Blue Book 
2010



Table of Contents 

SECTION 1 Ð Introduction Page 2 
Club Mission Statement 
General Information 
PresidentÕs Welcome 
2009 Coaching Staff 
Important Dates 
Executive Members 
Registration 
SECTION 2 Ð Swimmer Information Page 12 
Swimmer Information 
Junior Blueback Program 
Division Age Locator 
Fraser South ÒAÓ Qualifying Times 
Team Gear 
Club Awards 
Club Records 
SECTION 3 Ð Swim Meets Page 23 
Swim Meet Schedule 
Boundary Bay Blueback Meet Information 
Information about Swim Meets 
The Events / Strokes 
The Importance of Timing & Place Judging 
Deck Officials as Volunteers 
Running a Swim Meet 
SECTION 4 Ð Policies and Procedures Page 35 
BCSSA Statements 
Club Harassment Policy 
ParentÕs Code of Ethics 
Relay Policy 
SECTION 5 Ð Miscellaneous Page 40 
A Story of Dedication & Persistance, by Debbie Payne 


SECTION 1 Ð Introduction 


Club Mission Statement 
General Information 
PresidentÕs Welcome 


2010 Coaching Staff 
Important Dates 
Executive Members 

Registration 


BOUNDARY BAY BLUEBACK SUMMER SWIM CLUB MISSION 
STATEMENT 


¥ 
We promote the sport of swimming within a safe and enjoyable environment; 
¥ 
We are a family-centered club that values open communication; 
¥ 
We provide a structured, developmental approach to swimming; 
¥ 
We encourage healthy competition; and 
¥ 
We encourage and challenge each swimmer to move towards their own goals and 
aspirations. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 


The Boundary Bay Bluebacks Summer Swim Club is a Society incorporated under the 
Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. The Club is a member of the BC 
Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA). A portion of your fees is forwarded to the 
BCSSA, mainly to cover liability insurance. Only swimmers with BCSSA Insurance 
coverage are allowed to participate in the Blueback practices and sponsored events. 

The Bluebacks executive is a group of elected volunteers who run the club on a daily 
basis. The executive is elected at the Annual General Meeting usually held mid 
September. Executive meetings are held monthly throughout the year. The Executive 
are responsible for approving an annual budget, setting fees, hiring coaches, raising 
funds, organizing the Blueback swim meet, planning swim schedules and pool times, 
maintaining statistics, administering the awards program, training meet officials, 
organizing social events and ensuring the club meets its goals and objectives. 

The club contracts the coaching team for the season. An NLS certified coach is required 
to be on deck for all practices. Each member of the coaching team signs a Coaches Code 
of Ethics. The Club obtains a criminal record check for all coaches over the age of 19. 

Practice groups are established by the coaches and are based on their assessment of each 
swimmerÕs ability and age. The club has very limited access to pool times at the Winskill 
Aquatic & Fitness Center. Consequently, during June and July we share the Ladner 
Outdoor Pool with the Ladner Stingray Swim Club. All practices at the Ladner Outdoor 
Pool are held rain or shine. The coaching staff is responsible for practice sessions and 
will be on deck 15 minutes before the sessions begin. Coaches have the authority to 
dismiss a swimmer from a practice if, in their opinion, the swimmer is disrupting the 
practice session or is failing to comply with the coaching instructions. The ClubÕs Pro 
Liaison, Ron Gracan rgracan@telus.net is responsible for mediating parental, coach or 
swimmer issues or concerns that may arise during the season. 

Communication is mainly done either by email or via the club mailboxes which are 
located at the Winskill reception area. There is a separate folder for each family, coach 
and the executive. Much of the info is also located on our Blueback website at 
www.bcssa.bc.ca/fs/bou/ or on our bulletin board at Winskill. 


PRESIDENTÕS WELCOME 


I would like to welcome everyone to the 2010 summer swim season. It is amazing how 
fast time flies. It just seems like yesterday that we were in Trail for the BCSSA 
Provincials. Since that time, your executive has been hard at work getting ready for the 
new swimming season. We have a group of hard working, dedicated individuals who will 
try and make this a successful and fun season for all. The coaching staff has been hired 
and they are very excited to get on deck and in the pool. The pool time is booked, social 
events planned, meets have been selected, and this is shaping up to be a great season for 
everyone! 

For the new members a special welcome to you! Summer swimming is about personal 
bests, making new friends and meeting new families! I encourage you to try and attend as 
many swim meets as possible and to get involved with all aspects of the club. There are 
many opportunities for everyone to help and your kids will certainly appreciate it. We 
will be instituting a buddy system this year for new families. Hopefully this will make the 
transition into the B4 family much easier. 

For our returning members welcome back! With the increase of new members to the 
club, your experience will be greatly needed more than ever. I hope to see you at swim 
meets and I encourage parents to step up to the challenge of officiating. Our club and 
clubs within our region have had many of the older families move on as their kids are no 
longer swimming. Because of this we will need many of our returning and for that matter 
new families, take up the challenge of taking an officiating course and becoming an on 
deck official. Five years ago, I had no idea how to time a lane but now am working on 
deck as an official. If I can do it, you all can do it. I will help in any way to help you 
achieve this goal. Your kids will be proud of you! 

For the swimmers, everyone at the club is here to support you! It is not important that you 
win every race, but rather you do your best and have fun doing it. Your coaches are there 
to help you achieve this so please listen to them and respect them. They will be there for 
you. 

So I wish everyone lots of success and best times. Also, please feel free to contact at any 
time 604-946-5125 or email me at rgracan@telus.net. 

Have a wonderful summer everyone! 

