Afternoon Practice will start on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Lil' Dolphins start on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Morning Practice will start on Monday, June 22, 2026.
*There will be afternoon practice on Friday, June 19.*
2026 Practice Schedule
While MCPS is in session, there will be afternoon practices only, Monday through Friday.
After the MCPS school year ends, morning practices will take place every morning, Monday through Friday; afternoon practices will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There are no PM practices on Wednesdays or Fridays. Buddy practices take place on Friday mornings, so older buddies will remain after practice to work with their little buddies.
Swimmers are encouraged to join the 4 PM practice if late-afternoon thunderstorms are expected.
Practice times are subject to change.
Morning Practices
starting Monday 6/22/2026: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 - 9:15 AM for Seniors (13-18)
9:15 - 10:15 AM for Juniors (9-12)
10:15 - 11:00 AM for Novices (8 and under)
10:15 - 11:00 AM* for Beginners (Lil Dolphins) *may end earlier at coaches discretion
10:15 - 11:00 AM Buddies (all swimmers) every Friday AM practice
Afternoon Practices
Wednesday 5/27/26 to Friday 6/19/26: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
4:00 - 5:00 PM for Seniors (13-18)
5:00 - 5:45 PM for Juniors (9-12)
5:45 - 6:30 PM for Novices (8 and under)
starting Monday 6/22/2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
4:00 - 5:00 PM for Seniors (13-18)
5:00 - 5:45 PM for Juniors (9-12)
5:45 - 6:30 PM for Novices (8 and under)
5:45 - 6:30 PM* for Beginners (Lil Dolphins) *may end earlier at coaches discretion
Practice Policies
For most of the season, we offer eight practices a week. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many as possible.
A few other things to remember:
- Practice will be cancelled if there is thunder or lightning. We usually do not cancel practice for rain (unless very heavy) or chilly temperatures.
- Every effort will be made to communicate as soon as possible, but occasionally, practice is cancelled on short notice.
- When late-afternoon thunderstorms are predicted, all swimmers are encouraged to attend the 4 PM practice.
- Practice groups are assigned by ability, not strictly by age. Please talk to Coach if you have questions about your swimmer's practice assignment.
- Be prepared! Bring goggles, cap, water bottle, and towel.
- Please arrive early and be ready to get in the water at the practice start time.
