Email #6

GPS Team Pictures

• Time: 9:30 AM - Team picture is first, followed by individual pictures for those that want one.
• Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Location: Walter's Park Pool
• Wear your team suit, or if you do not have one, then wear a black and/or green suit or shirt.

Families may pre-order online by going to:

• www.bishopphoto.com
• Click on Pre-Order or “before photo is taken”
• Enter code: GPSWIM26
• Info PDF is attached too.

A Group: We are still starting at 8:30 am, but if your swimmer is getting an individual picture they are exempt.

B & Dev. Groups: After the team picture, and/or after your individual picture, we still have practice.

Team Captain Selection

• Team Captains Vote, Friday, June 19, regular outdoor practice times.

Each year four team captains will be appointed in the manner as follows:

1. The coaches will choose two captains.
2. Team members who are at least 11 years of age will elect two captains.
3. Individuals who wish to be a team captain must inform and receive permission from the head coach to be considered for the position.
4. Candidates will be allowed to make a short speech to the team prior to voting; however, no campaigning will be allowed at any time.

Captains Minimum Qualifications

1. At least 15 years of age by June 1st (age up date for the league).
2. At least 1 year on the GPS team.
3. Be willing to abide by all Captains’ responsibilities.
4. Demonstrated maturity.

Captains Responsibilities

1. Relay team concerns to the coaches.
2. Assist in maintaining team morale, such as leading cheers.
3. Lead team stretching.
4. Implement the coaches’ directives.
5. Maintain positive working relationships with parent volunteers and assist when directed by the coaches.
6. Assign meet and practice set-up/tear down activities to team members in a fair and consistent manner (lane lines, backstroke flags, scoring table, timing devices, deck & pool debris clean up, chairs, tables). Although the parents mostly do this in meets, you will still need to attend to some of them in practice, and to assist during meets.
7. Always set a good example in your actions on and off the deck, in and out of the pool.
8. Provide support to our younger swimmers, inspire our older swimmers.