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In Life and Swimming:

"A great deal depends upon the thought patterns we choose and

on the persistence

with which we affirm them.

And a great deal depends upon the breath patterns we choose and

on the persistence

with which we maintain them."
(adapted from Pierro Ferrucci)

It is a mission of the YMCA Dolphins to enhance the experience of each swimmer, by promoting opportunity for all; protecting our athletes' wellbeing; and fostering a positive athlete image... while maintaining the tenants of the YMCA philosophy.

~ Respect ~ Caring ~ Honesty ~ Responsibility ~

Athletic participation is an educationally purposeful activity which embraces and instills positive ideals. The principles of integrity, good-will, and excellence guide swimmers and coaches in their efforts to represent themselves, the Dolphins and the YMCA, and their community at all times. Our vision is of a program recognized for integrity, honesty, strength and caring in athletic and community pursuits; a program dedicated to the equitable, efficient and responsible use of its resources in providing opportunity for the growth and development of all participants.

Greetings and Welcome to Dolphins Swimming!
I look forward to helping build a happy, healthy future for our age-group swim community. With returning Coaches, Sarah Wilson and Steve Tworkowsky, our new coach, Ashley Collier, and aquatics director, Krista Sheridan, we have an exciting opportunity for continuity of respect, caring, dedication and skill... within this program and it's community! To this end, we are all -youths and adults alike- examples to our swim community in what we do and say. With our example, we are demonstrating what is acceptable, and what will be required, of each participating individual. Truly making strong kids, families and communities- in mind, body and spirit -our priority.

For the future,
Marcy

Why we swim: "It's not about scholarships, recruitment, or making the olympics. It's a deep need of the heart. We need to train, to push, to breath, to sweat, to reach, to rejoice... and we do it as a collective-a unique tribe, so few understand."
(adapted from Alumnus Sean Sornsin Cornell)

May 4: The season is over and our year is winding to a close. A few final reminders...
- The swim team banquet is Sunday, May 16th at 1:00 pm at the YMCA. We'll have a potluck (dish to pass) luncheon followed by the awards program. Each swim family is asked to bring a dish to pass. If you have more than one swimmer and are planning to bring other family members, you may want to consider contributing two dishes so there will be enough food for all who attend.
- An email went out to all team members with links to three online surveys designed to help the Y improve the program. The first two are for the SWIMMERS to complete, and the third is for PARENTS. They can all be filled out multiple times (i.e. once for each coach).
  - Swimmer Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBK89BD
  - Swimmer Short Answer Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BGB29ML
  - Parent Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BGN2JPY
- Please take the time to complete these, thanks!
Feb 14: Congratulations to Trey Ostram, who qualified for YMCA Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, FL in April.
Feb 13: Save these dates! Wednesday, March 10 - State Qualifiers Dinner, 5:30 PM in the Y Community Room (State Qualifiers only!) and Sunday, May 16, Year End Banquet, 1:00 PM in the Y Community Room (All swimmers & families welcome.)
Feb 9: Districts were a HUGE success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make it happen! Next up - Our monthly Boosters Meeting, on Thursday, Feb 11 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room.
Jan 29: The Districts Informational Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm in the YMCA Community Room. All parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend in preparation for the meet.
Jan 28: A reminder that Districts fees are due next Monday, February 1st. These fees must be paid to swim in the district meet. Checks can be made out to the Norwich Dolphins and submitted to treasurer Jan Williams. Absolute Deadline is Monday, February 1st!!!!
Jan 19: Next Meet is Saturday, January 23 in Oswego. Meet starts at 12:00 PM, Warm-ups at 11:00 AM.
Jan 12: The Pizza Party has been rescheduled for Wed, January 20 at 5 PM - after the combined Junior/Senior Practice. Swimmers only - pizza, drinks, salads and desserts provided. We will also be making posters to decorate the Y for Districts.
Jan 5: A couple of updates/corrections. Saturday's Tri-Meet is earlier - Warmups at 10, Meet at 11. Also, Wednesday's Booster s Meeting has been moved to Thursday, Jan 7 at 6:00 to be followed by the Districts Meeting at 7:00. Sorry for any confusion!
Dec 30: Just a reminder that our next meet is Saturday, January 9th at 12:45 , Warmups at 11:45. See you all there! Also, leading up to the District Meet on February 6th, there will be a series of Districts Meetings every Thursday in January - the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th - at 7:00 PM.. We'll need all the help we can muster, so please attend for more information.
Dec 19: Calendar on the Schedule Page has been updated with the holiday practice schedule. No excuses!
Dec 5: Team Pizza Party ~~will be after practice this Wednesday, December 9th.~~ To be rescheduled.
Dec 3: Next Meet is Saturday, December 12. At Home vs. Oneonta and Cortland. Meet starts at 12:45 PM, Warm-ups at 11:45AM.
Nov 18: Next Meet is this Saturday, November 21 in Watertown. Meet starts at 11:00 AM, Warm-ups at 10:00 AM. Swimmers should be dressed and on deck at 9:45!
Nov 17: Team T-Shirt Order Forms are now posted on the Boosters page. Forms are due by November 30th in the Tworkowsky's mailbox. Also, just a reminder that the next Boosters Meeting will be Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30pm.
Oct 29: November's Boosters Meeting has been moved to Monday, Nov 2 at 6:30pm, to accomodate the senior girls sectionals. John Williams, President of the YMCA Board, will be present to discuss any concerns you may have regarding the swim team..
Oct 27: Team Photos will be taken Monday, November 2 from 6 to 7 PM. Please remember to wear your new team suit!
Oct 18: Reminder - Booster Fees are due. $50 per swimmer.
Oct 18: Mock Meet will be November 11th. More info to follow.
Oct 14: Fittings for the new team suits will be held at the pool on Monday, Oct. 19 and Tuesday, Oct 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Order deadline is Friday Oct. 23. Order forms are available here or on the Boosters page.
Oct 13: Boosters page updated with new documents.
Oct 1: Practice starts on Monday, October 5. Click on the "Schedule" link below for practice times.
Sept 19: The Norwich Family YMCA will host a Meet the Coach/Parent Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00pm In the YMCA Community Room. This is an opportunity for parents to meet new Coach Marcy Lewis, as well as to hear about the practice schedule. We hope to see you all there!
Sept 13: Just a reminder....the Dolphins Swim Team Booster Club will meet this coming Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 pm in the YMCA Conference Room. Anyone who has a swimmer is welcome to attend! If you know of any new parents to the team, bring them along!