Good evening, Dolphin Families!

I am so excited to see our team back in the pool with Coach Justin! In just a few short days we will be diving into another inspiring season!

Practice will begin on Monday, April 14th! 

This year, we will be beginning our practices at Emory University. Please read this e-mail carefully and let Robyn ([email protected]) know if you have any questions! 

Practice at Emory Information

WHERE:

Practices will take place at the outdoor pool of Emory’s Student Activity and Academic Center- SAAC, located on Emory’s Clairmont Campus.

The address is: 1946 Starvine Way, Decatur, GA 30033

Access to the pool: Enter the SAAC and check in with the front desk. They know we are coming! They will direct you through the building to the outdoor pool.

PARKING:

We will be parking in Starvine Lot right across from the facility. Parking is free after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends . Dolphin Practice times fall within “free parking” hours!

Please see the image below for the lot’s location!

WHEN:

The full practice schedule can be found attached as a file to this e-mail.

While we are at Emory, we will be following this schedule:

Please allow enough time upon arrival to park and walk into the facility. Practice will begin promptly!

PLEASE NOTE: 

Our goal is to return to practicing at DHGC as soon as possible! Please download the Swimtopia App, and fully read each communication to stay aware of any location changes, rain outs, and other season information! 

Other Important Season Information

Family Shifts and Meet Declarations:

Family Shifts and Meet Declarations are now open! Please see our prior communication (Linked Here) for more information!

If you have any questions or were unable to sign up for shifts during meets you are able to attend, please e-mail [email protected]

Bullpen Bootcamp:

We will offer bullpen training for any interested bullpen workers on:

April 26 from 8:30 AM – 10AM in the Directors' Room.

May 6 from 5PM – 7PM in the Directors' Room.

May 14 from 5PM – 7PM in the Directors' Room.

No registration required! If you would like to be top of the class, check out our Bullpen Education video series (Linked Here) before attending!

Swimsuit Fittings:

Did you miss getting fitted for a suit at the Kick Off Pizza Party? E-mail Robyn – [email protected] to get fitted for our competition suit! Please read about the Dolphin Uniform (Linked Here) and let us know if you have any questions!

After your fitting, be sure you visit our Suit Shop (Linked Here) and order your competition suit/cap before April 25^th!

Welcome, Coach Kate!

We are pleased to welcome Coach Kate Eaton to our team! Be sure to greet her poolside and show her our Dolphin Spirit!!!

Season Merchandise: 

Thank you so much for your positive feedback about our merchandise selection during the Kick Off Pizza Party! Julia Wagner has been working hard behind the scenes to bring us even more of a stunning selection to show off our Dolphin Pride! Please see what's new in our Merch Shop, (Linked Here) and check back regularly for Car Magnets and Flags! 

The Coaches, Swim Team Committee, and I cannot wait to see you all on Monday!

Go Dolphins!

Robyn Whittemore