Castle Crocs

2009 Practice Time Assignments
(sent via email)

Both HOA2 and CPN2 off Monarch will be used this year for practices. Special thanks to Crocs families who volunteered to help coordinate these arrangements. Please note we have made time changes for the 8&under groups only... there will be a 7:20 and 9:00 a.m. at HOA2 and a 7:00 and 7:40 at CPN2. All older kids (9 & up) will either be at 7 or 8 a.m. at HOA2. We tried to accommodate everyone's first choice, but realize there may still be conflict. If you have an issue, please email Kathleen to see if we can find a solution. Much thought went into scheduling, factoring in:

Coach to swimmer ration
number of swimmers per lane
timing for year round school kids
honoring family requests and preferred times
keeping it fun and a bonding experience with friends/age groups
ease for parents- keep family at same pool
CPN2's board's request to host as many of their own families as possible
budget and administration

Practices start Thursday, May 28th. We realize some schools are still in session at the end of May. It is your decision if you want to attend practice, they are not mandatory.

Practices will be held Monday through Friday. There will be no practice on July 1-3rd to give swimmers a chance to enjoy the 4th of July holiday. There will be no practice on July 13th and 14th as preliminary meets are taking place these days.

Practices will be at HOA#2 on Oxford starting at 7 and running till 9 a.m. If your swimmer will be out for an illness, vacation, etc., please simply notify the Head Coach.

Ideally swimmers should arrive 10 minutes prior to practice to stretch. Please also have your swimmer dressed in their swimsuit. We also strongly recommend caps and goggles. Another suggestion is to label their equipment.

Please come to your appropriate time as swimmers are split equally between the sessions. We don't want to overload one of our practices.

Weather Policy
Practice will be held unless it is thundering or lightening. During cold or inclement weather, the coaches will decide whether it is appropriate to be in the water. If not, they will hold a dry land practice where the kids will stretch, do sit ups/push ups, goal setting, etc. If in doubt, please check the pool gate for a posted sign. It is ultimately your decision whether or not to attend practice.