Our Purpose and Philosophy:
To provide a fun, safe environment for the Oak Creek Swim Team, where each swimmer will improve their technique and endurance; practice good sportsmanship and respect; build team spirit and engage in fair competition.
- Volunteer Commitment – In order to continue our successful swim team program, your participation is vital. Each family is required to volunteer in a variety of positions for a minimum of two complete (Concession is considered a half meet) meets. (Sign-up sheets will be provided at Registration and first week of practice – meets will not begin if positions are not filled) Please sign up by June 12.
- Concession Donations – Concession is our only fundraiser outside of our sponsors, and we need your help to be successful; therefore, each family is required to donate food according to the posted list for each home meet concession. If you prefer not to donate items, a fee of $10 per home meet is payable at the time of registration.
- Meet Events – Coaches will turn in their meet line-up (based on current vacation schedules) immediately following practice the day before the meet. Once the line-ups are in, NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE EXCEPT IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR EMERGENCY. Please notify your coach ASAP, if your vacation schedule changes to avoid challenges. Meet events will be posted at practice on the day of the meet as well as at http://oakcreekswimclub.org . Swimmers are to arrive at the meet with their hands marked (preferably with Sharpie) with their events. (See Successful Swim Meet Guidelines)
- Coaches – Chris Bushelman and Jenn Fullenkamp are returning to Oak Creek as our Coaches this season. Please welcome Kevin Menke as our Assistant Coach. Kevin will be a great asset to our team and all the coaches hope to have a great season with our swimmers. Their cell phone numbers are listed below; please use only for texting to let us know if you are sick or running late, etc. However, if you would like to speak with your child’s coach, please do so when practice is completed or you may contact them by email provided below. If you need assistance during practice, please see Karen Hulett.
- Head Coach – Chris Bushleman, chris@keyswimming.com
- Cell phone: 937-239-2361
- Assistant Coach – Jenn Fullenkamp, jennfullenkamp@yahoo.com
- Cell phone: 937-231-8569
Additional Information:
- All paperwork and fees to must be completed and paid before your child’s first practice
- All 6 & under swimmers must be able to independently swim 12.5 meters for swim team
- All swimmers ages 7 through 12 must be able to independently swim freestyle (crawl) for 25 meters.
- Reference/Attendance Form is to ensure an accurate list of swimmer’s availability for each meet; therefore, it is very important this form be current.
- *GDSA Form – GDSA defines a Multi-Team swimmer as “any swimmer who is a member of another organized swim team from January 1 of the current year. This includes high school, YMCA (does not include Pre-Team), US Swimming or other summer teams.” Must be filled out at Registration
- Check website often – Practice Cancellation due to weather will be posted a half an hour before practice is to begin.