Ron Gracan 
President, Boundary Bay Bluebacks 


2010 COACHING STAFHING STAFF 


Sarah Kudaba Ð Head Coach 

Hello all my name is Sarah Kudaba





Michelle Lowndes Ð Coach 

My name is Michelle Lowndes and it is a great pleasure to be returning to the club this 
year as a Coach. Some of us are late bloomersÉ I was definitely one of them. I joined B4 
in 2004 after coming back from the Dominican Republic. I knew no one, so my mom 
decided to sign me up in a sport that summer. I joined and after many moans and Òmom 
itÕs too earlyÓ, I fell in love with the club. I have now been with the club for five years 
and look forward to it every summer. This club is a great example of fun and 
competition; I started off not knowing my strokes to competing last year and doing well I 
may add. I was terrified on my first day and can still remember how great everyone was 
to me. I even met some great friends along the way, one becoming my best friend. To this 
day, we are like band-aids and skinÉinseparable. I truly believe that this club has helped 


greatly in making me who I am today. I am more confident and loved Volunteer coaching 
in 2007 and Jr. coaching in 2008 to winter of 2009.I am currently studying at Delta 
Secondary School and completing my grade 10 year. IÕve just completed my 
lifeguarding courses and looking to spend even more time at the pool! This club is truly 
my second family and I am so excited to be starting coaching this summer. Get ready for 
a fun year swimmers!!! I sure am!! 
aching 
in 2007 and Jr. coaching in 2008 to winter of 2009.I am currently studying at Delta 
Secondary School and completing my grade 10 year. IÕve just completed my 
lifeguarding courses and looking to spend even more time at the pool! This club is truly 
my second family and I am so excited to be starting coaching this summer. Get ready for 
a fun year swimmers!!! I sure am!! 

Vanessa Clark Ð Coach 

I've been a part of the Bluebacks swim club for about 12 years and I've loved every 
minute of it! I will be graduating from South Delta Secondary in June and cannot wait to 
start this swim season. I am a certified Level 1 NCCP coach and I am also working 
towards finishing my certifications to become a lifeguard. I have been coaching the 
Winskill Dolphins Swim Club for the past three years and I was a volunteer coach, and 
then a junior coach with Bluebacks. I also coached my highschool swim team this year. 
I'm really looking forward to a successful, fun season with Bluebacks this summer 


Emma Siegmund Ð Junior Coach 

I have been a member of the Boundary Bay Bluebacks Swim Club for nine years and 
have had a wonderful time both in and out of the water. I am currently in grade ten at 
South Delta Secondary School. I have been both a summer and winter session Volunteer 
Coach with the Bluebacks as well as a Junior Coach for the past two years. I have also 
held a coaching position with the Southpointe Academy School swim team. I am 
working on my courses towards becoming a lifeguard. I am looking forward to returning 
to the club this summer as a coach and all of the fun and games that goes along with it. 

Katreen Kwantes Junior Coach

Volunteer Coaches 

"Volunteers are not paid -not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." -Anonymous 
 

Josie Klein  
Scott Robertson 


IMPORTANT DATES 


May 1 -The summer swim season begins! 

Your coach will call you the week before practices begin with your practice times. 

May 29 Ð B4 Time Trials 6 a.m. Ð 9 a.m. at Winskill pool 

All parents and swimmers should attend the time trials. It is like a swim meet, but it is 
just for our own club. ItÕs lots of fun and a great opportunity to watch all the B4 
swimmers. Each race is timed which establishes each swimmers starting point for the 
season. It is also a perfect time for parents to learn about officiating and timing in a 
casual atmosphere. 

June 12 & 13 -Our own B4 swim meet Ð Winskill pool 

Our club hosts this annual swim meet which attracts approximately 450 swimmers from 
all over the Lower Mainland. It is also our major fundraising event so all B4 swimmers 
are expected to attend and it is very important that ALL parents help out. See Yumiko 
Hiebert, our meet manager for details. 

July 3 & 4 Ð Away meet in Kelowna 

Get away for a weekend in the beautiful Okanogan. This meet will christen the brand new 
pool in Kelowna. Away meets are one of the best ways to get to know the B4 families. 
Contact Jo Ann for hotel reservations. 

August 7, 8 & 9 Ð Fraser South Regional Championships (Watermania Ð Richmond) 

This is an ÒAÓ and ÒBÓ Regional Championship and it is action packed! It is also the 
qualifying meet for the BCSSA Provincial Championships to be held August 20-22 in 
Abbotsford. 

September (date TBA) Ð B4 Awards night and AGM 

An evening where we recognize each and every one of our swimmers. Awards are given 
out for effort, best times, and outstanding performances. Plus, the annual AGM and 
election of new executive takes place. 

Other social events TBA! We will keep you posted!!! 


2010 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS 
(elected AGM, September 18, 2009) 
009 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS 
(elected AGM, September 18, 2009) 

President Ron Gracan rgracan@telus.net 
4620 55A St. Delta, B.C. V4K 2H2 
604-946-5125 
Vice President Jo-Ann Kwantes kwantes3@dccnet.com 
5688 51st Ave. Delta, B.C. V4K 4N9 
604-946-1975 
 
Treasurer 

Registrar Cori Robertson sc.robertson@primus.ca 
5297 Belair Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4M 2E5 
604-943-0883 
Secretary Donna Lowndes colindonna@dccnet.com 
4907 4th Ave., Delta, B.C. V4M 1G3 
604-943-4906 
Pro Ð Liaison 

Meet Manager Yumiko Hiebert yumichan@thehieberts.com 
1324 Enderby Ave, Delta, B.C. V4L 1S3 
604-943-2027 
Equipment Shawn Robertson sc.robertson@primus.ca 
5297 Belair Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4M 2E5 
604-943-0883 
Club Supplies Moira Gookstetter moira@dccnet.com 
PO Box 1046 Pt Roberts WA 98281 
360-945-1798 
Social Coordinator 
(shared) 
Yvonne Anderson ango5@telus.net 
1344 Enderby Ave, Delta, B.C. V4L 1S3 
604-943-9917 
Diana Klein dklein@eco-integration.com 
5096 Dennison Drive, Delta, B.C. V4M 1R8 
604-948-2002 
Awards Coordinator Marnie MacKenzie robroy&marnie@telus.net 
5636 10th Ave, Delta B.C. V4L 1C1 
604-948-7061 
Public Relations Delrene Stade dstade@telus.net 
850 English Bluff Rd, Delta B.C. 
604-943-9944 
Director of Officials position vacant 


2010 REGISTRATIOREGISTRATION 


Rates 

May 1 Ð June 30* 

1st swimmer $400 
2nd Swimmer $400 
3rd Swimmer $200 
4th Swimmer $200 
Alumni $187.50 

July 1* 

Flat fee $200.00 

*Acceptance is subject to space availability 

Refund Policy 

Summer Session 

All refund requests are to be submitted in writing to the Board and decided upon at the 
first board meeting in September. Refunds will be administered in September. 

