost is $10 per person to cover food, drinks and tip. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS/LEADERS
For a swim meet to run smoothly, briskly, and efficiently, we depend on a strong
parental volunteer staff. We need parents to work in a multitude of positions. If
you have not yet specified which area you would like to help out in, please contact our Team Dad, Randy Bassett at 404.572.3514 or [email protected], or
our Team Moms, Caroline Vroon, [email protected], 404.367.0702 and
Nancy Hatcher, [email protected], 404.547.9572. Volunteers are needed in
the following areas:
BULLPEN ASSISTANTS • Each Bullpen Assistant will help the Bullpen Leaders at the
meet. Bullpen Assistants are responsible for helping identify absent swimmers,
keeping swimmers in the bullpen, and making sure swimmers are in the correct lane
in time for their events.
TIMING • Timers play an important role in our system. We need 9 parents to time
our lanes. We use these times to keep track of team and league records as well as
individual personal best. Volunteers need to be attentive during their timing shift in
order to get the most accurate times.
RIBBONS • All swimmers receive a ribbon for every event they swim. The ribbon
clerk must stick a label on each ribbon and then place it in the appropriate folder.
This is quite a task and takes several diligent volunteers to work half a meet each.
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2012 PARENT LEADERS
TEAM DAD
Randy Bassett
[email protected]
404.605.0282
TEAM MOM
Caroline Vroon
[email protected]
404.367.0702
TEAM MOM 2013
Nancy Hatcher
[email protected]
404.547.9572
RIBBONS
Jan Caffey
Holly Leeson
Julie Bassett
Cameron Ide
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
404.495.1770
404.350.7255
404.605.0282
404.452.6983
STAR BOARD
Anna McGarrity
Kim Nagy
[email protected]
[email protected]
404.816.6449
404.355.7424
SWIM-A-THON
Tisa Pearce
Kimberly Rimmer
[email protected]
[email protected]
404.350.9326
404.256.1200
SWIMSUITS
Kathy Bird
[email protected]
404.388.7971
JUNIOR SEAHORSES
Wendy Hines
[email protected]
404.932.4849
SPRING PRACTICE
Brenda Strickland
Jamie Massey
[email protected]
[email protected]
404.874.9341
404.873.5613
PHOTO/VIDEO
Ed Pearce
[email protected]
404.350.9326
HEAT WINNER RIBBONS/BEADS
Lydia Hansen
[email protected]
770.434.6797
SENIORS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Susan Woolcott
[email protected]
Caroline Leake
[email protected]
404.406.3168
404.355.4895
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SWIM TEAM STAFF & COACHES
KAREN ALEXANDER, Administrator
JAN ALLEN, Coordinator and Head Coach
BULLPEN MOMS
6 & UNDER GIRLS
Margaret Motley
Ashley Bollwerk
Sarah Watt
404.261.5075
404.846.9535
404.840.1558
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
6 & UNDER BOYS
Kathleen Carr
Lane Courts
Jane Hight
Margaret Lesley
404.351.4419
404.593.7949
404.593.5603
404.455.6893
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
7 & 8 GIRLS
Deborah Miller
Lori Tippins
Becca Newton
404.514.0504
404.441.6668
404.630.7883
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
7 & 8 BOYS
Julie Grigsby
Parker Jones
Mary Ayres Griggs
404.351.0894
404.841.2303
404.593.6242
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
9 & 10 GIRLS
Maggie Staton
Wellons Moog
Mace Hall
678.777.7707
404.351.7571
404.355.2477
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
9 & 10 BOYS
Christy Payne
Jen Stribling
Melissa Walden
404.350.9369
770.444.3757
404.771.0230
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
11 & 12 GIRLS
Emily Jordan
Michelle Jones
Jenny Wamsley
404.816.5019
404.355.5060
404.352.5854
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
11 & 12 BOYS
Lesee Googe
Paige Merkle
404.556.0585
770.433.2793
[email protected]
[email protected]
13 & 14 GIRLS
Kim Grady
404.352.7320
[email protected]
13 & 14 BOYS
Tisa Pearce
Laurie Wilcoxon
404.350.9326
770.444.9930
[email protected]
[email protected]
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK
Kimberly Rimmer
Mary Stone
404.256.1200
404.459.6752
[email protected]
[email protected]
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SWIMSUITS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
SWIMSUITS • The custom-designed and legendary Seahorse swimsuits will be available for “cash & carry” at Kick-Off on Monday, May 14 during the practice.
