To ensure our swim program runs smoothly, please take note of the practice times and meet schedules for each group. Swimmers are expected to attend at least 3 practices a week. We appreciate your dedication to punctuality and your understanding when unexpected changes arise.
Blue Group Practice Times
- Fall & Spring: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Daily
- Summer: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, Daily
White Group Practice Times
- Fall & Spring: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Daily
- Summer: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Daily
Competitive & Varsity Practice Times
- Fall & Spring: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Daily
- Summer: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Daily
Please note that for larger meets, competitions can run all day from Friday to Sunday. It’s crucial to check the Remind app for any last-minute schedule changes and to stay updated via email for upcoming events.
What does my swimmer need?
- Swimsuit: Boys typically wear jammers (tight-fitting shorts), and girls usually wear a one-piece athletic swimsuit.
- Goggles: Essential for protecting eyes and improving visibility in the water.
- Optional Gear: Many swimmers also choose to buy towel pants or swim team jackets (sometimes called parkas) to wear before and after practice for warmth and comfort.
Important Reminders:
- Punctuality:
- Please ensure that your swimmer arrives on time for their scheduled practice. This helps maintain the flow of training sessions and maximizes their practice time.
- Accessing the Pool:
- Regular Practices: Swimmers should wait by the side door to the pool until a coach arrives to unlock the door. Due to our limited access to keys, there may be occasional delays, especially if scheduling conflicts arise. We appreciate your patience during these times.
- Valley Central High School Swim Meet Days: On days when Valley Central is hosting a swim meet, please use the main pool entrance.
- Club Swim Meets: Parents should enter through the main entrance, while swimmers can choose to enter either through the side door or the main entrance.
- Last Minute Cancellations:
- We will inform you have any last minute practice cancellations via the Remind App, so make sure you have downloaded it and added yourself to our Remind Group (codes can be found on your registration confirmation page as well as in the follow-up email).
- We frequently cancel practices on Valley Central Swim Meet days. Please refer to the Varsity Swim Meet Information page for details on the high school meet schedule and any potential practice adjustments that may or may not happen. We will always notify you via the Remind app of any cancellations, but it is often a same day notification.
- Parents:
- Swim Area Bathrooms: Parents are not permitted to use the bathrooms in the swim area. These facilities are reserved exclusively for swimmers during practices and meets.
- Viewing Area: Parents should remain in the designated viewing area located in the bleachers up the stairs. This allows our coaches and swimmers to focus on their training without distractions and ensures everyone’s safety. PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON DECK DURING REGULAR PRACTICES. Please sit in the bleachers unless told otherwise.
- Locked Viewing Area: If you find that the viewing area is locked when you arrive, please locate one of the coaches to obtain the key and unlock the area. Once the viewing area is open, kindly return the key to the coaches so they can continue focusing on the swimmers.
By following these guidelines and staying informed through the Remind app, we can ensure that all practices and meets run smoothly. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to a successful swim season ahead!
