2010 WISCA All-State Banquet
WHEN: May 2, 2010
WHERE: Chandelier Ball Room (150 Jefferson Avenue, Hartford, WI)
STARTS AT: Registration/Check-in @ NOON | Banquet Starts @ 1:00 PM
FINISHING AT: Approximately ~4:00 PM
COST PER PERSON: $23.00 - REGISTER & PAY ONLINE
($30 per person - day of banquet)
BANQUET REMINDERS:
Academic All-State
Only swimmers and divers receiving All-State swimming & diving standards are invited to the banquet. Student-athletes receiving only All-Academic awards will not receive an invitation due to banquet hall space considerations. These student-atheletes will receive certificate recogition. All-Academic certificates will be given to the coach at the banquet or will be mailed to the high school.
Certificates
Please remember that student-athletes of non-WISCA coaches will have to pay $10 per certificate. Certificates are FREE for student-athletes of WISCA member coaches. To become a WISCA member coach, click on Join Now!
BANQUET FAQs:
What is the Banquet format?
The All-State Banquet format is as follows: Welcome, Dinner, Introductions, Special Thanks, Parade of All-State Athletes/Schools, Service Awards, Athlete/Coach-of-the-Year Awards, Closing (usually runs until 4:00 PM)What is the appropriate dress for the Banquet?
There is not an official dress code for the All-State Banquet, but usually student-athletes, parents and coaches come well dressed. Male coaches often wear a sport coat.Do the coaches need to speak and if so, what do they need to say?
During the parade of All-State Athletes/Schools, teams will be called up alphabetically to the podium. At this time, athletes and coaches will come up on stage. Coaches will be handed the microphone and a manila envelope of certificates.Suggested talking points for coaches comments:
1) Indicate your name and coaching duties
2) Indicate what high school you are speaking for
3) Make a brief comment about the team
4) Mention each of the all-state honors of the student-athletes in attendance. Swimmers/divers not in attendance do not need to be mentioned.
5) For seniors recognized, it is always nice to let everyone know where they will be attending college and if they will be swimming or diving in college.
What time is registration/check-in?
Registration/check-in is from NOON to 1:00 PM.Is there assigned seating?
No, it is first come, first serve for seating.Do swimmer/diver/coach-of-the-year award winners need to speak?
No, these award winners only need to come forward to receive their award. We do although need a photo of the award winners with their awards after the banquet.Are Academic All-State athletes attend the banquet?
Due to space constraints only the Academic All-State athletes that happen to also be all-state swimmers or divers attend the banquet.
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