Livorna Dolphins Swim Team

Welcome to the Livorna Dolphins 2024 Swim Team season!

Our Head Coach Matt Struempf, and Assistant Coaches Claire Copeland and Will Kimber, and staff are excited to announce the Livorna 2024 Swim Team Season! We are looking forward to an awesome season full of fun, growth, and friendships! The season will run from April 8 to July 26, 2024.

Registration

Registration opens Saturday, February 24, 2024 for HOA members and returning swimmers! No-member registration will open Saturday March2, 2024. Register early as we expect some age groups to sell out this year.

(If you are not sure if your swimmer is ready for swim team, we still suggest registering early, to secure your spot - if your swimmer is not yet ready for the full team, refunds will be available, including the option of diverting your fees to Junior Dolphins, with a refund of the different in price. No previous swim team experience is required to become a Dolphin!)

Swim team ready?

New swimmers should be able to:

1. Submerge their face in the water and blow bubbles
2. Hold on to the wall with one hand, listen and follow directions
3. Swim 10 meters with minimal assistance

If you believe your swimmer can do these skills or they are close to being able to and you would like to join the team, please register them. After registering you will be invited to attend a trial swim on Wednesday March 27 from 3:30-4 to determine if they are water safe.

If you believe your swimmer can do these skills or they are close to being able to and you would like to join the team, please register them - there will be refund options available after Tryouts, including the option of joining Junior Dolphins.

Swim Team Tryouts for new Dolphin swimmers ages 8 and under will be on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 3:30pm – all new Dolphin swimmers ages 8 and under must come to tryouts! (If you are a returning Dolphin swimmer, tryouts are not required.)

Practice times 2024 (these times are subject to change based on several factors, including coach availability and capacity):

(Monday thru Friday)

PRE-SEASON (Mon-Fri April 8 - Jun 4) *No practice May 27th (Memorial Day)

4:00-4:30 6 and under

4:30-5:15 7/8

5:15-6:15 9/10

6:15-7:15 11 and up

SUMMER SEASON (Mon-Fri June 6 - July 26) *No practice June 5th (last day of school), July 4th and 5th (holiday). *Please arrive 10 min early to practice so that you are ready to swim and listen to announcements from the coaches. 

8:00-9:00 11/12

9:00-10:00 13 & up

10:00-11:00 9/10

11:00 -11:45 7/8

11:45-12:30 6 and under

AFTERNOON PRACTICE (Mon/Tue/Thu - starting in June) - this is an *optional* practice for those who are unable to come to the main morning practice time, and will be available via sign-ups.

4:15-5:00 8 and under

5:00-5:45 9 and up

*Final practice times may be adjusted based on capacity and with the swimmer’s best interest in mind.

We look forward to you joining us this 2024 season! As you register, please pay special attention to the following notes:

• If you reside in Livorna Estates, you are required to be a member of the PHHA pool where Livorna swims. If you reside in the Unit 1 or Bridle region of Livorna Estates, you are also required to join PHHA/become a member of the pool in order to participate in swim team. Please visit "Subdivision Map" on the Livorna Estates website to confirm if your home is located in Unit 1/Bridle region of Livorna Estates. If you reside in Unit 1/Bridle (or in any street with a "horse name" in Livorna Estates) and are not currently a member of PHHA, please email [email protected] to complete your membership agreement for this year. PHHA dues need to be paid prior to the first swim meet. Please pay your dues promptly as your swimmer will not be able to participate in meets until dues are paid. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.
• If you are a member of the pool used for Livorna swim team, the cost is different than for Non-Members. Please choose the correct option carefully for your family. If you would like to become a PHHA/ Pool Member, please contact [email protected].  15-18 Non-Members will have to pay the non-member fee. 
• If you are a pool member (PHHA member) and are new to the swim team, you are eligible to register on 2/24/24 but will need some extra assistance. Please email [email protected] to get registration instructions before registration open to public to ensure your space.
• There are swim team volunteer job requirements for all families. See our jobs information located in the Swim Team Overview document found on the website for more information. The DCSL meet will be a TWO DAY meet this year, and will require a volunteer commitment from all participating families.
• Team suits are not included in the registration cost. All swimmers will be required to bring swim fins (long blade preferred) to all practices. Each swimmer will receive a team t-shirt at Time Trials.
• More information is available on the Swim Team Overview tab of the Website. PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ON THIS TAB PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
• VERY IMPORTANT: If you are a returning Livorna family, please register with the email address that you have used previously. This will avoid duplicate records for your swimmers. If you would like to change your email address, please log into the system using your current email/password and make the change prior to registering. Each family can only have one account.
• Refunds of season registration fees paid, minus a $100 charge, are available to all swimmers for the first week after pre-season practice begins. Once this deadline passes, no refunds of any kind will be given.

GO LIV and welcome to our team!