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BASS
North practices are held at the Barbee Center pool at
Woodberry Forest School east of Orange, Virginia.
BASS South practices are held in our Fluvanna
location outside of Lake Monticello. Please contact BASS
North Board at kevin@bass-swim.org or the
BASS South Board at cos.difazio@gmail.com for the
appropriate forms and information.
Introduction
Thanks for your interest in the
Battlefield Area Star Swimmers (BASS) a year round USA swimming
program. BASS is composed of practice groups at two locations
(North - Madison and South - Fluvanna) to meet the needs of the
beginning level swimmer (those who can complete 25 yards of
freestyle and one other stroke) through those competing on state
and national levels. Our philosophy is to help swimmers be
“the best they can be” through goal setting and
appropriate training. North practices are held at the Barbee
Center pool at Woodberry Forest School east of Orange, Virginia.
For those interested in our Fluvanna location that practices
outside of Lake Monticello, please contact cos.difazio@gmail.com for the
appropriate forms and
information.
BASS has developed a reputation over the last decade as a team that
develops outstanding swimmers in and out of the pool. Our
professional coaching staff has over 95 years of coaching
experience. With over 60 years of those years in the BASS
program, our stability is unmatched in the state of Virginia.
Additionally, the dedication of our parents and swimmers has led to
our success from state champion swimmers to National / Olympic
Trial Qualifiers.
Our
2010-11 practice schedule begins on September 20 and concludes
on May 20. A swimmer may opt to continue with the summer
program which will begin May 23 and finishes after all
championship meets. More information on the summer program can
be found later in this
print-out.
Upon
payment of the non-refundable registration fee and
acceptance into BASS, there are several convenient payment
plans. Each family provides a credit card number.
The seasonal rate option is available for those who wish to prepay
and save approximately 10% of the total fee;
otherwise, Eight (8) equal monthly payments can be
made. In either case, full payment is not
contingent on swimmer participation - the year is paid in full
regardless of
attendance.
RATES FOR YEAR 2010 -2011
(Same as 2009/10)
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GROUP
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REGIS.
| MONTHLY
RATES
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( 8
PAYMENTS)
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ANNUAL RATE (PREPAY)
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| REGIS.
| BASE
(B)
| (B)+(F)
FRIDAY
| (B)+(S)
SUMMER
| (B)+(F)+(S) ADD
BOTH
| BASE
(B)
| (B)+(F)
FRIDAY
| (B)+(S)
SUMMER
| (B)+(F)+(S) ADD
BOTH
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| WHITE I /
II
| $115.00
| $51.00
| $60.00
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N/A
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N/A
| $367.00
| $433.00
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N/A
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N/A
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| RED
| $134.00
| $70.00
| $78.00
| $79.00
| $86.00
| $499.00
| $563.00
| $570.00
| $634.00
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PURPLE
| $141.00
| $77.00
| $83.00
| $86.00
| $93.00
| $546.00
| $601.00
| $625.00
| $680.00
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| BLUE
| $147.00
| $83.00
| $89.00
| $94.00
| $100.00
| $601.00
| $641.00
| $680.00
| $720.00
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PRE/SENIOR
| $181.00
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| $117.00
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| $847.00
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For Application Forms &
Goal Setting Form Click here
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
1. New & Returning Members - Please
complete the online registration by August 2nd, 2010 to
guarantee your space. After completing all registration forms,
Please print out the GOAL SETTING FORM ONLY (click on forms above) and
return to our team Mail
Box - P.O. Box 130 Culpeper, Va.
22701.
2. All BASS members must attend Final Registration
on August 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at a location
to be announced. BASS members should attend our season
kick-off picnic on September 19 starting
at 3
p.m. at a location TBD.
3. All BASS members and a parent attend practice on
September 20 or 21 for a required team orientation
meeting. Swimmers will not be allowed in the water
until orientation is complete!
BASS 2010-2011
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Minor adjustments may be required
to the times shown herein through the course of the 2010-11 year to
accommodate others who use the Woodberry
facility.
WHITE: White
I M/W White
II T/TH 5:45pm - 6:30pm (in
pool)
An introductory group for novice
swimmers. Emphasis is on developing the fundamentals of the 4
strokes and starts & turns by means of drills & games and
competitive swimming. Children who can comfortably swim 25
yards of freestyle and 1 other competitive stroke are
eligible. Two practices weekly.
