Hello Dolphin Families,

Thank you to everyone who took the time to either RSVP or email me directly. We appreciate the feedback!

Because we don’t have many families coming we are going to cancel the Welcome (Back) Night. (I’m sorry. I know it feels like we’re cancelling everything lately.) It was our first attempt and now we have some better ideas for next season.

Our coaches will continue to have some fun at practices and get to know your swimmer(s). And we will have other fun events coming up such as the Music in the Park series and the 4^th of July celebration that everyone is welcome to attend. So stay tuned for those!

JASON LEZAK: For our more seasoned swimmers, 8-time Olympic medalist and world record holder, Jason Lezak, will be hosting a swim clinic at the Hills West pool on Friday, June 2. The cost is $75 per swimmer. Details are on the Sign-Up Calendar.

This is a totally optional event. If you are not attending this event, please attend your regular swim practice at Dam West.

MOCK MEET: Also on Friday, June 2 , Coach Emilie will use the 7:30am and 8:30am practices to have swimmers go through a "mock meet" using the Starter unit, false start rope and heating chairs so that they can learn what to expect at a meet. They will learn how to move through heating, what the Starter sounds like, what a "false start" sounds like and what to do when they hear it. This will be especially useful for any swimmer that has not yet been to a meet. It will also be excellent practice for relays. In preparation for our first meet there will not be games on this Friday.

TEAM GEAR 2^nd ORDER: One last reminder that if you are new or missed the first deadline but would like to order a team swimsuit, personalized sweats or a t-shirt, Swim N’ Things will be doing one more order. The deadline is THIS Saturday, MAY 27^th. You can order directly from Swim N’ Things: https://www.swimnthings.com/swim-teams/damwest/

It will take 2 weeks after the deadline to get everything done so I estimate you’d have it by June 12^th.

PRACTICE: Just a reminder that there is NO PRACTICE on Monday, May 29. Morning practices will begin Tuesday, May 30. You can check the Practice Schedule for details.  

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend everyone and we'll see you on Tuesday!

Toni

Parent Rep

303-579-867