Machine Parent Handbook
Beginning and End of SeasonThe first day of practice is:
Monday, September 14th, 2009 (4:40am practices start Tues. Sept. 7th)
The last day of practice is:
Saturday, May 22nd, 2009
Volunteers Needed
Parent volunteers will be needed throughout the year as Machine Aquatics grows. Reminder that all families are required to volunteer 20 hours per season. There are several ways to volunteer within the program. Timing at meets, becoming a certified PVS official, social events, working meets that Machine Aquatics host, coordinators for travel meets, picnics, awards and phone trees are just a few ideas are only a few ways to volunteer. Please contact Paris Jacobs paris@machineaquatics.com to sign up and offer help.
Machine Aquatics Apparel
All Machine Aquatics Apparel will be available exclusively through SportFair in Arlington, Virginia and Aardvark Swim & Sport in Chantilly. Please contact them with any questions concerning apparel.
All swimmers are required to have the caps that apply to their training level.
Practice Training Cap- White
8 & Under- Green
Age Group/ Senior- Black
These caps are required to be worn at all competitions.
All Machine Swimmers are required to have a Machine Team Suit or Aquablade with a Machine
Logo. - NO EXCEPTIONS
Championship suits (FSII, FSPro, LZR, etc.) will be permitted to be worn at CHAMPIONSHIP meets ONLY- NO EXCEPTIONS.
Team Dealers
Sport Fair
5010 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703. 524. 9500
Aardvark Swim
14221-A Willard Road
Chantilly, VA
703.631.6045
Swim Meet Officials Needed
As a Potomac Valley Team we are called upon to provide officials and/or timers for all meets that we participate in. We are in need of parents to volunteer to become certified as officials. If you are already a summer official, you may be eligible to take the review course to become a USA Swimming official. Please contact Scott Robinson at officials@machineaquatics.com
Practice Cancellation due to Weather
If the facility of your practice is open and it is not a scheduled Machine Aquatics holiday, practice will be conducted. At times, due to extreme weather, Machine Aquatics will cancel practice even when the facility is open. If uncertain, please call (703) 391.2077 or check the website at www.machineaquatics.com for updates.
