The NCR Dolphins not only have regularly scheduled swim meets, but other activities as well, for both swimmers and parents. Included in this list are most of the activities you can expect during the swim season.
2023 Calendar of Events
Parent Meeting
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The NCR Swim Team Board of Directors and the Coaching Staff hold a special Parent Meeting that is mandatory for all parents to attend. This is held on pool grounds (usually under the canopy). Notification for this event is sent out via email (be sure to get on the email list!) the week before the meeting, and will now be included in the NC Pool Newsletter sent to all member homes in mid-March. The meeting takes usually no more than an hour.
We go over the current schedule for the year, coaching staff, other events expected and their dates, rule changes, any swim suit changes, parental responsibilities and finances for the previous and coming year. At least one parent from every swimmer family is expected to attend, and we'll open the floor for questions during the meeting. An agenda will be provided, both before and during the meeting. |
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Time Trials
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Coaches need a basic idea of who can do what and in what times in actual competition. Time Trials (held on the Saturday prior to our first dual meet at NC Pool) are held to determine that. We have an actual dress rehearsal of what a meet is like, complete with full set-up (minus the concessions), starter, officials, timers. There are no awards or ribbons given out at the meet. We start at 8:30 am (usual meet time on Saturdays) and run through all the individual events (Fly, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Individual Medley) but no relays. Meet generally is done by 10:30 or 1100 am. Time Trials are held rain or shine.
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Pasta Pot Luck
An eating event held typically on the Fridays prior to our home meets at the pool (usually 6:30 pm). We load our swimmers up on carbs by having parents provide pasta, fruit salads and more in family size portions to share with the team. Swimmers and Parents and siblings are invited, but we ask that each family provide something like spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, potato salad, coleslaw, desserts, etc for at least 8 people. An announcement will be made about when these will happen.
Divisionals Pep Rally
Every year, at home or away, on the Friday before Divisionals, we have a Pep Rally to hype and psych up the team (and the parents too). The coaches tell their ghostly stories to the team, then we eat pizza (provided by the team) and paint cars (glass only) and if home, chalk sidewalk and steps.
Loads of fun for all. The team also provides a 5 gallon jug of liquid refreshment for the kids too. Note to parents: bring some car paint (washable type, please) and maybe some sidewalk chalk also (if Divisionals are at home).
Loads of fun for all. The team also provides a 5 gallon jug of liquid refreshment for the kids too. Note to parents: bring some car paint (washable type, please) and maybe some sidewalk chalk also (if Divisionals are at home).
NCR Swim Marathon
This event is an overnight camp out, while our swimmers, parents and friends swim from about 6 - 10 pm on a Saturday night, and then picks up again in the early morning from about 8 am-12noon on Sunday. This is a fund-raiser to raise money based on how many laps each swimmer completes. This is always a fun event.
Swim Team Banquet
At the end of the season, we hold our annual Swim Team Banquet. Featured are age group points awards, total points awards, coaches awards (one for each coach) Swim-up awards and the Vera Cope Weinbach award, given to an outstanding swimmer both in the pool and contributions to the team by Coach Harris.
The Whaler's Meet
Swim team is more than just swimming...it's Family Fun!
One practice is set aside for The Whalers Meet. Instead of practice that evening, the swim team competes against the parents and swim team alumni in a variety of dry land and swimming events, such as:
One practice is set aside for The Whalers Meet. Instead of practice that evening, the swim team competes against the parents and swim team alumni in a variety of dry land and swimming events, such as:
- Egg on spoon race
- Egg toss
- Underwater Swim Relay
- Keep the Sponge Dry race
- ...and more!
Sandy Point Beach Trip
We wrap up the Summer season with a day of family fun at the beach!
The NCR Dolphins and their families head to Sandy Point State Park to enjoy one last day in the sun together. The Team rents out one of the pavilions at the park for the occasion.
The NCR Dolphins and their families head to Sandy Point State Park to enjoy one last day in the sun together. The Team rents out one of the pavilions at the park for the occasion.
October Bonfire
In October, before the winter chill set in, the NCR Dolphins gather at the pool for a bonfire. We roast marshmallows and hot dogs and enjoy each other's company around the fire.
Other Activities
Knights of Columbus Mini-Meet
This meet is usually held on the Sunday prior to the Divisional meet at the Prince Georges Council K of C pool on Cherry Hill Road in College Park. It is designed exclusively for 10 and under swimmers, and is further defined by having each age group swim separately. If there is sufficient interest, the team will support sending swimmers to this event.
This meet is usually held on the Sunday prior to the Divisional meet at the Prince Georges Council K of C pool on Cherry Hill Road in College Park. It is designed exclusively for 10 and under swimmers, and is further defined by having each age group swim separately. If there is sufficient interest, the team will support sending swimmers to this event.