Welcome to Dart Swimming! 


Welcome to the Dart Swimming!

This page of the website is home to the Online Parent Handbook.  The purpose of the handbook is to provide you with a reference point to a variety of useful information that will aid you as your family participates in the Aquadart program.  Each section can be accessed by using the drop down menu located on the main menu bar above.  

I encourage you to surf each page so that you will be able to maximize your experience as part of the swim team this season.  You will notice a link to the Meet & Events on the main menu bar.  That page is where you will find out all of the necessary information regarding any swim meet or competition that DART participates in.  

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about the use of this website.  It is meant to be a benefit of team membership and it is my hope that it will assist you in staying informed this season.  

Billy Doughty

CEO of DART Swimming
Head Coach

 

Dart Family Handbook


Table of Contents:

  1. Welcome to Dart Swimming
  2. USA Swimming Registration
  3. Parent Participation and Volunteering
  4. Dart Team Fees
  5. Code of Conduct 
  6. Safe Sport Policies​
  7. Entering Swim Meets
    • Swim Meet Checklist
    • Swim Meet Terminology
  8. Group Structure
  9. Practice Attendance
    • What is Burnout?
    • Can my child participate in other sports as well as DART
  10. Scholarship Request Form
  11. Pool Location
  12. Reimbursement Form

  13.  

 

 

 

AnchorUSA Swimming Registration


Welcome to the Davis Aquadart Swim Team!

 

All Darts swimmers must be registered with USA swimming regardless if they are competing. Families must do their first USA registration through the USA Swimming Portal. Each year after that Dart will renew swimmers membership and charge families.

USA SWIMMING LINK

 

AnchorParent Participation Policy and Volunteer Commitment


DART Participation Policy and Volunteer Commitment

 

DART depends heavily on volunteers to run the team successfully.  A swim team simply cannot function without the support of swim parents. We expect that each family will make every effort to support our team and their swimmer with their time, talents, and energy.  As such, Dart families are required to meet the following commitments:

1.    Minimum Volunteer Hours by group, based on the swim group of the highest placed swimmer in the family.

2.    Volunteer hours are designed to support the DART site and the entire DART program.  Parents will have the ability to complete some of their hours for any of the DART sites and DART hosted meets.  We hope this will allow parents to more easily complete their hours and also support all the DART programs. 

3.    Timing at away meets your child is signed up for. These hours are not included in the Minimum Volunteer Hours.

4.    Find your replacement if you are unable to fulfill a position committed to.

5.    Contribution to the annual Swim-a-Thon or Swim-for-Fun(ds) fundraiser

 

Minimum Volunteer Hours

The swim year is from September 1st to August 15th.  Families are required to volunteer a minimum of volunteer hours based on their highest-level swimmer at the beginning of the swim year:

 

Swim Group

DART Site Hours

(These hours must be completed for the DART site in which your swimmer trains)

DART Team Hours

(These hours can be used for any DART site)

Total DART hours Required per year

National & Development

10

5

15

Senior Speed

10

2

12

AG 2 & 3

8

2

10

AG 1

5

2

5

Year-Round Davis DD 2, DD 3, SR Fit

5

0

5

Fall and Spring Seasonal

2

0

2

 

This amount will be prorated for swimmers who do not swim for the entire year.  

  • Families with swimmers that are 13 years of age and older will be able to apply 10 hours of volunteer time worked by an older child or their swimmer towards their minimum volunteer hours requirement. Having an older child volunteer for your family for 4 hours will need to be arranged in advance with permission. Permission would depend on the volunteer job, as some can be performed by older children and other jobs may be inappropriate for an athlete.  
  • In addition to our team-hosted meets (see next section), volunteers are also needed for various jobs throughout the year, including officiating at away meets, Summerdarts support, team parties and functions, and our annual banquet & senior recognition event, among others.
  • Families can accrue hours at team-hosted meets and through other team needs throughout the year.  Timing at away meets, Summerdart meets and Dart Friday Fun Meets do not count toward the volunteer commitment.

 

Any family not meeting the minimum participation requirement will be charged at a rate of $25 per hour for hours not worked during the year.

