New Swimmer Evaluations, Summer 2025
New swimmers must attend a one-on-one evaluation at the DCRC lap pool. This determines eligibility for the team, not registration.
Evalution dates are April 19, 26, and 27 or by appointment.
- A link to the signup has been sent to returning families. Any returning family that didn't receive the link, please reach out to the Boosters by clicking here.
- A signup with time slots is available here. Please use one slot for each swimmer being evaluated.
- If you are unable to find an open spot or make the weekends offered, please contact Coach Lynn Bowers to schedule an evaluation before registration closes on May 10.
Ability Requirements: The swim team is not a replacement for swim lessons and all new members must pass an evaluation.
- Swimmers joining as 9 and older must be able to swim 50 yards (2 lengths of the competition pool) freestyle without stopping and with proper breathing and be able to swim 25 yards backstroke.
- Swimmers competing as 8 and younger must be able to float comfortably on both front and back, and swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke.
Parents, please review the requirements listed above prior to bringing children for an evaluation. Swimmers who are unable to complete the requirements, are recommended to register for swim lessons or to return for another evaluation. Please contact Coach Lynn Bowers with questions.
TIP: If your child has never swam in the lap pool at the DCRC, we recommend visiting the pool during an open swim. Many kids who are used to warmer lesson pools find the cooler temperature distracting the first time.
Completing an evaluation DOES NOT save your swimmer a seat in the Dolphins program! (Please complete the evaluation AND registration)
