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Enfield Dolphins to Hold Evaluations For New Swimmers

Competitive swim team conducting evaluations on May 21.

The Enfield Dolphins Swim Team will hold evaluations for new swimmers on Monday, May 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the pool.  New swimmers should plan to attend that night and need to bring their bathing suits to demonstrate the following skills:

8 & under: 25 yards on stomach and 25 yards kicking on back

9-12: 50 yards freestyle and 50 yards backstroke

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13 & over: 100 yards freestyle and 100 yards backstroke

Can't make it to the tryout night?  That's okay. Email enfield_dolphins@sbcglobal.net to set-up an appointment to be evaluated. Appointments will be scheduled after May 21, so there are lots of opportunities to be evaluated.

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The Enfield Dolphins Swim Team is a competitive swim team that swims at the Fermi pool, 124 North Maple St., Enfield. The team is coming off an outstanding season where many best times were achieved.  Practice is usually offered 3-4 times per week. Swimmers are expected to attend at least two practices per week and compete in swim meets. 

Practice will begin on Tuesday, May 22 and the season will run through the first week of August. Meets begin in late June and are held during the week after 5 p.m.  There are usually five meets plus a Championship meet. 

Swim team is a great way to continue on the success of swimming lessons, and it keeps swimmers in the pool and progressing. It's also a great way to get a jump on really improving and perfecting strokes.

For more information, contact the Enfield Recreation Department at 860-253-6420.

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