• Regular Practice- starts today, May 2nd
  4:25pm to 5:20pm –13 & Up Swimmers
  5:25pm to 5:55pm – 7 & Under Swimmers
  6:00pm to 6:40pm – 7*-8 Swimmers (* more intense/rigorous practice for proficient 7 year olds)
  6:45pm to 7:25pm** - 8*-10 Swimmers (* more intense/rigorous practice for proficient 8 year olds)
  7:30pm to 8:15pm** – 11-12 Swimmers 

LOEST offers practices Monday through Friday for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the LOE Dolphins to offer group practices that challenge and meet each child's personal goals to the best of his/her abilities. For those children desiring individual lessons, we recommend checking the LOEST coaches’ page.

Swimmers may consider participating in a practice different than their age group based on personal schedules or ability. Any swimmer wishing to change practices should email the Team Rep ([email protected]).  In addition, Coach Amanda and the Assistant Coaches may recommend that your swimmer attend a specific practice time, so that they can provide the best training possible for your child.

·         Monday practices are at Lakes on Eldridge (LOE) pool.  If you are not a resident of LOE, you will need a parking pass for your car to allow entry at the front gate. These will be available at practice this week.

·         Tuesday and Wednesday practices are at Villages at Lakepointe (VAL).

·         Thursday and Friday practices are at the Lakes on Eldridge North (LOEN) pool. Again, if you are not a resident of LOEN, you will need to pick up a parking pass.

·         You will need a gate code to enter the LOEN pool. Use the code *7946# (Hint: The numbers spell SWIM if you were typing it into a phone).

·         Please pay close attention to the parking directions for each of the neighborhood pools - see the Pool Maps tab on the website for additional information.  Remember not to park in front of any fire hydrants!

• Practice etiquette- Please allow the coaches to provide the feedback to the swimmers during practice times. Most of the time, swimmers are more receptive to suggestions from the coaches rather than their parents anyway! We ask that parents refrain from “sideline coaching” from the pool deck. Additionally, the coaches will not be able to hold conversations with parents during practice times. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Coach Amanda by email ([email protected] ).
• Volunteer Shifts- If you had trouble finding volunteer slots that fit your schedule during registration, be sure to check back frequently.  As the season gets started, we will be adding and adjusting volunteer slots so you should be able to find opportunities that fit your needs.
• How to Check Volunteer Shifts- To see the volunteer shifts that you have committed to, go to the Parent Page from the Actions dropdown list. One of the options is Volunteer. Click on the triangle to expand the list. You will be able to see the jobs you are committed to. You can also add jobs or drop jobs from this area of the webpage. Remember, each family is responsible for 7 points. Please do not hold on to extra jobs, as other families may still need to add shifts. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Kara, our volunteer coordinator ([email protected] ).
• Inclement Weather- If we have to cancel practice due to inclement weather, we will attempt to send an email as soon as we can. Our cancellation policy is posted on our website, under the About Our Team tab. We will not swim if there is thunder or lightning in the general area.

Looking forward to a great season! Please let us know if you have any questions.
Mary Granato
LOE Team Rep
[email protected]