FAQ (frequently asked questions)
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How are the Dolphins organized?
What do the swimmers need for practice & meets?
How do I approach the Coaches?
How do we communicate with parents?
What do the parents need to know about Meets?
Team Contract / Registration Details?
Coaches / Board Members / Team Contacts?
The Dolphins are a competitive USA Swimming sanctioned swim team in Lexington Ky. Click the links for info on Team Mission & Philosophy, By-Laws, Team Contacts, USA Swimming, KY Swimming.
All swim teams have an abbreviation which identifies them on meet heat sheets. Ours are
LEXD
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How are the Dolphins organized?
The Dolphins are a parent owned & operated swim team. It takes the united effort of the members to volunteer and make the team run.
We have a Parent Board which oversees operations, a Head Coach which oversees the swim program and a Team Administrator to assist the Coach & Board, handle dues collection, meet entry's and various tasks. Click this link to go to the Team Contacts page.
Lexington Dolphins Swim Team offers four levels of professional instruction and training to provide a quality competitive swim program for swimmers of all ages, abilities, and levels of interest.
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White – Developmental stroke training. Stroke technique and mechanics are key goals. Ideal for children eight years and younger and new to year round swimming. Three one hour practices per week. |
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Yellow – Ages eight to eleven. Focus on proper stroke development and maintenance, with slight emphasis on training. Practice four times per week and participate in dry land training. |
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Red - Fundamentally proficient in all four strokes. Prepares swimmers for the training expected of them in the Blue Group. Emphasis on stroke maintenance, increased training intensity. Ages range anywhere from 11-15. |
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Blue – National caliber swimmers. Athletes are top-level swimmers competing at USS Sectionals and Senior Nationals. Participate in a rigorous dry land program as well as water practices. Swimmers are expected to have a strong commitment and attend every practice. |
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Short Course Season (Sept. - May) our facility is at the Pinnacle Neighborhood Clubhouse located at 621 Southpoint Drive in Lexington Ky.
During Long Course Season (Jun - Aug) we split time between Shillito Park Pool at 3399 Brunswick Dr. and Tates Creek Pool at 1400 Gainesway Dr. in Lexington, Ky.
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What do the swimmers need for practice & meets?
They will need appropriate swim wear to practice in, goggles and equipment listed on the apparel & equipment page. Only Dolphin swim caps may be worn at meets. The Apparel is optional except for the team suit which is to be worn at meets.
The Meets page has a paragraph describing nutritional needs during a meet. It also lists the upcoming meets & time standards.
We have a Code of Conduct each swimmer must adhere to.
The swimmer will need to enter the meets through a web site called Direct Athletics. The link to Direct Athletics is located on the side of our web pages. You will need to set up an account prior to your first time of using this service.
Each swimmer is required to attend a minimum of three swim meets, one of which must be the Championships. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many meets as possible.
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How do I approach the Coaches?
The Dolphin coaches are very personable and eager to talk to parents. However, please refrain from discussions during practice periods and meets as we have a large team and the coaches need to devote themselves fully to instructing our swimmers. Coach Dave can be contacted via emailing dooswim@insightbb.com
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How do we communicate with parents?
Our primary mode of communication is through email. You can sign up at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/lexdolphins/
You should check your email everyday prior to attending practice. If there are cancellations or changes email will be the means of notification.
We also have a folder for every family and a bulletin board located in the clubhouse lobby.
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What do the parents need to know about Meets?
The swimmer will need to enter the meets through a web site called Direct Athletics.
The Meets page has upcoming meets, driving directions, hotel info, nutritional needs & time standards.
You will be notified of the time your swimmer is required to be at the meet.
We have a Code of Conduct each swimmer must adhere to.
We are required to provide timers at most meets. All families will be required to time at meets unless a family member is a Swimming Official such as a Starter, Referee or Stroke & Turn Judge.
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SWIM MEET WORK COMMITMENT
When your swimmer attends a meet that requires the Dolphins to provide timers, you will be required to time during the session in which your child participates unless you are participating in the swim meet in some other capacity (i.e. referee, starter, stroke and turn judge, etc.). The team administrator will make timing assignments and notify all families prior to the meet by email. Failure to meet your work commitment will result in a $50 fine for which you will be invoiced.
BINGO WORK COMMITMENT
Each family is responsible for working Bingo sessions for the Lexington Dolphins. If you are unable to work you may hire, at your expense, a substitute worker from the list on the Bingo Page. Families with one swimmer in the white or yellow group will be required to work 6 sessions per year. Families with more than one swimmer or a swimmer in the red or blue group will be required to work 9 sessions per year. Failure to attend a scheduled Bingo session will result in a $100 fine.
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Team Contract / Registration Details?
We have a Code of Conduct each swimmer must adhere to.
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Coaches / Board Members / Team Contacts?
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