Coast It Notes

Brad Kale

Merry Christmas to all Coast Aquatics swimmers and families! We wish everyone a safe, joyful holiday season. Many of you will be traveling over the next couple of weeks—safe travels, and we hope you’re able to find opportunities to swim while you’re away.

For those staying local, we will be swimming every day this week except Wednesday, 12/24, and Thursday, Christmas Day.

 Practice Schedules

Destin

  • Junior & Senior: 7:00–9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Seniors:
    • Second workout on Monday, Friday, and Saturday (Destin)
    • Second workout on Tuesday (Hurlburt)
  • Juniors: One workout daily, 7:00–9:00 AM alongside Seniors
  • Age Group & Novice:
    • Tuesday: 4:00–5:30 PM
    • Saturday: 9:00 AM

Bernie Pool

  • Currently closed
  • Normal practice schedule will resume Monday, 12/29

Bluewater

  • Junior: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 800-1000 AM
  • Age Group & Novice: Normal practice times on Monday and Friday

🏆 Upcoming Meet

Ralph Crocker Invitational
January 16–18, 2026 | Auburn, AL

Hotel Information
Families attending may reserve rooms through an optional hotel block at The Auburn Hotel, conveniently located on Auburn University’s campus near the Auburn Aquatic Center.

  • Dates blocked: Friday & Saturday nights
  • Reservation deadline: December 29

Contact:
Sheila Daughtry
📞 334-321-3184
✉️ [email protected]

Additional nearby options are available, including Staybridge Suites for families who prefer rooms with kitchen access.

Reservation Link:
Click here to reserve your room

🧢 Personalized Caps

Personalized caps have arrived and may be picked up at the Sea Dragon in Destin beginning this afternoon. Caps not picked up by Wednesday at 2:00 PM will be distributed to each pool later this week.