Leavenworth High School Swimming
Swim Seasons
Boys' swim season starts in mid-November and ends with the state tournament February 21-22. Girls' swim season will begin March 3, 2003, and end with the state tournament on Memorial Day weekend.
Practices
Monday-Friday, 2:45-5:00. Swimmers must be at the pool and on the deck, dressed and ready to swim by 2:45 p.m. Swimmers who need to make-up a class or meet with a teacher should bring a pass with the time on it and signature from the teacher. Tardiness to practice or meets will result in extra dry-land training. Please be prepared and on time!
Absences
Absences are excused by phone call from parent to Coach Klima only! In the event there is no phone at home see Coach Klima immediately. Parents should call 684-1550 extension 210.
No call 1st time- Warning!
No call 2nd time- No swimming in next meet!
One bench for every unexcused absence there after!
Priorities
Swimmers are expected to give 100% during our season. Priorities should be 1) Performing successfully academically; 2) Performing in the pool at their highest possible level; and 3) Character development (responsibility, commitment, teamwork, dedication).
School Attendance
Swimmers must be in school the entire day of a meet and the day before a Saturday meet.
ISS-Swimmer will still practice and be able to participate in a meet unless ISS occurs on the day of a meet, in which case it will result in an unexcused absence.
State Rules
NO SMOKING, CHEWING TOBACCO, DRINKING OR USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES-Any of the above will be referred to the office plus rules of the handbook will be enforced. Jewelry may not be worn in the pool except sports watches. No jewelry may be worn during a swim meet.
Eligibility
Swimmers must meet the school eligibility requirements every week! That means they must be passing 5 credit hours to compete. If a swimmer is failing a class the coach reserves the right to keep him or her out of meets until a passing grade is achieved!!!
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LHS is proud of our team at all times. Swimmers must try in every way possible to be good role models for teammates as well as other schools!!
Lettering
The following criteria will be used to determine who letters:
1. Attendance at all meets unless excused*
2. Attendance at all practice sessions unless excused*
3. Attitude
4. Leadership
5. Team Spirit
6. Improvement of times
There is a direct correlation between consistent practice, hard work and improvement. These factors, along with a commitment to do right, a commitment to do your best, and a commitment to treat others the way you want to be treated will determine whether or not an individual has earned the right to swim in a meet and letter.
Team Goals
1. Win our home meets!
2. Place in top half at Sunflower League!!
3. Qualify a record number to state!!!
*Excused absence consists of a school activity, sickness or other activity cleared by the coaches. Work is not an excused absence.
Sponsor: Trish Klima: 684-1565, extension 210