Ok here's the deal. The school that I go to has swimming club but it's not very good. There's only about 6 or so members, no coach and they don't do anything really. They get together a few times a week and decide what to do, but with no real direction or instruction. Well, when I was talking to one of the lifeguards about why we didn't have a swim team..she didn't really have an answer. I think it would be really cool if I could get something in motion to get a REAL club put together. If I could find a coach for the team then I know I would find tons of interested people...even if it's an online one that writes weekly workouts. We have a decent pool, but apparently one of the reasons we don't have a team yet is cuz they don't think it's good enough. I still think that we should have a team...It's a fine practice pool. So I was wondering if any one had any ideas or information about starting a team. Where can I find a coach? How can I get the right permission? How can I get a team registered to compete in USMS meets? If the team is registerd with USMS can we still compete with other colleges? and so on. Any help that any one could offer would be nothing but help!! Thanx so much!!
~Kyra
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I like the idea of sharing coaching roles with other swimmers. As long as its a loose organization that could work fine. At some point someone will exert more of a coach role or you all will hire someone if the group is successful.
On the other questions, I don' t know enough about the rules of the USMS to answer them. You probably will have insurance and pool rental fees though that need to be addressed. Other colleges probably have certain ruling bodies (like the NCAA) that govern who they compete with unless its on an intramural level or club level. Then you look to the club's governing body - like USMS.
I think the USMS rules are on this website. Have you spoken to coaches at other schools that you have in mind for meets?
If I find some information on your questions, I will send you a note with the link.
I like the idea of sharing coaching roles with other swimmers. As long as its a loose organization that could work fine. At some point someone will exert more of a coach role or you all will hire someone if the group is successful.
On the other questions, I don' t know enough about the rules of the USMS to answer them. You probably will have insurance and pool rental fees though that need to be addressed. Other colleges probably have certain ruling bodies (like the NCAA) that govern who they compete with unless its on an intramural level or club level. Then you look to the club's governing body - like USMS.
I think the USMS rules are on this website. Have you spoken to coaches at other schools that you have in mind for meets?
If I find some information on your questions, I will send you a note with the link.
