Practice is important if a swimmer is going to improve his or her skills. The team practices every weekday from May 18th through the final meet (weather permitting).

Practices take place in the evenings to accommodate working parents and day camps. 

Attendance

We do not take attendance at practices, and understand that at the end of the school year kids have multiple commitments.  Do your best to attend, but you do NOT need to notify coaches if you will not be there.

Gear

Please come prepared for practice with the following gear:

• Appropriate footwear for an on-deck warmup
• Well fitting swim suit (it is not necessary to wear the team suit to practice)
• White practice cap with swimmer's name written on each side
• Goggles
• Water bottle
• Towel

Behavior

All swimmers must:

• Arrive to practice on time
• Listen and respect the coaches and other swimmers
• Give their best effort

Weather Delays and Cancellations

We follow pool rules regarding thunder and lightening, which means a 30 minute delay for each instance.  Practice is only cancelled if it is clear that the pool will not be re-opened in time to hold a partial practice.  The head coach will make every effort to notify you if practice is cancelled for the evening.  Rain alone does not cancel practice unless the bottom of the pool is unclear. 

Please use your best judgement about coming to practice - if it is thundering at your house it is probably thundering at the pool.