ABOUT US
The Hartland Swim & Dive Team is a recreational team made up of children who live in the Hartland neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky, and are members in good standing of the Hartland Swim Club.  (For information about the Club, please call the club manager, Susan Scott at 272-2033).  The Hartland Swim & Dive Team is a member of the Central Kentucky Swim Conference (CKSC), made up of 10 swim and dive teams in the central Kentucky area.

TEAM ACTIVITIES
There is typically a team registration open house in April.  Registration of swimmers and divers, along with family job signups and committee signups are conducted at this time.  This is also a good time to meet the coaches.

The first team practice usuall begins around Memorial Day and the first swim meet of the season is typically the first week in June.  All meets take place on Wednesdays.  Dive warm-ups begin at 2pm and the dive meet starts at 3pm.  Swim warm-ups begin at 4:30pm and the swim meet starts at 5:30pm.

There are six swim meets per season.  The season culminates with the CKSC championships.  There is a one-day dive meet and a three-day swim meet.

Team social activities include pep and spirit rallies before each meet, a team social at the beginning of the season, a mid-season activity, and an end of the season awards and recognition banquet.  Other events are planned as well.

SWIMMERS
Participation in the swim team should not be confused with beginning swim lessons.  Swim team coaches and other pool staff are available to provide beginning swim lessons for younger children.  While children as young as 4 years of age may be a member of the team, a child must be "water ready" and willing to swim.  The head swimming coach will decide if a young child has the necessary skills to participate in team practices, meets and activities.  The Hartland swim coaches are known for their competitive swimming abilities and coaching for swimmers on technique, conditioning and overall performance.

DIVERS
Participation in the dive team may include children and teeagers who are interested in developing their diving talents.  While children as young as 4 years of age may be a member of the dive team, a child must be "water ready", willing to swim and jump off the diving board into deep water.  The head diving coach will decide if a young child has the necessary skills to participate in team practices, meets and activities.  In general, a diver must be able to qualify as a member of the dive team and have sufficient body control required to complete the four elementary required dives.

ATTENDANCE
Swimmers and divers are expected to attend and fully participate in practices in order to participate in meets.  Exceptions are illness or prearranged absences (camp, vacation, etc).

TEAM FEES 2010
Fee Per Family (includes diving)
  First child             $155.00
  Second child                $145.00
  Third child                   $135.00
  Subsequent children     $125.00

T-shirt and included in fee if paid in full by April 28, 2011.
Note: a $9.00 per child conference meet fee is included in the fees.

REFUNDS
Refunds will be given only for health reasons with a written doctor's excuse up to the date of the first meet.  A Refund may be given if the coaching staff determines that a NEW swimmer is not ready for the team.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Return your completed application by April 28, 2011
Return completed, signed Application, fees, Parent Work Commitment sheet, Authroization for Treament sheet, and Apparel form at either Registration Night or to Eric Ezell, 2201 Mansfield Place, Lexington, KY 40515.  Drop completed applications off no later than April 28.   Entries received after April 28 will not receive the team T-shirt and run the risk of not getting preferred work assignments.  Make checks payable to Hartland Swim & Dive Team or HSDT.

Late Registration:  A late fee of $20.00 will be assessed for any late registration form and/or payments made after May 13, 2011.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1)  Team suits, caps, goggles, etc.
2)  Yearend coaches' gifts and fundraisers.
3)  Bringing a designated item for concessions sale prior to home meets.
4)  Work requirements for regular season meets, conference meet and team committee.

Responsibilities:  A representative (at least 16 years of age) from each family is required to work three meets per sport  in which your family is involved and participate on one committee, and work CKSC meet.  All swimmers and divers are strongly encouraged to participate at conference.  If you cannot work the conference meet, please notify Eric Ezell, by the 1st swim meet so that alternate work duties can be assigned to you during the swim season.  When you sign your application, indicate on the entry form those dates you will not be available.  Also, indicate those jobs and committees which you prefer.  Every effort will be made to honor your preferences.  Assignments will be distributed at the beginning of the season and posted on the website and at the pool.

If a conflict arises, you may switch with another parent.  It is YOUR responsibility to find a replacement as well as to notify the HSDT Board President, Eric Ezell,  of this change PRIOR TO THE MEET.  Failure to find a replacement will result in a $50 fine per event you have been scheduled to work (i.e. $100 is a no-show in both swim and dive meet).  All swimmers/divers in your family will be ineligible to participate in subsequent meets until the fine has been paid.  THIS WILL BE ENFORCED.

You may decline to work swim and dive meets by paying a $150.00 fee per sport (i.e. $300 if you have both a swimmer and diver).  If you choose this option, mark it on your entry form and include the fee in your entry check.  You must still sign up for a committee assignment and work the CKSC meet regardless if you are waiving a "work" assignment.

Committees:  The work the committees do keep the swim and dive team running smoothly.  Parents are required to sign up and work on one committee.  On the working form page, there is also a list of committees.  Please indicate your first, second, and third choice.  If you would like to head a committee, please contact Eric Ezell or indicate so on the working form.

FUNDRAISING
Fundraising opportunities vary from year-to-year.