Training has resumed and after the Christmas break and quite a few boys and girls have seemed to forgot some of the basics that I preach day in day out. We need to keep the attention levels high and the focus constant during these first two hard weeks.
Attendance:
MINIMUM attendance is 2 sessions per week. It has come to the coaches attention that there are a number of swimmers not attending enough sessions. Registers will now be taken with more accuracy, and offenders will receive a warning. Each swimmer will be allowed 2 warnings, and on the 3rd offence asked to leave the Junior team (not necessarily Orion).
We understand sometimes circumstances dictate how often you can attend, however there are 6 sessions available throughout the week. Written permission will be accepted from parents, however please treat Orion just as you would school.
Competition:
This will be one of my last reminders that all eligible Junior swimmers are expected to compete in 2 out of the 3 County Championship Saturdays. Once again this is a requirement, not a choice. If swimmers have a genuine reason I need written exemption from their parent. If I have to chase swimmers/parents who have not entered without discussing with myself, they will see the same fate as those not attending, with no warning. Entry forms can be found attached to Loz's newsletter emails.
Swimmers are also expected to make their best efforts to attend galas they are selected for. They should be treated as a privilege, not a chore. Not contributing to the team effort is only a disservice to your team mates.
I am sorry if this message comes across quite stern, however criteria are made to be met consistently, and I need to take steps to ensure this. Parents please remember this is YOUR child's most important stage in the progression of the sport. These standards are only set out to best help your child achieve their maximum potential, and they do need support and assistance in attaining that potential at this age from yourselves.
On another note, we have a very important visitor tomorrow evening (Wednesday) who is coming to see how you are all swimming. This person could potentially have a large impact on the future of your swimming in the future, so take the opportunity to impress.
Please come and talk to me if there are any questions.
Coach Rob
Attendance:
MINIMUM attendance is 2 sessions per week. It has come to the coaches attention that there are a number of swimmers not attending enough sessions. Registers will now be taken with more accuracy, and offenders will receive a warning. Each swimmer will be allowed 2 warnings, and on the 3rd offence asked to leave the Junior team (not necessarily Orion).
We understand sometimes circumstances dictate how often you can attend, however there are 6 sessions available throughout the week. Written permission will be accepted from parents, however please treat Orion just as you would school.
Competition:
This will be one of my last reminders that all eligible Junior swimmers are expected to compete in 2 out of the 3 County Championship Saturdays. Once again this is a requirement, not a choice. If swimmers have a genuine reason I need written exemption from their parent. If I have to chase swimmers/parents who have not entered without discussing with myself, they will see the same fate as those not attending, with no warning. Entry forms can be found attached to Loz's newsletter emails.
Swimmers are also expected to make their best efforts to attend galas they are selected for. They should be treated as a privilege, not a chore. Not contributing to the team effort is only a disservice to your team mates.
I am sorry if this message comes across quite stern, however criteria are made to be met consistently, and I need to take steps to ensure this. Parents please remember this is YOUR child's most important stage in the progression of the sport. These standards are only set out to best help your child achieve their maximum potential, and they do need support and assistance in attaining that potential at this age from yourselves.
On another note, we have a very important visitor tomorrow evening (Wednesday) who is coming to see how you are all swimming. This person could potentially have a large impact on the future of your swimming in the future, so take the opportunity to impress.
Please come and talk to me if there are any questions.
Coach Rob
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