Swim Team
2023 MEET DATES: Complete meet date info HERE
June 8: @ Overhill
June 15: @ North Hills
June 22: @ Orchard Hills
June 29: HOME vs. Harper's Point
July 6: @ Oak Hills
JULY 10: PPSL WESTIDE B FINALS: Details TBD
JULY 11-12: PPSL A FINALS: Mason Aquatic Center
Complete meet date details are on the DSC Swimtopia Meet & Event Calendar.
PRACTICE INFORMATION
*PRACTICE BEGINS Weds., June 1.
SWIM TEAM: Monday through Thursday:
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Ages 13 & Over: 9 AM to 10 AM
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Ages 11-12 and 9-10: 10 AM - 10:45 AM
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Ages 8&U: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Please arrive 10 minutes before practice to be ready to jump in the water and maximize our pool time. Bring Goggles, towels, shoes, and swim caps to practice.
2023 REGISTRATION
Beginning 2023 we discontinued ACTIVE software. Registration is a
2-step process:
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Use this link to pay for your Swim Team Dues (pricing below).
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Register your kids at the DSC Swimtopia website with the Team Management software, there is a $3 registration fee per child built into the price.
You will receive confirmation emails when you register.
PRICE:
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$78.00 / One child ($75 +$3 reg fee)
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$136.00 / Two children ($75+ $55 + 6 reg fee)
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$179.00 / Three or more children. ($75+ $55+ $40+9 reg. fee)
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if you have 3+ children they can all join at this rate.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Swimmers must be a DSC member.
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Ages 5 - 18 (as of June 1, 2023)
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Swimmers are required to wear goggles for practice and competition.
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Team swim suits are not required for meets.
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Due to BoH regulations, we are unable to use starting blocks and, per PPSL, will use "deck starts".
PARENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Swim Meets are run and judged by volunteers and are the success behind our DSC Stingrays Team! Each meet requires the following volunteers, and we are happy to teach you how to help.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS INCLUDE:
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Volunteer Coordinator: Send weekly reminders and secure volunteers for all positions.
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Bake Sale Coordinator: Send reminders and coordinate sales for the 2 'hosted' meets (June 8 and June 29).
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Clerk of Course: Assist with helping young swimmers to their events.
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Timer: 1 timer per lane needed (typically split w/ 1st and 2nd half of the meet).
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Stroke Judge: 2 per meet: Assist with verifying correct swim stroke technique.
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Turn Judge: 2 per meet: Assist with verifying correct execution of swim turn and touch.
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Announcer
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Starter
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Runner: deliver timing supplies to the meet management table.
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Ribbon Table: assist with placing printed labels on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Effort ribbons.
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Meet Manager and Asst.: Enter times into meet software, reading times, printing
Upcoming S&D Events:
In previous years (particularly pre-COVID), the team would host weekly events to entertain the swimmers and gather as a team to build energy and excitement during this short season.
Events included: time trial breakfast, tye-dye Tuesday, Pre-Champs Pasta Dinner, Team Awards Banquet, and Meet Themes. If you are interested in coordinating some of these events or generating ideas to build team spirit and energy, please email BC Charles.
TEAM SWIM SUITS
Team suits are available from Swimville USA, located near Kenwood: 7714 Montgomery Rd., Ste. B / Cincinnati, OH 45236 (just past Trader Joe's).
Store Hours: M-F 10a- 6p, Sat. 10-5, Sun 1-5
To order a new suit visit Swimville USA, order by phone at 859-441-7946 or order online.
Details coming soon.
2023 Swim Coach
JJalee (Connor) Taylor will be returning as Head Swim Coach this season. Jalee's email address and telephone number will be provided for communication purposes to all swim families.