Good afternoon, Dolphin Families! 

It was so wonderful seeing everyone back together during our Annual Kick Off Pizza Party on Sunday! With just over 200 swimmers officially registered, it is sure to be another exciting year! With the arrival of Spring comes the final preparations before we hop back in the pool for another CCSL Summer full of fun memories and comradery. 

We are opening up our Family Shifts and Meet Declarations for signup! 

Signups open on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 10am! 

Please plan to be at your computer when these shifts open to secure your preferred shifts, and to make sure you are working during meets you can attend! 

Why must I sign up for shifts? 

Each family is required to earn a minimum of four shift "points" per season. Signing up for shifts and earning your points is essential for having a successful meet! You will earn one "point" for each half meet shift fulfilled- regardless of which parent is working! You can sign up to work in the bullpen, time, hand out ribbons, or be a floater!  

Note: If you are the parent of a 6U child, please be aware of the timing of the shifts you sign up for! 6U swimmers only swim through Event 27, and while we encourage all swimmers to stay and cheer for their teammates, most 6U families prioritize an earlier bedtime over staying until the meet's conclusion. Please either sign up for first shift roles, or make the decision to stay until the meet's conclusion. 

Why must I declare my child for meets? 

Coach Justin cannot place your child into events unless he knows they are going to be there! If your child is undeclared for a meet, we will assume they are not swimming. Marking your child as "attending" a meet will guarantee them a place on the Heat Sheet! If you plan to be out of town or have a family conflict, that is fine! Simply, declare your child as "not attending" for the meet you will be absent from. 

How do I sign up for shifts? 

Visit our signup calendar - Link Here! 

Meet Declaration: Click the green box labeled "Meet Entry Open", then "Edit" the declaration for each child you have registered. 

Job Sign Up: Click the green box labeled "Job Signup Open", then "Sign Up for Jobs" under each family member who will be working a job, and select which job you would like to have. 

Note: These jobs fill up fast! Snag your preferred roles ASAP! 

How do I know what to sign up for? 

Please read the description of our family shift positions- Linked Here!  If you are unable to sign up for a job or do not see it listed on the list, it's likely the job has already been filled! 

What if I don't know how to time/sort ribbons/be a bullpen parent? 

Thank you for being here! So many of our most dedicated swim parents did not grow up swimming themselves! Luckily, we will be providing three "Bullpen Bootcamp" days for hands on training, there is a Bullpen Education Video training series on Swimtopia, and Timers have a meeting prior to every meet. Robyn, our co-chairs Leah and Luci, and all of our Swim Team Committee chairs are always open for questions! (Contact Information Here). 

I have more questions, where do I go? 

Please visit our Family Shift FAQ page (linked here), contact our Family Shift Coordinators (committee contact information), e-mail Robyn ([email protected]) or Dolphin Feedback ([email protected])! 

Thank you all for your time and attention! We can't wait to see you all poolside in just a few short weeks! 

Go Dolphins!