Arden Park Dolphin Families,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome both new and returning families to the 2025 swim season. The Arden Park Dolphins swim team has a rich history in this community and provides many great memories for our swimmers and their families. The swim team was established in 1962, and we are excited to keep the tradition going during this, our 62^nd season.

This year, we have over 220 swimmers competing in one of several Northern California Swim League conferences. Our season kicks off with time trials, where all swimmers set their starting times for the season, after which dual meets will commence. Typically, there are three (3) home meets and three (3) away meets
per season, but this can vary year over year. Meets are essential to the team as we build momentum towards our league championships on July 26^th and 27^th. 

Additionally, the Dolphins will compete in NCSL championships, aka “champs”. Champs is a chance for our swimmers to challenge themselves and best their times set during the season, support each other and demonstrate our abilities to the entire conference. Please Remember, ALL SWIMMERS who qualify for a “final” at champs, automatically become eligible for the Meet of Champions the following weekend. While we recognize illnesses occur, participation in dual meets and NCSL Championships is mandatory.

Our swim team’s success can be attributed to our swimmers’ hard work, parent involvement, and talented coaching staff. This year, we are fortunate to have all our excellent coaches returning for the 2025 season. Sabrina Henley will return as Head Coach. Haley Furlong, Ryan Jones, Jillian Halloran, and Chase Isley will also return.

The Board is excited to announce we are in the process of updating old equipment and replacing canopies that show severe effects of time. We hope all of you will participate in each of our fundraising efforts this year, as registration fees alone are not enough to meet the financial needs of non-profit recreational swim teams.

Fundraising

Swim-O-De-Mayo: Friday, May 2^nd - We are excited to announce that Swim-O-De Mayo will return for another season. While your kids swim to raise money for the swim team, set aside some time to join us for festive music, food, and drink!!

AP Dolphins Brewfest: Saturday, May 17^th - Back by popular demand, this ‘Adults only’ event should not be missed! Save the date for May 17th! Additional details TBA.

AP Swim Team Sponsorships- our team always looks for additional business sponsors. Please contact our Fundraising representative, Ashley Conaty, if you want to learn more about the benefits of being an AP Dolphins sponsor: [email protected].

Important Dates to
Remember

• March 28^th (Fri) @ 4:30 PM - New Family Orientation in the Arden Park Clubhouse. All new families are encouraged to attend before the Welcome Back BBQ. There will be no swim practice on this day.


• March 28^th (Fri) @ 5:30 PM – Welcome Back BBQ around the Arden Park Oak Tree/BBQ area. The team will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, water, and lemonade and will be served around 5:30 PM.


• April 1^st (Tues) – Summer Season Practice Starts


• May 2^nd (Fri) – Swim-o-De Mayo


• May 17^th (Sat) – Brewfest


• June 3^rd (Tues) – Team Pictures


• June 16^th (Mon) – Morning Clinics Begin


• July 24^th (Thurs) – Champs Pasta Night/Parent Relay Try-outs


• July 26th & 27th (Sat & Sun) – NCSL Championships


• July 30^th (Wed) – Awards Night


• August 2^nd & 3^rd (Sat & Sun) – Meet of Champions (must qualify)


• TBA- Parent Jobs Signups

We encourage families to check the team website regularly and stay close to your email to get the latest information, essential team updates, meet results, maps/directions, etc. Our website is www.apdolphins.org. Be sure to download the mobile app platform for our site, SwimTopia.

You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/APDolphinsSwimTeam and
on Instagram at https://instagram.com/apdolphins.

Thank you in advance to our Board members and parent volunteers who help the team run smoothly. We appreciate your time and effort. I also want to thank Colin Miller and the Arden Park Recreation and Park District staff for their support and partnership.

I look forward to seeing you all at the pool and celebrating another great swim season. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other board member. Go Dolphins!

Michelle Vick

President – Arden Park Dolphins