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RED:
M, T, W, TH
5:45pm – 6:40pm (in pool)
Emphasis is on the technical
development of strokes, starts and turns, while the elementary
principles of training are introduced. Four practices
weekly.
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PURPLE:
M, T, W, TH 6:40pm – 7:45pm
(in pool)
M, W 6:25pm –
6:40pm (dry land)
An advancedage group program
continuing to emphasize stroke technique but beginning to build a
true training base. Four practices
weekly.
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BLUE:
M, T, W, TH 6:30pm
- 7:45pm (in pool)
M,
W 6:05pm – 6:25pm (dry land)
The top age group program. The
polishing of stroke technique starts and turns is important at this
level while pursuing a general distance / IM background. Four
practices weekly with modest attendance
requirements.
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PRE/SENIOR:
M, T, W, TH
5:35pm – 7:45pm (in
pool)
FR
5:00pm – 6:30pm (in pool), M, W 5:15pm - 5:45pm
(dry land)
FR
4:30pm – 5:00pm (dry land)
This level of training is geared
towards state, regional and national competition. Five
practices weekly with 4 practices required for
Pre/Seniors. All swimmers in this group are
required to contribute ten (10) hours to volunteer / fund raising /
team events and actively participate in the summer
program.
FRIDAY
OPTION: This program is for swimmers
in the White (9 and over); Red, Purple or Blue groups who wish to
add an extra day to their schedule for flexibility and preparation
to compete at the state level. White and Red groups will
practice Fridays from 5:15 – 6:30pm at
Woodberry. Purple and Blue groups will
practice Fridays from 5:00 – 6:30pm at
Woodberry.
SUMMER
PROGRAM: Although the BASS winter program
doesn’t end until May, we will begin “long
course” training after our formal spring break. This
year, we will have 2 spring breaks for all winter
members. The first will be from March 21 through 27 and the
second week of break will be April 21 through 27.
In the summer of 2011 we will offer a ten-week summer program for
all swimmers that are eligible for the Red, Purple, Blue and
Pre/Senior groups. In order to compete at the state
and national level swimmers who are members of the Pre/Senior group
must be in the summer program and are expected to
participate. Afternoon practices will be M, T, Th and F
from May 23 through June 17 from 4:15pm –
6:15pm. Morning practices will run between 7 AM and 9 AM
weekdays from June 20 through July 29. During
morning practices we anticipate 1 practice per week in a
“long course” 50 meter pool to prepare for summer
competition. For the Blue Purple and Red group
swimmers electing to join this summer program and register prior to
the beginning of the winter season, the early registration price
will be equal to one month’s dues. If you elect to
join the summer program at a later date (space permitting) the cost
will be equal to two month’s
dues.
HOME
MEETS: Please mark your
calendars and plan to participate in our 2010 – 11 home meets
on January 29-30, 2011 and March
19-20, 2011. Our home
meets are fun, they are a great way to earn volunteer points and
our collective member effort raises a significant amount of funds
for our team which helps keep our membership fees
low!!
BASS SWIM TEAM
REGULATIONS
PURPOSE: The use of the facilities at
Woodberry by BASS is a very special privilege. We want to
consistently demonstrate to the Woodberry community that we are an
organization that is willing to foster responsibility in our
children. Each swimmer, parent and family member will agree to
adhere to the following:
1. Driving &
Parking: Please drive in a safe manner on the Woodberry
grounds. Obey the posted speed limit. Park in the
first lot that you come to at the Barbee Center. Follow the
sidewalk to the appropriate entrance. Do not walk on the
grass. A BASS auto decal must be affixed on
the driver’s side of each family car that enters Woodberry
Forest grounds.
2. Under no circumstances
may swimmers be left unattended at Woodberry until they are on deck
with a coach present.
3. Barbee
Center
a) Food and
smoking are not allowed in the building.
b) All swimmers
must dress and undress in the assigned
locations. Since we share these facilities with
others, personal items left in the changing areas are left at your
own risk.
c) No one is
permitted to enter the indoor track area, squash courts,
racquetball courts, or kitchen facilities. Parents are welcome
to use the couches and chairs provided in the lobby after 6:00
pm.
d) If
a sibling is forced to wait on another, please have them bring
homework or another quiet activity such as a board
game. Running and horseplay are not permitted anywhere
at Woodberry. Parents are expected to enforce this rule
vigorously.
e) All standard safety
rules apply within the pool area.
f) Parents are not
allowed on the pool deck during practice. Please wait until
after practice or schedule an appointment to speak with a
coach.
