🏊 Practice Information
Welcome to Otters practice! This page includes practice schedules, Otter Pup information, dryland warm-up expectations, readiness expectations, gear reminders, and weather policies for the 2026 season.
🏃♀️ Dryland Warm-Up Reminder
Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled practice time for dryland warm-up, stretching, and practice prep.
This helps swimmers warm up, stretch, listen for instructions, and be ready to enter the water at their assigned practice start time.
Otter Pup Schedule
Ages 4–6
This introductory schedule focuses on the foundational skills required for a swim evaluation to determine readiness for the full Otters team.
May 18 – June 15, 2026
New swimmer practices will be held from 6:00 – 6:30 PM. Please attend one of the following schedules:
- Monday & Wednesday
- Tuesday & Thursday
🌅 Afternoon Practice Schedule
Otter practices begin Monday, May 18, 2026.
Monday – Thursday
| Time | Practice Group |
|---|---|
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | 11 & Up |
| 6:00 – 6:30 PM | 6 & Under and Otter Pups |
| 6:30 – 7:15 PM | 7–8 Year Olds |
| 7:15 – 8:00 PM | 9–10 Year Olds |
Tuesday Evening Practices: Practices will be held on Tuesday evenings at the times listed above until meets begin.
Schedule Flexibility: If your swimmer cannot attend their designated practice time, they may attend another age group’s practice session instead.
🌅 Morning Practice Schedule
Morning practices begin Monday, June 15, 2026.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
| Time | Practice Group |
|---|---|
| 8:15 – 8:55 AM | 6 & Under |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 7–8 and 9–10 |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 11 & Up |
Important: Morning practices are held in addition to afternoon practices, not as a replacement.
Fun Friday: Friday morning practices are designated as “Fun Friday.”
Lane Assignments: During the 8:00 – 9:00 AM session, each age group will have designated lanes.
📋 Practice Readiness & Policies
These guidelines help ensure a safe, organized, and positive practice environment for all swimmers.
⏱️ Arrival & Gathering
- Be Prepared: Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so your swimmer is ready to start on time.
- Dryland Warm-Up: Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes before practice when dryland is scheduled or expected.
- Meeting Spot: Swimmers should meet in the four-square area between the lifeguard station and the baby pool. Coaches will call each age group when it is time to begin.
⚠️ Conduct & Safety
- Listening: Swimmers are expected to be respectful, attentive, and ready to listen to coaches on deck.
- Horseplay: To ensure safety, inappropriate behavior will result in a “first strike,” requiring the swimmer to sit out of practice.
- Escalation: Continued issues will be reported to the Team Liaison and the swimmer’s parents.
📅 Attendance
- Flexibility: Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible to build skills and confidence.
👕 Practice Attire & Gear
- The Essentials: Swimmers should wear a swimsuit and bring goggles, a towel, and a water bottle.
- Swim Caps: Optional but recommended for longer hair.
- Suits: Girls should wear a one-piece suit. Boys may wear trunks or jammers.
- Competition Note: Jammers are preferred for boys during meets because they reduce drag and support performance.
☔ Weather Policy
- Rain: Practice will continue during light rain but may pause during heavy downpours.
- Thunder & Lightning: If thunder or lightning occurs, practice will stop immediately for that age group.
- Cancellations: Decisions about later sessions will be made based on changing conditions. Please check email and the team Facebook page for updates. If you have not received a cancellation notice, practice is still on.