¥ 
An individual withdrawing from the swim team one week prior to May 1st, will 
receive a refund less $54 ($34 BCSSA fee plus $20 administration fee) of their 
total fee paid. 
¥ 
An individual registered by May 1st will have until May 7th to submit a request for 
refund to the board and will be refunded less $54 ($34 BCSSA fee plus $20 
administration fee) of their total fee paid 
¥ 
An individual registered after May 1st will have seven consecutive days from their 
registration date to submit a request to the board and will receive a refund less 
$54 ($34 BCSSA fee plus $20 administration fee) of their total fee paid 
¥ 
No refunds will be given after the 7 consecutive day period unless a valid medical 
reason is submitted in writing to the board and subject to review at the first board 
meeting in September (a pro-rated rate will be considered). 
Winter Maintenance 

No refunds will be given. 


B4 Alumni Criteria (adopted January 2007) 

The definition of alumni swimmers and who the program was originally intended to 
benefit: To encourage senior swimmers to continue participating when employment and 
other commitments may prevent them from being as active as in the past. Additionally 
our younger swimmers are often motivated and encouraged by the example set by the 
active senior swimmers. 

Criteria 

1. going into grade 11 after the summer season 
2. minimum 5 years as a B4 member (these may be non-consecutive years) 
Benefits 

1. full practice and meet privileges 
2. rates will be a 50% discount of current club fees 

SECTION 2 Ð Swimmer Information 


Swimmer Information 
Junior Blueback Program 
Division Age Locator 
Fraser South ÒAÓ Qualifying Times 
Team Gear 
Club Awards 
Club Records 



SWIMMER INFORMATION 


1. 
Swimmers are responsible for being on time for practice. This means that they 
are on deck, with their swim equipment, at the scheduled practice time. Each 
practice begins and ends with stretching and dryland activities that are essential 
before entering the water. 
2. 
Swimmers are encouraged to attend all practices. Please notify your coach if you 
will be absent. 
3. 
Swimmers must respect the facilities where they train and where they attend 
meets. 
4. 
At meets, each swimmer must report to their coach before marshalling and after 
their event. This is for advice and feedback. 
5. 
Relay teams must report together to their coach, prior to and after their event. 
6. 
The coaches are responsible for developing programs for swimmers and are in 
control of all practices. 
JUNIOR BLUEBACK PROGRAM 


Expectation of our young swimmers: 

Respect for: 

¥ 
Equipment 
¥ 
Safety rules 
¥ 
People that run the meets 
¥ 
Everyone we compete against 
¥ 
Coaches 
¥ 
Team 
1. 
Respect for equipment Ð treat the pool and the clubs equipment as if it were your 
own. 
2. 
Respect for safety rules Ð know and understand the B4 safety rules: 
Look B4 you leap 
Wait B4 you ask 
Ask B4 you go 
3. 
Respect for the officials Ð be polite to and thank all the people that help you at a 
swim meet. Without them we can not swim. 
4. 
Respect for the other competitors Ð be polite to and thank other swimmers for 
providing good racing opportunities. 
5. 
Respect for coaches Ð listen and let coach finish talking before interrupting. 
Thank the coach at the end of practice. 
6. 
Respect for fellow team mates Ð treat team mates the way you would like to be 
treated. 

Expectations of Parents: 

For insurance and distraction reasons, please stay off the pool deck during our swim 
sessions. The pool has new regulations involving no unpaid persons allowed on the pool 
deck without authorization. 

Praise your childÕs successes in terms of what they had control over, ie: technique 
improvement and achieving personal best times. How they placed in a race only comes 
down to who else showed up that day. 

Make sure your swimmer has the appropriate equipment to swim: 
competition style suit Ð navy blue 
team bathing cap 
appropriate goggles that are adjusted to their size (In a 30 minute session there is not 
enough time for the coach to adjust all the goggles.) 

Pick up your child after swim practice a maximum of 15 minutes after the end of practice 
time. 

The first year on a swim team can be overwhelming. The coaching staff and parent 
liaisons will try to make it less so. Please feel free to ask questions of the coach after 
practice. 


2010 BCSSA AGE LOCATOR FOR SWIMMINBCSSA AGE LOCATOR FOR SWIMMING 


Swimming Birth 
Month 
Birth 
Year Cat. "O" Div. ÒSÓ 
Div. VIII 
(17 & Over) 
Div. VIII 
(Age 20 & over) 
Jan -Dec 1900 -1987 
Jan -Dec 1988 
Jan -Apr 1989 
Div. VII 
(Age 17 Ð 19) 
May -Dec 1989 
Jan -Dec 1990 
Jan -Dec 1991 
Jan -Apr 1992 
Cat. 
O -2 
Div. VI 
(Age 15 & 16) 
May -Dec 1992 
Jan -Dec 1993 
Jan -Apr 1994 
Div. V 
(Age 13 ¥¥¥ 
-15) May -Dec 1994 
Jan -Oct 1995 
Div. IV 
(Age 12 Ð 13 ¥¥¥) 
Nov -Dec 1995 
Jan -Dec 1996 
Jan -Apr 1997 
Cat. 
O Ð 1 
(10 & Under) 
Div. III 
(Age 10 ¥¥¥ 
-12) May -Dec 1997 
Dec -Oct 1998 
Div. II 
(Age 9 Ð 10 ¥¥¥) 
Nov -Dec 1998 
Jan -Dec 1999 
Jan -Apr 2000 
Div. I 
(Age 8 & under) 
May -Dec 2000 
Jan -Dec 2001 
Jan Present 
2002 & later 

* Note -April 30th -the determining date for swimmer's age 

FRASER SOUTH REGION ÒAÓ and ÒBÓ QUALIFYING TIMES 
(Short Course Pool) 
REGION ÒAÓ and ÒBÓ QUALIFYING TIMES 
(Short Course Pool) 

