As Presented at the PVS Board of Directors Meeting - January 17, 2007

PVS DIVERSITY TEAM

 After some more thought and a little research, the following is what I would propose for a diversity team for PVS.

1. Take a team of 30-40 athletes, coaching staff, and a team manager.  The purpose of limiting the team size to 40 is so that we only need to charter one bus.  I feel this would make our first venture a little easier to manage.  As detailed in my earlier ideas regarding selection, we should make every effort to have at least four swimmers per age group.
2. With a potential team size of 40, I recommend we have a coaching staff of 4-5, and at least 1 team manager.
3. I would like the Board to consider funding the trip in the amount of $ 12,000.  This number was reached as follows, based on 40 athletes:

i) Transportation           3500
ii) Lodging                    4500 (15 rooms @ 100 / night for 3 nights)
iii) Apparel                   3000 (48 @ 60 / person)
iv) Entries                     1400
v) Meals                       3000 (1000 / day)

Total $ 15,400

I would suggest a fee of $100 - 125 / swimmer to cover the difference.

4. The team would be open to all athletes based on the criteria I outlined at the Competition meeting.
5. Any donations / sponsors we receive from vendors would enable us to either reduce the amount each swimmer is charged, or reduce the amount funded by PVS.

[See Diversity Team Proposal presented at January 14, 2007 Competition Committee Meeting]