WEEK 4 TEAM EMAIL!!!
Welcome to Week 4!!!! Time flies when we are having fun!!! This week we have reports from Coach Talli AND our volunteer coordinator KC DESILVA!! In the coming weeks we will add reports from other board members as well as the Parks and Recreation Dept. when they have information to share. So please be prepared to read weekly emails in their entirety so that you don't miss out on information and deadlines. GO DOLFINS!!!!!
NOTE FROM COACH TALLI
Hello Dolfin Families,
The swimmers and coaches are settling into a good routine, and I am very happy with the progress that I am seeing. Week 4 is Breaststroke week. Breaststroke is very different than the other strokes. Some kids get it immediately, but a lot of swimmers struggle with the kick. We will do a lot of hands-on coaching and muscle development to help them. We will continue to work on the other strokes as well. Hopefully all swimmers will have their own fins this week.
I have had a lot of questions about Time Trials. It is Sunday, May 19, 8:00-1:00ish @ PHEC. This is a meet for all swimmers to get starting times for the season. The event order is 50 Free (15/18), IM (7-18yrs), Free, Breast, Back, Fly and these events run from youngest to oldest. There are no relays at Time Trials. All returning swimmers should swim in all events. I don't expect new swimmers to swim IM unless they feel ready. It's much better to have their first race be Freestyle. If you have another commitment that day, your swimmer will get their starting times during the first few meets. It is Ok to enter them in just a few events if they have an early game or have to leave early. I finalize all entries once meet entries close. If your swimmer has other commitments, please leave me a note on the entry page so I know what to work around. If you are not sure how to sign your swimmer in for meets in Team Unify, we will go over that at the New Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 7pm @ the Teen Center.
It's fun getting to know all the new swimmers but unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to meet many new parents. I look forward to meeting all of you at the new parent meeting and getting to know you during the summer. Once all of our coaches return, I have a little more freedom to connect with parents about their swimmers. Until then, if you have any questions or concerns, please email or text me and I will get right back to you. If you need an urgent response, it is always best to text.
Have Fun, Swim Fast,
Coach Talli
925-216-7932(text please)
NOTE FROM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR KC DESILVA
Hello Dolfin families : )
We are looking to fill a few of our season long job openings...read on to see which of these amazing teams you would like to be on:
**Do you like putting things away?? Think about joining our take down team and take down the tents, chairs and timing equipment at the end of meets. You would take down at all home meets plus Battle and the take down day at the end of the season. (4 positions available)
**Do you like computers and/or are a detail-oriented person?? Think about joining our desk team and help with the timing system and/or the paperwork for each race. You would do this at some home meets and at Battle (2 open positions).
**Do you love to have a front row view to watch the swimmers? You can't get any closer than being on our Stroke & Turn team where you watch the swimmers' strokes for irregularities and write disqualification slips as needed. This would be at some home meets, some away meets and at Battle. (2 positions open).
**Have you always wanted to rock the mic?? Think about lending your amazing voice to our announcer position. You would announce at some home meets and at Battle. (1 position open).
All teams have been created so the work expectation is roughly equivalent to those families who do not have a season long job.
Now, you might be saying to yourself that YES these jobs sound amazing but I don't know how to do them : ( NO WORRIES!! All jobs come with training and at Time Trials you will get some hands-on practice. Not going to be at Time Trials.....we can work out another training opportunity.
If you are interested in any of these positions, whether you want more details or are ready to add your name to the team, email me at [email protected] and let me know.
On Saturday, May 11th we will have our pool set-up work party from 7am - 11am. If you sign up to work at this event it will count towards one of your required volunteer shifts for the season. You can sign up for this event through your Team Unify account. Sign ups (for this event only) will open on Saturday, May 4th at 8am. Sign ups will be limited to 20 people. No children may be on the pool deck during set up day.
If you need help signing up for shifts with Team Unify or if you have any questions please let me know at [email protected]
Thanks : )
KC