50M Free 
Div 1 
G 50.0 
B 51.0 
100M 
Free 
1:50.0 
1:50.0 
50M Back 
58.0 
1:00.0 
50M 
Breast 
1:07.0 
1:05.0 
50M 
Fly 
1:03.0 
1:03.0 
N/A 
----
100M 
I.M. 
1:58.0 
2:00.0 
Div 2 
G 42.0 
B 43.0 
1:33.0 
1:35.0 
50.5 
50.0 
55.0 
55.0 
52.0 
52.0 
----
1:
44.0 
1:45.0 
Div 3 
G 38.0 
B 37.5 
1:25.0 
1:23.0 
44.5 
44.0 
50.0 
49.5 
46.0 
45.0 
----
1:
35.0 
1:34.0 
50M Free 
Div 4 
G 35.0 
B 33.5 
100M 
Free 
1:19.0 
1:14.0 
100M 
Back 
1:31.0 
1:29.0 
100M 
Breast 
1:42.0 
1:36.5 
50M 
Fly 
41.0 
40.0 
100M 
Fly 
----
200M 
I.M. 
3:15.0 
3:05.0 
Div 5 
G 34.0 
B 30.5 
1:16.0 
1:08.0 
1:28.0 
1:22.0 
1:38.0 
1:30.0 
37.5 
36.0 
1:26.0 
1:18.5 
3:08.0 
2:55.0 
Div 6 
G 34.0 
B 29.0 
1:16.0 
1:08.0 
1:28.0 
1:22.0 
1:38.0 
1:30.0 
37.5 
34.5 
1:26.0 
1:18.5 
3:08.0 
2:55.0 
Div 7 
G 33.5 
B 28.5 
1:16.0 
1:05.0 
1:28.0 
1:15.0 
1:38.0 
1:25.0 
37.5 
33.5 
1:26.0 
1:15.0 
3:00.0 
2:48.0 
Div 8 
G 33.5 
B 28.5 
1:16.0 
1:03.0 
1:28.0 
1:15.0 
1:38.0 
1:25.0 
37.5 
33.5 
1:26.0 
1:15.0 
3:00.0 
2:48.0 

ÒAÓ Times 

ÒBÓ Times 

Div 1 
G 
B 
50M Free 
1:08.0 
1:10.0 
100M 
Free 
2:20.0 
2:20.0 
50M Back 
1:12.0 
1:15.0 
50M 
Breast 
1:25.0 
1:27.0 
50M 
Fly 
1:18.0 
1:15.0 
N/A 
----
100M 
I.M. 
2:21.0 
2:22.0 
Div 2 
G 
B 
50.0 
52.0 
1:50.0 
1:55.0 
1:00.0 
1:02.0 
1:06.0 
1:05.0 
1:05.0 
1:05.0 
----
2:
05.0 
2:06.0 
Div 3 
G 
B 
45.0 
45.0 
1:35.0 
1:38.0 
53.5 
55.0 
57.0 
57.5 
55.0 
58.0 
----
1:
55.0 
1:55.0 
Div 4 
G 
B 
50M Free 
42.0 
42.0 
100M 
Free 
1:33.0 
1:32.0 
100M 
Back 
1:55.0 
1:50.0 
100M 
Breast 
1:55.0 
1:55.0 
50M 
Fly 
50.0 
55.0 
100M 
Fly 
----
200M 
I.M. 
3:45.0 
3:40.0 


TEAM GEAGEAR 


The Boundary Bay Bluebacks team colours are officially navy blue and white. It is 
expected that all swimmers wear a navy blue swim suit and team cap during competition. 
The club offers team caps for sale however, does not supply team suits. The Swim Shop 
at Watermania in Richmond carries a good selection of suits and if you mention that you 
belong to the Boundary Bay Bluebacks Swim Club you will receive a 10% discount. 

The club also offers warm-up suits, t-shirts and swim bags for sale. This apparel is not 
mandatory. It is good quality, has our logo, reasonably priced, and the kids really enjoy 
sporting their team wear. 

For further information or placing an order, please contact Moira Gooksteader at 
moirag@dccnet.com or call 360-945-1798. 


CLUB AWARDS 


Best times certificates 

These certificates and awards will be presented based on the total number of best timeseach swimmer has attained during the swim season in any meet that has the proper pool 
criteria (ie proper length, etc.) up to and including the Regional Championships. Thefollowing figures will be used for the 1999 Swim Season:

Bronze certificate -1 to 14 BTs during the season 

Silver certificate -15 to 24 BTs during the season 

Gold medallion -25+ BTs during the season 

Aggregate winners and runner-ups for boys and girls in each division

These are awarded to the top two swimmers (both male and female) in each division 
based on points accumulated in BCSSA approved meets this season. Each swimmer will 
receive a small plaque or medallion for his/her accomplishment. These will be awarded 
for swimmers in Div. 1-6 (1-8 for this year). Each winner must have attained at least one"A" point and attended at least 3 meets throughout the season. 

Worker of the Season awards for each group

This award will be given to ONE swimmer in each group based on the subjectiveevaluatien of each coach. The criteria should include attendance, effort, and drive to 
improve during the course of the entire season. These swimmers will be presented with 
medallions. 

6 and under awards 

These medallions will be given to all of our six and under winners for their 
accomplishments during the swim season. 

Most Improved Swimmer Award (Junior and Senior Boy and Girl)

This award will be given to the individuals who have improved the most over the season.
The coaches will reach consensus based on all available criteria including attendance,
best times at meets, attitude towards swimming, etc. There will be one award for Juniors(Div. 1 to 3) and one for Seniors (Div. 4 to 8) 

Club Aggregate Award

This award is given to the one male and one female swimmer who have accumulated themost points over the season in BCSSA approved swim meets. They will each receive akeeper trophy and their name will be placed on the club plaque and displayed at Winskill 
Pool. 

Club Leadership Award

This trophy will be given to the individual who is voted by the swimmers to haveprovided them with the most guidance, inspiration, and leadership over the course of the 
season. 


BOUNDARY BAY BLUEBACK RECORDBLUEBACK RECORDS 



SECTION 3 Ð Swim Meets 

Swim Meet Schedule 

Boundary Bay Blueback Meet Information 
Information about Swim Meets 
The Events / Strokes 
The Importance of Timing & Place Judging 
Deck Officials as Volunteers 
Running a Swim Meet 




BOUNDARY BAY BLUEBACK MEET INFORMATION 


Our Blueback Invitational meet, to be held June 12th to 13th at the Winskill Pool, is our 
main fundraiser of the season. It is imperative that all parents volunteer in some capacity 
in order for this meet to be a success! We have eliminated the mandatory fundraising fee 
this year, so please come out and help both days. This year our Meet Manager is Yumiko 
Hiebert, who can be contacted at yumichan@thehieberts.com. 

This is a fabulous opportunity to meet all the Blueback families early in the season plus 
see how a meet is run. Remember, swim meets are all run by us volunteers, so the more 
help we have the smoother it runs. Our meet attracts approximately 450 swimmers and is 
a qualifying meet for Regionals (swimmers must attend one qualifying meet in order to 
attend the Fraser South Regional meet in August). 

