Practices
We will begin the season one week prior to the official pool opening date with afternoon practices only, Monday through THURSDAY. Once schools begin to release for the summer, we will begin morning practice sessions, Monday through Friday. We understand that only those out of school, will be able to attend these morning sessions until all WS/FCS schools release for summer vacation. Afternoon practices will continue during this time and for the entirety of the season.
PRACTICE ATTENDANCE GOAL IS ONE PRACTICE DAILY. However, attendance will not be taken and there is no need to notify your coach of specific absences. If your swimmer will miss a week or an extended number of days (ie. for camp or vacation), coaches should then be notified.
After Memorial Day opening weekend, available lane space for swim team during afternoon practices is limited to 3-4 lanes. For this reason, once morning practices begin, we ask swimmers who are able to attend morning practices to prioritize these since we have unlimited use of the pool and all 6 lanes in the morning before the pool opens to general membership. Afternoon practices are best reserved for those that have morning conflicts (daycare, day camp, etc...).
Coaches are constantly evaluating your child's needs in practice and progressing them as necessary. They are placed in skill lanes based on ability, in order to maximize safety and stroke development. This means that your swimmer may be grouped with others of similar ability but not necessarily the same age.
