OLYMPUS TITAN SWIMMING

Team Orientation

2016-2017

5:30 PM Captains and Swimmers Meeting

6:30 PMCoaches, Captains, and Swimmers Meeting

7:00 PM Parents, Coaches, Captains, and Swimmers Meeting

7:05 PMHead Coach: Tom Thorum

Office Hours: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

Email:

Mobile: 801.913.2786

Assistant Coach: Shawn Stringham

Email:

Assistant Coach: KelceySmeding

Volunteer Coach: Doug Mortensen

Captains:Madeleine Erskine, Camilla Robbins,

Mitch Child, Jake Ference

Booster Club Parents:

MarilynFerence,

Dave

Christian

Adrienne

JZ

Wendy

Todd

7:15 PMBooster / Fundraiser – Marilyn Ference

  • Team breakfasts
  • Swim meet snacks
  • Volunteers
  • Fundraising

7:20 PMCoaching Philosophy

  • Mission: Provide our student athletes with great learning opportunities, great training opportunities, great relationships, and the greatest most rewarding high school athletic experience possible.
  • Incorporate every team member, parent, and coach in creating an inclusive, resilient, safe, empowering culture.
  • Provide an environment that fostersboth athletic and academic success.

Promote a love of swimming and fitness by building self-esteem and confidence.

  • Training
  • Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT)
  • Technique
  • Frequency

7:30 PMSwim Team Dues = $245 Total* (this is due before a swimmer may compete)

  • $10 Transportation Fee
  • $60 Participation
  • $15 Team Awards Banquet
  • $160 Equipment / Events / Meets / Gear

*Scholarships and payment plans available.

7:35 PMRequired Forms

  • Physical Exam (hardcopy required)We will be offering an organized physical exam on Saturday, October 8 at 8:00 AMfor $25.00. This money is generously donated to the Olympus High Swim Team.
  • Completed Registration on "RegisterMyAthlete.com"

7:40 PMTraining Schedule (Monday, October 3–Saturday, February 11)

Swimming

Mondays6:00-7:00 AM (Juniors & Seniors)

Wednesdays6:00-7:00 AM (Freshman & Sophomores)

Monday– Friday1A and 1B Morning, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Monday – Friday2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Whole Team)

Saturdays (Mandatory)8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Whole Team)

Cross Training (Optional)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

7:45 PMRequirements and Expectations

Academic All State

  • Pay school participation fee
  • Meet Participation
  • Minimum 3.75 GPA
  • Senior
  • Requires Application

All American

  • Make one or more the NISCA All American time standards
  • Requires Application

State Qualification

  • 2016-2017 Top 244A State swimmers in each event qualify.
  • Have a time fast enough to secure a spot on a relay.

Olympus Letter Award

  • Pay school participation fee
  • Attend all mandatory practices
  • Score points at either Region or State

Compete in Meets

  • Attend weekly mandatory practices.
  • Pay school participation fee

Participation Certificate

  • Pay school participation fee
  • Attend all Mandatory practices

Event Preference

  • Swim meet event preference will be given to swimmers with the highest attendance when necessary.

Team Captains

  • Maintain 90% OHS competition and training attendance during the season.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Demonstratesound judgement in and out of the pool.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Olympus High School Swimming
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and a willingness to serve the team.
  • Must have attended one or more State or Region events as either participant or spectator.
  • Receive confirmation from the Head Coach
  • Receive a nomination from another team member.

7:55 PMRequired Gear and Equipment

  • Team Suit*
  • Team Racing Cap x 2 *
  • Team Hoody*
  • Team T-shirt*
  • Goggles

*Items provided by Olympus High School Team

8:00 PMRecommended Gear and Equipment (Discount available at Aquaholics)

  • Olympus Embroidered Warm Ups
  • Olympus Back Pack
  • Olympus Deck Jacket
  • Racing Suit (discount available at Aquaholics)
  • TYR training fins
  • Finis training parachute
  • Finis Hand Paddles
  • Pool Buoy
  • TYR Training Snorkel
  • Mesh Bag
  • Nose Plug
  • Deck Shoes
  • Xtraining Deck Shoes, Shorts, Shirt
  • Water Bottle

8:05 PMPool and Facility Care

  • Do not park in no parking zones or along red curbing.
  • No food or drink on deck
  • No gum in the building
  • No shoes on deck
  • Be cautious with heavy objects on deck
  • Turn showers off
  • Keep deck clean
  • Locker sharing and usage.

8:10 PMInformation / Links

2016-2017 Swim Meet Schedule

DateOpponentLocationBusWarm-up

Oct 25Green & GrayOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Nov 8HillcrestOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Nov 15WestOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Nov 22Judge Olympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Nov 29EastSteiner Aquatic Center1:50 PM2:30 PM

645 Guardsman Way

SLC, Utah 84108

Dec 6CyprusOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Dec 22GSD ChampsOlympus High SchoolNA12:00 PM

Dec 13KearnsKearns Fitness Center1:30 PM6:30 PM

5624 Cougar Lane

SLC, Utah 84118

Jan 11MurrayOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Jan 17SkylineSkyline High School1:50 PM6:00 PM

Jan 24JV RegionOlympus High SchoolNA2:30 PM

Jan 28Region University of UtahTBDTBD

1780 Campus Center Drive

SLC, Utah 84112

Feb 104A StateBYU NatatoriumTBDTBD

1 North University Hill

Provo, Utah 84604

Feb 114A StateBYU NatatoriumTBDTBD

1 North University Hill

Provo, Utah 8460