Boise YMCA Swim Team Registration For Continuing and Returning Members

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1 October, 2010 Boise YMCA Swim Team Registration For Continuing and Returning Members All swimmers currently swimming with our team who were members any time prior to September, 2010, must return the following forms if you intend to continue with the team beyond December 31, New swimmers who have joined the team since September 2010 have already completed their registration forms this packet is not for you! Please complete and return the following 6 forms: 2011 USA Swimming Registration Form, Team Membership Requirements Form, Health Form, Swimmer Code of Conduct, Parent Pledge, and Parent Service Responsibility Form. Mail all forms to Patty Stratton, 2017 S. Roosevelt St., Boise, ID Do not give forms to the YMCA or to the coaching staff! Do not return any of the policy explanations or this instruction page. Be sure to put enough postage on your envelope which should contain no more than 6 pieces of paper! All Boise YMCA Swim Team members must register with USA Swimming, whether or not they compete in meets. The $ USA Swimming Registration Fee should be paid as soon as possible and no later than December 1st. This fee was billed to you on your October bill. If your account is paid by credit card or bank draft, the $54 fee was probably paid on October 1 st unless your autopay did not go through correctly. The Registration fee will be nonrefundable after December 1 st as Patty will be sending payment for all swimmers to USA Swimming on that date. If your swimmer qualifies for free/reduced hot lunch, the $54 will be reduced to $7. Please send Patty a copy of the letter provided to you by the school district granting your child free/reduced hot lunch and she will adjust your account accordingly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Patty ( ).

2 USA SWIMMING REG. DATE / OFFICE USE ONLY 2011 ATHLETE REGISTRATION APPLICATION LSC: SNAKE RIVER SWIMMING ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ATHLETE S BIRTH CERTIFICATE PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION: LAST NAME LEGAL FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME PREFERRED NAME DATE OF BIRTH (MO./DAY/YR.) SEX (M/F) AGE CLUB CODE NAME OF CLUB YOU REPRESENT IF UNATTACHED ENTER UN FATHER/GUARDIAN LAST NAME FATHER/GUARDIAN FIRST NAME MOTHER/GUARDIAN LAST NAME MOTHER/GUARDIAN FIRST NAME B Y Boise YMCA Swim Team MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO. FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD ADDRESS please print! U.S. CITIZEN? YES NO ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANOTHER FINA FEDERATION? YES NO MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: DISABILITY: RACE AND ETHNICITY (You may A. Legally Blind or Visually Impaired make up to two choices if appropriate): BOISE YMCA SWIM TEAM IF YES, WHICH FEDERATION: B. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Q. Black or African American C. Physical Disability such as R. Asian MAIL APPLICATION & PAYMENT TO: amputation, cerebral palsy, S. White Patty Stratton dwarfism, spinal injury, T. Hispanic or Latino mobility impairment U. American Indian & Alaska Native 2017 S Roosevelt St D. Cognitive Disability such as V. Some Other Race Boise, ID mental retardation, severe W. Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific learning disorder, autism Islander YEAR LAST REGISTERED: stratton@cableone.net. IF YOU REGISTERED WITH A DIFFERENT USA SWIMMING CLUB IN 2010, ENTER THAT CLUB CODE: LSC CODE: AND THE DATE OF YOUR LAST COMPETITION REPRESENTING THAT CLUB:. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Year of high school graduation: SIGN HERE x SIGNATURE OF ATHLETE, PARENT OR GUARDIAN REGISTRATION FEE USA Swimming Fee $47.00 LSC Fee 7.00 TOTAL DUE $54.00 USA Swimming occasionally makes its membership list available to its marketing partners. Please notify USA Swimming s Member Services Dept. at 719/ if you do not wish to receive these mailings. Check if you would like to learn more about the USA Swimming Foundation s initiatives Check if you would like to receive the electronic USA Swimming Newsletter (must be 13 years of age or older)

