Parent Meeting Packet

Kayla Landers

The East Cocalico Swim Team's Parent Meeting, held on May 7, 2025, covered several key topics to prepare families for the upcoming season. Here's a summary of the information presented:

📄 Required Forms

Swimmers must submit the following completed forms by the first practice:

Medical Waiver
Medical Information
Parent & Swimmer Code of Conduct (one per household)
Photo Release

Swimmers will not be permitted to practice until all paperwork is submitted and fees are paid.

🗓️ 2025 Practice Schedule

May 19–22: Dryland sessions (Gold group: 4:00–5:00 PM; Silver group: 5:00–5:45 PM; Bronze group: 5:45–6:15 PM).
May 27–30: In-water practice begins (Gold group: 4:00–5:00 PM; Silver group: 5:00–5:45 PM; Bronze group: 5:45–6:15 PM).
June 4–July 18: Regular in-water practices (Gold: 8:45–10:00 AM; Silver: 10:00–11:00 AM; Bronze: 11:00–11:45 AM).
- June 4–July 18: Dryland practice for Gold group on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30–8:45 AM.
July 21–25: League Championship Qualifiers (for swimmers who qualified for All-Leagues).

🏊‍♂️ 2025 Swim Meet Schedule & Important Dates

May 19: Season begins at Reamstown Pool.
June 1: Stroke & Turn Clinic (virtual, time TBD).
June 10: Blue & White Meet at Reamstown Pool.
June 14: Woodridge Classic Invitational (optional) at Lititz.
June 17: Away meet at Lititz Springs.
June 19: Away meet at Lancaster Country Club.
June 26: Home meet vs. Mountville at Reamstown Pool.
July 8: Away meet at SECA, Quarryville.
July 10: Home meet vs. Conestoga Country Club at Reamstown Pool.
July 12: Manheim Fast & Furious Invitational (optional) at Manheim.
July 15: Home meet vs. Mannheim (Senior Night) at Reamstown Pool.
July 19: Divisionals (setup on July 18 at 5:00 PM) at Reamstown Pool.
July 25–26: All-Leagues (location TBD).
July 29: Team Picnic at Reamstown Pool.

📣 Communication Channels

Website: www.ecdolphins.com – for directions, volunteer sign-ups, team calendar, contact information, and other important updates.
Team Mailbox: Located on the picnic table under the pavilion throughout the season; swimmers' folders will contain meet ribbons and awards.
Band App: Used for notifications regarding weather cancellations and other emergencies. Instructions on how to join will be provided.
Social Media: Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram for updates and announcements.

🤝 Volunteering

Running a swim meet requires significant parental involvement. At a minimum, one parent or family member is expected to volunteer for one half of each meet your swimmer attends. Volunteer job descriptions and sign-ups are available on the team's website: www.ecdolphins.com.