Dolphin News: Upcoming Reminders/Info for New Families

DOLPHIN FANS

HOPE YOU'RE GETTING REALLY EXCITED FOR OUR 2024 PVC DOLPHIN SEASON.  WE HAVE A TON OF FUN ACTIVITIES PLANNED.AND MANY MILES TO SWIM.  PARENT MEETING IS SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH AT PVC 9:30 AM.  MEETING SHOULD LAST 60 TO 90 MINUTES.  WE WILL ALSO HAVE SWIM SUIT TRY ON AND WILL DISCUSS BELOW INFORMATION.

PARENT MEETING/SWIM SUIT TRY-ON: Swimmers and Families will have time to ask questions and meet the coaches.  New Families and Younger Swimmers Families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Families will hear an overview of the season, meet/training commitments, volunteer commitments, Dolphin Apparel, and Dolphin Team Suit Try-on.  We understand that all families will not be able attend and will have one other opportunities for Dolphin Team Suit Try-on. Important Dolphin Dates on Event Page Link: Pleasanton Valley Swim Club - Swim Team - Events (gomotionapp.com)

DOLPHIN TRAINING SCHEDULE UPDATE: Our 2024 Season will be April 23rd thru July 20th.  Practice will begin Tuesday, April 23rd for New Dolphins and 6 and unders.  Training Schedule for April 23rd thru 25th will be: 3:45 to 4:30 pm for All 6 and Unders and 4:30 to 5:30 pm for All 7+ New Dolphins.  On Monday, April 29th, Practice will begin for all Dolphins.  This Schedule is already posted on Team Unify "Practice Times." Training is Monday thru Thursday until summer break. During the summer we will continue training in smaller dolphin groups.  Benefits are individualized training, lane buddies/wall buddies, and potential for more swimmers to be a #1 swimmer in their lane.  Most Dolphins train in their age group, while others may train where myself and coaching staff feel their Dolphin Talents will most excel. Training is offered 4 times a week per age group.  Practice Times Link: Pleasanton Valley Swim Club - Swim Team - PracticeTimes (gomotionapp.com)

ATTENTION 6 AND UNDER DOLPHIN PARENTS AND/OR NEW SWIMMERS: All New Dolphins and 6 and under Dolphins will be tested if they are swim team ready and can complete one lap of freestyle. 25 yards must be completed with no assistance by Thursday, April 25th.  If you are members of PVC, the pool is re-scheduled to open Friday, April 19th, please get your Dolphin in over the weekend.  If you are not a member of PVC, hoping you have access to a pool or already have them enrolled in a refresh course of swim team ready lessons.  I like to remind swim families, all swimmers regress from year to year on Day 1 which is why it is important to get them water time before training starts.  Holding your breath and blowing bubbles with face in the water are not daily activities which leads to lack of confidence.  Training will start out slow on Tuesday, April 23rd as we begin to build confidence in our Dolphins.  We will have swimmer coaches in the water with our Dolphins to help add confidence build trust and create their first Dolphin Buddy.

DOLPHIN SWIMMER COACHES: I am looking for 7+ swimmer coaches, the ages of 12 to 14 who would like to help train our 8 and under Dolphins the first 4 weeks of the season.  Commitment is 2 or more practices a week from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. You will be in the water so bring a suit, some sunscreen, and Dolphin confidence. If your Dolphin is interested, have them email me at [email protected] and [email protected].  Or if they are currently training, they can see me at practice.  Thank you Dolphins for making a difference in and out of the water.

GO DOLPHINS! ALL HEART, NO PAIN!

COACH BRETT, COACH JEN, AND COACH MAKAYLA