Parents,

Just a reminder that the first official day of swim practice starts tomorrow (Saturday)!  Your assigned practice times are attached.  You will see two attachments with swimmer's listed in alphabetical order by last name.  The "School" schedule is for the practice times while the kids are still in school and the "Summer" schedule is for when the kids break for summer.   

PROPER PRACTICE ATTIRE

• Swim Suit - Each child is expected to practice in a racing style swim suit.  For girls please wear a one piece suit with no frills and ruffles or the like.  For boys please wear jammer (spandex type) shorts.  No beach style surf shorts. 
• Swim Cap - ALL swimmers are required to wear a swim cap during practice.  This keeps hair out of the swimmers face while they are trying to breath. Team caps will be distributed tomorrow.  
• Goggles - All swimmers will need to wear goggles.  Having goggles is required and very important when trying to learn the proper breathing technique while swimming. Please make sure these are swim racing style goggles.  It is recommended that you have a back up pair on hand or an extra pair of goggle straps as they tend to break at the most inopportune time.
• Sun Screen - Last but not least.....Sun Screen, Sun Screen and more Sun Screen!

PARENT MEETING

While the kids are practicing tomorrow, we will have our mandatory parent meeting.  We will host three parent meetings in conjunction with your child's practice time (ie-if your child's practice time is 8:00-9:00am, then this is when your parent meeting will take place).  We will cover parent expectations, volunteer information, meet information, and Champs information so please try to have at least one parent attend.  

IMPORTANT ON THE DECK RULES

• During practice, we ask that all parents and swimmers congregate on the side of the pool closest to the basketball courts while observing. We recommend bringing your own umbrella.  All swimmer's gear (towels, swim bag, etc) can be left under the canopy closest to the basketball courts.
• Amenity Access Cards - If you have not updated your access cards, you will not be allowed to enter the pool so please make sure you take care of this.  Leah Tincher bends does alot to help the swim team out so lets return the favor by making her life a bit easier.
• Medical Equipment - If your child requires certain medical equipment such as an inhaler or epipen, this must be on you at all times and coaches need to be made aware of how to handle a medical incident should it happen.
• Don't be "THAT PARENT".  Please don't coach your kid from the pool deck. Our coaches are very qualified and we promise by the end of the season you will see great improvement in your child's skill level.  Best thing you can do is wave, smile, give them thumbs,up, take pictures, and continue to encourage them.  
• Mondays are for swim team practice only.  No siblings and parents are allowed to use the pool during practice.  The CDD made an exception to let us use the pool on Mondays, but it is still closed for open swim to the residents. 

 

It's time! Go Dolphins!

 

Terry Davis

President

Durbin Crossing Dolphins

[email protected]

Documents

2015 Swimmer Practice Times - SCHOOL SCHEDULE
2015 Swimmer Practice Times - SUMMER SCHEDULE