Welcome / Welcome Back!!
If you are new to the Dolphins - all you need to know is listed below. And if you get through that and you still have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out: email
registrar.ddsc@gmail.com.
Dolphins Exec have been planning for months for a full slate swim season with a whole lot of fun mixed into training! Like last year, we are excited to run the 2023 Season under the leadership of Head Coach Megan Johnston, as well as coaches Lauren Eusanio and Devon Stockall. More info on the club can be found on our website
devondolphins.ca. (coming soon - under development!)
SAVE THE DATE(S): A calendar of swim meet dates and swim club events/activities will be shared at the parent meeting on May 9th! Expect a full slate of swim meets through June and July to prepare for Regionals (Aug 12/13) and Provincials (Aug 18-20) in August.
For now - please mark your calendars for:
Swimwear Sizing Evening: April 4th (now completed)
Bottle Drive: April 29th (now completed)
Parent Engagement Evening: May 9th (now completed)
Devon Swim Meet: July 7th & 8th
REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fees, sponsorship, and fundraising activities are necessary to cover all coaching costs, pool rental, DDSC swimwear, required ASSA membership, insurance, meet fees, and incidentals.
PAYMENT: Payment will be accepted by e-transfer or cheque. Fundraising and volunteer deposits will be required by cheque - which can be mailed in, or given in person on April 4th at the Swimwear Sizing Evening.
DDSC SWIM WEAR: April 4th there will be a Swimwear Sizing Evening at the Community Centre. You will be required to sign up for a designated time; a link will be sent out with more details post-registration. All swim-wear will will be ordered shortly after this event. **Swimwear order has been placed.
DDSC SPIRIT WEAR: Options for Spirit Wear and order details will be available at the Swimwear Sizing Evening.
**Spirit Wear order has been placed.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT MEETING: We have a Parent Engagement Evening scheduled for May 9th. Please plan to attend as this is an opportunity for us to connect, highlight the plans and goals for the season, review the calendar of events, and explore opportunities for parent support and involvement. More details will be provided post-registration.
MEET FEES: Note, there is the possibility that we may be required by Swim Alberta to pay meet fees (an entrance fee required for each swimmer registered at each swim meet). Details will be shared when available.
COVID-19: The health, safety, and well-being of our swimmers is of utmost importance. Please note that swim club operation may be impacted by changing covid-19 restrictions. As a member of the Alberta Summer Swimming Association (ASSA), we are required to follow any Covid-19 guidelines established by ASSA or Alberta Health Services. If there are any changes, you will be notified accordingly.
SKILL GROUPS: The below descriptions are provided within the registration form in order to help you determine the best place to register your swimmer(s). Note that ages are a general guideline; placement is more accurately determined by skill and training level. Coaching Staff have final decision on skill group placement.
Senior: ~14yo+ ($565 fee / $515 for returning swimmers)
- Seniors are expected to have a high level of proficiency in all swimming skills.
- Optimal performance at swim meets is the primary focus, with training including intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition.
- Strong focus on individualized training plan with volume and intensity.
- These swimmers are encouraged to swim 6-8 times per week - Monday through Friday 4:15-5:45pm - Morning swims (2-3x/wk) scheduled in July and August
Inter-Senior: ~12-14yo ($565 fee / $515 for returning swimmers)
- Inter-Seniors are expected to have a solid level of proficiency in all swimming skills.
- Training for participation at swim meets is the primary focus, with training including some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition, as well as a high volume, aerobic capacity focus.
- Individualized training is introduced for development and mastery of sport skills.
- Strong focus on individualized training plan with volume and intensity.
- These swimmers are encouraged to swim 6-8 times per week - Monday through Friday 4:15-5:45pm - Morning swims (2-3x/wk) scheduled in July and August
Intermediate: ~9-12yo ($465 / $415 for returning swimmers)
- Intermediate swimmers are expected to have proficiency in all four strokes (free, back, breast, fly).
- Training has a strong emphasis on skill development, including progressively refining swimming skills (strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills) and provides an introduction to basic racing principles.
- Focus is on high repetition, low intensity skill training, with some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition.
- Participation in swim meets is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.
- These swimmers are encouraged to swim 4-5 times per week - Monday through Friday 4:05-5:05pm
Junior: ~6-8yo ($365 / $315 for returning swimmers)
- Junior swimmers should know the foundations of front and back crawl, can competently swim the length of the pool (25m) unassisted, are comfortable in deep water, and can safely enter and exit the pool from the deep end (skills equivalent to completion of Red Cross Swim Kids 4 / Lifesaving Society Swimmer 3).
- Training is focused on basic skill development of basic swim skills, including strokes, turns, and starts, and provides an introduction to the sport and the basics of competition.
- Focus is on high repetition, low intensity skill training, with some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition.
- Participation in swim meets is encouraged, but not mandatory.
- These swimmers are encouraged to swim 3-5 times per week - Monday through Friday 5:05-5:50pm
Note - training times are tentative and will be confirmed based on registration and space requirements.
- swim ages are based on age as of May 1, 2023.
- all swimmers are strongly encouraged to participate in our home meet (July 7/8)
- for any families in need of financial assistance in order to access this activity, individual child grants can