Suits and other accessories will be available for purchase in the Pro Shop during the
week of regular practice. You will be reminded by e-mail.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
TIME TRIALS • Time Trials are held on Thursday, May 24 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for all
swimmers except Juniors. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in Time
Trials, as they will be able to learn how meets are run and what to expect. This is
also extremely important because the coaches will use these times to determine
meet line-ups. We will be passing out T-shirts. Please let your bullpen Mom know
in advance if you cannot attend this important event.
AWARDS BANQUET • The annual awards extravaganza will take place on Thursday,
June 28 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Club*. Every year this banquet gets more
exciting, including the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the annual slide show.
Dinner will be served along with a healthy dose of ribbons, medals and trophies for
all. Dinner is complimentary for PDC swim team swimmers.
*DINNER AND SOCIAL IS FROM 5:30 TO 6:00 PM. PROGRAM STARTS PROMPTLY AT 6:00 PM.
PDC HALL OF FAME • PDC recognizes exceptional past Seahorse swimmers. Each
year up to five past Seahorses are recognized with a plaque at the Awards Banquet.
An additional matching board is displayed with their names. The 2011 inductees
include Rhett Alby, Spencer Allen, Susan Holmes, Caroline Midis and McClain
Newton. Nomination criteria may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Individual or Relay, club or league record; Major award winner (MVP or PDC Award);
completed eligibility (swam through age 14). Nomination forms may be requested
from Marty Hutchinson at 404.870.3290. Additional information can be found on
page 18 of this handbook.
CHAMPIONSHIP MEET • The 2012 Championship Meet will be held at GA Tech on
Monday, July 2. Swimmers for this meet are chosen according to the fastest times
of the season in each event. Please make every effort to be available for this meet.
Feel free to talk to coaches if you have questions. The coaches will post a
roster on Tuesday, June 26 at 1:00 pm. All swimmers are encouraged to attend the
Championships to cheer on the Seahorses!
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
SWIM - A - THON • June 19 (during regular practice times) • Each year, the PDC Swim
Team participates in a fundraiser for a Piedmont Driving Club-sponsored charitable
organization. Each year the PDC staff collaboratively contributes to The United
Methodist Children’s Home located in Decatur, Georgia. The Children’s Home is a
private, non-profit agency serving children and families in need without regard to
race, religion, national origin or financial circumstance. Just a few of their services
include foster family and child care; emergency family housing, financial aid, food
and clothing; independent and transitional living for older youth and young adults;
counseling for children and families; parenting classes and aftercare. The Children’s
Home is near and dear to the staff at the Piedmont Driving Club and we are excited to have the Swim Team participate in helping to support such an openhanded
organization. In 2010, our seahorses raised almost $8000 for the UMCH. More information will be available prior to this event.
SENIOR GROUP INTER-CLUB DANCE • PDC set the standard for the other clubs
to follow by creating the Country Club League Senior Dance. All swimmers ages
11 - 14 are invited to the League Dance. This is a wonderful way to meet and
socialize with swimmers from other clubs. Don’t miss this fun time! Details will be
provided via e-mail later in the season.
KIDS FOR KIDS SWIM MEET • League swim teams from all over Atlanta participate
in this annual event. Last year our participating swimmers earned a trophy for their
team effort. We would love to see a repeat of that award this season. On Saturday,
June 9, we travel to Marist School on Ashford Dunwoody Road for this meet. The
cost is $25 per swimmer, which includes a T-shirt, 2 individual events and 2 relay
events. Also, surprise guests will be there. Anyone is allowed to compete, including parents and coaches! Let’s have a good showing for the Seahorses! Look for the
sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
JUNIOR SEAHORSE MEET • On Saturday, June 23 following regular practice, our
senior swimmers will assist in our Junior Seahorse swim meet. Each swimmer will
swim the 25 freestyle and the 25 backstroke events. This is a low-key but exciting
event not to be missed! All parents are encouraged to attend with cameras in hand,
cheering on our Juniors! After the meet, ribbons and candy are passed out to our
youngest athletes. Prior to the meet a Junior Seahorse team photo will be taken by
our house photographer.
JUNIOR LEAGUE MEET • On Thursday, June 21, Capital City will host a special
league meet exclusively for junior swimmers in the morning. More information will
be posted and e-mailed. Participation is optional.
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AWARDS
The following awards are presented to every Seahorse:
RIBBONS • Meet ribbons are awarded to each Seahorse for every event completed, places first through sixth for each heat. Ribbons are presented to the swimmers
during “Game Day,” the day after each dual meet. Any ribbons not picked up will
be distributed after the Award Banquet. Junior Seahorses also receive ribbons for
every event completed.
PARTICIPATION TROPHY • Every Seahorse receives a PDC Seahorse participation
trophy. Junior Seahorses receive a special Junior trophy.
