OCCOQUAN
SWIMMING
2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 S e a s o n S t a r t U p P r e s e n t a t i o n
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◦ Mission/ Vision / Values / Priorities
◦ Occoquan Swimmer Development Model
◦ Season Schedule & Outline
◦ Practices
◦ Competitions
◦ Events
◦ Fundraising
◦ Volunteering
Occoquan
Swimming
Mission
The mission of Occoquan Swimming
is to develop the character traits,
technical skills, work ethic and
intense desire necessary for
maximal realization of each
individual’s potential, both as a
person and as a competitive
swimmer.
Occoquan
Swimming
Vision
OCCS achieves excellence through
individualized growth and team unity by
providing quality leadership and instruction.
We maintain a safe team environment where
every swimmer is encouraged to build
friendships, hard work, and have fun in the
process of their development. We provide the
motivation and discipline necessary to
develop skills and self-esteem, resulting in a
Occoquan
Swimming
Coaching
Values
R.I.P.P.L.E.
◦ Respect – everyone is welcome in our lives; we
respect swimmers, parents, officials and facilities
and look for ways to serve them all.
◦ Integrity – we are honest with ourselves; we
follow through with our promises.
◦ Positivity – we talk, act & expect positivity
around us.
◦ Purpose – everything we provide has purpose
that helps us to our ends.
◦ Leadership – providing structure, discipline and
promotion of our ideas through being strong
leaders by example.
◦ Excellence/Relentless – always looking for the
best opportunities to teach, train and to do
everything as best as we can for our members
and for the team.
Occoquan
Swimming
Priorities
◦ Long Term Development OCCS is committed to
placing the long-term interests of each
individual swimmer at the heart of every
decision
◦ Holistic Approach OCCS is committed to
developing the entire person, not just the
swimmer. Emphasizing every teachable
moment in a swimmer’s career is an
opportunity for growth.
◦ Coach Education OCCS is committed to ensuring
the coaching staff has the needed training,
certifications and is knowledgeable in the most
modern forms of teaching the sport and life
skills to each participant.
◦ Parent Education OCCS is committed to passing
on knowledge, experience and methods to
parents to help them foster the growth of their
children.
Head Coach/Executive Manager Role
I have stepped away from the full-time coaching for this season to allow more time to commit toward the full team
development. You will see me helping with coaching in several roles, but not everyday with the same group as I seek ways to bring the team together, streamline our processes and build the team toward higher standards. I aim to get to know everyone a little more intimately and to serve you all as your guide in navigating your swimming experience.
I am normally your primary contact when it comes to questions regarding team issues. However most questions should be directed toward your swimmer’s coach you are always welcome to include me on your correspondence. Here are some specific items I am available for:
◦ College Advisement
◦ Swimmer Career Planning
◦ Coach Concerns
◦ Event Questions (if not specific to your group)
◦ Billing & Membership
Coaching Staff
◦ Don Regenbogen (NTG)
◦ Kelly Call (PWE IMR+, IMX)
◦ Ray Fiedler (PWE AM, SR)
◦ Dalton Regenbogen (MC SR, PSr)
◦ Lauren Kranz (MC (PSr.)
◦ Nick Kulick (MC IMX, NTG)
◦ Christine Haslem (PWE IMX, PSr)
◦ Matthew Mast (MC IMR+, SR)
◦ Caleb Roach (MC IMRprep, IMR)
◦ Joan Craft (WARF IMR, PSr/SR)
◦ Jorge Bohabot (PWE PSr)
◦ Pam Friend (PWE IMR)
◦ Ross Morres (WARF IMR+, IMX)
◦ Christina Morres (MC IMR)
◦ Matthew Hazelworth (MC HSP, SR2,
HOME)
◦ John Facciola (PWE SR2)
◦ Arianna Gibbs (MC IMRlight)
◦ Christine Yowell (MC IMX)
◦ Ashley Wells (MC IMR+)
◦ Megan Baner (Dryland)
Administration Staff
◦ Hannah Dean
◦ Questions regarding billing or payment processing may be directed to Hannah
◦
Hdean@swimoccs.org
◦ Kelly Call
◦ Membership questions and more can be directed to Kelly
◦
CoachKelly@swimoccs.org
◦ Lauren Kranz
◦ Clinics, Swim A Thon and events
◦
CoachLauren@swimoccs.org
Swimmer Development Objectives
Every swimmer that joins Occoquan Swimming is introduced to age and maturity appropriate training
and lessons. Our objective is not only to provide an environment that breeds success but also
encourages development of positive character traits.
