🏊 Durham Dolphins Weekly Splash🏊

Summer Swim Newsletter | Week of June 2, 2025

Your weekly update on all things swim team — events, coach notes, reminders, and volunteer info!

📅 This Week’s Events

June 2, 2025

• Mini Practice Starts: Mon–Thurs
  • Group A: 4:30–5:00 PM
  • Group B: 5:00–5:30 PM
  • Coaches: Coach Sophia & Coach Aly

June 2–6, 2025

• June Check-in (Blue, White, Red Groups):
  • Check in at the front table before practice

June 3, 2025

• Parent Team Meeting: 5:30–6:30 PM @ the pool
  • Info session + Q&A for the season
• Mock Meet (Blue, White, Red Groups): 5:30p-6:30p
  • For swimmers new to competition — coaches will walk through race routines and drills

🗣️ Flip Turn Focus

This week’s skill spotlight: Streamline!

• Arms behind ears, tight body position, strong push-offs

Tip of the Week:
Fast swimmers don’t just swim fast — they think smart. Great streamlines, strong push-offs, and quick turns make a big difference. Mastering the little things leads to BIG gains at meets!

🤝 Volunteer Corner

We need your help to run upcoming meets smoothly!

Durham/Corning Dual Meet – June 18

• Help Needed: Timers
• Sign Up Here

Durham Dolphins Invitational – June 20–22

• Help Needed:
  • Timers (best seat in the house!)
  • Donations (concessions & snacks)
  • Hospitality (meals for coaches & officials)
  • Concessions (snack sales, no prep/cooking)
  • Marshals (warm-up supervision & safety)
• Sign Up Here

⚠️ Each family is required to volunteer a minimum of 2 hours during the Dolphins Invitational. Your time and energy make a huge difference — and you’ll get to witness your swimmer shine and create unforgettable memories! ⚠️

🔔 Reminders & To-Dos

• Turn in volunteer checks (if not done already) at June check-in
• Bring labeled goggles, towel, and water bottle — hydration is key!
• Swimmers with hair below their ears must wear caps at practice

🔗 Quick Links

• Team Calendar: Schedule
• Team Store: Team Store
• Photos & Updates: Durham Dolphins Private Facebook Group

Thanks for making the Durham Dolphins such a strong, supportive swim community. Let’s have a fun, fast, and focused week ahead!

— Bridget Abifadel
Durham Dolphins
📧 [email protected]