The following awards are presented to every Seahorse who qualifies:
STAR BOARD: • The Star Board is a great tradition at PDC that encourages participation in the Seahorse program and rewards hard work. All Star Board Awards are
presented at the Award Banquet.
Swimmers earn stars in several ways:
• One star per week of practice at GA Tech.
• One star for each day of attending practice at PDC.
• One star per meet for setting a personal best time.
• Two stars for each PDC or league record broken, individual or relay.
• One star for participating in Time Trials.
• Bonus stars for special challenges presented by the coaches throughout the season.
• Parents can earn up to two stars per meet per child for volunteering.
Swimmers who earn:
• 25 stars for 2011 (60% of target stars) will receive a movie pass.
• 34 stars for 2011 (80% of target stars) but cannot attend all 5 meets will receive
2 movie passes.
• 34 stars for 2011 (80% of target stars) and swim in all 5 dual meets will get the
secret Star Board prize.
THE 5 MEET AWARD • All swimmers who swim in all five dual meets receive this
special prize at the Award Banquet.
THE SWAM-UP AWARD • Any swimmer who swims “up” in an older age group
receives this special recognition at the Award Banquet.
RECORD BREAKER AWARDS • Engraved medals are awarded to swimmers who
break PDC Club records and plaques are awarded to those swimmers who break
Country Club Swim League records.
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SWIM-A-THON • At the Award Banquet, special recognition goes to the Seahorse
that raises the most money and swims the most laps at our annual charitable
fund-raiser.
POSTER CONTEST WINNER • All swimmers are encouraged to make spirit posters
for each swim meet. The winner(s) is/are selected based on creativity and originality
and receive special recognition during the season.
SWIMMER OF THE WEEK • After each swim meet, the coaches will select a boy
and a girl who best embodied team spirit, sportsmanship, good attendance, and
an exemplary attitude to be the swimmers of the week and receive a special prize.
Winner photographs will be displayed for the season.
The following awards are presented to a boy and girl from each age group:
THE MOST VALUABLE SWIMMER AWARD goes to the individual who scores the
most cumulative individual event points for PDC in the five regular-season dual
meets.
THE MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER AWARD goes to the swimmer who drops the
most time over the course of the season, and demonstrates improvement in
general swimming skills and technique. The time is calculated by summing the time
difference between the individual’s initial current-season time and subsequent
fastest time in each individual event.
The following awards are presented to an individual Seahorse as determined by the
coaching staff:
THE HARDEST WORKER AWARD goes to the swimmer who attends practice,
works hard, listens to the coaches and follows instructions on a daily basis, constantly striving to improve. Traits for this swimmer include focus, determination,
and tenacity.
THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD goes to the swimmer that demonstrates good
sportsmanship and a graceful attitude whether winning or finishing last. In practice
and meets, this swimmer supports fellow teammates and is polite to fellow
competitors.
THE PDC AWARD is our highest honor for the current season. It is determined
solely by the coaches after the completion of the championship meet. The
coaches are encouraged to first consider swimmers who qualify for the League
Championship Team, the Top Star Award, and participate enthusiastically in other
team events, but have discretion in the final selection.
The PDC Award goes to the swimmer who best embodies the PDC Seahorse
ideal for the current season. This Seahorse combines the greatest elements of
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sportsmanship, hard work, spirit, leadership and performance. This athlete will
have traits including enthusiasm, coachability, and a “team above self” attitude.
This leader will serve as a positive role model by demonstrating grace and
humility in personal achievements and celebrating those of others. This
swimmer’s overall commitment and contribution to the PDC program over his/her
entire participation may also be considered.
THE SPIRIT STICK goes to the Seahorse who displays the most team spirit throughout the season and does the most to encourage others to do their best.
The following award is presented by the Swimming Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
Purpose
To honor those individuals who have made significant personal and team
contributions to the Piedmont Driving Club Swim Program:
Eligibility
Any swimmer who had been an outstanding member of the swim team and has
participated throughout their eligibility may be considered. The following criteria
may be used in evaluating nominees:
1. Individual club and/or Country Club Swim League records
2 Relay Club and/or Country Club Swim League records
3 Major award recipient
4. Has graduated from team eligibility at least one year
5. Any other appropriate criteria such as team spirit, enthusiasm and
commitment.
Nominations
Any member of the club entitled to privileges may make nominations for
consideration.
Nomination forms may be obtained from and submitted to the Athletic Director.
NUMBER OF INDUCTEES
A maximum of five (5) inductees may be selected for induction each year.
Induction
A. Inductees will be notified by subsequent letter and invited to the induction
ceremonies which will be held in conjunction with the swim team banquet.