Each level within OCCS provides a template of six categories that coaches are tasked to teach, train
and develop toward. All in with a determined effort toward a positive, life changing experience toward
becoming this best of every single swimmer.
1. Biomechanical
2. Physiological
3. Character & Life Skills
4. Psychology
5. Training Set Goals
6. Performance Goals
Swimmer Development Objectives
PREPARATION PROGRAMS
The prep programs are established to provide participation in the sport of swimming with fitness and
skill development toward outside USA Swimming objectives.
Home School – Provides a physical education opportunity using swimming as the primary focus.
Swimmers of varying levels gain from their time and do have the option to join the USA Swimming
portion with Occoquan Swimming if desired.
IMR Light – As a bridge from lessons to prepare for a transition into the swim team or to be used as a
supplemental program for kids that are participating in other sports but want the fitness and skill
development of swimming without the competitive aspect.
High School Preparation – provides non-year round USA Swimmers with the opportunity to prepare for
their upcoming high school season in developing skills and fitness toward being ready for try outs for
their school team.
Swimmer Development
Objectives
MEDLEY SWIMMING
The Medley Swimming Programs of OCCS are based on a proven systematic approach to building the foundational skills and fitness for swimmers to grow from. Swimmers in the Medley Groups will be taught the advanced competitive swimming skills and progress through the season with additional reinforcement of skills through drills, training and other instruction.
◦ IMR Prep BEGINNER (5-8) – Fun 30%, skill 45%, aerobic 25%, anaerobic 0%
◦ IMR DEVOLOPMENTAL (6-10) – Fun 20%, skill 40%, aerobic 30%, anaerobic 10%
◦ IMR plus ADV DEVELOPMENTAL (8-13) – Fun 20%, skill 30%, aerobic 40%, anaerobic 10%
Swimmer Development Objectives
SENIOR SWIMMING
Encompassing the teenage years, the senior programs provide extensive training specifically prescribed
throughout the swimming season for peak performances at certain competitions. There are also options for
newer swimmers to continue to build skills in the programs within the senior 2 swimming.
◦ PRESr ADV PERFORMANCE (12-14) – Fun 10%, skill 15%, aerobic 40%, anaerobic 35%
◦ SR2 SENIOR DEVELOPMENT (13-18) - Fun 10%, skill 25%, aerobic 25%, anaerobic 40%
◦ SR1 SENIOR PERFORMANCE (15-18) - Fun 10%, skill 10%, aerobic 30%, anaerobic 50%
◦ NTG ELITE (15+) – Fun 5%, skill 10%, aerobic 35%, anaerobic 50%
2020-2021
POLICIES &
CONTRACTS
COVID-19 MITIGATION PROCESS
◦ Health Assessment
◦ Done at home, please verbally ask your child EVERYDAY how they are feeling to ensure they aren’t coming down with anything. ◦ Temperature Check at Entry to any facility
◦ Swimmer & Staff Check In
◦ All Swimmers and Staff must enter with a face covering and keep on until 10+ feet can be maintained ◦ ID Swipe
◦ Will indicate you understand the risks of entering the facility
◦ Will acknowledge that you do not have any unexplained symptoms that may be related to COVID-19
◦ Attendance is taken everyday
◦ Parents are not allowed into the facility except emergency reasons.
◦ Be prepared to drop off at the front entrance and then pick up immediately following practice
COVID-19 MITIGATION PROCESS
◦ Positive Test Policy
• An alert email will be sent out to staff, OCCS members and other patrons of the pool that may have been exposed to the positive test person (names will not be used). All swimmers at the impacted facility will be out of the water for up to 24 hours after a positive test has been reported to accommodate facility clearing, cleaning and disinfection.
• Swimmers in the group and coaches in the group that have been in direct contact with the positive test person will be asked to submit to a COVID 19 test and remain away from the facility until a negative test result is provided to staff or 14 days have passed whichever is done first.
• Direct Contact = sharing a lane or conjoining lane, any unmasked exposure passing, etc. Swimmers in the same group may not be directly impacted if the staff has done a good job of recording the contract tracing. However due to the limitations of sharing medical information (i.e. names) we are a restricted to enforcing the testing, etc. to all swimmers and staff of a particular group.
• Members and staff will be advised to follow the recommendations of their family physician or medical professional.
• If one facility or practice group shuts down, swimmers from that practice group or facility are not permitted to go to any other OCCS facility until after 14 days of isolation or a negative test result is provided.
