Hello Dolphins Families,

Welcome to another exciting week with the Durham Dolphins! This part of the season always feels like the real start of summer at the pool, and we are pumped! We are so happy to have our swimmers in the water and to continue celebrating this very special 50th year of Durham Dolphins swimming. Thank you for helping us start the season with such great energy, patience, and team spirit.

Mini Dolphins & Masters Begin Today

Our Mini Dolphins program begins today, Monday, June 1.

Families who received a previous email with their swimmer’s group information and practice time are officially placed in the program and should follow the schedule provided in that email.

If you have not received a group placement email, your swimmer is currently on the waitlist. We will reach out as soon as a spot becomes available.

It is common for a few swimmers to move up to the Blue Group during the first couple weeks of the program, which can open additional Mini Dolphins spots. We appreciate your patience as we work through placements.

Our Masters program also begins today, Monday, June 1, and will run Monday–Friday from 7:00–8:00 AM. Parents who are interested in joining Masters Swim can register or find more information here:
https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com/join-the-team

This Week’s Practice Schedule: June 1–5

Masters Program
Monday–Friday
7:00–8:00 AM

Mini Dolphins
Monday–Thursday
Group A: 4:30–5:00 PM
Group B: 5:00–5:30 PM

Blue & White Groups
Monday, June 1: Regular practice
Tuesday, June 2: Mock Meet, Parent Meeting, and Popsicle Day at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3–Friday, June 5: Regular practice

Red Group
Monday, June 1: Regular practice
Tuesday, June 2: Abbreviated practice, 6:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3–Friday, June 5: Regular practice

Mini Dolphins will practice at their usual times on Tuesday, June 2. Blue and White Groups will participate in the mock meet instead of regular practice. Red Group does not participate in the mock meet and will have an abbreviated practice from 6:30–7:30 PM.

The parent meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about summer swim, how swim meets and dual meets work, and what to expect throughout the season. If you are new to swim, please plan to attend and bring your questions. During the meeting, Blue and White swimmers will be poolside learning how events work and how to be ready for their first race. Meeting will be held at the pool in the picnic area.

Oroville Dual Meet Registration

Registration for the Oroville Dual Meet at our pool on Wednesday, June 10 is now open on our website under the Schedule tab.  Registration is limited to the first 50 swimmers. 

You can register here:
https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

There are also still a few volunteer spots available for this event. Please take a look and sign up where you can. Thank you for helping make our home meets run smoothly!

Practice Info

Please make sure swimmers arrive ready to swim with:

• Goggles
• swim cap - if hair length is below ears
• Towel
• One-piece swimsuit or jammers/shorts
• Water bottle
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Swimmers should meet on the bleachers and be ready to go at the start of their practice time. Please allow a few extra minutes before practice so they can get settled.

Parking Reminder

Please remember that swim families may not park in the DRPD parking spots, even for quick drop-off or pick-up. Thank you for helping us be respectful of the facility and keeping those spaces available.

Team Apparel Store

Durham Dolphins apparel is available here:
https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com

Board Officer Update

We would also like to share an update to our Durham Dolphins Board Officers. As of May 30, 2026, our board is as follows:

President: Jamie Jin
Vice President: Bridget Abifadel
Secretary: Becky Yuhasz
Treasurer: Lindsay Lynch
Director of Compliance: Shannon Kelso
Volunteer Coordinator: Monica Rinne
Invitational Coordinator: Ashley Collins
Social Media Manager: Katie Homan
Officials Coordinator: Molly Eggers 

Member at Large: Stacie Atencio

Additional Members: Sarah Walker, Holly Rowe

We are all eager to work together to make this 50th year a meaningful, organized, and successful season for the team and our swimmers.You can also reach us anytime at:

[email protected]

Thank you for being part of the Durham Dolphins family. We are looking forward to a fun week in the water, a great mock meet, and lots of popsicle smiles tomorrow!

Sincerely,

Bridget Abifadel

Durham Dolphins