General practice guidelines:

• Arrive 5-10 min before practice begins. 

• Come prepared with suit, goggles, training equipment, dryland clothes, and water bottle. 

• Communicate any logistical challenges with your coach before practice begins, or after practice ends. 

• Practices are designed to be open and transparent - Parents are welcome to view at their leisure. Parents should refrain from coach/athlete communication during practice time; before or after practice is OK. In-water sessions are designed for athletes and coaches to conduct teaching and learning. 

• Transportation/Pick-up should be arranged no later than 15 minutes after practice ends.

Practice priorities:

1. Safety! Providing a safe and welcoming environment amongst athletes; abiding by safety standards set forth by the facility; safety within each physical activity to prevent injury. 

2. Teaching and learning -  Learn how to swim faster and more efficiently in a constructive environment. 

3. Building and growing skill sets - What to do and when to do it; how to use ones head, limbs, and energy advantageously. 

4. Developing aerobic base - Swimming longer durations at more challenging paces; essential for continuous growth over time. 

5. Setting practice goals and paces to achieve competition goals.