Contract Understanding
◦ Occoquan Swimming’s Responsibility◦ Provide opportunities for swimming and character development from the coaches
◦ Suitable Practice Times & Locations
◦ Reasonable Training Programs (level specific)
◦ Meaningful Experiences
◦ A Safe Environment for Swimming
◦ Trained and Certified Staff
◦ Staff Code of Conduct ◦ Contract understanding
◦ Ensure your child is healthy
◦ Keep track of your account (update billing issues as soon as possible)
◦ Monthly installments are not monthly usage fees
Swimmer Safety Policies
◦ Occoquan Swimming has been recognized as a USA Swimming Safe Sport Organization. We are committed to fostering an environment where every swimmer is safe, cared for and protected from misconduct by adults or other swimming participants. Please review the OCCS Safe Sport policies online:
https://www.teamunify.com/team/pvos/page/safe-sport--athlete-protection
◦ To report any concerning issues, please talk with your swimmer’s coach, the head coach or the OCCS designated Safe Sport coordinator: Todd Mercer SafeSport@swimoccs.org
◦ There are also a list of conduct expectations, anti-bully measures and more available online: https://www.teamunify.com/team/pvos/page/about-occs/custom-page1
COVID-19 Shut Down Policy
As we experienced in the spring of 2020, the local, state and federal leaders may demand that a business such as a swim team, fitness center, swim instruction and other ‘non-essential’ businesses be required to close to mitigate continual outbreaks of the virus. For the upcoming swimming year, if this happens, Occoquan Swimming is prepared to offer a discount credit back to your account using the following policies:
1) There is no discount should any facility close or you or your swimmer be required to quarantine or become ill for less than 15 days.
2) If a facility is forced to close and no suitable replacement option is provided for over 15 consecutive days or if your swimmer becomes ill or is required to quarantine/recover for more than 15 consecutive days a refund-credit will be placed on your account based on the group and number of practices canceled/missed after the initial 14 days due to the COVID-19 virus:
◦ IMR light $6 ◦ IMR prep $8 ◦ IMR $8 ◦ IMRplus $9 ◦ IMX $9.50 ◦ Pre-Sr $10 ◦ NTG $12 ◦ Home Fit $6 ◦ Day IMRprep $8 ◦ Day IMR $8 ◦ Day IMR+ $9 ◦ Day IMX $10
*If your swimmer is confirmed to be COVID-19 positive and they are not able to participate for this reason you must provide documentation of the illness as well as the Dr. letter clearing the swimmer to return to swim.
Contracts are not canceled due to COVID-19 only credits will be provided for future missed practice opportunities thus there may be additional payments due on the contract if you were paying by installments for the swimming year. By clicking this agreement and submitting this registration you agree to this policy and are committed to paying the required payments that you agreed to during registration.
2020-2021
SCHEDULE
Practices – Competitions – Events & Fundraising
Practices 2020-2021
Occoquan Swimming takes pride in the fact that we can offer more practice time and more
consistency than any other team in the area. We are committed to finding creative ways to provide a
consistent level of training through adapting to any challenges that come to us.
Chinn & Colgan High School are working on getting back open for us, so in the meantime we have Lake
Ridge Swim Club and Montclair Country Club available to us. We are confident that things will be
worked out with them to provide the planned practices for the upcoming season but may be adjusted
similar to Freedom & WARF
Freedom & WARF have adjusted the pool space available so we have an adjusted practice plan that
will run through December.
Dryland we originally planned to offer everything virtual, however we are working on some options for
in person dryland done outside.
