Practices

Practice is time for swimmers and coaches to concentrate on improving the swimmers’ technique, increasing speed and endurance, developing a strong coach/swimmer relationship, fostering cooperation and unity within the group. It is important that parents allow this development to occur without interruption. Therefore, we ask that parents not be present on deck or talk to their children during practice. It is distracting for swimmers and coaches alike. We respect parents’ interest in their children’s activities and invite them to observe practice from outside the pool area or in the bleachers. Parents are always welcome to ask questions of coaches before or after practice. 

Swim Meets

Swim meets are an opportunity to display not only athletic ability but also team pride and sportsmanship. Parents and swimmers should always be mindful that they are representing the Bluefins Foothills Area YMCA Swim Team as well as the Foothills Area YMCA and should act accordingly. (Even when other swimmers and parents do not.) Swimmers are encouraged to cheer for their teammates and to stay until the end of the meet if possible. Senior swimmers are expected to stay until the end of each meet session to support their teammates, unless directed otherwise by the coaches. If a swimmer, at any level, must leave before the end of a meet, he or she should notify one of the coaches before the start of the meet.