Aquatics Center
Dolphin Swim Team
Dolphin Swim Team – 2026/2027 Session
Season will start on Monday September 14, 2026 and run through mid-April, 2027
Registration for returning swimmers starts Monday August 17, 2026
TRYOUT DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Please use the signup link to secure your spot for a tryout.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ACA72EA4F8CE9-64921536-dolphin
Additional days & times can be scheduled after the season starts by request.
Practice Schedule
Junior Dolphins
Must be able to minimally swim 25 meters (one full lap of the pool) front crawl breathing to the side without stopping, 25 meters back crawl without stopping and have a general understanding of breaststroke and butterfly.
Monday–Thursday | 5:00-6:00 pm
Sunday | 3:00-4:00 pm
We ask that they make 2 practices per week but can come to all 5 practices.
Swimmers have the ability to progress during the season as they improve their stroke proficiency and endurance.
Bronze
Must be able to swim all 4 strokes w/ turns legally. Should be able to have the endurance to do multiple 50 meters swims.
Monday–Thursday | 5:00-6:00 pm
Sunday | 4:00-5:00 pm
We ask that they make 2 practices per week but can come to all 5 practices.
Swimmers have the ability to progress during the season as they improve their stroke proficiency and endurance.
Silver
Must be able to swim a 100 Individual Medley legally and have the endurance to do multiple 100 meter swims.
Monday–Thursday| 6:00-7:30 pm
Saturdays | 7:00-8:30 am
Sundays | 3:00-4:30 pm
We ask that they make 2-3 practices per week but can come to all 6 practices.
Swimmers have the ability to progress during the season as they improve their stroke proficiency and endurance.
Gold
Must be able to do a 200 freestyle and 200 individual medley legally and have the endurance to do multiple 200 meter swim.
Monday–Thursday | 6:00-7:50 pm
Saturdays | 7:00-8:30 am
Sundays | 3:00-5:00 pm
We ask that they make 2-3 practices per week but can come to all 6 practices.
Swimmers have the ability to progress during the season as they improve their stroke proficiency and endurance.
Equipment – We Are Not Supplying Any Equipment To Borrow
Equipment required: to be purchased by swimmers
Junior Dolphins- Equipment Bag, Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Bathing Suit, Towel & Goggles
Bronze, Silver, Gold – Equipment Bag, Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Ankle Locks, Snorkel, Bathing Suit, Towel & Goggles
Practices are designed with the use of equipment. Failure to have equipment results in swimmers not being able to fully participate and benefit from the practices.
UNIFORMS – The JCC will supply a t-shirt, swim cap to every swimmer that comes to the uniform fitting. Bathing suits will be available for purchase at a discounted team rate.
BATHING SUIT FITTINGS: We are excited to announce that we are now a TYR sponsored team which will provide our swimmers with discounts on TYR merchandise.
Fees:
FEES: An annual program service fee of $50 will be applied to all non-members and is valid for 12 months from the date of payment.
Junior Dolphins, Bronze
Fee: $675
Member Discount: $490
Silver
Fee: $700
Member Discount: $520
Gold
Fee: $750
Member Discount: $550
Sibling 10% discount – First swimmer full price, additional swimmers receive 10% off.
There are no refunds for program fees except medical reasons with doctors note.
Dates:
PRACTICE BEGINS: Monday September 14th
HOLIDAYS: NO PRATICES
- YOM KIPPER – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th & MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21st
- THANKSGIVING – THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26th – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29th
- **DECEMBER BREAK – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24th – THURSDAY JANUARY 1st
** we will hold an optional modified practice schedule during this time.
SWIM MEETS: Meets will be scheduled 1-2 times per month on Sunday afternoons starting November. We are a team and need ALL swimmers to participate in meets.
League Requirement: Swimmers must swim in 3 dual meets during the regular season to be eligible for the Championship meet.
USA Swim Option: This is an option for those that want to be registered in USA swimming and compete in regional meets throughout the Metropolitan area.
More information to come.
Dolphin Pod
(Pre-Competitive Stroke Clinic)
Mondays | 4:15-5:00 pm
Fall Session (13 weeks)
September 14, 28, 2026 (No practice on September 21)
October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
December 7, 14, 2026
Fee: $ 234
Members receive a 40% discount
A $50 annual service fee will be applied to all non-members
Limitless Dolphins
In collaboration with the Adler Center, we are offering an adapted swim team with opportunities to compete. Participants should be able to swim one full length of the pool without stopping on their front or back and be comfortable in deep water.
Saturdays | 11 sessions
September 26, 2026
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
November 7, 14, 21, 2026
December 5, 12, 19, 2026
Fee: $385 ($35 per week)
Member Discount Fee: $275 ($25 per week)
** Approval for direct billing must go thought the Adler Center for those committing to the full session. Any cancellations require 24 hours’ notice. No-shows will result in the program participant being charged for the missed session.
Call Deidra to register: 516-822-3535, ext. 330