Manassas Central
(Central Park & Freedom)
September 13-30
M/W
T/Th
Fridays
Saturdays
Home School AM
8:00-9:00am (C) 8:00-9:00am (C) X XHome School PM
1:00-2:00pm (C) 1:00-2:00pm (C) X XIMR light
5:00-5:45pm (C) 5:00-5:45pm (C) X XIMR Prep
6:00-7:00pm (C) 5:45-6:45pm (C) X XIMR
5:15-6:15pm (C) 5:45-6:45pm (C) 5:15-6:15pm (C) 8:00-9:00am (C)IMR +
6:30-8:00pm (F) 5:15-6:15pm (F) 5:15-6:30pm (C) 8:45-10:15am (C)IMX
6:30-8:00pm (F) 7:15-8:45pm (C) 6:45-8:00pm (C) 10:30-12:00pm (C)Pre-Senior
6:30-8:30pm (C) 4:00-5:30pm (C) 3:30-5:00pm (C) 6:00-8:00am (F)Senior
3:30-5:00pm (C) 3:30-5:00pm (F) 3:30-5:00pm (C) 6:00-8:00am (F)Senior 2 & High School
Prep
3:30-5:00pm (C) 4:00-5:00pm (C) X XPrince William East
(Lake Ridge & Montclair)
September 13-30
M/W
T/Th
Fridays
Saturdays
IMR Prep 6:00-7:00pm (C) X X X IMR + 5:30-6:45pm (L) 5:30-6:45pm (L) 5:30-6:30pm (L) 9:30-11:00am (L) IMR 1 5:30-6:30pm (M) 5:30-6:30pm (M) 5:30-6:30pm (M) 9:30-10:30am (M) IMR 2 5:30-6:30pm (M) 5:30-6:30pm (M) 5:30-6:30pm (M) 9:30-10:30am (M) Morning 5:30-7:30am (M) 5:30-7:30am (M) 5:30-7:30am (M) 8:00-9:30am (M) IMX PM 6:45-8:15pm (L) 6:45-8:15pm (L) 6:30-8:00pm (L) 8:00-9:30am (L) Pre Senior 4:00-5:30pm (L) 4:00-5:30pm (L) 4:00-5:30pm (L) 6:00-8:00am (L) Senior 1 4:00-5:30pm (M) 4:00-5:30pm (M) 4:00-5:30pm (M) 6:00-8:00am (M) Senior 2 4:00-5:30pm (M) 4:00-5:30pm (M) X XWARRENTON (WARF)
September 13 – December 12
M/W
T/Th
Fridays
Saturdays
IMR Prep
X
5:45-6:45pm (C)
X
X
IMR +
6:45-8:00pm
6:45-8:00pm
X
8:00-9:30am
IMR
6:30-7:30pm
6:30-7:30pm
X
X
IMX
6:45-8:15pm
6:45-8:15pm
X
8:00-10:00am
Pre Senior /
Senior
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
X
8:00-10:00am
Skill Clinics 2020
Practices offer a tremendous amount of skill development however there are times when swimmers
need a little more focused training to get the idea and put together the points into workable technique.
To this end, OCCS will be offering a full schedule of skill clinics that will utilize the amazing coaching staff
and some high school leaders from the senior and National Training Groups to make a lasting impact.
◦ Freestyle & Backstroke – 2 Hours $60
9/21, 11/2
◦ Breaststroke & Butterfly- 2 Hours $60
9/26, 10/19
◦ Starts, Turns & Finishes- 1 hour 30 Minutes $50
10/3, 10/5, 11/7
◦ Disqualification Correction Clinic- 30 Minutes $25
10/12, 10/26, 11/16
◦ Technique Specific- 1 hour $40
10/3, 11/7
Safe Sport Training
Safe Sport Training: Led by an OCCS coach, swimmers and parents go through the Safe Sport Training
courses in a zoom format. This training is required for Safe Sport and is offered for free.
All 13 & over swimmers are expected to take this training at least once every two years to encourage
learning about staying and keeping others safe regarding adult and minor relationships.
Virtual – Free Safe Sport
Monday, September 14
Virtual: Safe Sport Training for Athletes Free NTG 1p.m. 13 & Over 11 a.m. Virtual: Safe Sport Training for Parents Free 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 19
Virtual: Safe Sport Training for Athletes Free 10 am & 12 pm Virtual: Safe Sport Training for Parents Free 2 p.m.
COVID-19 Mitigation
Due to the Pandemic, there are a number of requirements that we are expected to enforce with our swim meets this fall. We hope to ease these requirements as things get better and to offer bigger and more teams to compete with us. But for now, here is what you can expect in the coming meets this fall.
◦
Swim Meets will be held at CPAC
◦
Face Coverings Required on deck when 10+ feet can not be maintained.
