Official Website: www.gcsto.com       614-478-5445      PO Box 30483, Gahanna, OH 43230                                                       Steve Nye: Head Coach/Owner   stevenye@sbcglobal.net
Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio

GCSTO Mansfield Program


Welcome to GCSTO's
MANSFIELD PROGRAM
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Document Type Updated Size Download
GCSTO Mansfield Team Informational Brochure 11/4/09 66.00 Download
GCSTO Mansfield Spring Team Application -NEW 9/2/09 34.50 Download
GCSTO Mansfield Team Ontario High School Waiver Form 9/8/09 30.30 Download
2010 USA Swimming Application 9/2/09 47.30 Download
2009/2010 USA Swimming Transfer Form 9/2/09 12.20 Download
2010 Mansfield Spring Team Informational Brochure to be posted shortly
2010 Ontario Spring Rec Program Flyer - NEW 3/9/2010 47.00 Download
2010 Ontario Spring Rec Program Application - NEW 3/9/2010 31.00 Download


Coaches Bios

Coach Position Bio Contact
Steve Shoenfelt Head Coach Steve steveshoenfelt@yahoo.com
JB Ballenger Assistant JB jballengerhsd@earthlink.net 
Sarah Schmidt Assistant Sarah schmidt.551@osu.eduv
Bryan Waits     Assistant Bryan bwaits@neo.rr.com



Important Information & Communications
With over 80 swimmers already demonstrating interest in this program we are very excited to be able to bring consistency along with our programming to this area of Ohio. With tremendous school board support, local coaching support, parental support and with the fact that we've been graced with an amazing staff with which to begin, we are EXTREMELY EXCITED for what lies ahead. If you could help spread the word to fellow summer league swimmers, fellow high school swimmers and anyone else you know that might have an interest we would VERY much appreciate it. Please refrain from recruitment of swimmers already affiliated with another like entity (USA Swimming or Y) if you would to help us ensure the integrity of the program. One of our goals will be to bring swimming to the forefront in this community so that the health of all local programs (summer league, middle-school, high school and local club teams) benefits from the heightened interest in this sport.
If you are interested in trying out the team please feel free to do so for 2 full weeks before deciding whether or not to join us. All you need do is fill out a team applciation marked with "2 Week Trial" across the top and send that in to us at GCSTO, PO Box 30483, Gahanna, OH 43230 or scan it as a pdf file and send it to stevenye@sbcglobal.net. You could also simply bring it to your first day of practice.  
With the number of athletes interested in the team we are still interviewing anyone interested in becoming a part of our coaching staff so please feel free to contact GCSTO Owner, Steve Nye at the email above.

Date Name
8/22/09 Season Start Email 1
9/2/09 Season Start Email 2
9/9/09 Season Starts Monday Email
10/7/09 From The GCSTO Offices
10/19/09 From The GCSTO Offices
10/28/09 From The GCSTO Offices
11/4/09 From The GCSTO Offices
11/12/09 From The GCSTO Offices
11/20/09 From The GCSTO Offcies
11/25/09 From The GCSTO Offices
12/2/09 From The GCSTO Offices
12/16/09 From The GCSTO Offices
1/8/10 From The GCSTO Offices
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1/21/10 From The GCSTO Offices
1/28/10 From The GCSTO Offices
2/4/10 From The GCSTO Offices
2/12/10 From The GCSTO Offices
2/15/10 All About The Regional Meet
2/18/10 From The GCSTO Offices
3/4/10 From The GCSTO Offices


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Fall/Winter Swim Team 2009/2010

Fall Swim Team Meetings
An Initial Information Meeting for fall/winter swimming was held Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Commons Room at Ontario Middle School. Due to the new nature of this program and the fact that many may be finding out about this after this meeting date we may hold a second meeting so please watch for announcements on that here.

New Swimmer Tryout Weeks
We will allow swimmers to swim with us for 2 weeks, free of charge, before asking them to make a decision as to whether they will join the team or not. Those weeks are from September 14-27, 2009. Those athletes starting after that time period will have 2 full weeks to try out the team from the date that they begin practices with the team. All 12 & under athletes shall be considered Junior or Junior Advanced athletes while all 13 & over athletes will be considered senior athletes. Each should come to their appropriately assigned practice times for their 2 week trial period. All 8 & under athletes should start with the Novice group unless otherwise cleared to swim with the Junior group beforehand.


Seasonal Practice Schedules & Financial Information

Practice Group Options

All fall/winter fees cover the cost of a team t-shirt (except for the preseason high school groups)

Age Group Introductory Practice Options (8 & under unless otherwise classified by the staff)
Novice Team (Ages 6-8) – Tuesday & Thursday 5:15-6:30 p.m. and Sunday 3:45-5:00 p.m. from September 21, 2009 to November 8, 2009 then from Nov. 9 to Dec. 19 this will be Tuesday & Thursday 5:45-7:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:45-5:00 p.m. at which point practices are planned to revert back to the Sept. 21 schedule through March 7, 2010. Cost is $175. MDP is $125. Corporation fee is $10.