B. Inductees shall receive an appropriate citation and/or plaque in their honor and
will have their name inscribed on an appropriate plaque that shall be on
permanent display within the Athletic Facilities.
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Selection Committee
A. There will be a minimum of five and no more than seven voting members
represented on the selection committee.
B. The selection committee shall be comprised of the following individuals:
1. The current Swim Team Chairman
2. The immediate past Swim Team Chairman (serves as Selection Chairman)
3. Any previous serving Swim Team Chairman
4. The current year Swim Team Mother
5. The immediate past Swim Team Mother
C. The advisory committee may consist of the Athletic Director, Swim Team
Administrator, Head Swim Team Coach, and Assistant Coaches.
Selection Procedure
The vote for successful selection to the Hall of Fame shall be by majority vote of the
voting members.
Record Keeping
It shall be the responsibility of the Head Swim Coach to maintain records of all swim
team participants along with any individual accomplishments listed by individual
and year of accomplishment. All records are to be kept on the PDC property by the
Swim Team Director.
Changes and Modifications
This document may be changed or amended by a majority vote of the selection
committee.
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ORDER OF MEET EVENTS
1. 6 & under girls free relay
31. 9 & 10 girls IM
2. 6 & under boys free relay
32. 9 & 10 boys IM
3. 7 & 8 girls free relay
33. 11 & 12 girls IM
4. 7 & 8 boys free relay
34. 11 & 12 boys IM
35. 13 & 14 girls IM
36. 13 & 14 boys IM
37. 7 & 8 girls breaststroke
38. 7 & 8 boys breaststroke
11. 6 & under girls freestyle
12. 6 & under boys freestyle
13. 6 & under girls backstroke
14. 6 & under boys backstroke
15. 7 & 8 girls freestyle
45. 7 & 8 girls butterfly
16. 7 & 8 boys freestyle
46. 7 & 8 boys butterfly
23. 7 & 8 girls backstroke
53. 7 & 8 girls medley relay
24. 7 & 8 boys backstroke
54. 7 & 8 boys medley relay
10 & UNDER SWIM 100-YARD RELAYS AND 25-YARD STROKE EVENTS.
11 & UP SWIM 200-YARD RELAYS AND 50-YARD STROKE EVENTS.
ALL IM’S (9 & UP) ARE 100 YARDS.*
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
FREESTYLE (FREE) • Also known as the Crawl stroke. Swimmer is face down in the
water. Arms have a windmill motion with the feet kicking up and down. Breathing
is done by turning the head to the side.
BACKSTROKE (BACK) • Swimmers must stay on their back. Arms have a reverse
windmill motion with the feet kicking up and down. Swimmers must touch the wall
on their back.
BREASTSTROKE (BREAST) • Swimmers are on their stomach. Arms move in a
circular motion in front of the face, staying under water. The legs kick in a frog-like
motion behind the body. Breathing is done by lifting the head up. Both hands must
touch the wall at the same time.
BUTTERFLY (FLY) • Swimmers are on their stomach. Both arms pull together in a
circular motion over and under the water. Both legs kick together up and down
(dolphin kick). Breathing is done by lifting the head up. Both hands must touch the
wall at the same time and on the same level.
INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY (IM) • A swimmer swims each stroke in this order: Butterfly,
Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle.
RELAY • Four swimmers take turns swimming. 10 & under swim one lap each and
11 & ups swim two each. In the freestyle relay, all four swimmers swim freestyle. The
order for the Medley Relay is Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle. Each
swimmer must touch the wall before the next swimmer starts.
25/50/100/200 • The length of a competitive pool is 25 yards. A race is called by
its yardage and stroke. For example - event #11 is 6 & under girls 25 Free. All of the
girls in that age group who are assigned this event will swim one lap of freestyle.
10 & under swim 25-yard individual events and 100-yard relays. 11 & ups swim
50-yard individual events and 200-yard relays. 9 & ups also swim 100 yard IM’s.
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DIRECTIONS TO CLUBS AND GEORGIA TECH
GEORGIA TECH AQUATIC CENTER
404.385.7529
From PDC, go west on 14th street and turn left onto Peachtree. Turn right onto 10th
Street. Turn left onto Hemphill and continue until it dead-ends. Turn right onto Ferst
Drive, the Center is on the right. Please observe parking restrictions - you can
always park in the pay lot across the street.
http://gtalumni.org/campusmap
ANSLEY GOLF CLUB
404.875.1687
From PDC, take a right onto Piedmont Avenue. Go down the hill about 1 mile and
take a left onto Monroe Drive. Go about ¾ mile and turn left onto Montgomery
Ferry Road. Ansley will be on your right after you cross over the bridge. The pool is
in the back. Parking is limited - use the streets.
