This page updated for Fall, 2008.
This coed program was formed to develop spirit, mind and body of youth ages 5-18. The team competes in the YMCA Cluster League. The YMCA Swim Team provides an opportunity to compete in the Cluster, Regional, and National Levels.
The practices are under the direction of Head Coach, Keith Cargan. The season runs October 13 through the end of February, 2009. Practice consists of stroke development and conditioning. Seniors practice also includes a strength training option.
To develop each child to his or her potential, swimmers are grouped by ability levels. Swim meets are matched with other YMCA teams in the area. Swimmers compete with children in their own age group from other teams. All children are given the opportunity to compete in the swim meets.
Practice times to be announced in late September. Membership is required for all Dolphin Swim Team participants.
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Learn more at the
Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team web site.
This site is maintained by Keith Cargan, the Dolphin's head coach, and contains a calendar of swim meet events, team records, photos, and other news.
Contact Keith at (203) 269-4497 x30. |
Join our optional USA Swimming
Program with a flexible meet schedule.
This addition to the Dolphins Swim Team
will help motivate, enhance, and positively influence any swimmer’s experiences in the pool. USA swimming provides an alternative environment and additional levels of competition.
The Wallingford Dolphins Coaches are dedicated to the personal growth of each individual swimmer. We are a YMCA team first and USA team second, but we believe that USA Swimming is a great addition to our program for all ages, and any swimmer searching for personal growth.
Learn more at the USA Swimming site and at the Wallingford Dolphins site.
Swim Team Fees
Seniors-$278
(High School swimmers joining our team after high school swim season will
receive a discount.)
Boys- 50% Off, Girls-25% Off
Juniors- $273
Purple 2- $252
Purple 1- $242
*Includes League Championship fees
Dolphin Squad (Pre-Team)
Fall 2008
Practice will be an hour once a week Oct. 13 - Dec.
19th
YMCA Members: $90
Program Members:$150
The Wallingford Dolphins new Dolphin Squad
(Pre-Team) is designed for swimmers who want
to transition from formalized lessons into the
swim team experience. Dolphin Squad introduces
swimmers to the swim team environment.
Dolphin
Squad swimmers who are ready for competition will
be able to join the team in Dec for the second half of
the season. YMCA membership required upon joining the
team.
Discounts: Family- 1st child pays full price. All other children in family will receive a 10% discount.
Highest price prevails.
Bring a Friend: Any swim team member who brings a friend to the allingford
Dolphins Swim Team will receive a 10% credit toward any program or membership in the YMCA. For more information log onto www.Wallingforddolphins.org.
Dolphin fall swim clinics
September 15 - October 9, 2008
Pre-team Clinic
This clinic is designed to provide an introduction to the swim team experience. Swimmers currently in swim lesson levels Ray, Starfish, guppy & minnow: this is the clinic for you. Coaches will introduce competitive swimming strokes as well as starts and turns. This clinic is for the enthusiastic water lover who can continuously swim
25 yards of the pool.
M or Th 4:45-5:30 pm
Family member: $25
Youth member: $35
Program member: $50
Strokes & Turns Clinic
This clinic is designed for swimmers with some swim team experience in either Purple 1 or Purple 2 or swim lessons levels Fish and above. Coaches will break down each of the 4 competitive strokes in order to improve efficiency and technique. Swimmers will be placed in appropriate groups for their skill level.
M & W 4:15-5:30 pm
T & th 4:15-5:30pm
Family member: $60
Yyouth member: $70
Program member: $115
Advanced Endurance Pre-season
This clinic is designed for competitive swimmers who wants to be ready for competition before the season begins. Clinic will concentrate on endurance, technique, starts, turns and other essentials. Great for the high school swimmer and USA swimmers.
All current Dolphin junior and senior swimmers are encouraged to register. Other interested swimmers should contact the Dolphin coaching staff for proper clinic placement.
T w Th, 7:15-8:30 pm
Family member: $70
Yyouth member: $80
Program member: $150
For more information about the fall clinics,
call (203) 269-4497, ext 30,
or visit www.wallingforddolphins.org
Saturday, November 8