Welcome Johnson Ranch Barracudas!

1. WelcomeJohnson Ranch Barracudas!

2. Tonight’s Agenda Welcome Back 2013 Comstock Champs! 6:00-6:45 All Families • 2014 Updates and Important information 6:45 Returning Families Dismissed • Spirit Table – Buddies • Checkout the Barracuda Towel • Spirit Wear Samples and Ordering 7:00-7:30 New Swimmer Families • Coach John • Welcome and Information • Q&A

3. Barracudas 2014: The Johnson Ranch Racquet Club Barracuda Swim Team is a recreation-based age group competitive swimming program committed to providing every participant with high quality swim technique training in an environment that is safe and fun.  We believe that the Barracuda emphasis on sportsmanship, family participation, teamwork and continual strive to "Do your best!" teaches essential life skills that will lead to a lifetime of fitness, personal and professional success for our children. 262 Total Swimmers (not including some 15-18 who will join in May/June) • 202 Returning / 60New

4. New in 2014 • All practice groups at South pool • New Practice Times • New teams in our conference • Age Group Tent format /relay tent • JRRC Invitational • Traditional Time Trials Format (no red/blue) • Helpful communications (Team Handbook & Meet Mobile) • Seeking National Anthem Singers!

5. Commitments • Barracuda Participation • “Swimming is a sport of habits” • Attending practices and meets is essential to improving • Parent volunteers are essential to the sport of swimming! • In order to maintain efficiently run swim meets, fun social activities, and fundraising events, ALL parents are required to volunteer several hours each swim season. This benefits each and every swimmer on our team! • Swimmer Code of Conduct • Sportsmanship is a key principal of our team and as such we need to make sure that the behavior of our swimmers, coaches, and parents is a good reflection of our team and Johnson Ranch as a club

6. 2014 Board Members

7. Important Dates: • March 28th – April 4th – Volunteer Registration • April 1st– First Day of Spring Practice • Wednesday April 3rd 6-8pm – Last Swimsuit Fitting • April 25th– FUNdraiser & Team Kick-Off Party • May 3rd – Time Trials • June 1st– Picture Day (makeup day June 11) • June 8th –Four Wall Social & Team Breakfast • June 9th– First Day of Summer Practice • July 26-27thLeague Championships (Woodland) • July 28thEnd of Season Awards Night

8. Uniform All swimmers are expected to wear the team swimsuit and team cap to all meets • Purchase your team swimsuit from our team store • Attend the fitting night to confirm your swimmer’s size • Wednesday, April 3rd 6pm - 8pm • 2 team caps included in registration, will receive at Time Trials • For embroidery (not required), take your suit to American LogoWear to get the 'Barracuda Package' • For Girls – Logo on chest and name on backside  • For Boys – Logo and name on backside

9. 2014 Season Schedule NorCal Swim – Comstock Conference Johnson Ranch - Elk Grove - Glen Oaks – Rocklin - Gold River New • *Invitational meets are optional; entry-fee required. ** Must Qualify • Must attend Champs and attend at least 2 league meets – Bold Meets are league meets • You must sign-in or sign out for the meets on the website

10. Treasurer – Greg Rogers

11. 2014 Barracuda Budget • 2014 Projected Income • Registration Fees and Fundraising Events • FUNdraiser • Sponsorships • BarracudaWear /Spirit Wear • 2014 Projected Expenses • Coaches • Operational Costs • Fundraising Expenses • Capital improvements for ’14: New Lane Lines • Other expenses: • Ribbons & Awards, Scholarships, Social Activities Our goal is that every fundraising dollar we receive this year is put back into the team this year.

12. Coaching & Practice Update

13. Our Coaching Staff Head Coach: John Hooten (2005-current) Assistant Coaches: Kim Briggs Patrick Bussey Laura Chavez Alyssa Clark Katie Bortoletto Scott Clark Juliana Rowe KatelynnThompson Ryan Williams

14. Junior Coaching Staff Each Jr. coach will complete on-deck training, act as age-group champion at meets. If your swimmer would like to participate as a Intern Jr. Coach please contact Kathy Myers

15. 2014 Practice TimesAttend min 3 days/weekSwimmers are assigned by coaches to level based on age group and ability New Spring – April 1- June 4th All levels at South Pool • Level 1 3:30pm - 4:00pm • Level 2 4:00pm - 4:45pm • Level 3 4:45pm-5:35pm • Level 4 5:35pm - 6:45pm • Level 5/6 6:45pm-8:15pm Summer June 9th –July 25th All levels at South Pool • Level 1 7:00am - 7:35am • Level 2 7:25am - 8:20am • Level 3 8:10am - 9:10pm • Level 6 8:55am - 10:40am • Level 5 10:30am - 12:05pm • Level 4 11:55am - 1:05pm

16. Practice Information • Which practice does your swimmer attend? • Location on your swimmer’s account shows the practice level • Coaches assign practice levels for each swimmer • Coaches will make adjustments and notify parents of changes • Swimmers must attend assigned practice level • Attend minimum 3 days / week, up to 5 times per week • Swimmers need to have at practice: • JRRC Membership card when coming to the club • Cap, goggles, and fins • On deck and ready to get in the water 10 minutes before start time • This 10 minutes is used for dry-land and/or video • What do I do if I have a question for a coach? • Please do not approach coaches on deck • Please email the appropriate Assistant Coach. Contact info on website.

