Good afternoon, Dolphin Families! 

Our first few days of practice have been an absolute joy! Coach Justin says he's never seen our swimmers so fast, eager, and happy to be back together in the pool! "I LOVE CHALLENGES!" a group of 10U Boys screamed to Coach Abel last night before practicing their Dolphin Kicks! 

Coach Kelsey is equally impressed with the strength of our "6U Crew" and their amazing attitudes. As 6U Swimmer, Dorie, said to me during Monday's practice, "Sometimes you just need to take a small break before trying again, and that's okay!" 

The coaches and I look forward to seeing you all at the SAAC this evening! Below are a few notes on what to expect for practice going forward! 

SAAC INFORMATION

PLEASE BRING: Towels, sun screen, and water bottles (labeled!)

While the pool will be heated, please follow best practices on keeping your child warm in the water: 
- Have them wear their swim cap to insulate their head. 
- Dress them in a RashGuard if you have one
- Pack warm, dry clothes for them to put on after practice
- For more tips and best practices on keeping your kiddo warm post practice, see this helpful article from The Aqua Life 

We are renting four lanes per practice at Emory's SAAC, and much like at the WPEC, we will be periodically sharing the space with Emory Students and other swim programming! Please become familiar with Emory's Policies - Linked Here! 

WHERE: 1946 Starvine Way, Decatur, GA 30033

WHEN/WHO:
6U/8U will practice as previously planned from 5pm – 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and from 10am - 11am on Saturday Mornings.
10U/12U/14U will practice from 6pm-7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and from 11am -12pm on Saturday Mornings. 

ACCESS: Enter the SAAC and check in with the front desk. Let them know you are with the DHGC Dolphin Group. 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 on weekends. Dolphin Practice times fall within “free parking” hours!

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

Thank you for your attention! 

Go Dolphins! 

Robyn Whittemore