  • Hours may not be carried over to the following year, and most families work more than the minimum hours per year.
  • Volunteer hours are waived for the first quarter of swimming for all families new to Dart.  We do this to enable families to ease into our program and learn about our many various volunteer possibilities before requiring the volunteer commitment.  New families who wish to volunteer in their initial quarter are welcome and encouraged to do so.  
  • Families who have done previous sessions of fall or spring darts are not considered new and are required to complete their volunteer commitment.   

 

Dart Hosted Meets

The major events that require volunteers are the team-hosted meets. These swim meets are important for our families and program as they are fundraisers for our team and opportunities for local meets.  Everyone benefits from the funds raised regardless of swimmer participation as this allows us to maintain our pool time and professional coaching staff for all groups.

 

Away Swim Meet Support

Timing or officiating at away swim meets that your swimmer has entered is required. These are shared responsibilities among all teams based on the number of entered swimmers per team and are assigned by the hosting club.

Timing is not included in the annual Minimum Volunteer Hours commitment but in addition to it. All families with a swimmer in the away meet must sign up to time or officiate. Families that do not sign up to time at 2 away meets in a row will be automatically signed up at the next meet their child attends.

Officiating, either at home or away meets, does count toward your annual Minimum Volunteer Hours commitment.  Per Sierra Nevada Swimming regulations, swimmers on teams that do not fulfill their timing and officiating duties will not receive awards.

  • Families with a swimmer entered in the meet will receive an email a few days before the meet with instructions for job sign-up on the Aquadart website.
  • Families who sign up to officiate are not required to time.
  • Timing shifts will be 2-4 hours.
  • Some meets may require that families cover more than one shift.
  • If your child is no longer attending the meet email Jamie Kiarie. 
  • Families are required to find their replacements for all volunteer shifts if they are no longer able to volunteer and must inform Jamie Kiarie of their replacement.
  • To get a pass on timing email Jamie Kiarie before job sign-ups are emailed out.  

Families who do not sign up to time at away meets will automatically be assigned a timing shift at a future swim meet. 

Failure to show up for a timing shift: 

  • Failure to show up the 1st time when assigned: A $50 fine assessed to the family’s account and will be assigned to time at the next meet or a job if the next meet is a home meet. 
  • Failure to show up the 2nd time when assigned: A $100 fine is assessed to the family’s account and they will be assigned to time at the next meet or a job if the next meet is a home meet. 
  • Failure to show up 3rd time when assigned: Swimmer(s) and family are suspended from Dart practice and swim meets for 30 days without a refund.
  • Failure to show up the 4th time Dart membership is terminated and swimmer(s) and their families will be dismissed permanently from the team without a refund.

 

 

Swim-a-Thon/Swim-for-Fun(ds)

All Dart families are also required to participate in our Summer Swim-a-Thon/Swim-for-Fun(ds) fundraising efforts. All swimmers who swim in at least two sessions during the swim year are required to raise a minimum of $100 to support the Swim-a-Thon each summer, whether or not they swim in the Swim-a-Thon. Those swimmers not meeting this requirement will be assessed a $100 fee. Swimmers who are enrolled in Aquadarts for any part of the year but are enrolled in Summerdarts during the summer participate in the Summerdart Swim-For-Fun(ds) instead of the Aquadart Swim-a-Thon, and are required to raise a minimum of $100.

 

Tracking and Reporting

Parents can track their yearly volunteer hours on the team website.  Families may sign up for many volunteer opportunities through the team website.  

 

Contacts

For more information on volunteering, please contact the DART COO, Jamie Kiarie at [email protected]

 

 

Team Fee Policy

 

DART Team Fees and Payment Policy

*effective August 01, 2024

 

This page includes policies and procedures related to DART.  DARTS depend on prompt payment of Monthly Fees to meet our financial obligations and appreciate your attention to these policies.  

Please email the CFO at [email protected] or COO at [email protected] with any questions.   

Team Fees

1.  Annual Registration Fee --The annual DART registration fee for all year-round swimmers is $150.00 per swimmers and will be charged on September 1st of each swim year or upon the start of membership.

2.   Monthly Fees

·       The annual cost of the program is broken down into 11 monthly payments.  These are due on the First of September through July.  No payment is required for the month of August.

·       Fees will not be prorated for partial months.

·       No refunds of fees will be made.

·       Credits may be granted for swimmers with medical leaves of 4 consecutive weeks.  A doctor’s note is required.

·       Swimmers participating in High School Sports must notify us 14 days in advance if they would like to take a break for the high school season.

