2008 Practice Schedule

Before School is Out

8 and Under 5:00-5:45 p.m.

9-12 6:00-7:00 p.m.

13 and Older 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Mornings

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Evenings

Monday-Thursday 7;00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Every Friday will be set aside for team building events, age-group events and to celebrate team spirit. Please see Spirit Day Fridays below.

PRACTICE TIME:

EXPECTATIONS:

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

9-and OLDER

MORNING 7:30-9:30

(2 hours)

Pace Clocks and advanced training equipment will be used.

Coaching will take place from the pool deck unless a new drill or technique is being introduced or if the Coach sees fit to be in the pool with the swimmers.
Swimmers may be divided into lanes based on ability.
All 10 lanes will be used to maximize the swimming environment.

Goggles, Cap, Fins, Pull Buoys, and Hand Paddles *

GOOD ATTITUDE!

8 and UNDER

MORNING 9:30-10:30

(1 hour)

Coaches can expect to be in the water frequently to demonstrate new techniques and to stop swimmers immediately when noticing errors and implement the correct technique.
Swimmers may be divided into lanes based on ability.
All 10 lanes will be used to maximize the swimming environment.

NOTE: 8 and Under swimmers may be moved to the 7:00-9:00 practice when the coaching staff feels they are ready for the challenge.

Goggles, Cap, Fins.

GOOD ATTITUDE!

Those who can not attend morning practices attend evening:

9 and OLDER

EVENING 7:00-9:00

(2 hours)

Pace Clocks and advanced training equipment will be used.
Coaching will take place from the pool deck unless a new drill or technique is being introduced or if the Coach sees fit to be in the pool with the swimmers.
Swimmers may be divided into lanes based on ability.

Goggles, Cap, Fins, Pull Buoys, and Hand Paddles *

GOOD ATTITUDE!

8 and UNDER

EVENING 8:00-9:00

(1 hour)

Coaches can expect to be in the water frequently to demonstrate new techniques and to stop swimmers immediately when noticing errors and implement the correct technique.
Swimmers may be divided into lanes based on ability.
Additional lanes will be put in the pool since it closes to the public at 8:00 P.M.

NOTE: 8 and Under swimmers may be moved to the 7:00-9:00 practice when the coaching staff feels they are ready for the challenge.

Goggles, Cap, Fins.

GOOD ATTITUDE!

*HAND PADDLES: For swimmers 11 and older or if the coach has directed that you need them. If you have hand paddles, please bring them. If you need some, see us under the pavilion during practice and we will help you get some.

Swimmers are expected to remain in their designated practice time. If you need to change temporarily, please see a coach.

Spirit Day Fridays

8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!

For the first hour, all swimmers who want to come and participate will be able to bring materials to the pool to make posters or crafts to promote Wellington Dolphin Spirit for the Saturday meet. (Note, that crafts MUST BE DONE IN THE PICNIC AREA! No paint or marker is allowed on the concrete pool deck.)
For the second hour, all swimmers will participate in fun team-building water and or land games. (Expect to get in the water, so come in your suit.)
Fridays will also be used for age-group activities, so that all parents will know which day of the week activities will be happening in case they want to come along as well. Age-group parents may coordinate activities outside of the pool on Fridays, such as a Movie, Putt-Putt or other fun outing.

Maintaining Swimmer Focus

We have an excellent Coaching staff, which is trained to work with young children. It is imperative that the Coaches have the swimmer's undivided attention during practice. Young swimmers in particular will lose all attention to the Coach if the parent is at the edge of the lane or pool. Please do not approach your child or the Coaches during practice unless it is an absolute emergency. If you need to speak with a Coach, please place a note with your phone number in the Coaches' box and the Coach will contact you after practice hours. As you can see by the above schedule, practices run back-to-back, therefore, the Coaches do not have time to speak with you between practices. A Board member should be present at all practices. Please feel free to approach them if you have any questions or concerns.

Practice Safety Rules

There will be absolutely no horseplay during practice! This includes running on deck, playing around during instruction splashing, etc.
If you do not understand instructions, tell the Coach immediately. There will be no hanging on the lane lines during practice.
No diving unless instructed to do so by a Coach. (Shallow diving areas are dangerous.)
When doing laps, always swim on the right side of the lane closest to the lane rope or wall (this is known as circle swimming).
If you need to pass another swimmer when doing laps, very softly, gently, touch that swimmer on the foot and go around doing freestyle, then resume the stroke or drill you were doing.
Everyone will swim all the way to the wall (not stop short), and move over to allow room for the next swimmer.
THE DIVING BOARD IS OFF LIMITS TO EVERYONE AT ALL TIMES DURING WELLINGTON SWIM TEAM FUNCTIONS!

Practice Equipment

Make sure you bring the following to practice:

Swimsuit

Towel

Swim Cap

Sweats for chilly mornings

Goggles

Training Equipment

T-shirt

GOOD ATTITUDE!

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