DOLPHIN SWIM TEAM The Ladera Dolphins swim team is a member of the West Bay Swim League. This is a summer recreational league. Emphasis is placed on fun, participation, personal improvement, and friendly competition. The team is open only to members of the LRD, who are at least 5 years old. Swimmers 6 and under must be able to swim one length of the pool. Swimmers 7 and up must be able to swim two lengths. There are special activities and trips for swim team members as well as weekly swim meets. Our goal is for team members to enjoy a positive experience with competitive swimming. Swim team is a totally self-supporting enterprise. Fees cover coaches' salaries, league fees, equipment, supplies, team member trophies, swim caps, the awards dinner, and other miscellaneous expenses. The swim team is made up of three groups: the coaches, the swimers, and the parents. The coaches make swimming fun for the swimmers, while teaching them about the fundamentals, mechanics, and sportsmanship of swimming. The swimmers' job is to do their best to learn and make being part of the team enjoyable for themselves and their peers. Parents are a vital part of the team! They support and encourage the swimmers, provde transportation to team functions, and provide most of the manpower/womanpower at those functions. Parents make being a part of the team possible, and without their involvemnt we would not have a team. The more involved they are, the better the team will be. Assisting at the meets is extremely easy and also required. There is a job and a place for everyone. Parents must sign up for a specific number of jobs at registration to make sure meets run smoothly, thus making it a very enjoyable summer for everyone. 2009 was a great season for the Ladera Dolphins. We placed 2nd in the Championship meet, and only lost the Relay Meet by 1 point!!! We are delighted to say that our awesome coaching staff from 2009 will be returning, along with our wonderful parent mentor/coach, Jane Worden. We are looking forward to a spectacular season. Regardless of where we place in the meets, we count our greatest achievement as having a team of kids who have a wonderful time. We place high value on our kids learning team spirit as well as developing personal swimming skills. We encourage swimmers with all levels of ability with a goal of learning a love of the sport. Our 'Dolphins' truly look forward to the swim team experience every summer. The age range of our swimmers is 5-18. If you would like more information on the team, please call the office at 650-854-3242.
New Parents:
When signing up for jobs, read the descriptions carefully to see if it is an appropriate job for someone with small children in tow. New parents are strongly encouraged to attend the Orientation on Sat, June 5th at 10:15am. Swim team can be confusing your first year. Please attend and learn everything you need to know. New parents with questions...contact Jenn at jennhipple@gmail.com.
New Parent Orientation on:
Saturday, June 5th at 10:15 to 10:45am (following the first team practice).
Tuesday, June 22nd at 5:30pm (before the Psych dinner).
Thursday, June 24th at 3:00pm (before the first home swim meet) Forms: Click below to open
Calendar of Events Meet Entry Form Psych Dinner - you can sign up for this event online. Go to your page an to Events.
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