·       To suspend or terminate membership, email the treasurer at [email protected] or the team manager at [email protected]  14 days prior to the first of the month that you wish to suspend or terminate membership.  Fees will be assessed if the required notice is not given.

4.   USA Swimming Registration Fee --

·       Annual premium membership is $95/swimmer for yearly membership. Required for groups AG1, AG2, AG3, SR Speed, National Development and National Groups

·       Annual Flex Membership-$32.00/swimmer.  This is recommended for swimmers in DD 1,2 and 3 (only 12&unders).  These swimmers are limited to 2 swim meets per year. Block party meets will not count towards those 2 meets. Swimmers 13 and older are required by USA Swimming to get Individual (6 months) or Premium memberships. 

·       This is a required fee.  Swimmers cannot attend a practice or meets if USA Swimming Registration Fees are not paid.

·       Families will be required to register themselves on the 1st. Every year the team COO will renew for all team members in December. 

·       Swimmers must be registered after one week or they will not be allowed to practice.

·       Create an account and register at:  DART USA REGISTRATION 

5.  Swim-a-Thon – Each swimmer is responsible for a $100/swimmer minimum participation fee.  DART: Parent Participation.  Swimmers are encouraged to seek outside Donations to cover this fee

6.  Volunteer Hours Balance Due -- $25/hour DART: Parent Participation

7. Monthly Fee Payment Schedule

Practice Group

1st Swimmer

3rd or more Swimmer

Davis National Development 

$345.00

$172.50

Natomas National Development

$345.00

$172.50

Davis Senior Speed

$280.00

$140.00

Natomas Senior Speed

$295.00

$147.50

Davis Age Group (AG) 3

$255.00

$127.50

Natomas Age Group (AG) 3

$260.00

$130.00

Davis Age Group (AG) 2

$237.00

$118.50

Natomas Age Group (AG) 2

$245.00

$122.50

Davis Age Group (AG) 1

$195.00

$97.50

Natomas Age Group (AG) 1

$215.00

$107.50

Davis SR Fit

$255.00

$127.50

Davis Dart Development 2

$190.00

$95.00

Davis Dart Development 3

$200.00

$100.00

 

Fees are due on the first of the following months:  September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May June and July.

·       Gym fees are included.

·       Billing statements are available at the end of each month prior to the first of each new month on the Aquadart website.  Please go to My Account > My Invoice/Payment.

8. Payment options

Families registering are required to sign up for Automatic Credit Card Processing or Automatic Checking Withdrawal. This will be done by the parent/guardian during registration on the team website. 

1.      Payments can be made online with the 'Donate/Pay Fees' button on the website, 

2.      If you need to pay by check email DART COO at [email protected]

 

 Multi Swimmers (in the same household) Fee Calculations:

1.     Discounts will be given to families with 3 or more swimmers in Aquadart programs.

2.     Discount is applied to the lowest swimmer fees.    

3.      Swimmer Three and additional swimmer Fees are 50% of that swimmer's monthly fees

Late Payments

  • Fees are delinquent after the 10th day of each month.  Fees paid after the 10th day of the month will result in a $25 late fee assessment, which should be included with payment.  
  • At 21 days past due, the swimmer(s) will no longer be permitted to practice or attend meets.
  • Families not already enrolled in Automatic Payment processing will be required to enroll should they go 2 consecutive months without payment
  • Any unpaid balances beyond 90 days could result in action by a collection agency.
  • Please e-mail the treasurer if you feel you have circumstances that need special consideration.

Non-Sufficient Funds

  • Returned checks for non-sufficient funds (NSF) will result in a $25 assessment to cover Davis Aquadarts charges incurred from processing the NSF item.
  • You will be notified of a credit card processing failure and will have until the 10th of each month to communicate a means of payment to either the team treasurer at aquadarttreasrer@hotmailcom or COO at [email protected].  Failure to do so will result in a late fee assessment.
  • Two NSF items may result in a requirement to submit fees via money order or with cash.

Fees Suspension/Termination Agreement:

  • To suspend or terminate membership, email the treasurer at [email protected] or the team manager at [email protected] 14 days prior to the first of the month that you wish to suspend or terminate membership.  Fees will be assessed if the required notice is not given.     
  • Swimmers cannot attend a practice or meets while on fees suspension.