We do ask that each family bring a food item for both days for ÒFood for OfficialsÓ. 

Volunteers will be needed in the following areas: 

Concession Food for officials 
Setting up Take down 
Meet results 50/50 sales 
Marshalling Officiating 
Silent auction Program sales 

Many shifts start at 6:30 am both days (coffee should be ready) and we hope to be done 
by 5pm. Of course there is set up on Friday night but that is our warm up Ð only takes a 
couple of hours. 

A sign-up book will be available in the Blueback mailbox closer to the day of the meet. 

ItÕs a lot of fun for both the swimmer and their families! Look forward to seeing you all 
there! 


INFORMATION ABOUT SWIM MEETS 


The Blueback Time Trials 

Will be held May 29 (6:00 to 9:00 am) to determine each swimmer's level of entry 
(Developmental, B, or A) in their first swim meet. This is a wonderful opportunity for 
new families to find out how a meet is run on a smaller scale. Parents should plan to 
attend and learn how to time, place judge and help with marshalling. This is a great way 
to learn and practice for helping at meets, including our meet held in June. 

Developmental Swim Meets 

Are for the new and novice swimmers up to age twelve and are usually held on 
Wednesday after school and last about 4 hours. 

Weekend Swim Meets 

Are for swimmers that have achieved an ÒAÓ or ÒBÓ time in a specific event. Please note 
that ÒAÓ and ÒBÓ times may vary for each region. Most of the meets on the weekends are 
A/B meets and they begin in June and continue until early August. A meet schedule for 
2009 is included in this binder. If you are unsure which meets your child should attend 
please ask your childÕs coach. 

ÒBÓ Swim Meets 

Are only for swimmers that have achieved a ÒBÓ time for a specific event. 

How to register for a Swim Meet 

There will be sign-up sheets in a binder at the front of the Bluebacks mailbox. Be aware 
of the sign-up deadlines. We ask that you please sign-up only for those meets that you 
know you will be attending. The Club is charged for each swimmer signed up for an 
event even if he/she does not swim. Swimmers sign up for either 4 or 6 events for each 
swim meet. If you need assistance in choosing your events or if you are unsure of which 
meets to enter, please ask your childÕs coach for their input. 

Parent Volunteers 

At each swim meet every club is required to supply officials to keep the meet running 
smoothly. The club is usually responsible for manning one lane throughout the meet with 
timers and recorders. The club also must provide place judges, stroke and turn judges, 
and other officials. There will be a sign-up sheet for timers, recorders and officials at the 
pool. 

Useful Information about a meet 

¥ 
find out if the pool is indoor or outdoor and plan accordingly 
¥ 
bring tents and chairs 
¥ 
pack clothes for all weather 
¥ 
meets start early get a good sleep the night before 
¥ 
pack nutritious food 

¥ 
bring old sleeping bags to climb into between events 
¥ 
bring extra towels 
¥ 
listen very carefully for announcements 
¥ 
get directions to the meet ahead of time 
¥ 
there is a concession stand selling hot breakfast and lunch 
¥ 
ensure that you check with the coach before leaving a meet 
¥ 
club suit and cap should be worn for all swim meets 
¥ 
swimmers should attend warm-ups at the beginning of each meet 
¥ 
bring any medications/inhalers that you require 
Something to note: 

Swim meets generally run all day long. It is not possible to predict exactly what time 
your swimmer will race. Normally families come and plan to stay the day, packing a 
lunch and snacks, and enjoying family time together. If you need more precise times 
please speak to your coach. Relays are normally run at the end of the day. 


THE EVENTS/STROKEEVENTS/STROKES 


Freestyle events: in the freestyle, the swimmer may swim any stroke he or she wishes. 
The usual stroke used is the front crawl. The freestyle is swum in either 50 or 100 meter 
distances. 

Backstroke events: in the backstroke, the swimmer must stay on his or her back at all 
times. The stroke is an alternating motion of the arms. Backstroke race distances are 50 
or 100 meters, depending on a swimmersÕ division. 

Breaststroke events: perhaps one of the most difficult strokes to master, the breaststroke 
requires simultaneous movements of the arms on the same horizontal plane. The kick is a 
simultaneous thrust of the legs called a whip kick. Breaststroke races are distances of 50 
or 100 meters, depending on a swimmersÕ division. 

Butterfly events: the most physically demanding stroke, the butterfly features the 
simultaneous overhead stroke of the arms combined with the dolphin kick. The dolphin 
kick features both legs moving up and down together. Butterfly races are swum in 50 or 
100 meters, depending on a swimmersÕ division. 

Individual medley: the individual medley, commonly referred to as the I.M., features all 
four competitive strokes. In the I.M., a swimmer begins with the butterfly, changes to the 
backstroke after one-fourth of the race, then the breaststroke for another quarter and 
finally finishes with the freestyle. The I.M. is swum in 100 or 200 meter distances, 
depending on the swimmersÕ division. 

Medley relay: in the medley relay all four strokes are swum by four different swimmers. 
No swimmer may swim more than one leg of the relay, which is swum in backstroke, 
breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle order. The medley relay is 200 meters -or four by 50 
meters. 

Freestyle relay: in the free relay four different swimmers each swim 50 meters of 
freestyle. 


THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMING & PLACE JUDGING 


By virtue of their sheer numbers and their location at the end of the pool, the 
timers are among the most obvious and therefore most commonly filled positions. 
Nearly everyone who has attended swim meets has volunteered for this position 
and the training is usually on-the-fly; that is, a brief introduction from some more 
senior official, and occasional guidance from your neighbour who is obviously 
more experienced. 

However it is often the case that subtle, but important, points are overlooked in 
this informal introduction to the job. The next time you are timing, analyze your 
own technique to see if you are using the following recommended practices: 

1. 
Time every race, even those for which there is no swimmer in your lane. 
You may then be able to assist another lane where a watch failure has 
occurred. 
2. 
DonÕt anticipate the touch. Stop the watch only when the swimmer makes 
contact with the end of the pool or a part of their body passes the 
imaginary vertical plane that extends up from the end of the pool. 
3. 
Hold the watch in your left hand, so that you use your index finger to start 
and to stop your watch. It is a well-documented fact that the index finger 
can be moved more quickly than the thumb 
4. 
Don't time a race if you did not start on-time, for whatever reason. 
Abandon the effort if you missed the start and advise the chief timer. And 
don't accept a watch from someone else in order to time the finish. If a 
timer in the lane next to you has followed my suggestion (1) then have 
them time the finish. The rule is: "The person who starts the watch, stops 
the watch" --no exceptions. 
Like the timers, place judging is most often learned by a brief introduction 
followed by tips from your more experienced colleagues. And like timing, it is 
important that you adopt techniques that ensure that you can, to the best of your 
ability, provide an accurate opinion as to the order of finish. 

