FINAL Dolphin Update: July 31, 2026

Greetings, Dolphins! Whether or not you are participating in Champs, this is our final communication of the 2026 Season.

1) Season Feedback: This was our first year operating under a committee based leadership structure, and we would appreciate feedback on your honest feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out our team survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgVqUpMBijDyP8_dzzq07GITKQiFOs4syatxuSPCEMND5uhA/viewform?usp=header

2) If you are participating in Champs, please read on:

a) Find the heat sheets by session here:

2026 Champs AM Heat Sheet.pdf

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2026 Champs PM Heat Sheet.pdf

Download PDF • 369KB

b) Post Champs Details:

i. RESULTS: will be printed and posted on the wall across from the gym during the event itself. Once we depart, results from champs will be recorded on the Meet Mobile App. You can download that app and find the results by searching 2026 VSL. It does require a subscription (6.49/month or 19.99/year).

ii. RIBBONS: all swimmers who place in the top 8 of their event will have earned a ribbon at champs. Champs ribbons will be at the club in the ribbon box. If you need help to receive yours, please let us know.

3) Join us for another Club Flick and Float Night at the end of August. Details will be sent as soon as we know that date.

4) Closing Out Accounts: if you have something else also to still pay for please refer to the following list and Venmo (@Spotswood-Dolphins) or give cash/check to the Dolphins accordingly:

1. Pizza at post meet parties.

2. Head Sheet ad sales.

3. Non Member Fees.

4. T-shirt sponsor donations.

5. Coaches gifts

5) Mark Your Calendars for 2027 Tentative Dates (which all depend on JMU's availabilty for Champs):

1. Practices will likely begin the day after Memorial Day on Tuesday June 1, 2027.

2. 2027 Tentative Meet Schedule:

   1. Tuesday June 15: Mock Meet

   2. Tuesday, June 22: @ Broadway

   3. Tuesday June 29: @ Westover

   4. Tuesday July 6: Home v Ashby

   5. Tuesday July 13: Home v Massanutten

   6. Tuesday July 20: Home v ERRA

   7. Saturday July 31: Champs

6) Year Round Swimming Opportunities:

If you fell in love with swimming and cannot wait until next season, there are wonderful options for you to consider!

a) VAST GATORS info: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/vavast/page/home

b) Sentara Swordfish: https://rmhwellnesscenter.com/swim-team/

-Located at the RMH Wellness Center, this swim team registers by semester.

That is it for the season wrap up. Please stay in touch during the off season!

Go Dolphins!!