Coaches,
We had a bored meet last night. It was so fun..
Anyway in no particular order:
1) Bus: in the AM just tell the drivers when you want them to return. They will make one trip for pick up and they are not staying overnight. If we have enough to mostly fill a bus in the earlier PM then it can be done. Just plan it out and make sure there will be room on the 2nd or last bus. There will be a separate luggage truck when we do the bus pick up. Tell your athletes to pack a Go Bag for the day at the regatta and a separate night bag for the hotel. They will not have access to the night bag while at the regatta. The reason for this is that school buses don't have a luggage compartment.
2) Eating arrangements: as was pointed out, not much to do in Gainsville but there are several restaurants within walking distance to our hotel. So I suggest we have them split up in groups to go eat. The board wants a coach or responsible parent with each group. They do not go out singularly, pairs or otherwise small groups. A squad, a crew such as an 8+, etc. You may ask a parent to help.
If you all don't like this solution then maybe a google search of the area for a suitable large restaurant. Although 70+ guests maybe hard to accommodate.
3) Training after the Regional: Monday of course. Do we need additional days? Maybe Tuesday?
4) Sean: when you find out what you're doing this summer let us know ASAP.
5) Jason: would you please source an awards shop for us to use?
6) We should be prepared to say a few sentences about each senior at the banquet.
7) Please send your award names to Jenny.
Awards, all squads:
Most Valuable Rower
Most Improved
Coaches Award
Athletes Award : they vote on this one. Maybe Jason has more direction on this but I think it should be someone the athletes believe has made a big impact on their team, leadership, spirit, drive, inspiration, etc.
I'll send more as I get it.