Parents,

We are so excited with the size of the team! This is the biggest the team has been in years. However, due to the size we must make some small adjustments to the practice schedule! In response to the large number of 9-12 year olds, we are splitting up practice into 4 age groups. Practices for 8/unders will start 15 min earlier and then each age group will follow accordingly (every practice listed below). This will allow each age group to have proper lane space but more importantly a proper coach-to-swimmer ratio. We believe this schedule, although slightly less time with each age bracket, will allow us to make strides with the groups. 

Mornings 8:30-11am (Mon/Wed/Fri)

• 8/under: 8:30-9:05am
• 9-10: 9:05-9:40am
• 11-12: 9:40-10:20am
• 13+:10-11am (20 min drylands)

Evenings 6:30-9pm (Mon-Thurs)

• 8/under: 6:30-7:05pm
• 9-10: 7:05-7:40pm
• 11-12: 7:40-8:20pm
• 13+: 8-9pm (20 min drylands)

We will be putting this into place immediately. However, I understand that it might take a few days until you parents and the kids are fully adjusted. Thus, there will be grace. Let's just all try our best to make this work. I am sorry for any inconveniences this makes. Ultimately, it's not much different than our original schedule but we believe this is what's best for the childrens' swim team experience. 

If you have a unique scheduling situation, email me directly or come talk to me at practice. We will find a solution. Thankfully, we will have more lane space per age group which gives us a little wiggle room.

Go Sharks!!!

Coach Harper