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Merriam Dolphins Swim & Dive

 2009 Head Coaches

Candace Ellsworth Head Swim Coach

Jake Relic Assistant Swim Coach

Tim Bird Head Pre-comp Coach

Bridget Allen Head Dive Coach

Laurel Hill Assistant Dive Coach

Sponsored by: The Downtown Merriam Partnership

Web design by: Bram Pruitt

 

Team goals emphasize fun, teamwork, community involvement, responsibility, exercise, skill development and skill improvement. We are a family-oriented team and parents are encouraged to volunteer to assist with meets, parties and other duties. 

Pre-season Enrollment Date:

    Sunday April 19th from 2-4 pm @ the Irene French Community Center in Merriam KS.  Swimsuits will be available for sizing at pre-enrollment. 

Swim suit orders must be placed on this date to ensure their arrival in time for our first meet.

 

SWIM MEET RESULTS

PLEASE NOTICE THAT THURSDAY'S PRACTICE TIME HAS CHANGED. EVERYONE SHOULD COME TO PRACTICE THIS DAY

 

Monday, June 1: First day of practice and registration for those not pre-registered.

2009 T-shirt will include team rosters, so sign up early to guarantee your name in print!

 

Practice Times:

Swim Team

  • Age 11 and under        7:30-8:30 AM        (Monday-Thursday)

  • Age 12 & 13                choice of practice (Monday-Thursday)

  • Age 14-18                    8:30-10:00 AM      (Monday-Thursday)

  • Pre-competitive           8:30-9:30 AM        (Monday-Thursday)

  • ALL SWIMMERS 9:00-10:00 AM  (Friday)

Friday Practice for competitive members will be from 9:00 to 10:00 and is optional. It for members who want to work on a specific stroke, or on a specific area. It is not fun day.

All swimmers must attend the correct practice times. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

 

 

 

Dive Team (Monday through thursday)

12& Under                              8:30-9:30 AM

12& Over                                10:00-11:00AM

Pre-competitive                        9:30-10:00AM

 

On Friday, practice is from 10-11 AM for all divers

 

Practices are held Monday-Friday mornings and meets are held weekly throughout June and July at various municipal pools. Pre-competitive and competitive level swimmers are welcome.  Swimmers must be able to swim at least 25 meters.  Merriam residency is not required to participate. 

 

Fees:

Resident individual      $50 each

Resident family 3+      $110

Non-res. Individual      $65

Non-res. Family 3+     $140

*Fees include practices, meets, T-shirts, end-of-season picnic, ribbons, & awards.

Team Calendar of Events:

 

 

THE CALENDAR

 Red- event Green- National Holiday Blue- weather cancellations Purple- weather adaptations

 

June

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Parent meeting at Merriam pool at 7 pm

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Dryland Practice Today Bring Sneakers

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re-scheduled Dive Meet 9am Young's Pool

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Picture Day 9-10am

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NO PRACTICE

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July

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Practice from 9-10 am

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NO PRACTICE

4 Fourth of July independence day National play with fire day

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For directions, see the map tab.