2013 Practice Schedule (scroll down for times)

All practices are held at the Vista Del Lago High School pool at 1970 Broadstone Pkwy, Folsom.  Practices are offered every weekday, excluding holidays.  Swimmers can come to as many practices per week as they want.  It is recommended to come to practice at least 3 days per week.

Practice Tips

• Arrive early and be ready to get in the water at your scheduled time.
• Bring a water bottle, goggles, towel and swim cap.
• You will also want to have a backup pair of goggles and an extra swim cap.
• Swimmers will not be allowed to swim without goggles.
• Swimmers with long hair that may get in their eyes must wear a swim cap.
• Children 8 and under MUST be supervised by responsible party (example: parent, neighbor, babysitter, carpool nanny, etc.).
• Siblings cannot be left unattended during practice. 

Should you have any questions regarding to the coaching or workouts for your child, please email the Head Coach at coach@folsomtigersharks.com.  

*Summer Evening Practice

Summer evening practices are offered over summer break.  These practices are designed for swimmers that meet the following criteria: 

• Swimmer attends summer school classes during the day.
• Swimmer has parents that both work during the day.
• Other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the Head Coach.
   

The summer evening session is NOT designed to accommodate Junior Tigershark Swimmers as there will not be Swimmer Coaches in the water during the evening.  Please get the Head Coach's approval prior to showing up for summer evening practices.  You can e-mail the coach directly at coach@folsomtigersharks.com

Age-Group/Pre and Senior Groups

During the first few weeks of practice, the coaches will evaluate the abilities of all swimmers.  After that evaluation, the swimmers will be placed into their respective groups (Age-group, Pre-Senior, Senior).  As such, all 9-10 year olds need to practice in the 9-10 slot.  As coaches assess swimmer abilities, some swimmers may be asked to move into the Pre-Senior Group.

Parents please note the following coach requests during practices:

• Parents are asked to remain on the bleachers side of the pool or the side next to the restrooms.  Please, no parents behind diving board or starting blocks areas. Parents should not roam around the pool deck.  Thanks for helping to make practice run smoothly and safely!

• Parents may talk to coaches before or after practice sessions as needed. Parents can also send an email question or request via the team web site or contact theCoach Coordinator or another Board member.

Equipment

Swimmers MUST HAVE required team equipment for their age group or they will not be allowed to swim in practice as it is a safety issue.

• Fins and Kick-board: Junior Tigersharks, 6 & under, 7-8 and 9-10 age groups
• Fins, Kick-board and Paddles: Pre-Senior (9-12) and Senior group

Weather Conditions

The Folsom Tigersharks will practice in rain or shine. However if there are severe local weather warnings, especially those involving thunder and lightning, practice may be canceled or cut short at the direction of the Head Coach and City of Folsom Lifeguard.

Note:  All practice times are subject to change so check this page for updates or watch for emails from the team.