Practice Expectations

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of practice so swimmers are ready to begin on time.
• Swimmers should come prepared with goggles, a team cap (if they wear one), and a water bottle.
• Swimmers with longer hair should have it securely tied back or wear a cap for comfort and safety.
• Athletes are expected to listen to coaches, follow instructions, and be respectful to teammates and staff at all times.
• We encourage swimmers to give their best effort and have a positive attitude at every practice.
• Please save questions for coaches until after practice, as deck time is focused on the swimmers.
• Attendance at all practices is not required, but we strongly encourage consistent attendance to help swimmers improve and build confidence.
• For safety reasons, swimmers should remain on deck until a coach is present and should not enter the water until instructed.
• Swimmers should stay with the group for the full practice unless they have communicated otherwise with a coach ahead of time.

Swim Team Deck Location

This summer, our swim team will be based on the back deck near the diving board side of the pool. Swimmers should place all of their gear in this designated area.

During swim team practices:

• Swimmers and parents must remain on the back deck at all times, especially before the facility opens.
• The main pool and waterpark areas are closed to the public until 10:00 AM and should not be accessed during practice.
• During morning practices (when the facility is closed), only registered swim team athletes are permitted in the water.
• Parents, siblings, and non-team members are not allowed in the pool during practice times.

We appreciate your help in keeping our practice space organized, safe, and respectful of ACAC facility policies.

Inclement Weather Policy

• In the event of heavy rain, thunder, or lightning, the pool will be closed and practice may be delayed, paused, or canceled.
• Summer weather can change quickly, so please assume practice is on as scheduled unless you receive communication otherwise.
• Any cancellations or updates will be sent out through REMIND.
• Parents may use their own discretion when deciding whether to send their swimmer to practice based on weather conditions.
• If inclement weather occurs during practice, swimmers will exit the pool and move to a safe area. Coaches will remain with younger swimmers during their scheduled practice time until a parent or caregiver arrives.