It is a common misconception that the official order of finish is determined by the 
timers. Not So! Normally the order of finish is determined by the place judges. 
And this is the case even when the result is not supported by the times! Only in 
the unlikely event of a deadlock among the place judges, the referee and the starter 
will times be used to resolve the order of finish. 

Thus it is important that place judges follow proper procedures so that they are 
able to give a fair as well as accurate opinion on the finish of a race. Whether you 
have place-judged before or not, the next time you are a place judge, examine your 
technique to ensure that you are employing the following recommended practices: 


1. 
No "cheating". Ignore what everyone around you thinks, including your 
fellow place judges, the referee or any other official. It is important for the 
recording room to know what you think happened; not that the place 
judging be unanimous. If you missed the finish, don't borrow someone 
else's results; simply indicate "NO SWEEP". 
2. 
Record the order of finish of however many lanes you observe. Trust your 
judgement to see as many lanes as possible, but if you only observed the 
order of a few of the lanes then record the placing of those lanes only. 
3. 
Train yourself to record as you observe the finish, without glancing down 
to your pad and so taking your eyes away from the swimmers as they 
finish. 
Ideally, each club's director of officials will have an opportunity to conduct a short 
clinic and the suggestions made here will be merely review. But even if you are 
unable to attend a clinic, or are a new parent of a summer swimmer in BCSSA, 
don't be afraid to volunteer for either of these positions. They are an excellent 
way to pass the time and to contribute to the successful running of a meet. As an 
additional bonus they provide the best seats to the meet itself, providing you don't 
mind getting a little wet occasionally on a hot summer's day! 

Tony Dixon, BCSSA Director of Officials 
Wavelength Ð May 2002 


DECK OFFICIALS AS VOLUNTEERS 


Among the most technical of volunteer activities are the various positions on the pool 
deck and in the recording room. For this reason, many potential volunteers are 
apprehensive about assuming these positions because they feel they lack the skill or 
knowledge. Yet those who do overcome their apprehensions find these important jobs 
are also among the most personally rewarding. 

Without the deck officials and recording room staff, a swim meet is nothing more than a 
public swim. It is these volunteers whose presence establishes the meet as a competition 
whose results can be used to qualify swimmers in future competitions and provide a 
means for those swimmers to measure their performance against others in a fair and 
equitable manner. 

Of course, if such comparisons are to be valid, then it is important that uniform standards 
and procedures be followed throughout the province, and it is my job, with the assistance 
of the regional and club directors of officials to try and ensure that the standards and 
practices are applied in the same way at every meet. 

To this end, volunteers learn the basics through clinics held by their club or regional 
director of officials, and then develop their confidence and competency through practice 
on the pool deck. As with any skill, competency comes not only from knowledge but 
also from experience. Consequently after a volunteer has been practicing as an official in 
a variety of positions for a sufficient period of time, and their skills in those positions 
have been assessed as satisfactory by the regional director of officials, recognition of this 
achievement is acknowledged through the BCSSA by awarding the volunteer an official's 
pin. 

Though discreet in size, the pin has a very significant and specific purpose. It is an 
indication of accreditation that the wearer is skilled in the officiating activities 
represented by the pin, is competent to perform those activities, and will do so in a 
manner consistent with the standards and practices established by the BCSSA. 

Different pins denote different skills or levels of competency: A green pin is awarded for 
demonstrated skill and experience in at least two of: lane timer, lane recorder, marshall, 
crash desk clerk. A red pin is awarded for demonstrated skill and experience in all four 
activities associated with the green pin, as well as four of: place judge, chief timer, stroke 
& turn judge, clerk of the course, electronic timing systems. An orange pin is awarded 
for demonstrated skill at a senior level in at least one technical activity. 

A light-blue pin is awarded for demonstrated skill and experience with all activities 
associated with the red pin, as well as a minimum of three years experience including 
work at regionals and experience in at least three of the following positions: chief meet 
recorder, starter, referee, meet manager. 


A dark-blue pin is awarded to those individuals with knowledge and proficiency in all 
aspects of the pool deck, as well as having conducted officials clinics and worked at 
provincials in a senior position. A written examination must also be completed. 
ark-blue pin is awarded to those individuals with knowledge and proficiency in all 
aspects of the pool deck, as well as having conducted officials clinics and worked at 
provincials in a senior position. A written examination must also be completed. 

Let me stress that you do not need a pin to work the pool deck. The pin is but a 
recognition of an accumulation of skills and experience that we at BCSSA wish to 
acknowledge. However a pin does convey to any club hosting a meet that you have the 
ability to provide assistance without instruction or supervision at certain tasks. For many 
volunteers it provides a focus during the swim season for their energies while their 
children work at improving their times. 

If you are the parent of a young swimmer and have reached the point where you expect to 
be involved with summer swimming in the foreseeable future, I encourage you to explore 
more fully the activities and responsibilities of working the deck. Talk to people who are 
doing these jobs now and attend a clinic offered by your club even if you are not sure you 
want to participate further. The knowledge you gain will only help you to understand the 
process and enjoy the meet more. 