Brady Family Scholarship Fund

Davis Aquadarts offer scholarship opportunities for families based on a sliding scale. For information about the scholarship program and to apply, visit our Scholarship Information Page.

Dart Pool Closure and Refund Policy

 


AnchorCode of Conduct 


Please make sure to read the Davis Aquadart's Codes of Conduct!

 

1. DART Code of Conduct

2. DART Team Travel Policy

 

SAFE SPORT POLICIES


  1. Locker Room Monitoring Policy
  2. Photography Policy
  3. Electronic Communications
  4. USA Swimming and DART Action Plan to Address Bullying

 

 

AnchorEntering Swim Meets


 

DART age-group swimmers are encouraged to enter swim meets.  The team generally competes in one or two meets each month.  These meets are usually in the Sacramento and Solano area. These meets are listed on our calendar, and are announced via our Weekly Announcements. Coaches also announce meets at practice.

Weekly announcements will instruct parents how to register for meets. This can usually be done the DART website or Swim Connection. To enter meets, parents must first open an account with Swim Connection, our online meet entry company.  Click on this link: How to Set Up an Account with Swim Connection.

Once you have an account with swim connection, you can easily enter and pay for swim meets.  For easy instructions on how to enter meets on our online registration system, please click on the following link: How to Enter Your Swimmer(s) in Meets.   We suggest entering swimmers as soon as the meets open for registration, as they often fill up quickly. 

With the update of member IDs by USA Swimming if you are new to Swim Connection you will need to manually enter your swimmer the first time. Follow instructions below.

  1. To enter meets on ome.swimconnection.com, you need to add your swimmers manually.  OME does not recognize the new Member ID#s

 

  1. Do not enter a registration number, just click on the "pending" checkbox as shown below.

 


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Additionally, many of our younger swim groups will have periodic Friday Fun Meets held at swim practice. In the summer, swimmers who have not yet achieved any BB (Junior Olympic qualifying times) are eligible to compete in Summerdart meets.  These are held on Saturday mornings in June and July; check the calendar for exact dates. No sign ups are necessary for these meets.  Swimmers with less than AAA times can enter the Davis City Championships, held the first weekend in August. Signup information is sent out via email. 

 

 

AnchorSwim Meet Checklist

 

When it is time to hit the road for a travel swim meet, you want to make sure you have everything you need at the pool, so here is a list of items that should be packed.


  • Team Suit - Always pack a spare suit (they do fall apart sometimes!).  For championship meets, remember to pack your performance suit and warm-up suits.
  • Team Swim Cap - Pack two, they tear easily!
  • Team T-Shirt - To ward off the chill and look like a team.
  • Goggles - At least two pair (straps break!).  You can also pack extra straps, so favorite goggles can be saved (but, replacement takes time - thus the need for an extra pair).  Always alternate two pair during practice.  NEVER wear untested, new goggles at a meet.
  • Deck Sandals - There’s plenty of ways to pick up infection and get injured around the pool.  MAKE them wear sandals on EVERY pool deck - inside or outside!
  • Gloves/Socks - meets during cold weather require you to keep your hands & feet warm for better performances.
  • Towels - Pack at least two (big ones).  Everything around the pool gets wet!
  • Something Warm to Wear  - Team parka or warm up suit, or sweats and Team fleece jacket; if it’s not a article of team apparel at LEAST make sure it has team colors!
  • Ear Drops – (for those prone to ear infections) Usually, a vinegar/alcohol solution in a glycerin base - you don’t want to deal with swimmer’s ear.  Use after practice and meets.
  • Baby Powder  - To lightly dust inside of swim caps after drying them; keeps them from sticking together and makes them easier to put on! (A sample size will last a long time).
  • Toiletries  - Swim shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, comb, contact solution, girls-only stuff,   deodorant, and other bathroom stuff.
  • A DRY Change of Clothes  - For after the meet (to remain dry in a swim bag they must be in a separate compartment or Ziploc bag!).
  • INHALERS  - If your child is asthmatic, this is the most important thing they own.  Different environments have different triggers that can set off an attack.  Tell the coach if your child has asthma and where they can find their inhalers!  Pack their inhalers!  Same for other medications.
  • Entertainment Items - Books (for reading and school work), MP3/CD player (with earphones), CDs, Gameboys, playing cards, etc.  There’s lots of time between events!
  • Extra Plastic Bags - For keeping things dry (various sizes)
  • Sunscreen - Get a waterproof type and put it on before you get to the meet (it needs time to soak in).  Put it on again after a couple of hours. It’s a good idea to have Sunglasses and a Hat.