1. No weapons are
allowed on Woodberry property.
2. Swimmers will
not use or possess alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal
drugs.
3. All
swimmers are expected to turn in a copy of thier
report card to their coach each marking
period. Grades will be kept in
confidence.
4. Honor: Lying,
cheating, evasiveness and stealing will not be tolerated. The
purpose of our honor system is to instill in each swimmer that
he/she can be trusted. BASS swimmers are good
sports both in and out of the water, in support of their
fellow swimmers and in the face of competition. Taunting and
bullying is never tolerated.
SWIMMERS & PARENTS: Please
remember that your behavior is a reflection of the BASS swim
team. You will be required to indicate your acceptance of
these rules by signing elsewhere in this
document. Any infraction of these rules will be
dealt with on an individual basis by the BASS board or
staff.
BASS 2010 – 2011 COACHING
STAFF
Kevin McHaney
(coach_kevin@SwimBASS.org), who is in his 31st year of
coaching, heads our coaching staff. Kevin received his B.S. in
Sport Management, M Ed. in Counseling and a School Administration
endorsement from UVA. A former Virginia All-Star swimmer and
coach, he is the Real Estate Broker/Owner for RE/MAX New Horizons.
He has been the leader of the BASS program since its’
inception 20 years ago. Kevin is involved with all age
groups and leads the summer programs.
Chris Taylor
(coach_chris@SwimBASS.org) is in his 16th year with BASS and is
involved with all swimmers as our Head Age Group coach. Chris
swam at Clemson University and was a two-time National YMCA
champion and Olympic Trial Qualifier. He is a Database Analyst
for UVA Hospital and has coached in swim programs for 20
years. He is a former VA All-Star coach and heads the Greene
Hills Gators summer team.
Cherie Adair
(coach_cherie@SwimBASS.org) is in her 6th year on the BASS
coaching staff. She has coached for 16 years for USS clubs,
high school teams, Masters and Summer league programs
and currently at Greene Hills. She was MAC Conference
champion and NCAA qualifier at Miami University in
Ohio.
Janet McDonnell
(coach_janet@SwimBASS.org) is in her 12th year with the BASS
program. Janet is a Hall of Fame swimmer for Clemson
University and qualified for Olympic Trials. She is a sixth
grade teacher at Culpeper Middle School and former Head Coach for
the Culpeper Rec. Club summer team.
Shari Jacobs
(coach_sherie@SwimBASS.org) is in her 6th year coaching
with BASS. Shari began competitive swimming at age 8,
continued on through four years of varsity swimming at Swarthmore
College, and continues to swim as part of her triathlon training.
She is a resident of Woodberry Forest, where she taught and
coached for WFS and BASS teams prior to the birth of her son. Shari
is the coach of the Orange Otters summer team.
Helen Dixon
(coach_helen@SwimBASS.org) is in her 4th year on the BASS
Staff. She has worked with kids at all levels most recently as
Head coach for Culpeper High School, and currently as Head Coach of
ACAC (JSL) and with the Dolphin club instruction program in
Charlottesville.
Joe
Fischer (coach_joe@swimBASS.org) is in his 7th year with the
BASS program. He is the former Head swim coach for Woodberry
Forest and formerly coached at the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory
School and at St. George’s School. He is currently a
mathematics teacher at Woodberry.
Emily Komisky -
Dry-land coach. Em is
starting her second year as a dry-land coach. She began
her athletic career as a cross country and track athlete and
competed for Truman State University in Missouri. After
graduating from college, she became interested in the sport of
triathlon and now competes in both triathlons and road races up to
half marathon distance. She resides at Woodberry Forest with
her husband and young daughter.
Cos
DiFazio (coach_cos@SwimBASS.org) is in his 13th year with BASS.
He has 19 years of head coaching experience at the USS level
and is regarded as one of the finest stroke technicians in
Virginia. He is the Head Site Coach for the BASS South
Fluvanna program.
BASS
Swimming is constantly on the search for coaching talent to best
instruct our swimmers; so, our final staff may
change!
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