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Is the swim club a part of Jenks Public Schools?
The swim club is part of Jenks Public Schools directed by Jenks
Community Education.
Is the swim club sponsored by the school system or Jenks Community
Education?
The swim club does not receive any sponsorship from the school
system or from Jenks Community Education. The club is
self-supported.
What expenses does the club have?
The club pays for pool rental from the school system as well as
coaches salaries, coaches and officials certification’s,
office supplies and equipment. In addition, whenever the club
attends meets, it must pay travel expense for the coaching staff
and relay fees.
Where does the money come from to support the
club?
The money to pay club expenses comes mostly from swimmers
dues. However these dues do not completely cover the
outlays. In order to keep monthly dues from rising, and to
avoid typical fund raisers, the swim club sponsors two swim meets
during the year where the club can generate income. The club
also sponsors a poinsettia sale that offers a great product and an
opportunity for additional income for the club.
Who runs the club?
Jenks Community Education has the final decision ability, but the
daily operations of the club are managed by the head swim coach and
a volunteer advisory committee.
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If my swimmer doesn’t attend for a month, can I skip the
payment?
Unfortunately, the expenses of the club continue regardless of if
your swimmer is in attendance, unless special arrangements have
been made with the head coach or treasurer at least 30 days in
advance.
What sort of equipment will my swimmer need?
We require goggles and strongly suggest fins, a swim cap, kick
board and buoys. Most swimmers find it easier to tote these
items in a mesh bag. We also suggest a swim bag to carry
their clothes and towels. Female swimmers should wear a
one-piece suit. The parent volunteer who coordinates
equipment sales can be found in the pool area lobby.
How can I tell which practice group my swimmer belongs
in?
Grouping is determined by a set of progressive standards taking
into consideration social and emotional development, ability and
age. The coaches will determine which group will best suit
your swimmer. Your swimmer will have the opportunity to move
into a more advanced group as their skill and endurance
increases. Your tuition will increase
accordingly.
What times do the different groups practice?
Novice M-F 6:00-7:10
Age Group M-F 6:00-7:40
Advanced Age Group M-F 3:45-6:00
Pre-Senior/Senior M-F 3:45-6:00
What is a swim meet?
If your swimmer is an "age-group" competitor, a swim meet is
usually a two or three day event. Friday evenings are usually
reserved for long events, so your swimmer may not compete that
night. Otherwise a swimmer will either swim in the mornings
(7:30-noon) or afternoons (noon-4:30) on Saturday and Sunday.
If your swimmer is a "park and rec" competitor, a swim meet is
usually an evening event held on a weekday.
Who runs these swim meets?
Parents. Each parent of a Jenks swimmer is expected to
volunteer a few hours at these swim meets. Parents are needed
to help run the snack bar, time events, enter race times, or a
variety of positions. In lieu of volunteering, a parent can
provide monetary support or provide items to sell at the snack
bar.
Where are the swim meets held?
Two meets are held in our pool. The club decides which other
meets to attend. Those meets are usually in Claremore,
Bartlesville, Oklahoma City and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Most
parents elect to spend the weekend in Oklahoma City or Fayetteville
for meets held there. Park and rec meets are usually held
within an hour driving distance.
Tell me more about Park and Rec meets.
Park and Rec is for Novice and Age group swimmers without "B"
times. It is paid by the season, with four seasons (Fall,
Winter, Spring, Summer) with usually four meets and a championship
weekend.
What are "B" times?
Each event is broken down into different time categories. The
slowest time is known as a "C" time. The times progress to B,
BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA. New swimmers will start with
what’s known as a "NT" or "No-time" since they
haven’t swam that event before. For more on this
subject,
click
here.
Are the times the same for boys and girls?
No. All the times for boys are different than for
girls. Times are further broken down by age group, so for
example, a "B" time for a 10-year-old girl is much slower than a
"B" time for a 13-year-old girl.
How are the ages broken down for times?
Oklahoma swimming breaks down age groups into 10 and under, 11-12,
13-14, 15-16, and 17-19. For more information see their
website at
OKS.org.
What’s a heat sheet?
These are booklets sold at swim meets that list all of the events
and swimmers. They are very helpful to track the events and
when your swimmer needs to head to the starting
blocks.
What does my swimmer need to take to a swim
meet?
In terms of equipment, the team cap, team suite and goggles are
necessary. Most swimmers will pack an extra set of goggles or
a swim cap "just in case", although goggles are usually available
for sale at most swim meets. Other items parents and swimmers
find helpful are:
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Folding chairs for indoor meets at Claremore and Norman, and
outdoor meets at Bartlesville and Norman.
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Three or more dry towels per day for indoor meets (swimmers can get
cold on deck.)
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Nutritional snacks and drinks.
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Sharpies for marking their events on their arms or legs.
What is the difference between long course and short
course?
A short course season starts in August and runs until March or
April. It is called short course because the events are in
YARDS and are usually held in a 25-yard pool. Short course
events are almost always held indoors. Long course season is
during the late spring and summer. Those events are in METERS
and are often held in 50-meter outdoor pools. 50 meters is
about 16 feet longer than 50 yards.
What are J.O.’s?
That is short for "Junior Olympics", an older term used to refer to
what is now called "Age Group Championships". Those are more
or less state championships held at the end of each season.
In order to attend, a swimmer must qualify with a fast enough time
for each event.
How do I get communication about JTSC, meets and
events?
Information on club activities, meets and practice times can be
found on this website. Go back to
the
h
ome page
and follow the menu tabs on the left side of the
screen.
Club information is also routinely sent out via email, so make sure
your email address is on file.
In addition, feel free to check the pool lobby for information on
the posters and white boards. Parent meetings are held in
September or October, then again in February or
March.
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