You are probably aware from a previous post that Georgia Southwestern University in Americus, Georgia has announced it will close the pool which has been the home of AAAA swim team (aka Quad A/Americus Blue Tide). The supporters of this swim team, community member, alumni, etc. are trying desperately to get GSW to change its plans. You can help us in two ways.
Find the thread titled, “Don’t Let This Swim Team Drown” and follow one of the links and write a short note to GSW asking them to keep the pool open. It doesn’t matter where you are from, just let the powers that be know how important aquatics are.
I would also like everyone who has a child/teen on a swim team, or who was on a swim team as a child/teen, to answer these questions.
In addition to the physical benefits (strengthening, endurance, coordination) how does being on a swim team benefit a child/teen?
And, how does a children’s/teen’s swim team benefit the community?
Thanks in advance,
Lainey
In this day and age it comes down to $$, nothing else matters. You need to show economic impact of the club. Here's a list.
1. Avg income of family and they spend the money on the facility versus spend on other private complexes if swimming is cancelled.
2. Revenue from meets - include those travelling in who spend locally
3. Apparel sales to local merchants
4. Show net zero to operate pool
5. You should also have a contingency plan for taking the facility private.
If there is minority use of pool consider contacting Make A Splash for input. They can be a great ally.
In this day and age it comes down to $$, nothing else matters. You need to show economic impact of the club. Here's a list.
1. Avg income of family and they spend the money on the facility versus spend on other private complexes if swimming is cancelled.
2. Revenue from meets - include those travelling in who spend locally
3. Apparel sales to local merchants
4. Show net zero to operate pool
5. You should also have a contingency plan for taking the facility private.
If there is minority use of pool consider contacting Make A Splash for input. They can be a great ally.
