9 Ways to be a Better Teammate 9/18/2013 By Mike Gustafson//Correspondent In swimming, just because you’re a good swimmer doesn’t mean you’re a good teammate. Being a good teammate is about much more than just cheering during races. Just like practice, being a good teammate takes hard work, practice, and a daily commitment. Swimming is an unusual sport in that it is technically “individual” – meaning no one can physically help you swim down the pool faster. But when a team comes together throughout the season, motivates each other, pushes...

Please find the January Calendar for our Saturday / Sunday practices schedule below. Date Pre-Team Flippers Varsity Gold Junior National Saturday Jan 11 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm swim 92Y 2-3pm Swim 92Y 6 – 8am Swim 92Y 6 – 8am Swim 8:10 – 9am Boot Camp 92Y Sunday Jan 12 OFF MEET MEET MEET 9-11am Swim JJ 9-11am Swim JJ Saturday Jan 18 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm swim 92Y 6-8am Swim 92Y 6-8am Swim 92Y 6– 8am Swim 92Y NO Boot Camp Sunday Jan...

Dear Flying Dolphins and Parents, Thank you for your wonderful support and participation in last night's holiday party! It was so much fun; a great time was had by all in attendance. We would like to extend an especially big THANK YOU to the parents who helped to organize the festivities. We enjoyed great food, nice conversation, and even had a dance contest.... which resulted in some swimmers and coaches stepping it up and delivering a great show! ;) Now, enjoy your weekend, and let's get ready for the Holiday...

The level of enthusiasm and energy by the YFD athletes created quite a buzz around the deck this weekend at the MIT Championships in Cambridge MA. Our athletes took home lifetime best performances and many of them earned second swims in the championship finals. We were humbled by our athletes this weekend. They showed tremendous care and genuine love for their teammates. They all showed great compassion for each swimmer’s effort during the races. We are truly blessed to be a part of this organization and we look forward to...

Please find the December Calendar for our Saturday / Sunday practices schedule below. Date Pre-Team Flippers Varsity Gold Junior National Saturday Dec 7 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 3:30-4:30pm Swim 92Y ********* 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6 – 8am Swim 8:10 – 9am Boot Camp 92Y Sunday Dec 8 OFF OFF 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 9–11am Swim JJ 9 – 11am Swim JJ Saturday Dec 14 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm swim 92Y Meet Meet Meet Sunday Dec 15 OFF OFF Meet Meet...

Please find the November Calendar for our Saturday / Sunday practices schedule below. Date Pre-Team Flippers Varsity Gold Junior National Saturday Nov 2 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm swim 92Y 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6 – 8am Swim 8:10 – 9am Boot Camp 92Y Sunday Nov 3 OFF OFF 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 9–11am Swim JJ 9 – 11am Swim JJ Saturday Nov 9 5–6pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm Swim 92Y ********* 3-4pm Swim 92Y ********* 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6– 8am Swim...

Dear Flying Dolphins and Parents, 92Y Back to Sports PT is planning to host their annual Open House on Wednesday, November 13, 5p – 8p. This year, Dr. Shavuan Doyle, MD, pediatric orthopedist from Hospital for Special Surgery has agreed to offer FREE injury assessments to our community, alongside the PTs. It will be a similar format to last year (see poster below). Our 92Y Flying Dolphins swimmers can come either before or after practice. Once again, they will be extending advance notice to the 92Y Flying Dolphins families prior...

Please find the October Calendar for our Saturday / Sunday practices schedule below. Date Pre-Team Flippers Varsity Gold Junior National Saturday Oct 5 5–6pm Swim 92Y 3–4pm Swim 92Y ********* 4– 5pm Swim 92Y ********* 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6 – 8am Swim 8:10 – 9am Boot Camp 92Y Sunday Oct 6 OFF OFF 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 6–7:30am Swim 92Y 9–11am Swim JJ 9 – 11am Swim JJ Saturday Oct 12 5–6pm Swim 92Y 1–2pm Swim 92Y 2–3pm swim 92Y 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6– 8am...

Please find the September Calendar for our Saturday / Sunday practice schedule below. September Date Pre-Team Flippers Varsity Gold Junior National Saturday Sep 21 5:00–6pm Swim 92Y 1:00–2pm Swim 92Y 4:30– 5:30pm Swim 92Y ********* 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6:00 – 8am Swim 8:10 – 9am Boot Camp 92Y Sunday Sep 22 OFF OFF 6:00–7:30am Swim 92Y 6:00–7:30am Swim 92Y 9:00–11am Swim JJ 9:00 – 11am Swim JJ Saturday Sep 28 5:00–6pm Swim 92Y 1:00–2pm Swim 92Y 4:30-5:30pm swim 92Y ****** 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 1:30–3pm Swim JJ 6:00...

The 2013-14 92Y Flying Dolphins swim team scholarship application is now available. All applications are due by September 9th. Applications are available at the 92Y Box Office on the first floor, or by printing one out from the 92 nd street Y web site www.92y.org (Go to About Us on the home page). Please submit your application to: Beth Teitelman Director of Scholarship Services 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue New York , New York 10128 t. 212.415.5699 f. 212.415.5637 [email protected] www.92y.org