Practices

Please try to make as many practices as possible. We also have make-up practices in June due to swimmers that may have camps or other activities planned. We want to work with your swimmers to improve and ready them for the meets, and having them practice is key! Please notify one of the coaches if your swimmer will not be attending practices for an extended period due to an illness or vacation plans.

SWIMMER SAFETY AND SUPERVISION

Safety is our number one priority. Children should not be left unattended unless you have asked another adult to watch your child. Accidents can occur suddenly. Please remind your child that running around the pool is dangerous and not permitted. Stay off of the lane lines! For safety and optimum instruction, only swimmers in the age group currently practicing may be in the main pool. All other swimmers and siblings should be away from the main pool and away from the coaches until their practice time.

SWIM EQUIPMENT

Sharks swimmers will need the following equipment:

Swim Suit: Team Swimsuits will be available for purchase at the Kick-Off Party, and afterwards and the vendor’s store (SwimFreak, 2250 Thousand Oaks, #206, San Antonio, TX 78232, Tel: 210-494-7946). The suits are one piece for girls and a jammer length (knee length) or speedo-type for boys.

Goggles – must be worn at all practices and swim meets. SwimFreak will have goggles for sale at the Season Kick-Off party or they may be purchased at local discount and sporting goods stores.

Swim Cap – All girls are required to wear a swim cap and it is highly recommended that boys with longer hair wear them as well. Swim caps may also be found at local discount and sporting goods stores.

Swim Fins – Please bring swim fins to each practice.

During team practices, swimmers may wear a swimsuit of their choice (girls please wear one piece only!). Team suits must be worn at all meets.

COACHING COMMUNICATION

We ask that parents not approach the coaches during a practice session. Practice time is limited and this is the swimmer's time. You may leave a note for the coaches in the team box by the guard desk or e-mail the Team President or coaches with questions.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Any changes to the practice schedule will be communicated via email and swimtopia alerts ASAP. The general rule of thumb with inclement weather is that once thunder is heard, swimmers may not enter the water until it has not been heard again for 30 minutes. If it is raining but there is no thunder or lightening, practice will take place.