Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Age Group Championships Homer Alaska
The Valdez Torpedoes recently went to Homer, Alaska for the Alaska state Age Group Championship. We took 16 swimmers and had a great time. Our swimmers competed in many events including relays..
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Summer Update
Hi Torpedo Families! As some of you may know, VTSC made a commitment
to pick up trash 3x/year for 3 years, by Mile 11 to the start of the
Keystone Canyon. Usually the Club gets together and makes a fun
afternoon of it, however, this summer appears to be a bit more
complicated! So with all of our busy schedules, the VTSC Board is
asking families to stop at their convenience and pick up trash
throughout the summer. The children under 11 need to stay on the access
road and are not permitted on the right of way along the main
highway. If you have any questions, please reply to me, or call our
new president, Wendy Balowski.
Save the dates: The next Learn to Swim lessons will happen in early-
August before the start of the school year. LTS is for children ages
4-10 that need to learn how to swim. Free!
Silver Salmon Swim Camp will also happen in early-August; dovetailing
with the LTS program. More details to follow with regards to
registration and fees.
VTSC Board members are in the process of hiring a new swim coach since
our dear Coach Jessica Kulm resigned.
And as always, if you want your name deleted from this mailing list,
please reply.
to pick up trash 3x/year for 3 years, by Mile 11 to the start of the
Keystone Canyon. Usually the Club gets together and makes a fun
afternoon of it, however, this summer appears to be a bit more
complicated! So with all of our busy schedules, the VTSC Board is
asking families to stop at their convenience and pick up trash
throughout the summer. The children under 11 need to stay on the access
road and are not permitted on the right of way along the main
highway. If you have any questions, please reply to me, or call our
new president, Wendy Balowski.
Save the dates: The next Learn to Swim lessons will happen in early-
August before the start of the school year. LTS is for children ages
4-10 that need to learn how to swim. Free!
Silver Salmon Swim Camp will also happen in early-August; dovetailing
with the LTS program. More details to follow with regards to
registration and fees.
VTSC Board members are in the process of hiring a new swim coach since
our dear Coach Jessica Kulm resigned.
And as always, if you want your name deleted from this mailing list,
please reply.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Seeking New Head Coach
Valdez Torpedoes Swim Club, Valdez, Alaska, is seeking a Head Coach - VTSC is operated by a parent volunteer board and serves approximately 70 swimmers throughout the season. Valdez is a remote community with a population of 4200 people who enjoy the many recreational opportunities of the area. Duties: Organize swim program and coach or supervise coaching of all swim levels. Qualifications: ASCA Certified Level 2 coach minimum, background in competitive swimming and coaching ages 6-18, highly developed organizational skills, experience with Age Group swimming, enjoys rural living, positive attitude, experience with HyTek software programs desirable but not required, experience with a Master's program desirable but not required, willingness to submit to a criminal background check if requested, current driver's license, and ability to travel to up to eight meets annually (in and out of Alaska). Contract begins in August 1, 2009, and ends in May, 2010. Facility: 25 yard indoor, six-lane pool. VTSC office on deck. Salary approx: $18,000, with full reimbursement for meet travel. Contact Ann Norris at (907) 835-2556, PO Box 3106, Valdez, AK, 99686. Deadline for application: May 15, 2009.
The Head Swim Coach shall:
A. Establish a competitive swim program for all swimmers.
B. Plan workouts for the improvement and motivation of individual swimmers.
C. Keep attendance of all swimmers.
D. Maintain authority over the swimmers’ behavior and actions at practice and during meets, when said swimmers are under immediate control of the coach.
E. Be responsible for meet entries and supply meet information for all meets.
F. Oversee the keeping of time and record books.
G. Attend all swim meets as approved by the Coach and the Board of Directors.
H. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and/or provide monthly status report to the Board.
I. Assist the Board in establishing swimmer recognition.
J. Maintain an active involvement in parent communication.
K. Recruit and supervise all assistant coaches and supervise all age groups of swimmers.
L. Provide biweekly coaches’ information meeting at an established time and a monthly coaches’ training meeting.
M. Maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license and valid USA Swim Coach certification.
N. Set up monthly pool schedule with assistant coaches and pool management.
O. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice and leave at least 15 minutes after the end of swim practice to comply with the insurance policy.
P. File accident reports per USA Swimming requirements.
Q. Attend a coaches’ workshop during the calendar year for the purpose of self-improvement, at the Club’s expense, upon Board approval.
R. Abide by the philosophy and policies of the Coach Code of Ethics adopted from the American Swim Coaches Association by Alaska Swimming, Inc.
S. Abide by all policies set forth by the Valdez Swim Club including but not exclusive to the Non-Discrimination Policy, Coaches Policy, Coaches Conduct Policy, and the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
The Head Swim Coach shall:
A. Establish a competitive swim program for all swimmers.
B. Plan workouts for the improvement and motivation of individual swimmers.
C. Keep attendance of all swimmers.
D. Maintain authority over the swimmers’ behavior and actions at practice and during meets, when said swimmers are under immediate control of the coach.
E. Be responsible for meet entries and supply meet information for all meets.
F. Oversee the keeping of time and record books.
G. Attend all swim meets as approved by the Coach and the Board of Directors.
H. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and/or provide monthly status report to the Board.
I. Assist the Board in establishing swimmer recognition.
J. Maintain an active involvement in parent communication.
K. Recruit and supervise all assistant coaches and supervise all age groups of swimmers.
L. Provide biweekly coaches’ information meeting at an established time and a monthly coaches’ training meeting.
M. Maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license and valid USA Swim Coach certification.
N. Set up monthly pool schedule with assistant coaches and pool management.
O. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice and leave at least 15 minutes after the end of swim practice to comply with the insurance policy.
P. File accident reports per USA Swimming requirements.
Q. Attend a coaches’ workshop during the calendar year for the purpose of self-improvement, at the Club’s expense, upon Board approval.
R. Abide by the philosophy and policies of the Coach Code of Ethics adopted from the American Swim Coaches Association by Alaska Swimming, Inc.
S. Abide by all policies set forth by the Valdez Swim Club including but not exclusive to the Non-Discrimination Policy, Coaches Policy, Coaches Conduct Policy, and the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Swimming our hearts out
Colleen, Hannah, Jacob and Millie at the Ketchikan, Alaska Age Group Championship.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Having fun in ketchikan
This past weekend the Valdez Torpedoes took four swimmers to Ketchikan, Alaska for Age Group Championships. All swimmers had best times.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
WE'RE GOING TO AGE GROUPS
VTSC is proud to be sending four of our swimmers to age groups this year. We wish Jacob, Colleen, Millie and Hannah much luck as they compete this weekend.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Swimsuits and Jammers are in!!!
If you ordered a swimsuit or jammer they are in. You must pay for them before you take them home. The cost for swimsuits is $58.00. The cost for jammers is $36.00.
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