3 Boise Y Swim Team Team Membership Requirements In order to be a member of the Boise YMCA Swim Team (BYST), swimmers and parents must agree to the following: 1. Swimmers must be members of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and of USA Swimming. 2. Swimmers must practice exclusively with the BYST and under the direction of the BYST coaches and not with any other USA swimming team. Exceptions for travel, vacation and family visitation situations. Please check with the coaching staff two to three weeks beforehand. Exceptions for official collegiate, high school and novice/summer programs (i.e., Blue Marlins at the West Y). 3. Swimmers must compete exclusively for the BYST. Exceptions for official collegiate, high school and novice/summer programs. 4. Swimmers must enter all meets through the BYST meet entries coach. 5. All meets must be agreed upon in advance with the BYST Coaching staff. 6. For meets without a BYST coach in attendance, a Treasure Valley Family YMCA Liability Waiver will need to be on file for each swimmer/parent before any said meet. 7. Families must remain current on their swim team account. 8. Swimmers and parents are expected to participate in fundraisers and to volunteer when asked. 9. Swimmers on a Leave of Absence (LOA) who decide to swim in a competition, must swim unattached. If a swimmer/member does not adhere to all of the above, the member s account will be inactivated and their membership terminated. Signature of Parent Date Signature of Swimmer Date Signature of Swimmer Date Signature of Swimmer Date

4 Boise Family YMCA / Boise YMCA Swim Team Authorization to Provide Emergency Treatment to a Minor This form must be read and signed before the participant will be permitted to take part in any travel, training, competition and/or meeting sessions. By signing this agreement, the parent/legal guardian of the said participant affirms having read it. This is to certify that we as parent(s)/guardian(s) with legal responsibility for do consent and agree to any x ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital service that may be rendered to said minor under the general or special instructions of the Emergency Physician in charge at the health facility selected by the Boise Family YMCA/Boise YMCA Swim Team. It is understood that this consent is given in advance of any specific diagnosis or treatment being required, but is given to encourage the Boise Family YMCA/Boise YMCA Swim Team and any said physician to exercise their best judgment as to the requirements of such diagnosis or treatment. It is also understood that this authorization extends to the performance of major surgery and to the administration of blood and any extensive resuscitative measures as may be needed in the case of drowning or other serious accident. We hereby designate, M.D. as primary physician and request the Emergency Physician to call him/her at for primary care of the above said minor, if practicable. (Phone #) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: Date: Parent/Legal Guardian Name (Printed): Medical Insurance Information Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) need to provide current medical insurance information for the above said participant. Provider: Enrollee Identification #: Access Phone #: Group #: Any Other Necessary Information: Participant s Health History Name: Birth Date: Father s Name: Mother s Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone (home): Phone (cell/office): Emergency Contact: Phone: Allergies: History of Significant Disease/Surgeries: Date of Last Tetanus: Current Medications:

5 Boise Y Swim Team Code of Conduct Established by Swimmers Based on Y Character Values Caring Cheering for and encouraging others Show compassion Be supportive and stand up for each other Be helpful Be kind in words and actions Include everyone Compliment others Honesty Cheating is not part of what we do. Tell the truth Be accountable for your own actions and decisions Avoid gossip either as a speaker or a listener Be yourself Stand up for what you believe in, have integrity Respect Treat others as they would like to be treated (The Platinum Rule) Treat others as you would like to be treated (The Golden Rule) Listen to others/pay attention Show good sportsmanship Be on time and ready Take care of equipment Responsibility Be accountable for your own actions and decisions Show up on time and take care of all equipment Do what you are asked to do and help out Set good examples Keep promises Stand up for what is right Unwanted Stealing/Lying/Cheating Making fun of/spreading rumors/gossip Violence/Fighting Bullying of any kind (electronic/verbal/physical) Foul language Abusive/Mean/Hurtful behavior As a member of the Boise Y Swim Team, I agree to live by the above values decided upon by me and my peers as our core values for the Swim Team. Swimmer Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date:

