Hi Dolphin Families,

We are heading to the FEC Stingrays this Saturday, June 6th, for our next swim meet!

Here is everything you need to know to ensure a smooth morning:

📍 Location & Parking

• Pool Address: Cottage Pool, 3097 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
• Where to Park: You can park in any of the multiple lots along Cottage Way.
• Overflow Parking: We have official parking agreements with Kaiser Hospital (at Kaiser and Morris) and Cottage Elementary School (just a short walk through the park to the pool).

⏰ Schedule & Arrival

• 6:30 AM: Gates open to families (once the deck is set up)
• 7:00 AM: Check in
• 7:45 AM:  Del Norte Dolphins Warm-Ups begin! Please make sure your swimmers are poolside and ready to jump in by this time.

⛺ Team Setup

• Dolphins Team Area: The visiting team sets up tents outside the blue gate in the grassy area.
• Pool Deck Access: The large gate will remain open throughout the meet so swimmers and families can easily pass back and forth between the grass setup area and the pool deck.
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Bag Tags Are Here

Having trouble finding your swimmer's bag? Want to show some dolphin spirit? Make it easier with a personalized bag tag. Order directly from our exclusive listing for Del Norte Swimmers and it ships directly to your home. Buy your bag tags here

Merch Store Updates

Our seasonal flannel pants and shorts have been very popular and we have limited qualities available for purchase now! Get them while they last, they won't restock!

All other merch can be ordered online and picked up at meets. Stop by the merch table to check out merch ready to buy day of as well. Show your dolphin spirit with sweatshirts, tanks, hats and pom poms! Order Your Merch Here

📍 Practice Time Reminder:

Reminder for 6/5 practice times (attend with your age group, not your practice group, please):

• • 4:00 - 5:15: 13 and up
  • 5:15 - 5:45: 6 and under
  • 5:45 - 6:15: 7-8
  • 6:15 - 6:45: 9-10
  • 6:45 - 7:30: 11 - 12

☀️ Summer Practice Schedule (Making Waves in June!)

Starting June 10th, we are officially shifting into our summer practice routine! Please note the changing times:

• PRE-SENIOR: 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
• SENIOR: 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
• DOLPHIN: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
• PUPS: 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
• PORPOISE: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
• JUNIOR: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

🚨 Evening Practice Reminder: If your swimmer is unable to attend morning practice, evening slots will be available by wave-ing down a spot via sign-up the week prior. Keep your eyes peeled; more information is coming on how and when to sign up.

🏆 SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Gold Rush Championships!

It may only be June, but our biggest weekend of the season for ALL of our dolphin athletes will be here before we know it in July!

• Dates: Saturday, July 18th & Sunday, July 19th (Pups only swim on Saturday)
• Location: American River College
• What to expect: This is our League championship event where all the hard work pays off for our whole team, and what we work towards all season. Championships is not optional, and all of our athletes are expected to attend and compete! 
• We will host our traditional Champs Rally & Info Night on Thursday, July 16th. Please take our survey here! More details on event entries and volunteer shifts will be coming soon, but for now—make sure those dates are locked in your calendars!

🗓️ Upcoming Waves

• June 10th: Morning Practice begins! ☀️
• June 13th: @ West Sacramento - please declare ASAP!
• June 16th: Restaurant Night at Mark and Monica's
• June 17th: Picture Day! 📸
• June 27th: Home Meet vs Laguna Creek

Let's bring that Dolphin energy this weekend!

Go Dolphins! 🐬