Tony Dixon, BCSSA Director of Officials 
Wavelength Ð January 2002 

Level Colour Pin Positions 
Level 1 Ð Junior Green Lane Timer 
Place JudgeLane Recorder 
Marshall 
Level 2 Ð Intermediate Red Head Timer 
Crash Desk/RecorderChief Judge ElectronicsStroke and Turn 
Clerk of the Course 
Level 3 Ð Senior Light Blue Starter 
Referee 
Meet ManagerChief Meet Recorder 
Level 4 Ð Master Dark Blue/Purple Knowledge of theory of all tasksExperience with all tasksSenior Level experience at Provincials 
Conducted practical and theoretical clinicsWritten MasterÕs examination 
Specialist Orange BCSSA Certification in any of one of the following:
Clerk of the Course (S1)
Computers (S2)
Chief Meet Recorder (S3)
Electronics (S4)
Meet Manager (S5) 

For detailed information on the responsibilities and duties of each position, please visitthe BCSSA website at www.bcssa.bc.ca 


RUNNING A SWIM MEET 


Have you ever wondered how many people it takes to run a swim meet? Let's count: 

Referee 
Starter 
Stroke and Turn 
Place Judges 
Head Timer 
Asst. Head Timer 
Lane Timers 
Lane Recorders 
Clerk of Course 
Marshal 
Runner 
Announcer 
1 
1 
5 
6 
1 
1 
18 
6 
2 
4 
2 
1 

That covers the number of people on deck at one time. Unless these people wish to do 
this for 8 hours per day for 2 days, we will need relief for change of shifts! Of course, 
don't forget someone had to organize the meet beforehand: 

Meet Manager 
Meet Referee 
Equipment 
1 
1 
6 

I suppose, if the children swim, we should figure out what their official times are: 

Head Recorder 
Recording Room 
1 
8 

And I suppose it would be nice to give the swimmers their rewards: 

Awards 

4 

Scoring 

1 


Of course, since these aren't paid positions; the only way we can say "Thanks" is to offer 
food and drink to make the job more comfortable: 
say "Thanks" is to offer 
food and drink to make the job more comfortable: 

Hostessing 4 
Now if the host club wishes to do a bit of the never-ending "Fund Raising" then they will 
run a concession: 

Concession 
& Program Sales 5 
When the meet is over and everyone is happily in their cars going home, don't forget the 
clean-up and tear-down crew... because if we don't leave the pool in good shape they may 
not make it available to us next year: 

Clean-Up & Tear-Down 

6 

GRAND TOTAL 

85 

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who is left to take down the club tent!! This is why summer 
swimming must have the motto: 

IF EVERYONE DOES THEIR BIT, NO ONE HAS TO DO TOO MUCH. 

Taken from Wavelengths, 1985 
Originally submitted by C. Dobbin -Vancouver & District 


SECTION 4 Ð Policies and Procedures 


BCSSA Statements 

Club Harassment Policy 
ParentÕs Code of Ethics 
Relay Policy 



BCSSA STATEMENTS 


MISSION STATEMENT 

The BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) promotes, and encourages the 
development of athletes and volunteers through participation in speed swimming, diving, 
water polo and synchronized swimming. 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

¥ 
Through its member clubs, BCSSA will provide opportunities for training, 
competition and activities in communities throughout BC and surrounding areas. 
¥ 
BCSSA promotes the development of an individualÕs capacity to achieve 
excellence and life skills through participation in competitive aquatic activities. 
FOUNDATION: 

¥ 
BCSSA: 
o 
Is an organization of Member Clubs and its members. 
o 
Promotes and supports four aquatic disciplines (speed swimming, diving, 
water polo, synchronized swimming) 
o 
Has a competitive season from May 1st to September 30th. 
o 


Has restricted participation in these disciplines from October 1st to April 
30th. 


HARASSMENT POLICY 


There will be no tolerance of harassment within our club. This includes all coaches; 
volunteers, members, officials, parents or anyone else directly involved with the clubÕs 
activities. We are committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are 
treated with dignity and respect. Every person has the right to participate in an 
environment that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. If 
you experience or observe harassment, approach the individual to let them know that the 
behavior is unacceptable, and that you expect it to stop. If the behavior persists or you are 
not comfortable intervening on your own, contact our Pro Liason Ð Ron Gracan Ð 

rgracan@telus.net 

Please make yourself aware of the BC summer Swimming AssociationÕs policy on 
harassment, which you will find in Administration of the BCSSA Rules & Regulations Ð 
section 3: Conduct pg 19 of 37. Online: www.bcssa.bc.ca 

PARENTÕS CODE OF ETHICS 


Parents have a key role in developing a positive club and family environment. The 
following are guidelines for parents of swimmers in our club: 

¥ 
Model appropriate behavior at all times. Make sure that win or lose, scared or 
heroic, that you demonstrate to your child that you love them. Be the person in 
their life they can look to for constant positive reinforcement. 
¥ 
Help athletes recognize that sportsmanship, personal improvement and honest 
effort are more important than winning. 
¥ 
Provide a positive attitude by supporting all swimmers, coaches and officials. Be 
helpful, however avoid ÒcoachingÓ or giving a lot of advice to your child before 
their race. Support the coachesÕ decisions on meet entries and relay selection. Get 
to know the coaches to ensure that their philosophy, attitude and knowledge are 
such that you are happy and comfortable with them. 
¥ 
Encourage your children to develop their own abilities. Remember you fumbled 
too; you lost as well as won. 
¥ 
Show support for the efforts of your children by volunteering for timing, 
officiating or other club duties. 
¥ 
Accept responsibility for your child's safety and behavior at meets and practices 
¥ 
Remember: the pool deck is the domain of the coaches, and parents are not 
allowed on deck during practice. 
¥ 
Inform the coaches of any supplemental programs or medical treatment being 
administered to your child. 
¥ 
Ensure punctuality of swimmers at practices and meets. 

RELAY POLICY 


Relays at swim meets are important as they build team spirit for both the relay team and 
the club as a whole. Relays contribute to building swimmersÕ self-esteem and pride. 

Communication between coaches and swimmers helps to promote the importance of 
relay competition. The coaches should first discuss the importance of relays with 
swimmers and encourage their participation. Coaches may wish to solicit feedback from 
the swimmers on how the relay teams will be made up. 

To ease the coachÕs job on the day of a meet, relay teams should be built and swimmers 
notified that they are on a relay team before the day of the swim meet. The teams could 
be posted on the bulletin board or notices given with event sheets. 

