Practice Info
Attendance and participation at practice is essential.
- Swimmers of similar age and ability will be grouped together to reach the goals set for each level. Siblings may have different practice session times. Swimmers must practice with their designated age groups. On a limited basis, coaches may ask some swimmers to move to a higher-level practice based on ability only. This is optional and only if agreed upon by coaches and parents.
- Swimmer should arrive on time with swimsuit, goggles and cap (if desired).
- Practices generally run Monday - Friday.
- MORNING PRACTICES ARE CLOSED TO PARENTS
- Afternoon practices are open during normal pool hours once the pool is open to members. Pre-pool season, afternoon practices are closed to parents.
- If you need to speak with a coach or swimmer, please do so outside of practice hours so that coaches and swimmers can focus.
- No practice on Memorial Day.
Divisional Week Practice Schedule (June 22 - 27)
| MORNING PRACTICE | AFTERNOON PRACTICE | |||||||||||||
| Age Group | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Age Group | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | |
| 8 & Under | 7:45-8:30 | OFF | SWIM MEET | 8 & Under | 4:00-4:45 | OFF | OFF | |||||||
| 9-10 & 11-12 | 8:30-9:15 | 9-10 & 11-12 | 4:45-5:30 | |||||||||||
| 13 & Up | 9:15-10:15 | OFF | 13 & Up | 5:30-6:15 | SWIM MEET | |||||||||
Practice Group Goals
SAIL determines the assignment of a Swimmer to a group based on the child’s age on May 31. Practice times are based on the group descriptions below.
10 & Under (Includes the 8 & Under and 9-10 age groups)
Eligibility: Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted across the pool (25 meter) without touching the sides, bottom, or lane lines.
Goals: Swim 25 meters of each stroke to SAIL Swimming standards. Compete in SAIL Divisionals and qualify to swim SAIL Championships & Classics.
Focus : All four strokes will continue to be developed plus the 100 IM.
11 & Up (Includes the 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 age groups)
Eligibility: Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted across the pool (25 meter) without touching the sides, bottom, or lane lines.
Goals: Swim 50 meters of each stroke to SAIL Swimming standards. Compete in SAIL Divisionals and qualify to swim SAIL Championships & Classics.
Focus : All four strokes will continued to be developed plus the 100 IM.