www.ansleygolfclub.org
ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB
770.448.2166
Take Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North outside I-285. At the split, take the left
fork to go to 141 North. Stay on 141 and cross over the Chattahoochee River
bridge. Atlanta Athletic Club will be on your right. The pool is to the front left of the
clubhouse. Ample parking is available.
www.atlantaathleticclub.org
CAPITAL CITY CLUB
404.233.2121
Take Peachtree Street North past Lenox Mall into Brookhaven. Take a left onto Club
Drive (light after BP station). Take the second right onto Capital City Lane, which
dead-ends into their entrance. The pool is behind the clubhouse.
www.capitalcityclub.org
CHEROKEE TOWN CLUB
404.365.1200
Turn right out of PDC and go north on Piedmont Avenue. Go about 4 miles and
turn left onto East Paces Ferry. Cross over Peachtree Street and Cherokee will be
about 1 mile on your right. The pool is in back of the clubhouse.
www.cherokeetcc.org
DRUID HILLS GOLF CLUB
404.377.1766
From PDC, take a left out of the club and an immediate right onto 14th Street. Turn
left at the light onto Juniper. Go about 2½ miles to Ponce de Leon Avenue and take
a left. Go about 5 miles to Clifton Road and turn left. Druid Hills is immediately on
your left. The pool is to the right of the clubhouse, out front. Parking may be directed across the street to Fernbank.
www.druidhillsgolfclub.com
PLEASE DO NOT CALL A CLUB TO ASK IF A MEET HAS BEEN CANCELLED - IT HASN’T. MEETS
ARE NOT CANCELLED PRIOR TO START TIME. GO REGARDLESS OF WEATHER! SWIMMERS
MUST SHOW UP TO SCHEDULED EVENTS.
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GROUP SWIM LESSONS
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Group lessons are offered through Jessica Gaudiosi on a first-come, first served
basis. Please contact the Athletic Services Desk to register.
[email protected], 404-870-3271.
SESSION I - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Beginner (2 3/4 yrs and up) 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
May 14 - 17 and 21 - 24
Make-ups on Fridays May 18, 25
SESSION II - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Infant / Toddler (6 months - 3 years) 8:30 am - 9:00 am
June 4 - 7 and 11 - 14
Make-ups on Fridays June 8, 15
SESSION III - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Infant / Toddler 9:00 am - 9:30 am
June 4 - 7 and 11 - 14
SESSION IV - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Beginner 9:30 am - 10:00 am
June 4 - 7 and 11 - 14
SESSION V - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Beginner 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
June 4 - 7 and 11 - 14
SESSION VI - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
June 18 - 21* and 25 - 28
*lesson on the 21 will be moved to Friday the 22 because of the Junior meet
Make-up on Friday June 29
SESSION VII - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
Infant / Toddler 9:00 am - 9:30 am
June 18 - 21* and 25 - 28
*lesson on the 21 will be moved to Friday the 22 because of the Junior meet
SESSION VIII - Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks
June 18 - 21* and 25 - 28
*lesson on the 21st will be moved to Friday the 22 because of the Junior meet
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WEEKLY CLINICS
Clinics will be offered on Sunday afternoons for specific swim team related skills
such as flip turns, diving off blocks, relays, etc.
Parents will be notified by e-mail of clinic opportunities and details.
The cost is $10 per swimmer per clinic and sign-ups are in the lesson book at the
lifeguard station.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Most, if not all, of the swim team coaches provide private swim lessons. These lessons typically begin around the end of May/first of June, at the arrangement
between you and the coach.
There are 2 ways to reserve private lessons:
1. E-mail the coaches at [email protected] or
2. Register in the sign-up book located on the lifeguards’ or coaches’ table on the
pool deck (beginning the first week of regular practice).
Private lessons are $35 per half hour and semi-private are $50 per half hour.
COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES
Coaches will be coaching or providing lessons all day every day during the season,
making communication challenging.
The most effective way to communicate with coaches about your swimmer is to e-mail
them at:
[email protected]
If something goes awry at the last minute when you have a lesson, please call the pool
deck at 404.870.3298 or 404.870.3299, or call the main PDC number at 404.875.2565
and ask to be connected to the pool deck. The lifeguard can get a message to the
coach if she/he cannot come to the phone.
GROUP AND PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY
We fully realize certain situations and emergencies are unavoidable; however, please
notify your coach/instructor 24 hours in advance, or at least the day before, if you are
unable to honor your scheduled lesson. Make-up lessons are available for groups as
listed. All no-shows will incur the lesson fee.
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