 

AnchorSwim Meet Terminology

The following is a list of terms that you may hear at a swim meet. Terms are in alphabetical order:

 

 

CLERK OF COURSE: Seeds swimmers into their events and provides cards/info to deck officials.

COURSE: Designated distance over which the competition is conducted. Long course~50 meters. Short course=25 yards.

 

CUT:  A time standard for a particular swim meet.

 

DECK SEEDED EVENT: An event where all entries are due prior to first day of meet and swimmers must declare availability to swim prior to scratch deadlines.

 

D.Q. (DISQUALIFIED): The swimmer’s time is not considered in the competition due to an improper or illegal stroke technique or other rules infraction. The referee or stroke judge determines DQ’s.

 

FALSE START: An error in which the swimmer leaves the block before the swimmer touches the wall on a relay event. Also a false start is given to any swimmer who makes any movement after being called to your mark, but before the starting signal has been given.

 

HEAT: A division of an event in which there are too many swimmers to compete at one time.

 

INVITATIONAL COMPETITION:  For those swimmers, organizations, and clubs invited by the host club.

 

LSC: Local Swim Committee: An administrative division of USA SWIMMING with supervisory responsibilities within certain geographic boundaries designated by USA SWIMMING.

 

OPEN: Each age group will have no qualifying times. B/C swimmers may compete, but awards will only be given to the top 6 or 8 fastest swimmers. Also, may refer to a division at a swim meet that includes events that are open to all ages, but awards will only be given to the top 6 or top 8 fastest swimmers that swim each event within this division, regardless of age.

 

TAPER: A carefully planned program that involves getting a swimmer’s body and mind into top or peak performance levels before a major competition. (You will witness the taper program for our Regionally and Nationally competitive swimmers only.)

 

PRELIMS & FINALS MEET: A swimmer swims an event early in the day and returns later and swims that event again if he/she makes the consolation or final heat.

 

QUALIFYING HEATS: Competition in which a number of heats are swum to qualify the fastest swimmers for the finals where final placing for the event will be determined by the final heat of the fastest 6 or 8 swimmers.

 

SEEDING: Events seeded on the deck—Swimmers are called to report to the clerk of course for their event on the day of the meet. After scratches are determined they are then seeded in the proper heats.

 

PRE-SEEDED HEATS: Swimmers are arranged in heats in events according to submitted times and heat sheets are prepared prior to the day of competition.

 

SN: Sierra Nevada Swimming, our LSC.

 

TIMED FINAL HEATS:  Competition in which placing in heats are determined by the times performed in the qualifying heats.

 

UNATTACHED: An athlete member who competes but does not represent a club member of USA SWIMMING. (UNAT) Any swimmer, who transfers to another USA SWIMMING team, must swim unattached for 120 day between representing the two teams in competition.

 
USA SWIMMING: The organization that conducts swimming programs and supervises amateur competitions in the United States .  

WARM-UP: A planned session prior to a meet or practice.

WARM-DOWN: A period after a race/practice for the swimmer to loosen up the muscles to prevent stiffness or soreness.

 

 

 

AnchorGroup Structure


 

 

 

DART GROUP STRUCTURE

DART GROUP STRUCTURE

AGE GROUP PROGRAM (13/U)

Competitive Track

Developmental Track

Age Group 1 (ages 9 and under)

DD 1 Natomas ONLY 9 and under

Age Group 2 (ages 9-11)

DD 2 Davis ages 10-12 and Natomas 4th-7th grade

Age Group 3 (ages 11-12)

DD 3 Davis, ages 11-14

 

DEVELOPMENTAL GROUPS

DD1 in Natomas (Seasonal )and AG 1 in Davis (year-round and seasonal): Monday through Friday practices; 55 minutes each session

These are our youngest Darts. This group is working to master all four competitive strokes. The emphasis is on teaching the FUNdamentals by means of drills and games that make swimming fun. Swimmers should be five to eight years of age and able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke comfortably. Swimmers can advance to AG 1 or DD 2. There are no mandatory practice requirements and USA swim meets are encouraged but not required. Low-key, fun intrasquad meets are offered through the year.  Falldart and Springdart swimmers join this group. 

