‘CATCH THE SPIRIT’ CAMP

Sunday April 27, 2014

USA Swimming Catch the Spirit Camp is to provide an educational experience for the swimmers in Sierra Nevada Swimming and build a stronger foundation for our Athletes and the LSC. This will be done through opportunity, observation, communication and motivation from the selected Coaching Staff (as instructed from USA Swimming.) Catch the Spirit Camp will provide a carefully orchestrated program provided from USA Swimming with Video, Water instruction, and Class room instruction. This experience will develop self – image, encourage unity in SNS and broaden their knowledge of the History of swimming.

Eligibility

To be eligible for selection to the SNS Catch the Spirit Camp, a swimmer must be registered to SNS in good standing. This means that the swimmer must not owe money to SNS, and must not have been restricted from representing SNS because of past disciplinary problems. Swimmers, who owe money to SNS, may clear the debt and be considered for the Catch the Spirit Camp by paying the money owed before the end of the qualifying period.

Qualifying

Selection will be based on verified short-course performances achieved during the qualifying period in individual events swum in the current season. Swims performed outside the LSC must be posted on the Swim Connection website prior to Tuesday March 31st, 2014 following any USA Sanctioned Swim Meets in order to be considered. The qualifying period is from August 1, 2013 to April 2nd, 2014.

Participation on the SNS Catch the Spirit Camp is based on the swimmer’s age on the first day of the Camp. If the swimmer will be in an older age group at the Camp than when they swam the qualifying scores, they will be considered for the Catch the Spirit Camp in the older age group.

Selection Process

Catch the Spirit Camp selection is based on swimmers’ seasonal score from High Point scores for Short Course rather than swimmers’ ranking or times like the process used for Sierra Nevada teams or OTC selections. Swimmers will be selected by single age group.

Highest Points Scores for the first

· Five 9 year old Girls & Five 9 year old Boys

· Five 10 year old Girls & Five 10 year old Boys

· Five 11 year old Girls & Five 11 year old Boys

· Five 12 year old Girls & Five 12 year old Boys

Priority will go to campers that did not attend the camp in 2013. If space is available then we will select swimmers that attended in 2013.

The Campers will be announced by April 13th, 2014 on the SNS Website.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Scott Marchetti email: phone: (510)685-8928

Assistant Coaches: Nolan Rodgers, Barry Henderson, & Richard Levin

Camp Director: Chelsea Johnson

Location of Camp

Mike Shellito Indoor Pool Address: 10210 Fairway Dr. Roseville, Ca 95747

Check – In

8:00am (The Camp will run until 4:30pm)

Cost

The cost of the camp is $40.00 and will cover the cost of the pool rental and lunches. Please make checks or Money order payable to Sierra Nevada Swimming.

On the following pages are the swimmers application, medical release form and code of conduct. Each swimmer needs to fill out all the forms and mail with the check or money order to:

Scott Marchetti

ATTN: Catch the Spirit Camp

224 Scepter Ct.

Roseville, CA 95747

ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY APRIL 7th, 2014

There are five (5) pages total to this document. Pages 1 & 2 are informational and pages 3 – 5 need to be mailed with a check or money order.

ATHLETE APPLICATION

NAME: ______MALE ______FEMALE ______

DATE OF BIRTH: ______AGE ON 4/27/14: ______USA SWIMMING #: ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______

PHONE (HOME): (_____) ______PHONE (CELL): (_____) ______

EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): ______; ______

MEDICAL AND/OR DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS:

______

CLUB NAME: ______

CLUB COACH: ______COACH’S PHONE: (_____) ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______

BEST EVENTS AND TIMES: (ALL TIMES ARE IN YARDS FROM AUGUST 1, 2013 – APRIL 2, 2014)

EVENT TIME EVENT TIME

1. ______4. ______

2. ______5. ______

3. ______6. ______

I ATTEST TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THAT THESE ARE CORRECT.

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HOME COACH DATE

RETURN THIS APPLICATION, MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, CODE OF CONDUCT AND CHECK TO:

Scott Marchetti

ATTN: Catch the Spirit Camp

224 Scepter Ct.

Roseville, CA 95747

CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO SIERRA NEVADA SWIMMING IN THE AMOUNT OF $40.00.

ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY APRIL 7th, 2014

CODE OF CONDUCT

The undersigned athlete participating in a LSC “Catch the Spirit” Camp agrees to abide by the standards of conduct outlined below in addition to those established at the campsite. Any additional guidelines regarding conduct will be presented at the first Team Meeting.

1. Curfews established by the staff will be adhered to each day of the camp.

2. All athletes are required to attend and participate in all team meetings and training sessions, unless excused by the Camp Director or Head Coach.

3. The possession or use of alcohol, tobacco or any non-prescribed drugs is prohibited.

4. All athletes are expected to follow the directions of the coaching staff.

5. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in, but not necessarily limited to, either or both of the following actions:

a. Athlete will not be allowed to participate in some or all team activities.

b. Athlete will be sent home from camp.

Your signature of this document constitutes unconditional agreement to comply with the Sierra Nevada LSC code of conduct.

The undersigned has read, understands and agrees to the terms of this agreement.

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Swimmer’s signature Parent’s signature

SIERRA NEVADA EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM

Please provide emergency contact information and in the event we cannot

contact you then information for another person:

Swimmer’s Name: ______

Parent’s Name:______

Cell Phone Numbers: Mom: (____) ______Dad: (____) ______

Home Address: ______

Emergency Contact Name: ______

Emergency Contact Phone Number: (____)______

Physician’s Name: ______

Phone Number: (____) ______

Medical Insurance Carrier and Policy Number: ______

______

Please tell us, in confidence, of any medical condition(s) your child has that we should be aware of (i.e., allergies --especially food allergies -- medications, disabilities, etc.)

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MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize, consent and direct the Sierra Nevada All Star Swim Team, its directors, officers, and employees, and any physician, hospital, or other health care provider selected by the Sierra Nevada Swimming, to take such action as is necessary in the circumstances to provide emergency care and related treatment to my above-named child in my absence, should the need arise while he/she is participating in the programs of Sierra Nevada Swimming. I hereby designate Sierra Nevada Swimming, its directors, officers, and employees as my authorized agent for the signing of any consent forms required by any such health care provider in connection with such health care.

Parent’s Signature:______Date: ______