6 YMCA and Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Pledge Parents please read, initial each item, sign and return to the coaching staff. 1. I pledge to get my swimmer to practice and swim meets on time. I understand that it can be embarrassing for my child to be late and that I may be putting him/her at risk by not providing adequate time for warm up. This shows respect for the coach, and it tells my swimmer that he/she is my top priority. (initial) 2. I pledge to use positive encouragement to fill my child s Emotional Tank because athletes do their best when their Emotional Tank is full. I understand than fewer than 1% of youth sports participants receive college scholarships and that the top three reasons kids play sports are: a) to have fun, b) to make new friends, and c) to learn new skills. I understand that swimming is for the swimmer, and I will keep swimming in the proper perspective. (initial) 3. I pledge to reinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery with my child (E for Effort, L for Learning and M for bouncing back from Mistakes). Winners are people who make maximum effort, continue to learn and improve, and do not let mistakes, or fear of making mistakes, stop them. I understand that mistakes are an inevitable part of any game and that people learn from their mistakes. I understand that children are born with different abilities and that the true measure is not how my swimmer compares to others but how he/she is doing in comparison to his/her best self. (initial) 4. I pledge to Honor the Sport of Swimming. I understand the importance of setting a good example for my child. No matter what others may do, I will show respect for all involved in swimming including coaches, swimmers, spectators and officials. I understand that meet officials make mistakes. If the meet officials make a mistake, I will Honor the Sport and not make any comments. (initial) 5. I pledge to refrain from yelling out instructions to my swimmer. I will not coach from the deck. I understand that this is the coach s job. I understand that swim meets are chaotic times for swimmers trying to deal with fast-paced action. I will limit my comments during the swim meet to encouraging my swimmer. (initial) 6. I pledge to refrain from making negative comments about my child s coach in my child s presence. I understand that this plants a negative seed in my swimmers head that can negatively influence my swimmers motivation and overall experience. (initial) 7. I pledge to follow the YMCA Character Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. I will allow my swimmer to be responsible for his/her actions and will encourage them to be caring, honest and respectful to all swim team participants and parents. (initial) Parent s Signature: Date: Print Swimmers Name: We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities

7 BOISE YMCA SWIM TEAM PARENT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY POLICIES The YMCA is an organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Youth participating in YMCA programs are more resistant and resilient to the negative social pressures, which they are exposed to every day at school, in your neighborhood, or through the media. By having positive role models, engaging in physical activity, volunteering, learning about YMCA core values, kids on the swim team are more likely to have a higher number of internal and external developmental assets, which ultimately can help them live healthier lives. Because of reasons like these, combined with an integral need for cooperative support at events and functions, the Boise YMCA Swim Team has implemented a new Parent Service Responsibility Policy. Team Membership Parent Service Responsibility As members of the Boise YMCA Swim Team, parents are needed to serve on the Swim Team Advisory Committee, coordinate special events, support the Aquathon fundraiser and, most importantly, to help with swim meets. However, whichever areas you participate in, you can take great satisfaction in knowing that you are key in making the Boise YMCA Swim Team experience something that all swimmers will remember for the rest of their lives, and that they will be healthier in spirit, mind and body because of your support and cooperative help. Home Swim Meet Parent Service Responsibility Parents of all Boise YMCA swimmers who have been entered to swim in any given meet are required to work at that meet, and they will be assigned jobs and shifts to coincide with their swimmer s events, unless otherwise requested. The required minimum number of shifts (which are usually 2 hours in length) per family per meet is one shift per day of competition. The maximum number of shifts assigned per family per meet will vary it will depend on the size of the meet and the number of Boise YMCA swimmers entered in that meet. Either the Meet Director or the Parent Service Coordinator will assign jobs and shifts. However, parents are able to request specific jobs and shifts up until the meet entry deadline. Pre meet and non timing assignments, such as Meet Set Up/Take Down, Warm Up Marshal, Heat Sheet Sales, Awards, Hospitality Helpers, and Raffle Ticket Sales, will be first assigned to parents of 8&Under swimmers. All meet workers must ensure they sign in at the Meet Director s table upon arrival for their shift. If a parent is unable to work an assigned shift, any other family member, relative, friend, or even a high school student who needs community service hours, may be substituted (they must be over 12 years of age). It is the parent s responsibility to find a substitute should one be needed. Parents must inform the Parent Service Coordinator prior to the first day of the meet, and have their substitute signin at the Meet Director s table upon their arrival for the shift. Once a meet job and shift schedule is finalized (usually by the Tuesday before each meet), it will be posted on the Team s website, ed in the weekly update and either mailed or phoned through to each assigned family. At the meet, the schedule will be posted around the pool on brightly colored boards and at the Meet Director s table. Parents may opt out of working a meet provided they give the Parent Service Coordinator at least two weeks notice (by or in writing) and pay a $25 meet opt out fee (this fee only covers one meet and will be billed directly to their account). The Meet Director may waive this fee if there are extenuating circumstances (which should also be communicated by e mail or in writing as soon as the situation arises). However, it is requested that parents either work their shift/s or do their best to find a substitute swim meets need workers, not money! Families who do not turn up for their assigned shift/s at a meet will be charged a $25 per shift no show fee. The Meet Director may waive this fee if there are extenuating circumstances. Failure to show due to parent negligence in reading s, checking mail or otherwise neglecting to find out if they had a shift assigned, does not constitute waiving of this fee. At the conclusion of a meet, the Meet Director will give the Team Administrator the names of those families who should be charged a fee and the amount. Away Swim Meet Parent Service Responsibility If a Boise YMCA Swim Team parent accompanies a swimmer to an away meet, they are required to work at least one timing shift per day of competition. Officials working at away meets are exempt from this requirement. It is extremely important to note that no child will be discriminated against, kept out of the water, or turned away from the team, due to lack of parental service participation. In addition, good communication goes a long way to preventing misunderstandings and ill will. We ultimately rely on the honesty, responsibility, respect and the caring attitude of all parents.

