Golden Wave Swim Team (GWST) is a USA Swimming program.

The coaching staff is:

• Mike Smith - Head Coach and team owner
• Mica Smith - Assistant Coach

Golden Wave Swim Team supports an environment in which swimmers of all levels may develop their full potential from beginner to national levels.

Our competitive program is designed to enable each of our swimmers to systematically progress from the beginning to elite levels of performance by establishing clearly defined priorities, training plans, and performance standards for each level of swimming instruction.

All swimmers are expected to honor their commitment to attend practices and exhibit appropriate behavior at all times at practices and meets. We are guests at the practice facilities. We must conduct ourselves as such at all times.

Golden Wave Swim Team members are expected to follow the safety rules established for practices and meets by Coach Smith and the meet safety chairman.

SAFETY RULES:

• Walk, walk, walk!
• No diving without coach's approval.
• Always look before push off.
• Circle swim correctly (be aware of who is in front of you).
• Don't cross over lanes without checking to see if it's clear.
• No pushing and horseplay on deck.
• Never go under the pool solar covers.
• When going off the backstroke, double check to see if clear.
• Report any injuries or allergies immediately to the coach.

PRACTICE GUIDELINES:

• Swimmers are expected to attend two-hour practices on their choice of days Monday through Friday. Only novice team members will have shorter practices.
• Swimmers should arrive at the pool ten minutes early to allow for changing time and pool set up.
• Team members are expected to help put in and take out the lane lines and cover the pool after each practice, as required.

Swimmers are responsible for replacing outgrown or lost equipment. Swimmers should bring the following equipment to each practice:

• swim goggles and cap
• fins
• paddles
• pull buoy
• kick board

How to enter meets:

• Print a copy of the meet event sheet, which you can get from this table (click on the specific meet in the 'Meet Type' column), or from the SI-Swimming web site (Click here).
• Circle the events that the swimmer will be entering
• Print out the GWST meet entry form and fill it out (Click here to get it). Don't forget to write the swimmer's personal best time next to each event they are entering.
• Add up the total cost for the meet for the swimmer and make out a check payable to GOLDEN WAVE
• Bring the GWST meet entry form to practice and give it to the coach before the meet entry deadline.

Important things to remember:

• Clear with the coach which events to enter
• Know the maximum number of entries per day
• Know the meet entry deadline date
• Know the location of the meet
• Know the meet start time and directions
• Check in directly at the check-in table and clear with the check-in person which events you will be swimming that day
• Inform the coach in advance if you need the coach to check you in
• Know what time you need to be there for warmup laps
• Have your membership card with you at all meets

MONTHLY FEES:

• The team membership fee is $110 per month for the 1st swimmer, and an additional sibling is $80 per month.
• This fee must be paid by the 10th of each month. If not, a $10 late charge will be assessed. No refunds will be given.
• The monthly fee must be paid despite vacations, illness, and the high school swim season. This ensures a year round team.

POOL FEE (annual):

• A $60 annual pool fee is required as well

OFFICIAL'S FEE (bi-annual):

• This is a $15 fee payable twice a year, in November and May. This fee covers the cost of USA Swim memberships for volunteer team officials, parents who perform this important role.
• Teams are assessed a financial penalty by the LSC if more than ten swimmers are entered in a meet/session and the team does not provide an official. One offical is required for every ten swimmers entered thereafter.

USA SWIM TEAM MEMBERSHIP FEE (annual):

• A USA swim membership is required. For 2011, the cost is $57 for athletes and $52 for non-athletes (officials and coaches).
• Click here to get the application forms.

MEET FEES (per meet):

• On average, it costs about $5.00 per swimmer to enter a meet
• In addition, there is a cost of $3.00 per event

Parents, are you interested in helping? Let us know.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer swim offical for the team, contact Coach Mike. We can use help in this area.

Our team is supported by volunteers. Your willingness to help is critical to our success. Thank you for all your support.