17. Meet Information • Sign in or out of each meet no later than the Saturday, one week prior • Any comments to coaches put in the comments section • Select the events you swimmer ‘wants’ to swim, but ultimately coaches determine the events swimmers swim each dual meet • Typical Meet Timeline: • 6:00am Gates open for tent setup (no tents setup on Friday night) • 7:00am Check-in Closes • All swimmers must be checked in and ready for warmups • Level 2 need to be checked in and ready at 6:55 behind blocks • 8:30am Meet Starts For more details and meet tips please review the Team Handbook

18. Age Group Changes & Relay Tent New • Age Group Tents will only be for 6&Unders and 7/8 Age groups • What Is it? • There will be 4 age group tents, Girls 6&Under, Boys 6&Under, Girls 7/8, and Boys 7/8 • Age group parents are responsible for: • Being the main point of contact for the swimmers, parents and coaches for questions related to the meet throughout the meet • Responsible for helping all swimmers get their events/heats/lanes for the meet • Responsible for helping to write up the relay slips and help swimmers get paired up in their relay teams and to the blocks on time • Be the main point of contact prior to the age group event to help all swimmers get to the ready bench/blocks on time. • Checkin/Relay Tent • What is it? • Place to go to find out events/heats/lanes for all swimmers • Place to meet for 9 and Up relays • Checkin Volunteers will be responsible for: • Working this tent during relay periods during the morning and afternoon relays New

19. Championships – Nicole Cochran

20. Championships 2014 July 26 & 27~ Woodland • The event the team is working toward all season • This is a mandatory 2-day meet • 6&U swim Saturday only • Preliminary races in the morning, Finals and Relays in the afternoon • Swimmers must participate in a minimum of 2 “league meets” to be eligible • Parent Commitment • 2 volunteer shifts per family; in addition to regular season shifts • Sign-ups will be available online in late June/early July • Barracudas Comstock League Champions in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013

21. Volunteer– Pantea Dunn

22. Volunteer 2014 Volunteer sign-up will open Friday 3/28 at 8:00pm PST Open through Friday 4/4 for all families • Must sign up for 6 volunteer positions during regular season • Families can sign up for a max of 2 shifts per meet • Specialty spots will be available tonight for signups (age group tent, stroke and turn and computer, open coordinator positions) Dave Daniels Meet Referee Coordinator • 10-12 Stroke and Turn Judges • 4 Starters If you do not sign-up for the 6 shifts by 4/4 then you will be contacted to have shifts assigned. Champs sign-up will be late June/early July you will need to sign up for 2 shifts • Coordinators Still needed! • Invitational Coordinator • Age Group Parents: 7/8 Girls

23. Meet Referee Team • Dave Daniels – Meet Referee • Members of this team get can sign up tonight for the shift/meets that work for you • Stroke and Turn • We need 10-12 Stroke and Turn for the year • We will train you! • April 26thtraining at the south side pool • Starter • We will train you – we need 2-3 Starters – need for our 4 home meets • You would also be needed for championships • April 26thtraining at the south side pool • Meet Referee • Timers • Timers is our largest volunteer job

24. Communications – Jennifer Hartman

25. Newsletters Very Important! • Will be sent out each Thursday during the season • We try to consolidate weekly communicates to reduce email traffic • Special notices may go out individually • Check your spam folders if you don’t receive the newsletter by Friday • Add communications@johnsonranchbarracudas.com to your contacts • Current and past newsletters on the web site • www.johnsonranchbarracudas.com • Accessed under the “News” tab

26. Locker Room Etiquette • We have the privilege of swimming at JRRC! Parents, please help remind swimmers that we share this club with other adult members who have a right to use the showers/locker room in good condition and in a calm environment: • Conduct yourselves appropriately and treat the club and its members with respect at all times! • Limit your shower to 5 minutes!  • Absolutely NO misuse of soaps, lotions, etc. • NO towel snapping or any other horseplay at all. • NO use of cell phones in locker rooms for any reason. • Keep the noise level down and conversations appropriate.  Socialize on the pool deck or in the Kid’s Club. • Keep your swim bag/gear tidy and do not spread out all over the locker room.  • Place ALL used club towels in bins in the locker room or at the front desk.  Do not leave towels on floor or benches. • ​Failure to adhere to the above rules may result in a loss of privileges, suspension and/or expulsion from the team.  Please do your part!