It is with these guidelines in mind that our club implemented the following: 

¥ 
If a swimmer or parent has a dispute over the selection of a relay team, the coach 
has the responsibility to refer directly to the selection criteria. 
¥ 
If a swimmer on a relay leaves the meet without consulting the coach, that 
swimmer will not be selected for a relay in the next meet they attend. Coaches 
may use discretion when applying this policy. 
¥ 
Swimmers must confirm their participation in a relay with their coach early on the 
day of the meet. 
Relay Selection Criteria Ð (Regular season swim meets) 

Coaches have the final decision in selecting and building relay teams. During early 
season or fun meets, all swimmers that attend the meet should have the opportunity to 
swim a relay if at all possible. Combinations that stand a good chance of being 
competitive will be built. When building relays, priority is given to swimmers that have 
signed up by the deadline indicated for the swim meet. In deciding on participation, 
consideration should be given to each of the following in no particular order of 
importance: 

¥ 
best times 
¥ 
relay experience 
¥ 
giving new swimmers experience 
¥ 
history of disqualification in a relay 
¥ 
attendance 
¥ 
attitude 
¥ 
commitment 
Relay Selection Criteria Ð (Fraser South Regional swim meet) 

The potential for a relay to attend Provincials takes precedence over other deciding 
factors in selecting swimmers for a relay team at the regional meet. The coaches will be 
aware of the potential regional competition in each division, which will help them make 
decisions. They will be using up-to-date individual event times and relay split times to 
help in their determination of the best possible teams. 

Fraser South Provincial Regional Relay Selection (2009) 


¥ 
ÒSÓ swimmers may NOT swim on ÒOÓ Regional Medley Relays. 
¥ 
ÒOÓ swimmers may NOT swim on ÒSÓ Regional Medley Relays. 
¥ 
ÒOÓ swimmers may swim on a Div. 8 Regional Medley Relay. 
¥ 
Swimmers competing in a Regional Relay MUST have swum at Regionals. 
¥ 
A swimmer from a specific Division must no be displaced by a swimmer from a 
lower Division. 
Selection is based on the following: 

The first place finisher in the final at Regionals of each of the strokes will swim that 
particular leg of the Medley relay. For strokes with both a 50 and 100m event, it is the 
winner of the 50m event that will be selected for the relay. The 1st alternate will be the 
first place IM finisher of the Regional final. In the case that the same swimmer has won 
2 or more events then selection will be based on the fastest combination using the 2nd 
place finishers from the times achieved at finals at Regionals. Once the Relay teams are 
established and published, the athlete must swim the stroke that they qualified for. If the 
alternate is required to swim, the Regional Coaches Representative will set the relay 
order with concurrence by the Regional Director. 

The relay selection process is to take place immediately after the finals are finished on 
Sunday with the Regional Director (or someone appointed by the Regional Director) to 
be present. 


SECTION 5 Ð Miscellaneous 

A Story of Dedication & Persistance, by Debbie 
Payne 


A STORY OF DEDICATION AND PERSISTENCE 
BY DEBBIE PAYNE 


A young boy, just seven years old joined the Boundary Bay Bluebacks Summer Swim 
Club. He loved to paddle around in the water and since his parents had swum in summer 
and high school swimming they figured it would be a good summer activity. 

Young David took to the water early learning the strokes. At one of his first meets his 
coach had entered him in breaststroke which he had never swum in practice before and 
had no idea what to do. She had him lay down on the grass at Bear Creek Park in Surrey 
and demonstrated how to kick and pull at the same time. He watched a couple of races 
and in he went. At 25m out he got half way through the race-that was enough for him! 
To this day breaststroke is not his best. 

Over the years he practiced and competed, a B swimmer so wanting to be on a winning 
relay. Seemed like he was always a relay alternate not quite making it. For years he swam 
coming 4th or 5th in Regionals, never making it to Provincials. 

His coach always told me, ÒHe has great technique, he just needs to train and he needs to 
grow and keep swimmingÓ. At age 12 he wanted to quit. Wanted to quit so bad we 
could hardly get him in the water that year. His younger sister was swimming so off we 
went every weekend to swim meets dragging him reluctantly along. 

He had such good technique this young boy with a slight build. Other swimmers his age 
towered over him, swimming one stroke to his two. He tried. We encouraged him, we 
reminded him that one day his technique would pay off. 

He started to grow a bit at age 15. A new head coach, Judy Baker came on the scene. She 
helped him see himself as a winner and taught him the value of training. He was so 
coachable, she so able to draw out his talent. He went to Provincials in fly! 

David became a volunteer coach then moved to junior coaching, being mentored by Judy. 
Leaving high school early at age 16 he headed up to SFU. Trying out for the varsity 
swim team he almost made it-but not quite. They were rebuilding the dive team and 
determined to be part of it all he joined the dive team, training hard and persevering. 
Diving in the winter, swimming in the summer. He kept growing and his times got better 
and better. Finally he won seven gold medals at Provincials in Division 7. 

Trying out yet again for the varsity swim team for the fourth time he made it! David had 
never swum winter and only once done winter maintenance. A true summer swimmer he 
made the SFU swim team. David stuck with diving as well this year, competing in 
NAIAÕs in both sports. Dedicated to coaching he became an assistant coach. 

In 2006, David was in Division 8, a full varsity swimmer at SFU, graduating in April 
with a degree in Computer Science. He is a true sprinter (50Õs and 100Õs) free and fly 


going to great events like Senior Nationals and Commonwealth Trials. For the 2006 
summer season he was the Head Coach for the Boundary Bay Bluebacks Summer Swim 
Club with his sister Emily as a junior coach. 
summer season he was the Head Coach for the Boundary Bay Bluebacks Summer Swim 
Club with his sister Emily as a junior coach. 

David Payne is our son. He has lots of ribbons, trophies and medals. He has meet records. 
Mostly however he knows that his persistence, his hard work, his goal setting and his 
belief in himself has made him a better person. A person who wants to encourage others 
to stretch for their goals, to be a role model for young swimmers, and help them not give 
up. 

David has learned about life through his swimming. He has had many a disappointment 
and many a success. He has learned how to accept disappointment and refocus his goals 
and we have learned from him how to be better parents. How to stand aside and let 
amazing coaches work with him. We have learned how to encourage and not push. We 
have learned it is his race and his life, not ours. We have learned how to handle his 
disappointments and rejoice in his wins. As master officials we got involved in 
swimming, to learn along with our children some ways to volunteer, to help others learn 
and grow. 

We tell DavidÕs story as his success now seems like it was always there. But it wasnÕt. I 
see young swimmers devastated when they lose in Regionals, not able to go to 
Provincials. I see parents upset. I see tension. Then I tell the story. It is a good story for 
success earned through both joy and disappointment requires persistence and dedication. 
And, the lessons learned along the way through swimming build character and family 
relationships like no other sport. Thank you to the swimmers, coaches, families, and 
officials for being part of DavidÕs story, and part of the story of every BCSSA swimmer.