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Welcome 2016 Johnson Ranch Barracudas!

5 1 0 2 k c a B ! e s p m o m c Wel tock Cha s m o C Tonight’s Agenda 6: 00 -6: 45 All Families: Introductions, What’s New, and Reminders 7: 00 -7: 30 New Swimmer Families: Q&A with Coaches and Board

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the Barracudas… www. johnsonranchbarracudas. com

Mission Statement 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.

Our Coaching Staff • Head Coach: John Hooten (2005 -current) • Associate Head Coach: Kim Briggs Assistant Coaches: Daisuke Bannai Scott Clark Susan Hooten Katie Reece Joan Smith Katelynn Thompson Ryan Williams

Volunteer/Intern Junior Coaches 2016 Intern Jr. Coaches Ashlyn Bell Ilana Briggs Jillian Conklin Emma Daniels Mikayla De. Blaquiere Charlie Freund Ashlyn Hemphill Tiffany Nguyen Amber Myers Ashley Porter Aidan Reddy Kiran Reddy Morgan Richard Wyatt Sherrets Michael Wyant If your swimmer would like to participate as a Intern Jr. Coach or Junior Coach please contact Edgar Quilala

2016 Board Members President Edgar Quilala Vice President Jason Bell Secretary Andrea Olson Communications Jennifer Hartman Treasurer Marcus Adcock Registrar Marci Boyd League Representative Kathy Myers Fundraising Tandi Marks Championships Kirsten Carleson Social Activities Sandra Roll Spirit Activities Anne Siebum Volunteer Chair Megan Porter Head Coach John Hooten Club Manager Rich Wells

2016 Barracudas Registration 271 Total Swimmers (not including some 15 -18 who will join in May/June) – 231 Returning – 40 New – 154 Families

Breakdown of Age Groups Roster Group 2013 6 & Under 44 7 -8 53 9 -10 65 11 -12 59 13 -14 35 15 -18 18 Totals 274 2014 39 50 67 65 34 15 270 2015 31 60 57 65 50 31 284 2016 YTD % 27 87% 57 95% 61 107% 62 95% 48 96% 35 112% 290 %

! s e g Chan 2016 Practice Times Attend practice min 3 days/week Swimmers assigned by coaches to level based on age group, ability Spring – April 1 - June 10 th All levels at JRRC South Pool • Level 1 3: 30 pm – 4: 00 pm • Level 2 4: 00 pm - 4: 45 pm • Level 3 4: 45 pm – 5: 35 pm • Level 4 5: 35 pm – 6: 45 pm • Level 5/6 6: 45 pm-8: 15 pm • Level 6 (May 31 -June 10): 9 -10: 30 am Summer June 13 th –July 15 th All levels at the JRRC South Pool • Level 1 7: 00 am - 7: 40 am • Level 6*: 7: 00 am - 8: 20 am • Level 2 7: 40 am - 8: 25 am • Level 3 8: 25 am - 9: 15 am • Level 6 9: 15 am - 10: 45 am • Level 5 10: 45 am - 12: 10 pm • Level 4 12: 10 pm - 1: 10 pm L 4/5/6 evening makeup practice *Limited to 4 lanes, coaches determine Level 6 swimmers to attend this practice. Find Practice Times on our website under the “ About Us” tab

If swimmer 5 -13 is in hot tub, parent sits inside brick wall to supervise. No swimmer in hot tub without supervising adult. Please remind your swimmers.

Important Dates: March 30 th: Volunteer job signup opens online at 7: 00 pm! • • • 6 shifts, JRRC Invitational Counts in 6! April 1 st – First Day of Spring Practice April 5 th – Team Swimsuit ordering and fitting night at South pool deck April 16 th – Stroke and Turn Clinic April 22 nd – FUNdaiser & Team Kick-Off Party April 30 th – Time Trials June 13 th – First Day of Summer Practice July 16 -17 th – League Championships (Solano) July 19 th – End of Season Awards Night Find Events on our website under the “ News and Events ” tab

