2018 Triton Practice Information
Being competitive in swimming requires daily attendance. Our morning and evening practices help balance the amount of swimmers in the water at one time while allowing flexibility for a family’s schedule. Our 8 and Under and 9 – 10 age groups will benefit the most from the longer morning sessions rather than the shorter evening time. It’s the goal of the coaching staff to have every swimmer get five practices a week. However, we keep a 1 ¼ hour practice for the 11 and ups in both sessions due to their increased training requirements. Our practices are open to the parents. We encourage and welcome you to attend practice and meet your fellow parents and coaches. Of course, the best time to speak to your coach would be before or after practice.
Practice Attendance: The coaches expect the swimmers to be at one practice a day. Of course, we know things come up in the summer like vacations or illness. If you are going to miss practice, please let one of the coaches know as early as possible. If you know you are going to miss an extended part of the summer for an extended amount of time, please speak to Coach Melbourn before registering. The first day he will be available for questions is on 5/5 at the parent meeting.
Swimmers are only required to be at one practice time a day.
During School Schedule May 14- May 25
Age Groups and Times
Ages 8 & under and 9 & 10 - 5 p.m.
Ages 11- 14 - 6 p.m.
Ages 15 and up - 7 p.m.
2018 Summer Practice Schedule May 29th-End of Season
Mornings: Monday - Friday
Age Groups and Times:
Ages 18 and up - 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Ages 11 and up - 6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Ages 8 & under and 9&10’s - 7:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Evenings: Monday - Wed. & Fri.
Age Groups and Times:
Ages 8 & under and 9 &10’s - 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Ages 11 and up - 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Practice Attendance: The coaches expect the swimmers to be at one practice a day. Of course, we know things come up in the summer like vacations or illness. If you are going to miss practice, please let one of the coaches know as early as possible. If you know you are going to miss an extended part of the summer for an extended amount of time, please speak to Coach Melbourn before registering. The first day he will be available for questions is on 5/5 at the parent meeting.
Swimmers are only required to be at one practice time a day.
During School Schedule May 14- May 25
Age Groups and Times
Ages 8 & under and 9 & 10 - 5 p.m.
Ages 11- 14 - 6 p.m.
Ages 15 and up - 7 p.m.
2018 Summer Practice Schedule May 29th-End of Season
Mornings: Monday - Friday
Age Groups and Times:
Ages 18 and up - 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Ages 11 and up - 6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Ages 8 & under and 9&10’s - 7:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Evenings: Monday - Wed. & Fri.
Age Groups and Times:
Ages 8 & under and 9 &10’s - 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Ages 11 and up - 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Inclement weather
All swim team practices will occur rain or shine. Practice will continue when it is raining unless we have thunder and lightning present or the bottom of the pool is not visible. Weather cancellations are often made at the last minute due to fluctuations and quickly changing weather patterns. Every time lightning is seen or thunder heard the pool is closed for 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder. Coaches will make every attempt to hold practice even if it’s for a short period of time. Coaches will post to the tritons facebook page when practice is cancelled. Please do not call the pool phone as no one is available until normal pool hours. Coaches are not able to call or email cancellations notices. Practice is normally cancelled 10-20 minutes into the normal practice time. We recommend following the page for the most current updates. .https://www.facebook.com/trophyclubtritons .
