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Parent Handbook 2009-2010

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2009/2010

Calendar

 

Season

Order Period:

Delivery Date:

Fall

Late September through early Oct

By early November

Late Fall

Now thru Nov 8

Prior to the Holidays

Winter

January 15 through February 1

By earliest championships

Spring

April 1 thru April 15

By Memorial Day Invitational

Berkeley uses an online ordering system through Metro Swim shop to order most Logo printed clothing and bags. Orders can be made by families at almost anytime but they are only placed, shipped and delivered three times a year (see below.) Orders placed through the Berkeley/Metro "portal" receive special pricing on most items; also, the team receives a rebate which is used to keep membership fees as low as possible; and it is the only way to get logo printed items. A special "Try on" time is held once a year at Berkeley, sometime in September. However, you can visit Metro at any time and ask to see the Berkeley products and try them on. The team store rep, Diane Richson, and your own team reps are always available to advise you on what you need, what sizes work, etc..

If you have never ordered at Metro through Berkeley, you will need to set up an account. If you have, just log in and order. You will need to use a credit card. Each order is assessed a shipping and handling fee and is shipped directly to your house. Be sure to watch the cut off dates and delivery times to make sure you will get your items in time. Also, please note that not all items are offered in each ordering period.


Directions for Metro Swim Shop Link:

All shoppers will need to register the first time they use the BAC/ MetroSwim Shop Team Store.

  • First you will click on the MetroSwim Shop Logo below to link to the Team Store site.
  • You will then click into "NEW TEAM MEMBER REGISTRATION" and complete and submit the online registration form. The link is to the left of the Login box.
  • Your e-mail address will become your login ID and you will create a password. Please remember your login ID and password for future access to the site.


CONTACTS: METRO SWIM SHOP National Headquarter, Office, Warehouse, and Store
Address: 1221 Valley Road Stirling, NJ 07980
NJ Number: 908-647-8121; Toll Free Number: 800-526-8788; Fax: 908-903-0546

BAC Team Store Rep: Diane Richson Richson6@verizon.net or 908-277-4150

 

BAC Team Order Recommendations .

BAC Team Order Recommendations. The following are both Required and Suggested Items that team members will need for the Year.

SWIM CAPS: Please note that anyone with long hair is required to wear a swim cap at practice and at meets. Many swimmers with short hair (or almost no hair!) wear caps at meets. IF a swim cap is worn at a meet (even an inhouse or dual meet), it must be the BAC team swim cap. Any cap can be worn at practice. BAC Swim Caps are available through the food coupon sellers every day at Berkeley Heights. They are not available through Metro.

SWIM SUITS : There are several swim suits to choose from each year, each imprinted with the Berkeley Logo. Although the team suit is highly encouraged for meets (not practice) it is not required and none of the featured suits are preferred over the others. You should choose the one with the style (e.g. the female's back) that is best for your swimmer. Please note: NEVER buy a swim suit that is slightly too big for your child. The lycra in the suit will start breaking down the first time it hits the water and the suit will immediately start to stretch out. If you start with a suit that is too big, it will always be too big. Suits for competition should fit very snugly and should be kept for competition, not worn to practice. Practice suits, at a lower price, can also be purchased through Metro. Check suits frequently to make sure that holes or thin spots haven't developed. You can't expect a swim suit to last a whole year but if the suit is rinsed out after each use and not put in the dryer, you can extend its life.

T SHIRTS, WARM UPS, etc.: Swimmers attending the Buffalo meet, Sectionals, and Junior and Senior Nationals are asked to wear all Berkeley Gear-clothing with college/high school and other team logos are not allowed while at these meets.

PARENTAL GEAR: Many parents purchase polos/tshirts to wear while attending and/or working meets. Some can be purchased through Metro. Officials' shirts can be purchased through NJ Swimming

OTHER T SHIRTS AND CLOTHING: From time to time during the year, specialty T shirts (e.g. one to promote the Buffalo meet or upcoming championships) may be offered. Some are offered as part of a fundraiser (but not to fill the fundraising commitment) and some are offered just for team spirit. They are usually one time offers and are a good chance to fill out your own or your swimmer's Berkeley wardrobe and show team spirit!

Required

Suggested

Take Your Mark:

•  BAC Swim Caps
•  Team Suit-strongly suggested for swimming at Meets

•  BAC Logo T-Shirt of choice for team spirit at meets.

Streaks, Snappers, Blues, & Dolphins:

•  BAC Swim Caps
•  Team Suit-strongly suggested for swimming at Meets

•  BAC Logo T-shirt of choice
•  Sweatshirt and sweatpants of choice
•  BAC Backpack or Swim bag

Juniors:

•  BAC Swim Caps
•  Team Suit-strongly suggested for swimming at Meets
•  Fins (Speedo Optimus or Trialon training fins)

•  BAC Warm-ups: Speedo jacket and pants
•  BAC Logo T-shirt of choice
•  BAC Backpack

Seniors:

•  BAC Swim Caps
•  Team Suit-strongly suggested for swimming at Meets
•  Fins (Speedo Optimus or Trialon training fins)
•  Paddles, Pull Buoys and Snorkle and a mesh storage bag for the gear

•  BAC Warm-ups: Speedo jacket and pants
•  BAC Logo T-shirt of choice (seniors should wear BAC clothing at all meets)
•  BAC Backpack

 

Thought for the Day

It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever -- the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.~ Vince Lombardi (1913-1970, American football coach)

 


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