2016 Season Schedule Nor. Cal Swim – Comstock Conference Johnson Ranch - Elk Grove - Glen Oaks – Rio del Oro- Gold River April 30 Time Trials (home) May 7 Rio del Oro Invitational* (optional) May 14 JRRC/Del Norte /Arden Hills Tri Meet @ JRRC May 15 College Greens Invitational* (optional) May 21 OFF May 28 OFF: Memorial Day Weekend June 4 Home v. Rio Del Oro (first conference meet) June 11 Away v. Glen Oaks June 18 Away v. Gold River June 25 Away v. Rocklin June 26 JRRC Invitational* July 2 OFF July 9 Away @ Elk Grove July 1617 League Championships @ Solano Community College (required for all swimmers) July 19 End of Season Party and Awards July 30 - Meet of Champions (must qualify) @ Woodland *Invitational meets are optional; entry-fee required. All swimmers must attend Champs and attend at least 2 league meets – Bold Meets are league meets • All meets and printable schedule available on Team Website

Uniform All swimmers are expected to wear the team swimsuit and team cap to all meets • Purchase your team swimsuit from Nor. Cal Swim Shop (form on our website) – Attend the fitting night to confirm your swimmer’s size • April 5 th 5 pm – 7: 00 pm – Embroidery will be done by Nor. Cal • All NEW swimmers will automatically receive 2 team caps included in registration, will receive at Time Trials – Returning swimmers if you want additional personalized caps or extra sponsor shirts, place order tonight at the checkin table

Fundraising

THANK YOU 2015 SPONSORS

Sponsorships • April 1 st – Last day to submit sponsor forms: NOW ONLINE! – Information posted on website • Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze & Product Sponsor levels – Sponsor T-shirt to all swimmers • Fundraising Events – FUNdraiser (Open online now, send out emails to friends/family!) • Friday, April 22 nd– Johnson Ranch South • Followed by Kick-Off Party – Barracuda Summer Invitational

Treasurer – Marcus Adcock

2016 Barracuda Budget 2016 Projected Income There are four primary revenue sources to fund the team’s activities: • • Registration Fees: FUNdraiser: Sponsorships: Barracuda Wear, Swim Invitational: $56, 000 $12, 000 $11, 000 $ 2, 000 2016 Projected Expenses • • • Coaches: Meet Operations: Capital Improvements / Equipment: Spirit, Social and Scholarships: Fundraising: 21% 13% 20% 30% 21% Our goal is that every fundraising dollar we receive this year is put back into the team this year.

Social Activities – Sandra Roll

Scheduled Events 2016 • • • Age Group Socials for Swimmers (Parents are encouraged to stay) Parent’s Night Out Socials Friday Family Fun Nights - at JRRC pool Teen Rafting Trip Team Night Slides at Sun. Splash • Spirit Rally/Car Painting before Champs • Coach John Hosted Socials • End of Season Awards Ceremony & Party by the Pool Confirmed dates will be posted soon on the Website and in Newsletters!

FUNdraiser/ Kick-off Party Friday April 22 nd, 3: 00 – 8: 00 pm Age Group Check-in Time Swim Time ● All swimmers must pre-register so that we can have lane assignments setup prior to the event. 6&Under 3: 00 3: 30 – 3: 45 (15) ● Check-in 20 minutes prior to start time for lane 7 -8 3: 35 3: 55 – 4: 15 (20) Assignment and to pickup Sponsor t-shirt 9 -10 4: 05 4: 25 – 4: 55 (30) ● We use Online Fundraising 11 -12 4: 45 5: 05 – 5: 45 (40) ● Prizes include: 13&Up 5: 35 5: 55 – 6: 45 (50) st ● 1 Top Fundraiser - Friday/Saturday night Stay at Homewood Suites in Fairfield champs weekend. 1 King 1 Bedroom suite ● 2 nd Top Fundraiser - Friday/Saturday night Stay at Homewood Suites in Fairfield champs weekend. Studio suite. ● 3 -6 Top Fundraisers - gift card to Nor. Cal Swim. Shop ● Top 5 Boy and 5 Girl Lap swimmers from each age group receive a Nuyo Gift Card ● Family Fun Relays! ● Stay for the Family Fun Relays. We will have the Coach John, raft, and other relays

Spirit Siebum Anne

! What do the kids love? ! ! s e i d d u B SPIRIT Dog Tags – NEW!! Sw the imme we r o ek f Having fun!!!! Signing the board Ringing the bell! Tattoos

Championships – Kirsten Carleson

Championships 2016 July 16 -17: Solano Community College • • • The event the team is working toward all season This is a required 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 Swimmers must be excused from Champs if there is a circumstance that prevents them from attending. – Email Kirsten Carleson at championship@johnsonranchbarracudas. com for request to be excused. 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 have been Comstock League Champions in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015!!

