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| Registering with the team/Financial Information |
What forms do I need to register for the Season?
There is a good amount of paperwork involved when registering for the team. You need the USA Swimming, Team registration, Swimmer Code of Conduct, Parent Code of Conduct and the Volunteer Support Form.
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What are the fees for Joining the team
Your fees pay for professional coaches, pool fees and costs associated with running the club. Fees range from $40-$115 per month. For insurance reasons there is $53.00 per year fee for USA Swimming registration and an administrative $30 registration fee.
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How do I try out?
Come to the Broomfield Community Center, located at 280 Lamar Drive, on the first Monday of each month. September through May 6:30 PM and June and July 7:00pm.
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What kinds of Fundraising does the club require?
The club does not currently require any fundraising. However, throughout the year several fundraising opportunities are available. We encourage participation as these fundraisers help support the club and your swimmers.
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| What do I need for Practices? |
What do I need to wear?
Suit, goggles, and cap.
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Do I need fins or kick boards?
Yes, Developmental, Red, Silver, and White your own fins.
Advanced white, JV, and Varsity should have pull bouys and hand paddles.
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What about a drag suit?
Drag suits are nice to have, please check with your childs coach before practicing with one.
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| Everything you wanted to know about swim meets but were afraid to ask. |
What are the different kinds of meets?
Pizza Meets – These are the least competitive. They are inter-squad meets, meaning your child will swim against our team members only. They are held on selected Fridays and pizza is served after the meet.
Northern Colorado Swim Meet – These are the least competitive team meets the Cudas attend. Generally, these are good meets for new swimmers. Ask your coaches.
Colorado Swimming Meets – Swimmers of all different levels are invited to compete in these meets.
Silver State and State Meet - At the end of each season, there are State meets which limited by qualifying time standards. These are team scored championship meets and it is important that all eligible swimmers attend. Time standards can be found under "Forms and Documents" "Meet Information."
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How do I register for a meet?
Meet information can be found on the website and at both pool locations. Read the meet information and submit meet entries in the meet box at the Broomfield Community Center or give to your coach at Front Range. There are due dates for completion of these forms.
Head Coach Jon Scott is our Meet Registrar.
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What should I wear? What should I bring?
It is always best to represent the team with Cuda apparel. Team suits and swim gear can be purchased from MI Sports all year long. Order information on team apparel such as T-shirts can be found in a binder at both pool.
Remember to bring several towels to every meet, cap, and extra goggles.
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Do I have to wear a speedo?
No, although they are still around, most boys opt for the knee-length “jammer” suit.
Team suits are required, black.
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What kids of foods should I eat before the meet?
Eat a well balanced diet and make sure you are hydrated
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What do I do when I arrive?
First, be sure to arrive early. Your child needs to locate his/her coach and begin warm-ups on time.
Some pools have very little space on deck. Look for Cuda team families to sit by. Always bring folding chairs just in case you need them.
Purchase a Meet Program. These contain the race information for all swimmers. You will be able to locate your child in his age group events.
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How do I participate in an event?
The coaches are very busy timing and prepping swimmers for their events and therefore cannot get your child to the starting blocks. This will be your responsibility. You need to review the heat sheet, keep an eye on the pool, and watch what events are in the water. Please have your child around the blocks at least one event (not heat) prior to theirs. It is best to have them check in with the timers on their lane to be sure they’re in the right place at the right time.
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What do I do before a race, after a race?
See your coach for guidance before and after a race.
Warm up and warm down are also required, if there is a lane.
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What does disqualified mean?
There are numerous officials for every meet. Officials pay careful attention to every detail from the start to the finish of a race. Swimmers who false start or do an incorrect stroke will, in all likelihood, be disqualified. At the end of the race an official will explain the infraction. Getting DQ’d is upsetting, but it happens to everyone and should be used as an educational experience.
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How long are meets?
Usually one hour to warm up, then should be no more than 4 hours to the last heat.
Some are very short, less than 2 hours.
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Do the Cudas host meets?
Yes. Every November we host the Cuda Pentathlon. As well as several other meets, including NCS and dual meets.
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| Who do I contact if I have any questions? |
Questions about my child's swimming
Contact your child's coach.
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Questions about meet entries/results
Contact Head Coach Jon Scott at coachjon@msn.com
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Questions about my billing statement
Contact Leo Jaschke at cudacash@comcast.net
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| Miscellaneous questions? |
What is long course and short course?
The swim season begins in September with short course. These meets compete in 25 yard pools (usually the width of a 50 meter pool). For 8 & unders these meets offer the 25 yard events that are great for entry level swimmers.
Long course is a 50 meter (Olympic sized) pool. The minimum length of events in this pool are 50 meters (1 lap). The long course season begins around March.
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Where are the Pools?
The pools are locted around Colorado, for a list and directions click HERE.
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What is the best was to communicate with my child’s coach?
Each Coach has their preferred method of communication. Check with them about how they wish to be contacted.
Coach Chad prefers email, cwhite@teamcudas.com or before and/or after practices.
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Who does the coaching and what are their certifications?
We have a staff of professional, experienced coaches who love what they do. They are all certified through USA Swimming and are required to maintain CPR, Coaches Safety & First Aid plus other coaching certifications.
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When Will My Child Be Promoted To the Next Group?
Promotion is based largely on the swimmer's skill levels combined with their ability to achieve time standards for their age group. Coaches make periodic evaluation and promote year round.
Please contact our coach if you have concerns in this area.
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How do I volunteer?
Absolutely our favorite question. Talk to any coach or board member.
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When and Where does the Board Meet?
Board meeting are held the third Monday of each month at the Broomfield Community Center. Check the team calendar for times.
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