1	BHS SWIM TEAM
2	Bengal Swimming
3	SUCCESS SPIRIT EFFORT COMMITTMENT
4	Pre-season Don’t forget to stay in shape. If you are swimming at the Y now, that’s awesome! If you are not either swimming or playing a Spring sport, continue to run, stretch, and do ab and strength work on your own. Plan to swim summer league if you can: CCC, JCC, the Y, or somewhere else. Convince your swimming friends – those at BHS or going to be in 7^th or 8^th grade – to come out and join the fun.
5	BLYTHEWOOD BENGALS SWIM TEAM MEET SCHEDULE FALL 2009 8/29 Sat North MB Invite Away 8:00/9:00am 9/1 Tue Spring Valley Away 5:00/5:30 9/8 Tue Lancaster Home 4:30/5:30 9/13 Sun Blue Devil Invite @USC 12:00/1:00 9/15 Tue South Pointe Away 5:00/5:30 9/22 Tue Rock Hill Home 4:30/5:30 9/29 Tue Ridgeview Home 5:00/5:30 10/3 Sat Region Champs Rock Hill 9:00 am 10/10 Sat State Meet USC TBA Other dates 9/12 Sat - Carwash 9:00 am January – Polar Bear Plunge 1/25/10 – 2/5/10 Candy Bar Sale May 2010 – Relay For Life
6	PRACTICE SCHEDULE 2009 BHS SWIM TEAM Practice Schedule is established in cooperation with our host, CCC, before the season starts to set a framework around which families can make plans. Schedule is subject to changes by coaches when circumstances require. August 3 - August 22 M-Tues. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Wed. – Th 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Fri. 8/7, 8/14 6:00 am – 7:30 am Fri. 8/21 5:30 am - 7:00 am Sat. 8/9, 8/16 8:00 am – 10:00 am August 24 – Sept 5 M – Th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Fri. 8/28, 9/4 5:30 am – 7:00 am Sept. 8 – Oct. 9 M-F 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Saturdays (if needed) 8:00 am – 10:00 am Saturdays are designated as possible make-up practices if evening practices are cancelled or ended early due to inclement weather, or at coach’s discretion. Attendance at all practices is mandatory. Please refer to the attendance section of this handbook for attendance policy. e-mail to hbunting@bh.richland2.org phone 691-4090 x 28703 phone 237-0519 HS students may speak to Coach Bunting at school
7	Bengal Swimming Spirit Points 2009 The following actions and qualities are expected of all swimmers. They are indicative of commitment and dedication to the team and promote team spirit and good performance. Spirit Points will be awarded on all practice, meet, and team activity days to swimmers who excel in demonstrating their commitment by engaging in the following practices. Special recognition will be given at the Awards banquet to the top point earners. Enthusiasm Positive attitude Listening to and following directions Setting a good example Doing all of the assigned workout Taking out and putting away equipment Putting in and taking out lane lines Cleaning up after meets and practice Showing leadership Helping others Actively promoting team spirit (leading cheers, making signs, etc.) Including all team members Volunteering for extras Points will also be awarded for extras, such as: Study hall attendance Outstanding fundraising efforts The actions listed below are contrary to ensuring a positive team experience, and Spirit Points will be subtracted from swimmers who engage in them. An athlete who continuously displays the following behaviors may be considered for suspension or dismissal from the team. In addition, an athlete that violates school rules resulting in suspension may be suspended or dismissed from the team. Being late Excessive complaining Use of profanity Unexcused absence Disrespectful attitude or speech Disrupting practice Refusal to follow an instruction or participate in any team activity Negative comments about teammates or opponents Excluding team members Poor Sportsmanship Violating team rules Lack of effort in school Poor conduct in school Behavior unbecoming to an athlete
8	Varsity Letters All swimmers are an important part of our team. Earning a Varsity letter is an accomplishment earned through hard work, exceptional performance, and commitment to the team. Swimmers should set personal goals as well as working towards team goals. In order to earn a Varsity letter, a swimmer must: Score a season total of at least 3 competition points per dual meet OR Win an individual Region Meet Championship OR Finish in the top 20 at the State Championship Meet OR Be a member of a top 3 relay team at the State Championship Meet AND Adhere to team rules and policies Participate with sportsmanship and spirit in team activities Finish in good standing with the team Participate in all the meets Exceptions 1. A senior who has never lettered may earn a letter if they have participated in the swim team all four years. The athlete must have attended practices and all dual and region meets. The athlete must have a positive attitude, display proper sportsmanship and earn the requisite number of Bengal points.. 2. A head coach may award a letter to an athlete who has demonstrated superior dedication and service to the team. The head coach may also deny a letter to an athlete who has demonstrated behavior unbecoming to a varsity athlete.
9	Girls Team Record 2008 Region Dual meets: Spring Valley 102 – Blythewood 68 Blythewood 102 – South Pointe 49 Blythewood 130 – Rock Hill 37 Blythewood 116 – Ridgeview 53 Blythewood 105 – Lancaster 59 Region dual meet record: 4 and 1 Region runner up Invitationals: Socastee Invite: First Place, 162 points Make those Cuts Invite: Second Place, 103 points State Championships: 15th place, 95 points
10	Boys Team Record 2008 Region Dual meets: Spring Valley 123 – Blythewood 47 Blythewood 84 – South Pointe 70 Blythewood 102 – Rock Hill 67 Blythewood 110 – Ridgeview 59 Blythewood 88 – Lancaster 56 Region dual meet record: 4 and 1 Region runner up Invitationals: Socastee Invite: Second Place, 134 points Make those Cuts Invite: First Place, 108 points State Championships: 21st place, 28 points
11	ALL-REGION 2008 200 Freestyle: Ashlyn Laws 500 Freestyle: Ashlyn Laws 100 Breaststroke: Sarah Barnes 200 Individual Medley: Sarah Barnes 100 Breaststroke: Jonathan Blaber
12	Girls Team Records 2008
13	Boys Team Records 2008
14	Rosters 2008 Girls: Boys:
15	Order of Events Girls Boys 1 200 yard Medley Relay 2 3 200 yard Freestyle 4 5 200 yard Individual Medley 6 7 50 yard Freestyle 8 9 100 yard Butterfly 10 11 100 yard Freestyle 12 13 500 yard Freestyle 14 15 200 yard Freestyle Relay 16 17 100 yard Backstroke 18 19 100 yard Breaststroke 20 21 400 yard Freestyle Relay 22