Reminders: 1. Verify t-shirt size at table (last chance to order $5 extra shirts) 2. Verify swimmer name for cap if NEW swimmer or if you ordered for returning swimmers 3. Talk to swimmer about locker room expectations 4. Clear out family folders (and trophies) from last year 5. Buddy signup is open until April 15 th 6. Swimmer of the Week signup is open online 7. Check out Barracudawear in the lobby (due Friday, April 8 th!)

Welcome New Families!

Practice Information • Which practice does your swimmer attend? – On website, 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.

Commitments • Barracuda Participation – “Swimming is a sport of habits” • Attending practices and meets is key 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

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 • Practice Level indicated on Location on each swimmer’s (Members) tab

Volunteer– Megan Porter

Volunteer 2016 - Guidelines Volunteer sign-up will open TOMORROW March 30 th at 7: 00 pm PST through Wednesday April 13 th for all families ● Volunteer = Information!! ● Each family is responsible for 6 volunteer shifts during regular season ● Each family is responsible for 2 shifts at Champs - late June/early July sign ups ● Opportunity for PRE-SIGN UP’s - jobs require teams and specific coverage/training ● Stroke n Turn ● Set Up / Take Down - Team (Coordinator Rob Peters) ● Colorado ● Computer ● Floaters MUST CHECK IN AND BE RELEASED to get credit for shift. ● Descriptions of volunteer jobs online! See “Volunteer” tab! ● job description plus who it’s for and who it’s not for If you do not sign-up for the 6 shifts by Wednesday April 13 th you will be contacted and have shifts assigned.

Meets & Events – Meet Signup

Choose the meet/date and select “Job Signup”

Jobs listed, choose job, click “sign up”

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 16 th 9 a. m. -noon training 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 16 th training at the south side pool • Meet Referee • Timers – Timers is our largest volunteer job and key for a successful meet and results

Communications – Jennifer Hartman

t! an t r o mp I y r Ve Newsletters • Will be sent out each Thursday during the season ➢ ➢ • • We consolidate weekly communicates to reduce email traffic Special notices may go out individually Check 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

Barracuda Buddies Friends Forever (BFF) Sandra Rogers • Team spirit • Friendship • Sportsmanship • Details ill t w o n P U N SIG th 5 1 l i r Ap o Each swimmer who signs up will be assigned 1 or 2 buddies o We will try to pair veteran swimmers to new swimmers o Swimmers will find out who their buddies are at check-in at Time Trials and posted on website Info available at the Spirit Table or on website!

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

Personal Best Awards • Each personal best at a meet receives tag to attach to bag • Achievement Medals for Cumulative # of Personal Bests – Bronze, Silver & Gold – Medal awarded on reaching # of PBs – Recognized at practice Age Group Number of Personal Bests Bronze Silver Gold 6&Under 4 8 12 7/8 6 13 19 9&Up 7 13 20

Meet Information • Sign in or out of each meet no later than the Saturday, one week prior to meet – – • 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: 00 am Gates open for tent setup (no tents setup on Friday night) 7: 00 am 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: 30 am Meet Starts For more details and meet tips please review the Team Handbook • –

Age Group Tents & Relay Tent • Age Group Tents for 6&Unders and 7/8 Age groups – Age group parents are responsible for: • Being point of contact for the parents, swimmers and coaches for questions related to the meet throughout the meet • Responsible for helping parents of swimmers get their events/heats/lanes (write on arm) for the meet • Responsible for helping write 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 – Age group parents are not babysitters. Please do not leave your kids without a parent. • 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

Coach John

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.