Awards Banquet
At the end of the short course season, the GRAND LEDGE SWIM CLUB holds an annual Awards Banquet. This is to recognize achievements made by the swimmers for the past year. This banquet is usually held in March.
The coaches make all decisions for awards (Swimmer of the Year, Most Improved etc.).
All swimmers are eligible for team recognition awards based on their participation throughout the season. Coaches make all decisions regarding team recognition awards listed below:
Most Improved: This award is for swimmers that have shown constant improvement throughout the swimming year. The Most Improved Swimmer takes practice seriously and is always willing to listen to what the coach has to say. Their drive to improve is reflected in their times at both dual and USS meets throughout the season.
Most Enthusiastic: Swimmer earning this award arrive at practice and meets with a positive and encouraging attitude. The Most Enthusiastic Swimmer is always on deck and ready to swim when practice begins. They are friends with everyone and seen cheering on their teammates whenever possible.
Swimmer of the Year: This swimmer demonstrates excellence in competitive swimming. The Swimmer of the Year is constantly improving, is dedicated to the sport, a good role model, and enthusiastic about participating in both practices and meets.
Participation Awards: Swimmers who have successfully completed 5 GLSC sessions and participated in 10 meets (both USS and Dual) are entitled to earn a team jacket. The requirements are set out below. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT AND THE SWIMMER TO FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK AND ORDER THE JACKET THROUGH THE AWARDS CHAIRPERSON. Requirements that must be fulfilled in order for your child to receive a swim club jacket are as follows: Swimmers who have earned their Q2 times are eligible to receive an award determined by Board members .
Jacket Information:(pdf) for 2010/2011, needs to be turned in to swim office by end of practice March 1st.
State (Q1) / ZONE QUALIFIERS Form (pdf)
IT IS THE RESPOSNSIBILITY OF THE PARENT AND THE SWIMMER TO FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK WITH THE AWARD’S CHAIRPERSON.