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1b. How did you first hear about the Dale City Frogs Swim Team? From a friend From swim lessons From a neighbor From a Birchdale Pool sign From an advertisement or flyer From a coach From the internet Other
2. How many children did you enroll in the Dale City Swim Team program? 1 2 3 4 or more
3. Which age groups are your children in? (select all that apply)? 8&Under 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-18
4. Will your family join the Dale City Frogs again next summer? : Yes, definitely. Maybe No
5. What factors contribute to your decision to be part of the Dale City Swim Team or not? (check all that apply) Cost Friendships Location Coaching Practice Times Other
If you checked “other,” please write your comments here: 6. What did you like about the team? (check all that apply) the coaches the leaders the organization the practice hours the meets the rewards the cost the location
7a. Please add any other encouraging words you have regarding the Dale City Frogs:
7b. What things would you like to see done differently?
If you checked “other,” please write your comments here:
9. There are many expectations regarding being part of a swim team. Which of the following were clear to you before you joined the team? (Check all that apply) the time commitment the cost the need to do fundraising the need to attend meets what time meets would begin and end the need to serve as a volunteer at meets not to leave children under 12 unaccompanied at practice or meets
10. Which expectations became clear to you as you spent time with the team? the time commitment the cost the need to do fundraising the need to attend meets what time meets would begin and end the need to serve as a volunteer at meets not to leave children under 12 unaccompanied at practice or meets
11. Which expectations are still unclear even after a summer with the team? the time commitment the cost the need to do fundraising the need to attend meets what time meets would begin and end the need to serve as a volunteer at meets not to leave children under 12 unaccompanied at practice or meets
12. Which (if any) expectations were unreasonable for your family? the time commitment the cost the need to do fundraising the need to attend meets what time meets would begin and end the need to serve as a volunteer at meets not to leave children under 12 unaccompanied at practice or meets
14. Was the need for fundraising made clear to you? Yes No
15. Which ones did you particularly like? Swim-a-lap McDonald’s Spirit Night Car Wash Purchasing of food at practices Glory Days Potomac News Modell’s Sporting Goods Magazine Purchase Purchase of team apparel Southern Living and/or Longaberger
16. How might we improve the current fundraisers that we have?
17. Do you have suggestions for fundraisers that we could use next year or over the winter?
17b. Regarding the cost to participate on this team, would you rather: pay more and eliminate the need for fundraising pay the same and continue fundraising with no requirements pay the same, but ask each family to contribute a certain amount towards fundraising
ANDY 18a. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
ANDREW 18b. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
BARBARA 18c. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
CLAIRE 18d. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
CAITLIN 18e. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
JAMES 18f. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
NANCY 18g. What did you like about your child’s coach?? Teaching methods Attitude Effectiveness Hands-on coaching (in water with kids) Way of relating to kids Way of relating to parents Other:
19. Please list improvements you’d like to see in coaching staff:
20. How well did the Board of Directors serve you? Please check all that apply: Board members were visible at practice. I could find out answers to my questions. The board members made me feel welcome. The board members made me feel part of the team. The team was well organized. I felt like I knew what was going on. I had enough lead time to participate in extra events, such as fund raisers, dinners, and trips I was encouraged to serve at meets. The board members were supportive to me and my swimmers.
21. How did you find out about events, practices, meets and fundraisers? (check all that apply) asking questions of other parents or board members team website Team emails White board with notes at pool Coaches From my swimmer
22. Which team gear items did you purchase? swimsuit cap t-shirt polo shirt swim bag goggles sweatshirt earrings other
24. What did you like about the party? Having a chance to get together one more time. the awards the swimming the food the slideshow other
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