8 BOISE YMCA SWIM TEAM PARENT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY FORM (Please PRINT) Parent Name(s): Date: Swimmer Name(s): Address: City: Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: (*The team s preferred method of contact is via direct to parents. Please PRINT.) *Parent *Alternate Parent Parental involvement is crucial to the success of the Boise YMCA Swim Team. As swim team members, parents are needed to serve on the Swim Team Advisory Committee, coordinate special events, support the Aquathon fundraiser and, most importantly, to help with swim meets. Being involved with the Boise YMCA Swim Team is a great way to meet people, have fun, and teach your swimmer(s) about commitment and responsibility. Please choose at least three areas where you would like to help when needed: General Swim Team Advisory Committee Newsletter Editor Fall Retreat Co Chair Fall Retreat Chaperone Aquathon Co Chair Aquathon Weekly Worker May Banquet Co Chair May Banquet Worker Home Swim Meet Parent Service Responsibility Travel Meet Chaperone Swim Team Information Booth (High School District Meet & Summer League Champs) Swim Meet Meet Official Train to be Meet Official Hospitality Co Chair Hospitality Worker Awards Co Chair Awards Worker Heat Sheet Sales Head Timer Runner Timer Set Up/Break Down (tables, chairs, signage, timing system, touch pads, audio) Parents of all Boise YMCA swimmers who have been entered to swim in any given meet are required to work at that meet, and they will be assigned jobs and shifts to coincide with their swimmer s events, unless otherwise requested. The required minimum number of shifts (which are usually 2 hours in length) per family per meet is one shift per day of competition. The maximum number of shifts assigned per family per meet will vary it will depend on the size of the meet and the number of Boise YMCA swimmers entered in that meet. If a parent is unable to work an assigned shift, any other family member, relative, friend, or even a high school student who needs community service hours, may be substituted (they must be over 12 years of age). It is the parent s responsibility to find a substitute should one be needed. Parents may opt out of working a meet provided they give the Parent Service Coordinator at least two weeks notice (by or in writing) and pay a $25 meet opt fee (which will be billed directly to their account). The Meet Director may waive this fee if there are extenuating circumstances. Parents who do not turn up for their assigned shift/s at a meet will be charged a $25 per shift no show fee. The Meet Director may waive this fee if there are extenuating circumstances. Away Swim Meet Parent Service Responsibility If a Boise YMCA Swim Team parent accompanies a swimmer to an away meet, they are required to work at least one timing shift per day of competition at that meet. Officials working at away meets are exempt from this requirement. I understand my Parent Service Responsibilities to the Boise YMCA Swim Team, and I agree to pay the stated penalties if not in compliance. Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: