Dalton Dolphins Memorial Day Update
Happy Memorial Day!
Good News! We are back in the pool Tuesday! Same rules apply. Only swimmers and coaches are allowed in the building. Absolutely no one is allowed on the gym floor. We begin our summer schedule tomorrow. Please be aware that only Bullet and Senior groups will have AM practices until Thursday because our coaches will be finishing their teaching obligations. The summer schedule is below.
Bronze
The Bronze group is our entry-level group. Swimmers in this group focus on learning and improving technique and having fun as a team. In addition, we will introduce Bronze group swimmers to USA Swimming competition and rules. Swimmers are encourged to attend 2-4 practices per week.
Monday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 31
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday-Friday | DHS | 5:30-6:30 PM |
Thursday, June 1 - Thursday, July 20
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday-Friday | DHS | 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday | DHS | 5:30 - 6:30 PM |
Silver
The Silver group will have an ongoing and increased awareness of stroke technique and competition level and a focus on achieving best times while having fun. In addition, we will begin introducing Silver group swimmers to age group training. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 2-5 practices per week.
Monday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 31
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 6:15 PM |
Thursday, June 1 - Thursday, July 20
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 9:00 -10:15 AM |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 6:15 PM |
Gold
The Gold group is an intermediate-level training group with a focus on competition and ongoing technique work. This group prepares swimmers to qualify for and score at the Georgia 14 and Under State championships. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 3-5 practices a week.
Monday, May 1- Wednesday, May 31
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 7:00 PM |
Thursday, June 1 - Thursday, July 20
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 7:30 - 9:00AM |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 7:00 PM |
Bullet
The Bullet group is our highest level 14 and under training group. The expectations of this group are high. The Bullet group is the stepping stone to the Senior 1 or National group. Swimmers in the Bullet group will focus on competition, commitment, and ongoing technique work. The goals of a Bullet groups swimmer will include scoring and/or winning at the Georgia 14 and Under State Championships, 14 and under Sectional Championships, and the Southern Zone Championships. We expect Bullet swimmers to attend 6 practices a week.
Monday, May 1 - Saturday, May 27
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30-8:00 PM |
| Saturday | DHS | 9:00-11:00 AM |
Tuesday, May 30 - Thursday, July 20
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 7:00 - 9:00 AM |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | DHS | 9:00 - 11:00 AM |
Practices will be shorter than posted when we begn to taper. A more precise schedule will be sent to swimmers as their taper begins.
Senior
The Senior 1 group builds on the skills and commitment consistently demonstrated by swimmers in the age group program. The expectations for Senior 1 swimmers are high. We will require an increase in focus, intensity, and commitment. Individual goals will differ in Senior 1. The group's plans for swimmers will include qualifying scoring at the State level competitions and qualifying for Sectionals. Many swimmers in this group will strive to swim collegiately. We will expect swimmers to take ownership of their swimming, dryland, and performances to help them achieve their goals. Senior 1 swimmers have practice attendance requirements, with 5 or 6 practices a week required, which may differ based on each individual swimmer's age, development, and goals.
Monday, May 1 - Saturday, May 27
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30-8:00 PM |
| Saturday | DHS | 9:00-11:00 AM |
Tuesday, May 30 - Thursday, July 20
| Days | Location | Time |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 7:00 - 9:00 AM |
| Monday - Friday | DHS | 5:30 - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | DHS | 9:00 - 11:00 AM |
Practices will be shorter than posted when we begn to taper. A more precise schedule will be sent to swimmers as their taper begins.

