SCIS Pudong DragonsSwim Program 2012/3
Program Aims
Program Aims1. To encourage a lifelong involvement
in the sport of swimming2. To model perseverance and hard
work in achieving personal goals3. To train efficient swimmers who
demonstrate a high level of technical accuracy and fitness
4. To support the development of all student-athletes at SCIS
Program Structure
Program Structure• Early focus on conditioning and
stroke work• Later focus on speed and
preparation for competition• Differentiated practices for more
and less able competitors• Non-selective criteria for training
and most* meets
Program Structure• Daily practices Tues-Fri• Dry-land Training offered for both
Junior and Senior Swimmers• Regular meets both small and
large• Individualized video analysis work
on poolside using camera and Ipad
Program StructureJunior Team (G4-7)• Skill development with a focus on
quality vs. quantity. • FUNdamentals stressed early onSenior Team (G8-12)• Competitive stroke development,
physical training and race strategies• Emphasis on advanced stroke work
Expectations
General Expectations• Competitive Program: competitions
used to judge performance towards goals. Attend meets.
• Attendance at practice: minimum of 2 per week
• Team Spirit: Sit with team at meets and encourage team mates
• Respect: Respect to coaching staff and SCIS school.
Expectations of Coaching Staff• Preparedness for practice• Attendance at meets• Personalized feedback during meets
and practice• Respect towards student athletes and
their families• Maintain a positive image and role
model for students
Expectations of Parents• Leave the coaching to the coaches• Attendance at meets as a cheerleader
for your kids• Assistance with timing/duties at meets• Respect towards all student athletes
and their families• Encourage student participation and
positive communication with coaching staff.
Swim Season2012/3
Swim SeasonHome Meets• 8th Dec; 23rd January; + one otherAway Meets• SCIS Invite (Oct) or NIS Triathlon *• RSS Long Course (Nov)• ISB/SAS Invite (Nov)*• SSISz Dual MeetCup Competitions• SSL Cup and SSL Plate• ACAMISTravel Meets• 20th April: Manila ISM• 17th May: Hong Kong Stingrays
RegisteringNew Registration Process• Open up aquatics website• Choose meet forms. Choose meet.
Register filling out the form. Include all information
• Send in meet fee to Mr. Mac• Respect closing dates on meet entry• Paperless entry system
KitOrdering Process• Must haves: Swim Suit, Cap and
Goggles• Can haves: warm up, t-shirt, bag and
parka • Return form to office (US) for
processing or to Mrs. R at the lower school
Further Information
Contact UsGary McDonald, Head of [email protected]
John Meinz, Swim [email protected]
Pd.scisdragons.net/aquatics