Swim Team Newsletter 2.21
Swim Team Newsletter
As we are all registering for swim and thinking of summer, I wanted to give some quick updates with links attached. Please register your swimmers (and divers). With such a large team we need to know who is returning to plan for our hiring needs. If you need a payment plan or to defer payment a few months please reach out to Caroline. Registration can be found on our website: https://parklawnswimteam.
For those looking to join:
If you know of pool members that are looking to be on the swim team they must be assessed prior to registration. Try out information is located on our website including the sign up link. Please pass this along. https://parklawnswimteam.
For those looking to get ready for summer swim:
Many of our swimmers have been swimming through the winter. We have found that it can take a few weeks for swimmers that have not swam to “catch up” in their conditioning. With such a short season swimmers can be disappointed. If you want to get your swimmer in tip top shape we recommend the St. James Swim Team. The Spring Session is currently open for registration and starts March 6th. The St. James offers the easy convenience of being able to switch week to week what days you attend. You can work swim around your Spring sports. They hold tryouts every week, sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Registration:
https://www.teamunify.com/
And for those looking to work, we are hiring junior coaches!
Parklawn Piranhas Swim Team is accepting applications for junior coaches and assistant coaches who are available to coach between Memorial Day and July 22.
Responsibility will include assisting the Head Coach in the following aspects:
-Assist Head Coach in coaching practices
-Provide swimmer feedback at practice and meets
-Assist Head Coach in preparing for swim meets and managing swimmers during the meets, including Saturday A meets, Monday B meets, Relay Carnival, Divisionals
-Participate in team social events and other events, including pre-season parent meeting, pep rallies, social outings, and end-of-season banquet and swimmer recognition (e.g., paper plate awards)
Qualifications and Requirements include:
-Previous swim team coach or swim instructor experience
-Lifeguard certification and First Aid
-Knowledge of proper stroke technique
-Commitment to being available for all practices (i.e., coaches would be available to coach Monday through Friday for the entire four hours (except for HS swimmers who will swim the 4th session). PM practice will be between 4 and 8 PM until school is out; AM practice will be between 7:00 and 12 PM.
- Knowledge of the NVSL rules
- Pool operator license is preferred
- Coaching style that encourages team spirit and sportsmanship at all times
Note: Junior Coaches must be active swimmers on the team who lead by example when they practice with their fellow Piranhas and who are interested in being leaders and role models for younger swimmers. Recent experience swimming for a USA swimming club or a high school team is preferred.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Karen Corbett at [email protected] by March 15th.
Team Store is Open!
Remember our team store will close and these items cannot be purchased over the summer. Don’t miss out on this season’s pajama pants, a true fashion item on the pool deck. Look out for Joselle’s posts on all the cool items. Check out the team flier (hopefully attached). https://sportfairusa.tuosystems.com/stores/piranha...
As always please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Karen and Jason