WEEK 5 NEWS!

Hard to believe we are already starting our 5 ^th week of practice! Last week was a bit rough with 3 sick coaches but I was so impressed with how well the swimmers cooperated to help get us through it. I have been so happy with the progress that is being made in all practice groups! It is so fun watching these kids grow and support each other as well as welcome the new swimmers. 

 

This week we will be working on IM's. We will basically be reviewing all 4 strokes and learning IM turns. All 7 & older swimmers swim the IM (Individual Medley=1 lap Fly, Back, Breast & Free) 

 

TIME TRIALS is on Sunday, May 22. The meet starts at 9:00 and will go until about 1:00. Warm-Up will be at 8:00 for 10 & Under Swimmers and 8:30 for 11 & Older Swimmers. Watch for details in next week's email. Team suits that were ordered will be distributed and sample suits will be available for last chance fittings. All swimmers will be given a maroon latex PHD swim cap. Please sign your swimmer in for Time Trials if they are available to swim. Generally, all swimmers swim all events to get a starting time for the season. I complete all entries for this meet for swimmers who are signed in. Let me know if you have any questions. I do not usually have new swimmers swim the IM since it can be a crazy first race but there will be some exceptions. If you can't make it to Time Trials, then you will get starting times at the first few meets. 

 

You may see new coaches on the pool deck. Coach Natalie started working with the 8&U swimmers last week and Coach Molly is back from college and will be coaching all 12&Under swimmers starting this week. Coach Nay will continue to help coach the 9-12 group through Time Trials when Coach Joe and Coach Renee return from college.

 

Let me know if you have any feedback, questions, or concerns. I'm always available by text or email.

 

Have Fun, Swim Fast,

 

Coach Talli,

925-216-7932 text

[email protected]

 

NOTE FROM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, KC DESILVA

Hello Dolfin families : )

 

For the 2022 season we have the following season long jobs available (the commitment is approximately equivalent to 4 regular meet shifts + 3 Battle shifts and training for all jobs will occur at Time Trials).

• Snack shack (12 open positions) 
• Starter/Ref (1 open position) - responsible for the pace of the meet and starting races all while having the best view on the pool deck 
• Stroke & Turn (4 open positions) - walk the pool deck to ensure correct swimmer form, issue DQ slips as needed.
• Desk Workers (5 open positions) - work as a team to run the computer and timing system.
• Set-up team (3 open positions) - Must set up the pool deck at ALL home meets (about 45-60 minutes), attend the start of the season set up day and complete 3 shifts at Battle of the Ages.
• Take down team (4 open positions) - Must take down the pool deck at ALL home meets (about 30-45 minutes), attend the end of the season take down day and complete 3 shifts at Battle of the Ages

See the Blue Book on the team website for more detailed job descriptions.

 

For those planning to sign up for individual meet shifts (timers, runners, hospitality), shift sign ups will open as follows:

• Set up day opened on 5/7 
• Time Trials will open on 5/19 at 9:30pm after the conclusion of the parent meeting (all attending families except those with season long jobs MUST sign up for 1 shift) 
• Regular meet sign ups will open on Sunday 5/22 at 6pm (after Time Trials).
• Invitational meets will open approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
• Battle of the Ages will open by the first week of June.

If you are interested in a season long job please email me at [email protected].  Spots are filled on a first come first served basis.....act fast to ensure you get the job you want : )