◦
No spectators will be permitted however the broadcast of the meet will be
available online (Facebook or YouTube)
FALL 2020 SCHEDULE
STA RT DATE
EN D
DATE T YPE D ESC RIPT I O N LOC ATION ROSTER S
4-Oct 4-Oct Swim Meet
East Coast Open Water Championships
Smith Mt. Lake IMX-NTG10-Oct 11-Oct Swim Meet
Medley Ready OCCS Virtual Meet
CPAC ALL24-Oct 25-Oct Swim Meet
Medley Xtreme OCCS Virtual Meet
CPAC ALL14-Nov 15-Nov Swim Meet
OCCS Fall Fest Swim Meet
CPAC ALLMedley Meets
October 10/11 – Medley Ready Meet @ CPAC
8 & under 25s of each stroke
9-12 year olds 50s of each stroke, 100 IM, 100
free and 200 free
13 & over 100s of each stroke, 200 IM, 50 free
& 200 free
Likely sessions will be split by Age & Gender
Saturday & Sunday:
Session 1 – NTG girls & boys
Session 2 – 11-12 girls
Session 3 – 11-12 boys
Session 4 – 10 & under girls
Session 5 – 10 & under boys
Session 6 – 13 & over girls & boys
October 24/25 – Medley Extreme Meet @ CPAC
8 & under 25s of each stroke plus 50 free & 100 IM
9-12 year olds 100s of each stroke, 200 IM, 500 free
13 & over 200s of each stroke, 400 IM, 500 free
Likely sessions will be split by Age & Gender
Saturday & Sunday:
Session 1 – NTG girls & boys
Session 2 – 11-12 girls
Session 3 – 11-12 goys
Session 4 – 10 & under girls
Session 5 – 10 & under boys
November Fall Fest
November 13-15 – Fall Fest (may be at Freedom)
8 & under all events (max 3 per day)
9-12 year olds all events (max 3 per day)
13 & over all events (max 3 per day)
Likely sessions will be split by Age & Gender Saturday & Sunday:
Session 1 – NTG girls & boys
Session 2 – 13 & over girls & boys
Session 3 – 11-12 girls
Session 4 – 11-12 boys
Session 5 – 10 & under girls
Session 6 – 10 & under boys
FALL
2020
EVENT
PLANS
Example for 9-12 year old swimmer
10-Oct 11-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov
50 back 50 free 100 back 200 IM 400 IM 50 breast 100 free 50 breast 100 free 100 breast 500 free 500 free 200 breast 200 fly
50 fly 200 free 100 fly 100 fly 50 fly
100 IM 200 free 100 breast
100 back 200 back 200 IM 50 back 50 free 100 IM
Example for 13 & over (including NTG)
10-Oct 11-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov
100 back 50 free 200 back 400 IM 400 IM 200 free 100 free 100 breast 100 free 200 breast 500 free 1650 free (6 hts) 100 breast 200 breast
100 fly 200 free 200 fly 100 fly 100 back
200 IM 200 back 200 fly
200 IM 50 free 1000 free
December Hybrid Meet
OCCS is governed by USA Swimming nationally and Potomac Valley Swimming locally. We are held to their expectations and requirements when it comes to being able to offer ‘normal’ competitions. Add in the CDC, State and Local requirements for COVID-19 mitigation efforts and there is just too much unknown for what the fall will bring. So our planning is currently based on the current rules (however as always we will adjust along the way).
◦ Our December meet is planned to be held over four days (Friday-Monday)
December 11-14 and we are working on two teams to join us for a championship style meet.
◦ All events will be offered
◦ Timed finals competition for 10 & unders
◦ Prelims/Finals competition for 11 & over
◦ Prelims will be swum in morning at separate pools
◦ Finals will be swum at night in one pool (swimmers will come together and top 16 swimmers will compete at night)
January –
March
Again, lots to consider when things will get back to
somewhat of a normal competition plan, but here is what we would plan if the Pandemic is rectified by January. If not, we’ll adjust and try to offer something similar in smaller virtual meets.
Sectionals, junior nationals and Elite Age Group
showcase meets are still being considered as well.
15-Jan
17-Jan
Last Chance IMX
Qualifying
CPAC
ALL
29-Jan
31-Jan
IMX Games
UMD
Qualified
12-Feb
14-Feb
Presidents Day Classic
Freedom
ALL
5-Mar
8-Mar
PVS Sr/Jr Champs
UMD
Qualified
18-Mar
21-Mar
PVS Junior Olympics
UMD
Qualified
27-Mar
28-Mar
Sprint to Summer
PWCS Colgan ALL
RETURN TO SWIM
A-THON
A two-month achievement and incentive-based
participation and fundraising effort
2020 BACK2SWIM A THON
We don’t have control over a lot of things, however as long as our pools allow us to swim, we should have a great connection with getting back into the swim of things and creating a culture of hard work, commitment and determination.
The normal swim a thon efforts would go toward a day of swimming up to 200 lengths and raising money based on the laps swum or dentations. This year, we are going to use practices, meets and more to provide a score toward achievement. There are six categories we will be using to score the process. Choose one or all of them to focus on and get sponsors to help your process. More details will be shared next week.
Practice Attendance Distance Challenge
IMR/IMX Event Completion & Scores Test Sets/ Team Challenges
Virtual Meetings/ Clinics Fundraising
