K.C.Waves Team Info

The Team Coaches

The coaches teach the sport of swimming. They help to provide an opportunity for all swimmers, regardless of ability, to have fun and enjoy the sport. Please refrain from talking to the coaches while they are running practice or busy at a meet. They need that time to spend with the children. If you have a question, please make arrangements to speak with them at another time or direct questions to one of the managers.

A big welcome to our Head Coach, Maggie Johnson, and to our Assistant Coaches, Chelsea Watkins and Kristi Hedrick.

The Team Managers

Managers this season are Maureen Kamischke, Sue Monthie and Kris Woodson. As managers, our main responsibility is to coordinate volunteers, organize the meets and provide information to parents. We look forward to working with and getting to know each and every family this year. To volunteer or get answers to questions, contact them by email.

Teamwork

Members of teams work together as individuals to become one unit. Although swimming is a highly individualized sport, swimmers are still pieces of a greater whole. Consider the analogy of a swim team being compared to a muscle. Each fiber in the muscle has a specific function. When one of those fibers weakens or tears, the rest of the muscle fibers combine their strength to allow the injured individual to regenerate. All fibers are required to work together to build strength and endurance in order for the body to function smoothly.

As parents, we need to show our children by example, the importance of teamwork. Just like our swimmers who work hard to gain points for the team, parents who volunteer their time and effort to make the meet a success are displaying teamwork. Encourage your children to cheer for their friends. Follow the team’s protocol of arriving on time for warm-ups, joining the caravan to away meets from the home pool, and attending pep rallies. Don’t leave after your child is finished swimming; stick around to cheer the team on and hear the final score. (The winning team gets to push the coaches in the water!) Participate in fund raising activities. Try to make as many practices as possible; practices is the best way to improve skills.

Attendance

Although it is not mandatory to attend every practice, you are encouraged to have your child attend as many days as possible. After all, practice is the only way a swimmer will improve strokes and endurance. When at all possible, notify the coach of planned absences.

It will be assumed that your child will attend each meet unless you have notified the coach and placed the swimmer’s name on the meet absentee list in the Team Register (located in the mail box) by the Tuesday prior to the meet. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because the coach makes the line-up for the meet on Tuesday evenings. If a swimmer fails to show up at a meet that he is expected to swim, he is not eligible to swim at the next meet. Sudden illness or family emergency is the only exception to this policy. No-shows at swim meets not only impact line-ups, but can cause the team to lose points. You must swim in 3 meets to receive a trophy.

Remember, as a team member, a swimmer makes a commitment to attend practices, competitions, and other team oriented functions. Use the following as a guideline of acceptable reasons for failing to follow through with this commitment.
1. Family emergencies and necessary functions
2. Academic requirements (class, extra help, detention, etc.)
3. Health, illness or injury (parent or doctor documentation)

Team Colors

Our team colors are purple and black. Show your spirit and wear our team colors to meets and other team events. BUY SPIRIT WEAR CHEAP!! Bring your checkbbook to practice and see the items on display.

Team Swim Suit

The swimsuit for this year is by The Finals: Shattered Dreams. It is white and purple and is a "one year suit". This means that next year a new style will be chosen again so the team is not on the same rotation as other teams for suit choice. For in season fittings, you can contact CY’s of Catonsville. Phone number: 410-747-8760 (Address: 719 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD 21228)

Team Spirit Wear

Purple or White T-Shirts $8
Tie-Dye T-Shirt $12
Youth or Adult Hooded Sweatshirt $16/$18
Flannel Pants $16
Flannel CHEER Shorts $12
Purple Jersey CHEER Shorts $11
Purple Beach Towel $18 (Embroidered - $23)
Backpack $7

Spiritwear Information Order Form

Spiritwear Coordinator - Leigh Ridgell leightg@aol.com 410-884-6888

Click the link below to pay for Spiritwear via Paypal (Remember to describe what you have purchcased and fill in the correct total for the entire purchase. This payment is made directly into the KCWaves bank account. Once you have paid make sure to hand in your printed form to Leigh.)

Team Photograph

Team and individual pictures will be taken on Friday June 18, during the pep rally. F. Paul Galeone Photographers will again be taking the photographs. Individual photos will be taken starting at 6:00pm. The Team Photo will be taken at 6:45pm. Look for more information in your folder in the team mail box.

KCWaves Team Photo 2009

Team Photograph by F. Paul Galeonee during the home meets. We sell these items at nearly cost because we want everyone to be able to part of the team.

Concession Donations

Volunteers are always needed for concessions. Be sure to sign-up in the Team Registry if you would like to help out with concessions. As we have done in the past, each family is asked to donate a case of soda or water for each home meet. Sign up sheets are located in the Team Registry in the Team Mailbox. We will be accepting Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew, GatorAid and bottled water. Drop off the soda at the MacGills Common pool the night before the meet.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers are important to our team. The proceeds from the team store, concession stand and half of the proceeds from the swimathon help the team purchase additional equipment, fund the awards banquet, and provide food and entertainment for our pep rallies. We are always looking for new ways to raise funds for the team.

We will be holding team nights at several local restaurants during July. Look for more information to come.

We will also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the meets. Please kindly support our team by participating in the fundraisers.

Pep Rallies

Pep Rallies are generally held Friday evenings before the Saturday meets. We invite all team members and their families to join us at Macgills Common pool to enjoy an evening of food, fun and camaraderie. Details announcing each week's pep rally event will be announced in the weekly newsletter.

