·         Practices will be held Monday through Friday beginning on the Tuesday following Memorial Day, at the East Cocalico Pool.

·         We encourage swimmers to attend as many practices as possible. The coaching staff conducts practice in a highly positive atmosphere with an appropriate degree of discipline, reflective of the age and maturity of the swimmers. Although we realize swimming should be fun for all those who participate, everyone must understand that the ultimate goal of the coaching staff is to make all swimmers better swimmers. Regular attendance at practices is part of the discipline of swimming, and should become routine. Only through practice can a swimmer hope to reach established goals.

·         Swimmers should plan to stay the entire practice. Practices are designed for the allotted time and the last part of practice is as important as the first.

·         Parents should NOT be on deck (around the pool or on the benches) during practice. Parents can wait and watch from the pavilion provided on grounds. Please be aware that young children are NOT permitted in the baby pool during practice. Parents should reserve all questions to before practices and after all group sessions, so the coach can better serve the swimmers.

·         If you know your child will miss a practice, please let the Coach  Emily know in advance by email or in the coaches notebook (found in the team mailboxes.)