SQUADS/TEAM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Whitehorse Glacier Bears has a few leaders chosen by the swimmers, who accepted the role as a team or as squad captains.

  • Represents the swimmers from the squad
  • A voice of the teammates- helps with a choice of club gear, talks to swimmers in the squad and speaks about the needs of the teammates, helps to make changes when needed
  • To set an example for all swimmers in the squad and in WGB club, plays fair, inspires others, is polite and helpful to everybody around
  • Directs the teammates and organizes a group warm up
  • Reminds the teammates to respect every athlete, coach, parent, referee, and a pool staff
  • Enforces a positive thinking and motivates every athlete in WGB club
  • Recognizes his team mates skills
  • Helps to resolve issues and relieve tensions among his/ her teammates who are involved
  • Help to organize any social team events for the squad
  • A voice between the coach, our WGB team captains and the athletes in the squad