27. Fundraising – Tandi Marks

28. Sponsorships • April 1st – Last day to submit sponsor forms • Information posted on website • Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze & Product Sponsor levels • Sponsor T-shirt to all swimmers • Fundraising Events • FUNdraiser • Friday, April 25th – Johnson Ranch South • Followed by Kick-Off Party

29. 2013 Sponsors

30. FUNdraiser/ Kick-off PartyFriday April 25th, 3:00 – 8:00pm • All swimmers must pre-register so that we can have • lane assignments setup prior to the event. • Check-in 20 minutes prior to start time for lane • Assignment and to pickup t-shirt • We use Online Fundraising • Prizes include: • 2 Grand Prizes–iPad Mini (Lap and Fundraising Calculation) • Top 6 Fundraisers (excluding Grand Prize winners) receive different TYR backpacks • Top 3 Boy and 3 Girl Lap swimmers from each age group receive a Nuyo Gift Card • Family Fun Relays! • Stay for the Family Fun Relays after the parent swim. We will have the Coach John relay and raft relay

31. Social Activities – Andrea Olson

32. Scheduled Events 2014 • Age Group Socials (parents come too). Fun time to connect with other families. • Parent social! • Team Breakfast and 4-Wall Social • Spirit Rally/Car Painting • Team night at SunSplash • Pasta Feeds • Come join the fun! • Watch newsletter and website for dates (7/8 social next Friday!)

33. Spirit – Tamara Oliveira

34. What do the kids love?SPIRIT Having fun! Buttons Signing the board Ringing the bell! Tattoos

35. Swimmer of the Week • Recognition for outstanding efforts at practice • Every swimmer will be recognized • Signups starting now online • Pick a Friday you are available you • Plan ahead and have all siblings on same day!

36. Barracuda Buddies Friends Forever (BFF) • Team spirit • Friendship • Sportsmanship SIGN UP now till April 26th • Details • Each swimmer who signs up will be assigned 1 or 2 buddies from a different age group • Swimmers will find out who their buddies are at check-in at Time Trials and posted on website • Information available at the Spirit Table

37. Personal Best Awards • Each personal best at a meet still receives button • Achievement Medals for Cumulative # of Personal Bests • Bronze, Silver & Gold • Medal awarded on reaching # of PBs • Recognized at practice

38. BarracudaWear Update! • SpiritWear • Pre-Order Items – Orders due tonight! • Personalized Barracuda Towel • Nike Hat, Visor, kid Shorts, Tank tops, and personalized tote • Online store for ordering additional Barracuda Wear • You can personalize the items and have shipped directly to you • The team receives 20% cash back • Samples available tonight & events, then place your orders online • Personalized Caps • All swimmers receive 2 personalized caps (we will use swimmer’s first name or preferred name listed on account). • Included in cost of your registration • Please wear Barracuda caps at meets to assist coaches • GetOutSwim and SwimOutlet.com • Shop for team equipment & accessories • Make sure to purchase through our website link • Team receives % credit back for all sales

39. Reminders: • Verify swimmer name for cap • Should have confirmed at check in for tonight • Verify t-shirt size by April 1st • Talk to swimmer about locker room expectations

40. Coach John

41. Question/Answers • Coach John • Background/Philosophy for leading team • Level Assignments • What you will need • Fins ,suit, goggles, cap • Swim meet information • Team Handbook (Under Policies on our website) • Great details for new swim families (jargon, how a meet works, etc.) • What to expect/bring (Review Meet Guide on our website) • Age group tents/ready bench • Volunteering – Review the Volunteer Positions on our site • Assistant coaches point of contact. Feel free to contact board member if other questions.

42. Thank you Returning Families! Welcome New Families!

43. New Families Agenda • Website Features • Account Information • Checking in and out of meets • Mobile Apps (Meet Mobile, On Deck) • FUNdraiser • Finding results for your account • Questions/Answers

44. My Account Information • Verify all information is correct and current • Phone numbers and email addresses are critical, especially on Meet days. • Multiple email addresses • Mobile# for Text Messages • Swimmers can also enter their own email and phone numbers for text message communication

45. Mobile Apps • Download the OnDeck Parent Application • Gives you information about your swimmers • Go to My Account->My Tutorials for more details on the features of OnDeck • Download Meet Mobile • Gives real-time results during home meets and possibly other meets • “Like” our Facebook page • Share pictures, comments, see updates

46. On-Line FUNdraiser • We will be using the on-line FUNdraiser again • Collect your donations electronically, follow your personal fundraising progress and well as our team’s • Online donations preferred • Off-line donations collected with Swimmer Pledge envelopes • Eliminates manual donor letter writing • Your swimmer’s “landing page” has been pre-loaded with generic text, pictures, and donation goals • Email your friends and families • Integrated incentive tracking • Simple connectors to Facebook and Twitter • Allows for credit card, check, and cash donations • A leader board will display who is raising the most money per swimmer • Thank you emails

47. Participant Page • Update swimmer photo • Personalize your swimmer’s message • Update badges