 

DD 2: Year-round option in Davis, Seasonal in Davis and Natomas Monday – Friday practices; 50 minutes each session.  

DD 2 is designed for beginning and intermediate training with a focus on learning skills in a fun environment. DD 3 is for swimmers who swim year-round and are experienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke comfortably. There are no mandatory practice requirements; swimmers are encouraged to attend 3 times/week. USA Swim meets are encouraged but not required. Low-key, fun intrasquad meets are offered throughout the year.  Falldart and Springdart swimmers join DD 2 and Silver, and are invited to DD3 when ready. 

 

DD 3 Davis only; Seasonal and Year-Round option: Monday - Friday practices, 1.25 hours each session

This group is designed for swimmers ages in 7-9th grades who are either novice, intermediate and experienced swimmers.  There are no mandatory practice or meet requirements.  The group will focus on stroke technique with a heavier emphasis on endurance and overall fitness.   Swimmers will be asked to set a goal of 3 workouts per week.  Swim meets are encouraged but optional. 

 

COMPETITIVE GROUPS

AGE GROUP 1: Monday-Friday practices; 1 hour each session

This group is designed for our top 9/U swimmers who possess all four competitive strokes and the ability to swim 100 Individual Medley.  They will begin to work on gaining endurance and racing skills.   Swimmers in this group are expected to attend three practices weekly and meets regularly. Swimmers can advance to AG 2 or DD2/3 or Silver.

 

AGE GROUP 2:  Monday-Saturday practices with dryland; sessions are 1.5 - 2 hours in length

This group will be focused on an introduction to a higher level of training with a major focus on stroke technique and race development.  This group will be designed for our top 9, 10 and 11 year old swimmers.  Swimmers will be asked to attend a minimum of three workouts a week with a goal of 4 to 5 workouts, and are expected to attend swim meets regularly. Swimmers can advance to AG 3 or Gold.  

 

AGE GROUP 3: Monday-Saturday practices with dryland; sessions are 1.5 - 2.5 hours in length

This group will be focused on an introduction to a higher level of training with a major focus on stroke technique and race development. This group is for our top 11-12 year old swimmers. Swimmers will be asked to attend a minimum of four workouts a week with a goal of 5 to 6 workouts, and are expected to attend meets regularly.  11 & 12 swimmers must have 3 BB time standards to be eligible for this group. Swimmers can advance to SR 1 or Gold groups. 

 

 SENIOR PROGRAM 

Group Name

AGES

Description

Requirements

National

13 – 18

Highest level of the DART program.  Top athletes in the program across all sites.  Striving for National level meets and collegiate level swimming. Contract required to commit to workouts, dryland, and overall dedication to the sport. 

8 workouts per week. Futures cuts. Full investment into the program.  Must be fully healthy to swim entire designed workouts.  Must attend dryland (gym) workouts.  Must attend all swim meets during the swim season.  Contract required! 

National Development

12 – 18

Elite level of the DART program.  Striving for National level meets and collegiate level swimming. 

5-7 workouts per week. Close to senior sectional cuts. Full investment into the program. Working to be a practice leader, focused, able to listen, and a great teammate. 

Senior Speed

13 - 18

High level training for high school swimming and water-polo. 

3-5 workouts recommended per week. Ability to train at a higher level and comprehend higher level swimming technique and training.  At Junior Olympic standards. 

Senior Fit

15 – 18

Fitness training for teen swimmers who are intermediate or advanced swimmers. A good training group for swimmers who may or may not wish to attend meets, and also for fitness for water polo swimmers and pre-season training for high school swimmers. 

No Practice requirement. Meets are encouraged but optional. 

 

 

 

AnchorPractice Attendance


 

Consistent practice attendance will play a key role in your child's success at every level of the Davis program.  Each group in the Aquadart program is offered a practice schedule that is appropriate for the age, and skill level of the swimmers in the group. If you want to get the most out of the program and maximize your child's opportunity to improve, attendance at every practice offered is ideal.  With that said, the DART coaching staff has provided some guidelines for each training group within Swim Groups section of the website for those swimmers who are unable to attend 100% of the practices due to other activities or commitments.

