Hello Dolphins Families,

What a weekend! A huge thank you to everyone who raced, volunteered, attended, supported, donated, worked, and came together for our 50th Anniversary Durham Dolphins Invitational. It was a special milestone for our team, and our Dolphins families represented it beautifully.

We also want to give a special Father’s Day shout-out to all of the dads and father figures who show up, cheer, support, haul gear, time races, volunteer, and help raise these amazing swimmers. We appreciate you!

This Week’s Practice Schedule

Mini Dolphins

• Monday–Thursday: regular practice times
  • Group A: 4:30–5:00 PM
  • Group B: 5:00–5:30 PM
• Wednesday: Mini Dolphins will do their Dolphin DASH “laps” in the kiddie pool during their regular practice time.
• Friday: No Mini Dolphins practice.

Blue, White & Red Groups

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: regular practice times
  • Blue: 4:30–5:00 PM
  • White: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Red: 6:00–7:30 PM
• Wednesday: No regular practice — Dolphin DASH & Family Pizza Party instead.

Upcoming Events

Dolphin DASH & Family Pizza Party
The Dolphin DASH may be our biggest fundraiser of the year, but at its heart, it is one of our best team-building nights of the season. It is a fun evening for swimmers to challenge themselves, cheer each other on, spend time together, and celebrate what makes the Dolphins such a special swim family.

• Time: 4:30–7:30 PM, estimated
• RSVP: https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com/calendar_events/847043/calendar_event_rsvps/new

Swimmers will collect pledges using their pledge envelope before the event. Pledges can be per lap or a flat amount. During the DASH, swimmers will have a set amount of time to swim as many laps as they can, with a maximum of 200 laps.

Prizes will be awarded for 100 laps, 200 laps, and most money raised.

Every swimmer who participates will receive a treat coupon, and swimmers who complete 10 laps or more will be entered into a raffle to win an electric scooter donated by the Collins Family.

Families can also enjoy dinner at the event for $8 per person. The meal deal includes pizza, chips, fruit, dessert, and a drink.

Come hungry, bring your team spirit, and get ready for a fun night together at the pool!

Gridley Gators Invitational
Location: Gridley Swimming Pool
Address: 199 E. Hazel Street, Gridley
Registration: https://ome.fastswims.com/meets/13304/enter
Registration closes: Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM, or when the meet reaches capacity.

Schedule:

• Friday, June 26: Warm-ups 3:45–4:45 PM, meet starts 5:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28: Warm-ups 7:30–8:45 AM, meet starts 9:00 AM

Timing Reminder: If you have a swimmer entered in this meet, please remember that we need families to sign up for a timing spot.

Lava Flow Invitational
Location: Honey Lake Valley Community Pool
Address: 800 South Street, Susanville
Registration: https://ome.fastswims.com/meets/12909/enter
Registration closes: Thursday, June 25 at 11:59 PM, or when the meet reaches capacity.

Schedule:

• Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28: Warm-ups 8:00 AM, meet 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, estimated

Durham/Paradise Dual Meet
Date: Wednesday July 1st

Location: Paradise Pool

Address: 5600 Recreation Drive, Paradise, CA
Registration: https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com/swim_meets/847471/swim_meet_entries

Schedule:

• Warm-ups: 5:00 PM - Meet starts: 6:00 PM

Orland Otters Meet
Registration: https://ome.fastswims.com/meets/13205/enter
Registration closes: Sunday, July 12 at 11:59 PM, or when the meet reaches capacity.

Schedule:

• Saturday, July 18: Warm-ups 7:45 AM, meet starts 9:00 AM
• Sunday, July 19: Warm-ups 7:45 AM, meet starts 9:15 AM

Team Apparel Store
Durham Dolphins apparel is available here:
https://elsmoreswim.com/collections/durham-dolphins-005

Team Website
https://durhamdolphins.swimtopia.com

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/DurhamDolphinsSwim/

Questions?
Please send questions to:
[email protected]

Thank you again, Dolphins families. We are grateful for all of you and all you do for our swimmers!

Sincerely,

Bridget Abifadel

Durham Dolphins