FLINT YMCA

FALCONS

SWIM TEAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005-2006

HANDBOOK

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

INTRODUCTION. 5

FALCON HISTORY AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 5

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE FLINT YMCA FALCONS SWIM TEAM.. 5

ARTICLE    I:     Name and Mission Statement 5

ARTICLE    II:    Membership. 5

ARTICLE    III:  Parents Organization. 5

ARTICLE   IV:   Board of Directors. 5

ARTICLE    V:    Nomination of Directors. 6

ARTICLE   VI:   General Parents Organization Meetings. 6

ARTICLE  VII:    Standing Committees. 6

ARTICLE VIII:     Amendments. 6

FEE STRUCTURE. 6

FLINT YMCA FALCONS FEE POLICY. 7

FLINT YMCA FALCON BOARD………………………………………………………………………..  7

FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS. 8

WHY SWIM?. 8

Physical Development 8

Intellectual Competence. 8

“Preparation for Life” 9

Philosophy of Competitive Swimming. 10

Adam Cooper’s Coaching Philosophy:          . 10

RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY. 11

Swimmers. 11

Coaches. 11

Parents. 12

YMCA Management 12

Swim Team Parents Board of Directors. 13

YMCA Swimming General Information. 13

USA SWIMMING and MICHIGAN SWIMMING General Information. 13

FLINT FALCONS COACHING STAFF. 15

Head Coach - Adam Cooper 15

       Assistant Coaches ………………………………………………………………………………… 15

COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES: 16

TEAM LEVELS. 16

National Team.. 17

Senior Team.. 17

Senior Development 17

Junior Program.. 17

Developmental Program.. 17