Sauk Prairie Pool Sharks FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
Click on each question to see the answer.
Q: What are the practice recommendations?
Q: Where can I find meet information?
Q: What should I bring to a meet?
Q: What can my child eat during the meet?
Q: What is the conference meet?
Q: Do I have to volunteer?
Q: Where do I get a team suit?
Q: Where can I find directions to other team pools?
Q: How do I become a coach?
Q: What is the 8-10 high performance group?
Q: What is the USA or club swimming discount?
Q: What are the practice recommendations?
Q: Where can I find meet information?
Q: What should I bring to a meet?
Q: What can my child eat during the meet?
Q: What is the conference meet?
Q: Do I have to volunteer?
Q: Where do I get a team suit?
Q: Where can I find directions to other team pools?
Q: How do I become a coach?
Q: What is the 8-10 high performance group?
Q: What is the USA or club swimming discount?
Meet Information
HOME MEETS - VOLUNTEER JOBSBecause Pool Sharks is a volunteer organization, we ask that all families volunteers at home meets. Please click on link above to find out about volunteer jobs. Parent volunteers are essential to making home meets run smoothly. Our volunteerism also shows our swimmers the importance of giving back and how much we care!
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:
IT TAKES 250 MAN HOURS TO RUN A MEET...All swimmer's families are required to VOLUNTEER at home meets. Sign-up sheets are posted at the out-door pool. Training will be provided!
Swimmers and parents are asked to assist in cleaning up their areas prior to departure from home and away meets. Meets are usually over by 12:00 Noon.
Parents please remember that you are responsible for your children's behavior at all meets (CODE OF CONDUCT). Please periodically monitor and find out what your child/children are doing when they are not swimming - Thanks!
AWAY MEET
- All away meets are held at outdoor pools.
- Indoor facilities used only under inclement weather conditions.
- Premium deck space is generally limited, so swim teams are assigned to a specific area outside the pool.
- Swimmers assigned area is always outdoors and on the ground.
- Spectators may want to bring chairs, blankets, etc., as seating for spectators is also limited.
Swimmers are required to ride the Team buses to away meets. Time for departure from the
Sauk Prairie Aquatic Facility is posted on the web site and bulletin board for each away meet.
A change from previous years is that we WILL NOT BE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION HOME
Please make arrangements for your swimmers.
What to Bring
Please label ALL CLOTHING, TOWELS, BAGS, etc., as it all looks alike! Dress according tothe weather. Early meets can be chilly in Wisconsin so consider bringing the following:
- Small tent
- Sleeping bag and or blankets
- Warm clothes
- Games, books and cards
- Extra towels
- Two pair of goggles
- Extra swim caps
- Sunscreen
Conference Meet
The Conference Meet is the grand finale! It is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday following the last meet. The meet venue is generally at the Indoor Pool at the Middle School in Baraboo. It is a long, tiring weekend, but an exciting way to end the season. Swimmers will be selected for the Conference meet based on COMPETITIVE TIMES. Accordingly, the most competitive team will be assembled. Each team is allowed a maximum of 3 swimmers per event. There are no exhibition events at Conference. Participation is not mandatory, but to be eligible to swim at conference, the swimmer must be available both Saturday and Sunday. Information about the conference meet will be given in early July.
The Tri-County Conference maintains a web site @ www.geocities.com/trico
What to Eat
- All meets offer food services and concessions.
- Swimmers should not, however, consume food or drink during the 45 minutes to 1 hour before a swimming event.
- It is absolutely imperative to avoid food containing sugar and chocolate. Also, avoid greasy foods, junk food, carbonated drinks and milk.
- A light breakfast is suggested before arriving to board the bus for an away meet - Fruit, fruit juice, toast and yogurt are all good foods for breakfast..
- Eat a light breakfast at least 1 hour before a home meet and/or entering the water for warm-ups. Snacking during a meet is okay if that snack is fruit, fruit juice or something other than junk food.
Volunteering
POOL SHARKS NEEDS YOUR HELP...
* IT TAKES 250 MAN HOURS TO RUN A MEET...In order to run a successful home
meet, all participating swimmer families need to volunteer an average of 12
hours throughout the swim season. Please remember this is a volunteer
organization and without your cooperation other families will ultimately have
to cover for your non-participation. Sign-up sheets are posted at the out-door
pool. Training will be provided!
* Swimmers and parents are asked to assist in cleaning up their areas prior to
departure from home and away meets.
* Parents please remember that you are responsible for your children's
behavior at all meets (CODE OF CONDUCT). Please periodically monitor and
find out what your child/children are doing when they are not swimming
Because Pool Sharks is a volunteer organization, we ask that all families volunteer at home meets. See the Volunteer page for more information.
* IT TAKES 250 MAN HOURS TO RUN A MEET...In order to run a successful home
meet, all participating swimmer families need to volunteer an average of 12
hours throughout the swim season. Please remember this is a volunteer
organization and without your cooperation other families will ultimately have
to cover for your non-participation. Sign-up sheets are posted at the out-door
pool. Training will be provided!
* Swimmers and parents are asked to assist in cleaning up their areas prior to
departure from home and away meets.
* Parents please remember that you are responsible for your children's
behavior at all meets (CODE OF CONDUCT). Please periodically monitor and
find out what your child/children are doing when they are not swimming
Because Pool Sharks is a volunteer organization, we ask that all families volunteer at home meets. See the Volunteer page for more information.
Team Suits
Team suits can be purchased at registration from Simply Swimming or
you can purchase suits directly from the store.
SIMPLY SWIMMING LOCATION:
6108 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
CONTACT:
Susie Mather
608-661-0808
HOURS:
M/W/F 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
T/Th 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
you can purchase suits directly from the store.
SIMPLY SWIMMING LOCATION:
6108 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
CONTACT:
Susie Mather
608-661-0808
HOURS:
M/W/F 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
T/Th 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Practice Recommendations
1. PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Swimmers are encouraged to attend a minimum of 4 practices per week.
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Failure to attend at least 3 practices as stated above may result in that swimmer
not being allowed to participate in that weekend's dual meet.
2. EVENTS
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Coaches will determine what events swimmers will participate in at meets based
on swimmer preference.
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Every effort will be made to swim all eligible swimmers at every dual meet – 4
events (two individual and two relay).
3. POOL REGULATION
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Upon arrival for practice, swimmers will take a seat in the bleachers and must
stay out of the pool until a coach says they may enter.
4. WEATHER
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In the event of a lightening storm, practice will be cancelled. If outdoor
temperature is low or it is only raining, practices may be moved to the indoor pool.
Directions to Other Team Pools
Click here to view maps.
How to Become a Coach
The first step in becoming a coach for the pool shark team is to fill out and submit an application. Download the application using the following link.
Coaching Application Form
Send the completed form to Melani Guentherman at melanig@gcg-solutions.com
You can read more about the 2011 coaching positions by clicking here.
Coaching Application Form
Send the completed form to Melani Guentherman at melanig@gcg-solutions.com
You can read more about the 2011 coaching positions by clicking here.
What is the 8-10 high performance group?
The 8-10 training group is generally for high-school age swimmers who desire and can complete a high-intesity 2-hour workout
What is the USA or club swimming discount?
This discount applies to kids who are swimming for a year-round club team such as Waunakee (WRAT), YDC, or BAC in addition to SPPS. The club swimming is generally more intensive than the SPPS and these swimmers are attending 4+ swim workouts per week with their club team.
