So, my granddaughter is a freshman in HS. She is swimming on a USA team and her HS team. The HS team has about 60 swimmers--walk on, no try outs. Of those 60 only 4 girls (3 seniors & my DGD) are truly competitive. There are some who can not yet swim a complete lap(pull self along on lane ropes). Some team members haven't paid their booster fees.
The coach insists on taking the WHOLE team to every meet so everyone can have the "meet" experience. Because some members haven't paid booster fees there isn't enough money for the WHOLE team to go to large/competitive meets and the coach refuses to leave the 'non swimmers' or deadbeats at home. He has cancelled every out of town large/competitive meet that requires an over night stay. I don't believe this is fair to the few competitive swimmers on the team who are hoping to be seen by colleges.
Any thoughts on how to approach the situation?
Thanks!
Parents
Former Member
Deadbeat is my word not hers. What else would you call someone who doesn't pay fees? And, before you come back with maybe the parents can't afford the fees, let me tell you what her parents have done. They sponsored 10 swimmers who couldn't afford the fees to the tune of $500.00
Yes, Geek, I agree it is about the team, but there needs to be some middle ground. I suspect she wouldn't have complained if her events had been 2 relays and 2 individuals.
Deadbeat is my word not hers. What else would you call someone who doesn't pay fees? And, before you come back with maybe the parents can't afford the fees, let me tell you what her parents have done. They sponsored 10 swimmers who couldn't afford the fees to the tune of $500.00
Yes, Geek, I agree it is about the team, but there needs to be some middle ground. I suspect she wouldn't have complained if her events had been 2 relays and 2 individuals.
