Dolphin Swim Team

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We are the Dolphins, the mighty, mighty Dolphins!!!

​The Cheverly Dolphin swim team is open to all CSRC members aged 8-18 who are proficient swimmers. A swim test is required, and all swimmers should know all four strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly), and be able to swim the length of the pool in at least one stroke. Our youngest swimmers routinely complete 20-30 laps (~500 – 750m) per practice, while our senior swimmers routinely complete 60-70 laps (1500-1700m). This team requires a high level of family involvement.

This team competes in the Prince-Mont Swim League. Based on speed and availability, the coaches select the meet event(s) in which the swimmers will compete; more swimmers can compete at home meets than away meets.

DOLPHIN TEAM FEES
The Dolphin Swim team fee is $160 for the first swimmer in a family for the season. Any additional swimmers are $135 for the season.

2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register your swimmer now on TeamSnap!

DOLPHIN COACHES
Ann Caldwell, Head Coach

DOLPHIN TEAM PRACTICE
Dolphins practice daily during the swim season, weather permitting. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in at least one practice each day. The morning practice is recommended because it is longer and the lanes are less crowded.

Morning (M-F)

  • June 8 through July 10
    7:30-8:30 AM Ages 11 & up
    8:15-9:30 AM Ages 10 & under

Evening (M-Th)

  • May 27 through July 9
    5:30-6:30 PM Ages 10 & under
    6:30-7:30 PM Ages 11 & up

DOLPHIN TEAM EVENTS
Swim meets are held every Saturday during the season. Location information will be added when available.

  • Mary 26 New family orientation and swim test
  • June 6 Time Trials (home)
  • June 13 Meet (away)
  • June 20 Meet  (home)
  • July 28 Relay Carnival
  • July 4 Meet (home)
  • July 8 Swim-a-thon
  • July 11 Meet #5 (home)
  • July 21 Awards Banquet
  • July 18 PMSL Divisionals (away) – Qualifying swimmers, based on swim season times
  • July 25 PMSL All-Star Meet (away) – Qualifying swimmers, based on divisional times

Swimmer & Family Responsibilities

Please note the pool is not open during the morning practice and therefore, only swimmers, coaches, and club employees are permitted on the pool deck and pool grounds and other areas at the foot of the stairs before the pool opens at 11:00 AM.

SWIMMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice

  • Attend as many practices as possible
  • Make the morning practice a priority
  • Be on time
  • Be respectful of coaches and fellow swimmers at all times

​Note: A coupon for a free Breakfast is awarded to swimmers who attend at least five (5) practices/week. A Season Bar award patch is only awarded to swimmers who attend at least 15 full practices/season. Coaches take practice attendance.

Swim Meets

  • Check-in with coaches at the specified arrival time
  • Stand respectfully for the Nation Anthem
  • Be ready for your events
  • Stay in the team area
  • Cheer for teammates
  • Stay for the entire meet
  • Help clean-up afterward

FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES

​Practice

  • Get your swimmer(s) to practice on time
  • Make morning practice a priority
  • Wait in the Snack Bar area during morning practice
  • Do not access the pool deck, grounds, or baby pool during morning practice

Swim Meets

  • Stay for the entire swim meet (even if you can’t be on the deck) so that your swimmer cheers on his/her team.
  • Encourage healthy snacks and a good night’s rest before meets
  • Notify the coaches of swimmer availability for Saturday meets at the beginning of the season and via TeamSnap
  • Use TeamSnap to sign up for each meet

Volunteer to be one of the following at our swim meets:

  • sales of spirit-wear, swim accessories, food
  • awards and ribbons
  • lane timers
  • stroke and turn officials
  • clerk of course
  • data manager
  • meet manager
  • announcer

Contribute to our activities such as:

  • pancake breakfast
  • team parties
  • team banquet