Last Updated May 12, 2010



	Team Information
	The Team Coaches The coaches teach the sport of swimming. They help to provide an opportunity for all swimmers, regardless of ability, to have fun and enjoy the sport. Please refrain from talking to the coaches while they are running practice or busy at a meet. They need that time to spend with the children. If you have a question, please make arrangements to speak with them at another time or direct questions to one of the managers. A big welcome to our Head Coach, Maggie Johnson, and to our Assistant Coaches, Chelsea Watkins and Kristi Hedrick. The Team Managers Managers this season are Maureen Kamischke, Sue Monthie and Kris Woodson. As managers, our main responsibility is to coordinate volunteers, organize the meets and provide information to parents. We look forward to working with and getting to know each and every family this year. To volunteer or get answers to questions, contact them by email. Teamwork Members of teams work together as individuals to become one unit. Although swimming is a highly individualized sport, swimmers are still pieces of a greater whole. Consider the analogy of a swim team being compared to a muscle. Each fiber in the muscle has a specific function. When one of those fibers weakens or tears, the rest of the muscle fibers combine their strength to allow the injured individual to regenerate. All fibers are required to work together to build strength and endurance in order for the body to function smoothly. As parents, we need to show our children by example, the importance of teamwork. Just like our swimmers who work hard to gain points for the team, parents who volunteer their time and effort to make the meet a success are displaying teamwork. Encourage your children to cheer for their friends. Follow the team’s protocol of arriving on time for warm-ups, joining the caravan to away meets from the home pool, and attending pep rallies. Don’t leave after your child is finished swimming; stick around to cheer the team on and hear the final score. (The winning team gets to push the coaches in the water!) Participate in fund raising activities. Try to make as many practices as possible; practices is the best way to improve skills. Attendance Although it is not mandatory to attend every practice, you are encouraged to have your child attend as many days as possible. After all, practice is the only way a swimmer will improve strokes and endurance. When at all possible, notify the coach of planned absences. It will be assumed that your child will attend each meet unless you have notified the coach and placed the swimmer’s name on the meet absentee list in the Team Register (located in the mail box) by the Tuesday prior to the meet. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because the coach makes the line-up for the meet on Tuesday evenings. If a swimmer fails to show up at a meet that he is expected to swim, he is not eligible to swim at the next meet. Sudden illness or family emergency is the only exception to this policy. No-shows at swim meets not only impact line-ups, but can cause the team to lose points. You must swim in 3 meets to receive a trophy. Remember, as a team member, a swimmer makes a commitment to attend practices, competitions, and other team oriented functions. Use the following as a guideline of acceptable reasons for failing to follow through with this commitment. 1. Family emergencies and necessary functions 2. Academic requirements (class, extra help, detention, etc.) 3. Health, illness or injury (parent or doctor documentation) Team Colors Our team colors are purple and black. Show your spirit and wear our team colors to meets and other team events. BUY SPIRIT WEAR CHEAP!! Bring your checkbbook to practice and see the items on display. Team Swim Suit The swimsuit for this year is by The Finals: Shattered Dreams. It is white and purple and is a "one year suit". This means that next year a new style will be chosen again so the team is not on the same rotation as other teams for suit choice. For in season fittings, you can contact CY’s of Catonsville. Phone number: 410-747-8760 (Address: 719 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD 21228) Team Spirit Wear Purple or White T-Shirts $8 Tie-Dye T-Shirt $12 Youth or Adult Hooded Sweatshirt $16/$18 Flannel Pants $16 Flannel CHEER Shorts $12 Purple Jersey CHEER Shorts $11 Purple Beach Towel $18 (Embroidered - $23) Backpack $7 Spiritwear Information Order Form Spiritwear Coordinator - Leigh Ridgell leightg@aol.com 410-884-6888 Click the link below to pay for Spiritwear via Paypal (Remember to describe what you have purchcased and fill in the correct total for the entire purchase. This payment is made directly into the KCWaves bank account. Once you have paid make sure to hand in your printed form to Leigh.) Team Photograph Team and individual pictures will be taken on Friday June 18, during the pep rally. F. Paul Galeone Photographers will again be taking the photographs. Individual photos will be taken starting at 6:00pm. The Team Photo will be taken at 6:45pm. Look for more information in your folder in the team mail box. Team Photograph by F. Paul Galeonee during the home meets. We sell these items at nearly cost because we want everyone to be able to part of the team. Concession Donations Volunteers are always needed for concessions. Be sure to sign-up in the Team Registry if you would like to help out with concessions. As we have done in the past, each family is asked to donate a case of soda or water for each home meet. Sign up sheets are located in the Team Registry in the Team Mailbox. We will be accepting Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew, GatorAid and bottled water. Drop off the soda at the MacGills Common pool the night before the meet. Fundraisers Fundraisers are important to our team. The proceeds from the team store, concession stand and half of the proceeds from the swimathon help the team purchase additional equipment, fund the awards banquet, and provide food and entertainment for our pep rallies. We are always looking for new ways to raise funds for the team. We will be holding team nights at several local restaurants during July. Look for more information to come. We will also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the meets. Please kindly support our team by participating in the fundraisers. Pep Rallies Pep Rallies are generally held Friday evenings before the Saturday meets. We invite all team members and their families to join us at Macgills Common pool to enjoy an evening of food, fun and camaraderie. Details announcing each week's pep rally event will be announced in the weekly newsletter. Last Updated May 12, 2010