AHOY, MATES! We swim for good times!

    Train with Josh   All City Meet   Olympic Trials Rentals

This program is for B-T and Roncalli students.  High School students from other schools are welcome to join our Voyager Program.

Avast Ye! updated 04/06/2008

• SCHEDULE STUFF: 

• MEET STUFF: 

• PAPERWORK:  

• PARTICIPATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD UPDATES: 

QUESTIONS? - MORE INFORMATION?   Aquatics Director, Jeanie Neal, 402.505.2438 cell, 402.556.1205 pool, jeneal@brownell.edu

EXPECTATIONS:  Below are the expectations the coaching staff has for all participants in high school swimming.

1.  RESPONSIBILITY - Swimmers are expected to be responsible.

• Responsibility to Self:  All students are expected to make the most of all of their school experiences.  Academic studies, participation in extracurricular activities including sports prepare them for life as an adult.  B-T and Roncalli students are expected to take full advantage of these opportunities.  They are expected to be responsible and thoughtful when choosing activities.  Students should not overburden themselves or choose activities with conflicting schedules. Once they have chosen swimming, student athletes are expected to develop their skills to the best of their ability and give their best efforts in every practice and competition.

• Responsibility to B-T:  Athletes are often very visible representatives of their schools among the student body, the community, and other communities.  Swimmers are expected to honor the tradition of excellence at Brownell-Talbot School and Roncalli by displaying conduct that contributes to school spirit and community pride.

• Responsibilities to Others:  Swimmers are expected to make an uncompromised commitment to uphold team rules and to attend and participate fully in all practices and competitions.  Each team member is expected to contribute to the success of the team by taking individual responsibility for demonstrating a consistent, strong work ethic and by being a positive influence on the many relationships on the team.  Swimmers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that honors the loyalty and support shown by their families, friends, volunteer workers, and boosters.  Swimmers are expected to be a positive example to younger swimmers at B-T Aquatics.

Swimmers are expected to abide by all Brownell-Talbot School and Roncalli Catholic Policies, Rules and Regulations.  These may be found on the school websites.  www.brownell.edu & www.roncallicatholic.org

2.  KNOWLEDGE - Swimmers are expected to be informed.

• Team Information:  Swimmers are to keep themselves informed on all aspects of team business.  Coaches and staff members will make every effort to get information posted on the web site and printed into handouts.  However, we hold swimmers fully accountable for seeking out information and following up when necessary.  Swimmers are responsible for processing all team paperwork as required.

• Conditioning and Skills:  Swimmers are expected to listen in practice and follow up when clarification is necessary.  Coaches will hold swimmers accountable for knowing the conditioning principles and swimming technique information presented at practices.

Most information will be posted here. 

3.  CONTRIBUTION - Swimmers are expected to give back and "pay it forward".

• Swimmers are expected to display caring and honorable behavior out of the pool and to be a positive influence in the community.  Swimmers are expected to give of their time and skills for the betterment of the sport of swimming, and through swimming, the community.

Swimmers are expected to contribute by helping as requested at the pool during practice and meets; and to encourage the next generation of  swimmers by helping at the B-T Santa Claus Meet and/or Splash Meets.

back to top

AWARDS

• Participation Awards

• Achievement Awards

• Varsity Letter

Participation Awards will be given based on the following criteria.  (How am I doing?  Check the LOG.)

1.  Cooperation - individuals acting together for a common benefit

Cooperation is measured in PRACTICE POINTS.  Swimmers will receive one point for each full practice attended.  Partial points will be awarded for partial practices and for practices with no suit-up/swimming.  The practice dates are posted on the schedule below in BLUE.  These expectations are being provided to swimmers mid-season because of a change in coaches.  Practice Point tabulation will begin on December 27.  See Coach Neal if you have any questions on point tabulation.

2.  Competition - to strive together for greatness - We need competition and our competitors because they take us higher within ourselves.

Competition is measured in MEET POINTS.  Swimmers will receive one point for each regular season meet in which they participate.  Meet dates are posted on the schedule below in RED.

3.  Contribution - to be an important factor in bringing about a result

Contribution is measured in VOLUNTEER POINTS.  Swimmers will receive one point for each full session worked at home meets.  Splash Meets and the B-T Santa Claus Meet will count toward Contribution Points.  Dates of Splash Meets and the Santa Claus Meet are posted on the schedule below in GREEN.

4.  Competence - possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity

Competence will be measured in the ability to complete a the Mutual of Omaha B-T 500 swim.  Speed is not a factor in completing the Competence requirement.  Swimmers will be given multiple opportunities to complete this swim.  The deadline to complete the Competence requirement is the date of the River City Conference Meet.
 

5.  Championship -  the act of providing approval and support

Championship is measured by participation in the Championship meets at the end of the season.  To meet the Championship requirement, swimmers need show their support of team and the sport by completing the entire season and participating in the River City Conference Championships and in the State Championships if qualified.  Championship Meet dates are posted on the schedule below in RED.

Achievement Awards will be given based swimmer achievements during the season.  We have three achievement awards:  State Qualifier qualifying and participating in the D1 Championship Meet, High Point Award for participation in meets, and monthly Most Improved Swimmers given at the discretion of Coach Neal.

Varsity Letter:  Earning a varsity letter is a significant achievement.  Athletes must complete minimum participation requirements as well as earn achievement points for excellence in swimming, diving, and sportsmanship.  Athletes and Managers are required to attend their school sports banquets to receive awards.  (Rare exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of the coach.  Plan ahead, and attend the banquet.)

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR A VARSITY SWIMMING LETTER

1. Athlete must earn at minimum a Crew Member participation certificate. 

2. Athlete must display sportsmanship and conduct which exemplify the tradition of excellence at our schools to his or her opponents, spectators, teammates, and officials, and must conform to game rules/regulations as established by the schools and the coach.

3. Athlete must conform to all training rules/regulations established by the coach.

4. Athlete must return all equipment issued to him or her to the satisfaction of the coach and athletic directors.

5. Athlete must score points at a minimum of one half of the regular season meets. 

6. Athlete must participate in no less than one half of the scheduled invitational meets.

7. Athlete must demonstrate improved skills throughout the course of the season as measured by swimming times and diving scores.

ALTERNATE REQUIREMENTS FOR A VARSITY SWIMMING LETTER

• Managers and trainers who have served the varsity team for two or more seasons and have attended a minimum of 75% of all scheduled games and practices.

• Senior athletes who have not met award requirements but who have met a minimum of Crew Member standards for two or more years.

• The coach may, at his or her discretion, award a varsity letters to athletes who may not have met the requirements listed, but who in other ways have made  significant contributions to the team. 

In addition to each school's sports banquet, swimming awards will be presented at a Spring PIRATES & PANCAKES breakfast ceremony.

back to top

MEET INFORMATION, ENTRIES & RESULTS

Latin competere, to strive together, from Latin, to coincide, be suitable: com-, com- + petere, to seek

Meet Schedule & Information (Links will be activated as information becomes available.)

back to top

MISCELLANEOUS

• Severe Weather Information:  Practice is cancelled if Brownell-Talbot or Roncalli cancels school for severe weather.  B-TA Severe Weather Page

• Volunteer Opportunities:  We need help at all home events.

back to top

2007-2008 SCHEDULE  (printer-friendly version .pdf)