Practice Groups
Swimmers are divided into groups based on age and skill level. Sometimes if a swimmer wishes to be pushed and has advanced swim skills, a coach will place him/her/them in an older-aged group. In addition, over the course of the swim season, swimmers could improve and their coach could move them to a different group.
| Group | Age | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 6 years and younger | Sophia McLoy |
| Group 2 | 7-8 years | Teegan Rees |
| Group 3 | 9-10 years | Ashley Haba and Sarah Prieto |
| Group 4 | 11-12 years | Johnelle Cabading and Fiona Lei |
| Group 5 | 13-18 years | Gordon Crosby |
Practice Gear
Depending on the age group, coaches require swimmers to purchase an assortment of items to be used during practice (e.g. goggles, swim cap, kickboard, pull buoys, training swim fins, swim paddles, leg bands, mesh bag to carry items in). Swimmers may also wish to purchase other swimming-related items such as fleece-lined parka, extra goggles and an extra swim cap. Visit our team store at https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/bluefins for all required and/or optional items. If you have any questions regarding these items, please contact the relevant coach.
Practice Schedule 2024
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Group 1 6 years and younger |
Group 2 7-8 years |
Group 3 9-10 years |
Group 4 11-12 years |
Group 5 13-18 years |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 27, 28 and April 2, 3, 4 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Note: High school swimmers do not attend Bluefins practice until they are released from their high school swim team. |
| April 8 - 25 | Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Note: High school swimmers do not attend Bluefins practice until they are released from their high school swim team. |
| April 29 - May 2 | Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays |
| May 6 - 31 | Mondays through Fridays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Fridays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Fridays 6:00-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays Fridays 4:30-6:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays Fridays 4:30-6:00pm |
| June 3 onwards | Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Fridays 5:45-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Fridays 5:45-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Fridays 5:45-7:00pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 8:00-9:30am Fridays 4:30-5:45pm |
Mondays through Thursdays 8:00-9:30am Fridays 4:30-5:45pm |
There will be no practice on the following dates:
- May 27
- May 28
- May 31
- July 4

