Mission
Highland’s Swim Team Guidelines & Policies
1. Mission Highlands Swim Team is a
summer recreational team affiliated with the East Bay Swim League (EBSL). All EBSL Rules and Regulations, including but
not limited to swimmer eligibility, meets, officials, meet management, scoring
& awards, events, personnel and conduct, will apply. East Bay Swim League Board of Directors shall
have the final authority on all league related matters. The Board of Directors, as established in the
Team’s Bylaws, decides all team matters.
A copy of the current EBSL Rules & Regulations is provided to each
swimmer’s family at the beginning of the season.
2. Swimmer Selection: The
a)
Return Member
Swimmers from the previous year’s team will be automatically awarded a spot on
the team if they meet the time standards.
b)
Return rights
may not apply to:
i)
Swimmers who
did not swim the prior year
ii)
Swimmers who
missed 3 meets or Championships the prior year
iii)
Swimmers who
were disqualified from Highlands Swim Team for disruptive behavior
iv)
Swimmers who
register after the scheduled team sign -ups
v)
Swimmers whose
parents did not show up for the parent meeting
vi)
Swimmers whose
parents did not fulfill their volunteer responsibility for the previous year
c)
Priority will
be given to new swimmers based upon need, age group and gender. This objective is to insure that the team has
competing swimmers in all events.
d)
3. Current
EBSL Rules (2003) for teams are summarized as follows:
All swimmers swim for points during the season. Families who plan to miss Championships must
let Coach Frank know that as soon as possible. During the last 2 weeks of
the season, the Coaches will determine which 100 swimmers will be participating
at Championships.
When choosing the team, the Coaches and Swim Team Board will place considerable emphasis on the swimmer’s commitment, attitude, sportsmanship and attendance, as demonstrated throughout the season and practice. These attributes may take precedence over a swimmer’s ability.
4. Swimmers
Responsibilities:
a.
Swimmers in
the “under 8” age group, must be able to swim the
length of the pool without stopping, using the freestyle stroke within the time
standard. This must be accomplished by
May 31.
b.
Swimmers, with
the exception of the “under 8” age group, must be able
to swim at least two swim strokes competently and within the time
standards. This must be accomplished by
May 31. Time trails will be scheduled on
or about the last week in May.
c.
IT IS CRITICAL
THAT PARENTS ADVISE THE COACH BY MONDAY
IF A SWIMMER WILL BE ABSENT FOR THAT WEEK’S MEET. A great amount of
time and thought goes into planning each week’s meet with the other team. Please be considerate of the Coaches’ time
and energy.
d.
Swimmers who miss
more than two swim meets may be dropped from the swim team for the remainder of
the season.
i.
A member of
the Swim Board or the Swim Team Coach will notify parents of any member dropped
from the team and the reasons for the drop.
e.
Swimmers must
attend practice at the scheduled time.
i.
Two unexcused
absences from practice during a given week or repeated tardiness could cause a
swimmer to be ineligible for the upcoming meet.
ii.
During the
practice period while school is in session, swimmers may occasionally be
excused from practice for other school sports or school related activities,
i.e. theater, baseball or high school swimming teams. If swim team members are not committed to
other team practices or school events, they are expected to attend swim
practice at their scheduled time.
iii.
SWIMMERS MUST NOTIFY THE COACH IF UNABLE TO ATTEND PRACTICE.
f.
Team practices
are typically held in the evenings until school ends. (Subject to change)
Time Age Group
g.
Team practices
are typically held in the early mornings once school ends. (Subject to change)
Time Age Group
i.
Parents will
be given an opportunity to volunteer for the times, dates, and activities of
your choice at the Parent’s Meeting.
i.
4 regular
shifts of approximately 4 hours per shift
ii.
2 short shifts
of approximately 15 minutes per shift
iii.
1 Championship
job of approximately 2 hours per shift
i.
A family with
more than two swimmers may be allowed to pay 1/2 of the fees due at sign-ups and
the remaining 1/2 of the fees at parent night.
i.
Swimmers on
the Highlands Swim Team whose parent or guardian own or lease the rights of a
membership in the Highlands Swim Club are considered Member Swimmers.
i.
Non-Member
Swimmers will be assessed the annual fee plus an additional $85 swim club
fee. .
ii.
Non-Member Swimmers will only be afforded privileges of the
swim team. They will not assume any
i.
The cost of
the swimsuit is additional to the annual fee.
ii.
The cost of
the swimsuit will not be refunded should the swimmer not qualify for the team
or choose not to swim.
i.
On or before
May
(For non-members the club
assessment fee is forfeited.)
ii.
After May
15: No
refund will be given.
6. CONDUCT POLICY (adopted in 1999)
“All swimmers, parents, siblings
and spectators at swim team events will abide by the ESBL rules of
sportsmanship and conduct. Any swimmer breaking these rules will be penalized
in accordance with ESBL Rules and Regulations.
Any parent, sibling or spectator breaking these rules will be given a
confidential written warning consisting of explanation of the infraction. A second violation will result in that
person’s immediate expulsion from all
team activities for the remainder of the season. The associated swimmer’s application to the
team for subsequent swim seasons may be accepted at the discretion of the
Mission Highlands Swim Team Board of Directors.”