Age Group Development Practice Options (12 & under unless otherwise classified by the staff)

Junior – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday until 6:45, only) & Sunday 3:45-5:15 p.m. from September 14, 2009 to November 8, 2009 then from Nov. 9 to Dec. 19 this will be Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:45-7:00 p.m. (Mondays til 7:15) and Sunday 3:45-5:15 p.m. at which point practices are planned to revert back to the Sept. 21 schedule through March 7, 2010. Cost is $420. MDP is $295. Corporation fee is $20.

Junior Advanced – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. & Sunday 3:45-5:30 p.m. from September 14, 2009 to November 8, 2009 then from Nov. 9 to Dec. 19 this will be Monday 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 5:00-7:00 p.m. at which point practices are planned to revert back to the Sept. 21 schedule through March 7, 2010. Cost is $485. MDP is $340. Corporation fee is $25.

Senior Practice Options (ages 13 & above)

Middle School Pre-Season Group – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:45 p.m., Wednesday 6:45-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m. from September 14 to October 4, 2009. Cost is $80. Corporation fee is NA. Athletes wanting this training group are allotted a 1-week trial period, only.

High School Pre-Season Group – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:45 p.m., Wednesday 6:45-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m. from September 14 to November 5, 2009. Cost is $205. Corporation fee is NA. Athletes wanting this training group are allotted a 1-week trial period, only.

High School Season Part-Time Senior Group – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:45 p.m., Wednesday 6:45-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m. from September 14 to November 5, 2009. Cost is $175 for 2 practices per week or $100 for 1 practice per week. Corporation fee is NA. Athletes wanting this training group are allotted a 1-week trial period, only.

Senior – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:45 p.m., Wednesday 6:45-9:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m. from September 14 to November 5, 2009 and then Tuesday 6:45-9:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:30-9:00 p.m., Thursday 6:45-9:00 p.m., Friday 5:30-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 5:00-7:15 p.m. from November 6 to December 19, 2009 at which point practices are planned to revert back to the Sept. 21 schedule through March 7, 2010. Cost is $620. MDP is $435. Corporation/Re-association fee is $30.

Additional Fall/Winter Financial Information

Additional Mandatory Fees

USS/Ohio/Central Ohio Swimming Fees - This once-a-year $65 fee is mandatory for each and every swimmer joining the team in the fall or winter (exclusive of Novice swimmers) whether they compete in swimming meets or not. This membership fee will be added to your team fees and is payable to GCSTO.

Booster Club Fee – This fee is due from each family as a once a year fee due to the GCSTO Booster Club. The fee is simply $20 for Junior, Junior Advanced and Senior athletes for the first child that they have on the team. A second child in one of these levels on the team is only $15. A third or fourth is only $10 each. Novice swimmers, preseason high school athletes and high school season, only, athletes are exempt from this Booster Club Fee. This fee will be transferred, in its entirety, to our 501(C)3 Booster Club entity and all athletes paying this will be given a team spirit package inclusive of another team t-shirt.

Corporate Fees - This fee is due from each family the first fall/winter season that they become members of the team. If you have more than 1 athlete starting with the team, pay the corporate fee of your "highest" level athlete.

Multiple Swimmer Discounts

For all families with more than 1 (one) swimmer in the Junior, Junior Advanced and Senior training groups GCSTO will provide you with a $55 discount for your second child, a $110 discount for your third child and a $165 discount for your fourth child. Novice, middle-school pre-season and high school preseason athletes are exempt from any discounts. These discounts for the High School Season, only, will be prorated accordingly ($33, $66 & $100, respectively).

Fall/Winter Payment Due Dates

Sept. 28, 2009 - $150 minimum deposit per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee.

Oct. 28, 2009 - $300 total due in the account of each swimmer (i.e. another $150 payment) or the remaining amount due if the swimmer owes less than $300 total to avoid a $15 late fee.

Dec. 3, 2009 - $450 total due in the account of each swimmer (i.e. another $150 payment) or the remaining amount due if the swimmer owes less than $300 total to avoid a $15 late fee.

Jan. 12, 2010 - All remaining team fees must be paid, in full, to avoid a $15 late fee.

Note Concerning Team Fee Payments

GCSTO reserves the right at any point in time within the season to disallow an athlete from participating in practices for failure to pay their appropriate team fees, entry fees, fundraising fees, Booster Club fees and/or missed meet session fees in a timely manner. Special payment arrangements may be made as long as the family adheres to those arrangements. Note: Fees for athletes starting after the date of September 28 will be prorated this year based on the start date of their swimming.

Fundraising Requirement

All swimmers practicing with the team in the Junior, Junior Advanced & Senior practice groups will be required to participate in our team fundraiser. This fundraiser obligation amount ranges from $25 for Junior and Junior Advanced swimmers to $35 for the Senior swimmers. Novice, High School Preseason & High School Season, Only, swimmers are exempt from this requirement.

Fall/Winter Volunteer Requirement

GCSTO requires that all Mansfield division families participating in GCSTO sponsored meets, regardless of their level, provide 1 volunteer for each session that their athlete swims up to a maximum of 6 sessions per season.