Dolfins January 2023 News
Hello Dolfin Families!
I hope you are all doing well! It is so nice to see blue skies and sunshine again! I am happy to say that our entire coaching staff is returning this season!
I have been getting a lot of questions about placement of younger Dolfin siblings as well as new families. All new 8 & Under swimmers must sign up for a swim try out to be placed in the right group. Try outs are free but you must pre-register for one of our 4 dates. The first date is coming up on Saturday, 2/11. Please let me know if you are unable to make any of these dates prior to the program you are signing up for.
Pre-Swim Team/Spring Clinics (March)
These clinics are designed to give a head start before the Dolfin season begins. It is a great time to work on strokes, turns, breathing and overall fitness.
Pre-Swim Team-(Coaches in the Water) Swimmers must be able to float on their stomach and back for at least 10 seconds, as well as ‘swim’ with face in the water and get at least 3 breaths on their own.
Spring Clinics-(Coaches on Deck) For new and returning swimmers who can swim a full lap of Freestyle and Backstroke. If you are not sure, then it is best to build their confidence with Pre-Swim Team.
Register for Spring Swim Clinics or Pre-Swim Team online here.
Mini Dolfins/Dolfins
Spring Mini's-Same requirements as Pre-Swim Team.
This group fills up very quickly because it runs at the same time as our 6&U group, and I have limited coaches in the Spring. If you think you might need this group, it is best to register right now - there are just a few spaces left for Spring Mini’s! If we decide that your swimmer is ready for the team, we can transfer them. If you sign them up for the team and they aren't quite ready, there likely won't be room to transfer them to Spring Mini's. I want to make sure all Dolfins siblings can get registered. I am getting A LOT of emails and phone calls from new families as well. If Spring Mini’s fills up before you register your swimmer, please sign up for the waiting list!
Summer Mini's-We can take more Mini's in the Summer because I can put all the coaches in the pool. Summer Mini's will be entered into home dual meets as soon as we feel they are ready. There is no evening practice option for Summer Mini's.
Dolfins-Our registration numbers are way up from the same time last year. The 11/12 age group is the largest group right now, with the 9/10s a close second! Please register early to make sure you get a spot on the team. Our numbers are limited based on pool space. It is also best to sign up by Feb. 28 to get the lowest price. There is a payment plan option as well.
Sign up for Dolfins or Mini Dolfins online here.
If you need help registering for Dolfins or Clinics, please contact the District Office at 925-682-0896.
Save the Date – Summer Camp Expo!
Get a head start on your summer planning at the District’s Summer Camp Expo on Saturday, February 25, 9am-12pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center (320 Civic Drive). 10% Discount offered on EXPO day only on full week camps and spring/summer swim lesson registrations 9am-12pm in-person at the EXPO and online until midnight, February 25, 2023. Follow the District on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on all our events!
*Expo discount does not apply to Pre-Swim Team, Spring Swim Clinics, Dolfins and Mini-Dolfins.
Please email or text me if you have any questions. Please pass this information to your friends who are interested in the team as well.
Have Fun, Swim Fast!
Coach Talli
925-216-7932 (text