 

AnchorFAQ:

AnchorWhat about burnout?  Will practicing every day cause my child to burnout?

Answer:

Burnout is a term that is improperly used in most cases.  I would suspect that any of us would be hard pressed to honestly explain how putting a young person in an environment where they are learning and mastering skills, spending time with teammates and coaches who care about them, and exercising daily is cause for burnout.

"Burnout" typically occurs when swimmers stop getting faster at a rate that keeps them excited about competing.  With that said, we find very few swimmers who are getting faster and talking about "burnout" at the same time. There are a variety of good reasons for these "plateau" periods and the key to navigating through them is good communication between athletes and coaches. 

Coaches spend a lot of time helping their athletes keep their competitive results and training in perspective.  In fact, it is often during the times of struggling that the young person will learn the most valuable lessons the sport has to offer them. 
 
“Burn-out” became a popular term in the 70’s and 80’s when yardage based swimming was popular vs. technical and speed related training.  Our program is based around great technique instead of huge volumes of yardage.

While there are certainly real instances of "burnout" in the sport, they are very rare.  The DART coaching staff is committed to working with each swimmer on the team through the ups and downs the competitive swimming career has to offer.  If you are concerned about "burnout", please feel free to contact your child's primary coach to discuss the matter more thoroughly. 

 

AnchorCan my child play other sports and swim?

Answer:

The short answer is yes.  However, we do have guidelines for swimmers at different levels of the program to consider when they are planning to participate in another sport.

10&under swimmers
We do not discourage our swimmers from participating in other sports in this age group.  In some cases it may even enhance athletic ability and overall physical development.  We do encourage our swimmers to continue to swim while participating in the other sport instead of taking time off so that their swimming skills do not regress significantly. We also ask our swimmers to consider our competitive calendar (especially the team focus meets) when making commitments to competitive events offered by the other sport. 

11-13 year old swimmers
This age range includes a vital "window" of time for the aerobic development of a swimmer.  Swimmers who have any kind of long term goals in the sport such as national level swimming or swimming in college should be very wary of activities that take them away from consistent training during these ages.  While additional sports are not necessarily frowned upon at this stage, the decisions that will shape how far the swimmer progresses in the sport are certainly made during this time frame in most cases.  

14-18 year olds
Swimmers who have the talent and commitment levels necessary for upper level success in swimming are typically committed to excluding other sports from their schedule at this point.  However, there are many swimmers at this age who still want to compete in club swimming while experiencing other sports and activities offered at the high school level.  Davis will not discourage them from doing so and our coaching staff will be supportive as they make these decisions during their latter high school years.

  

 

 

 

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Information regarding our scholarship program can be found at the link below. Please download the application form and return (with supporting documentation) to our team manager.  You may email it fo [email protected] or mail it to: Davis Aquadarts, PO Box 186 Davis Ca 95617.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FORM

 

 

 

 

AnchorRegistration Forms


 

Registration Forms and Information for new and returning swimmers is available online.  Please return to the homepage and click on the registration link

If you have any questions please feel free to contact DART COO Jamie Kiarie at [email protected]

AnchorPool Locations


DART Practice/Meet Locations

The Davis Aquadarts use multiple pools in the Davis area.  Below is some information regarding these pools and their addresses.

Pool Name

Pool Address

Civic Pool (Dart Office)

23 Russell Blvd (Davis). Northwest corner of the Russell Blvd. and B St. intersection.

Community Pool

201 East 14th Street (Davis High School). Across from Davis High School Tennis Courts and Behind Veterans Memorial and Yolo County Library.

Arroyo Pool

2000 Shasta Drive (Davis). From downtown take Russell Blvd. west across the 113 and turn right on Arthur, left on Hampton, left on Shasta. If on Covell take Covell west across 113 and turn left on Shasta.

Manor Pool

1525 Tulip Lane (Davis). A block and a half from the Covell/Monarch intersection in east Davis.

UC Davis (Schaal)

Off Hutchison next to Aggie Stadium on UC Davis Campus

Davis Swim and Fitness

South Davis. 303 Ensenada Dr Davis-inside Gym

Get Fit Sport

1809 Picasso (Inside Gym)

Natomas Aquatic Center

2600 New Market Drive Sacramento 

 

 

AnchorReimbursement Form 


Reimbursement Form

 

If you have any questions please contact the Treasurer
[email protected]