Practice Schedules
The Tornados practice schedule is under review in March, 2010. Currently, we are planning to start on Monday, May 17th. Our practices are held in the late afternoon, until the end of the CMS school year, when we switch to morning practices. Occasionally, please check the Tornados web site, under Announcements, in case of changes.
The Tornados practice schedule was announced on May 8th. Occasionally, please check the Tornados web site, under Announcements, in case of changes.
Days and Times
- Monday through Friday
- Holidays Excluded:
Memorial Day, Independence Day - Duration
- Starting on Monday, May 11th
- Ends on Friday, July 10th
- Hours - May 11th through June 10th
- Before Pool Opens all day- 4:00 - 4:30 Ages: 6 & Under
- 4:30 - 5:15 Ages: 7 through 8
9 and 10
- 5:15 - 6:00 11 and Up
- Hours - Thursday, June 11th through June 30th
- after Pool Opens all day- 9:00 - 9:30 AM All 6 & Under
- 9:30 - 10:15 AM All 7 - 8, 9-10
- 10:15 - 11:00 AM All 11 & Up
- Hours - Monday, July 1st through July 11th
- All Star Team only- All groups: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- No practice on Friday, July 3rd
Inclement Weather
Unless there is thunder or lightning, the team will meet at the Pavilion at the scheduled time for swim meets and practices.
In cases of cold weather, please have your swimmers wear their bathing suits, but also dress in sweats and tennis shoes. Even if we don't get in the pool, we will continue our normal instruction sessions, including topics on safety, land training and stroke techniques.
Practice Expectations
Visitors
We welcome visitors to our practices sessions. We ask that you observe some simple rules. Only swimmers are allowed on the steps and in the immediate pool area. Visitors are asked to remain in the pavilion area. If another group has reserved the pavilion, please view our practices from outside the fences near the rear of the parking lot.
Team Members
- Swimmer should be at the pool five minutes before the scheduled time. Upon arrival, the swimmer should remove their street clothes, put on their swim caps and googles, and begin stretching. Please gather as a group, so that we can start practice promptly.
- Swimmers who arrive early, may gather in the pool area. However, you must not interrupt the current group practice, so keep the noise to a minimum.
- For safety reasons, no one is allowed on the lifeguard chairs at any time! While you may choose to sit in the lounge chairs, please do not rearrange the chairs. Please remember that safety is always our first concern.
Days and Times
- Monday through Friday
- Holidays Excluded:
Memorial Day, Independence Day - Duration
- Starting on Monday, May 12th
- Ends on Thursday, July 11th
- Hours - May 12th through June 10th
- Before Pool Opens all day- 4:00 - 4:30 Ages: 6 & Under
- 4:30 - 5:15 Ages: 7 through 8
9 and 10 (Girls)
- 5:15 - 6:00 Ages: 9 and 10 (Boys)
11 and Up
- Hours - Wednesday, June 11th through June 26th
- after Pool Opens all day- 8:15 - 8:45 AM All 6 & Under
- 8:45 - 9:30 AM All 7 - 8, Girls 9-10
- 9:30 - 10:15 AM Boys 9-10, All 11 & Up
- Hours - Monday, June 30th through July 11th
- All Star Team only- 8:30 -
10:00 AM9:30 AM ALL
- 8:30 -
Inclement Weather
Unless there is thunder or lightning, the team will meet at the Pavilion at the scheduled time for swim meets and practices.
In cases of cold weather, please have your swimmers wear their bathing suits, but also dress in sweats and tennis shoes. Even if we don't get in the pool, we will continue our normal instruction sessions, including topics on safety, land training and stroke techniques.
Practice Expectations
Visitors
We welcome visitors to our practices sessions. We ask that you observe some simple rules. Only swimmers are allowed on the steps and in the immediate pool area. Visitors are asked to remain in the pavilion area. If another group has reserved the pavilion, please view our practices from outside the fences near the rear of the parking lot.
Team Members
- Swimmer should be at the pool five minutes before the scheduled time. Upon arrival, the swimmer should remove their street clothes, put on their swim caps and googles, and begin stretching. Please gather as a group, so that we can start practice promptly.
- Swimmers who arrive early, may gather in the pool area. However, you must not interrupt the current group practice, so keep the noise to a minimum.
- For safety reasons, no one is allowed on the lifeguard chairs at any time! While you may choose to sit in the lounge chairs, please do not rearrange the chairs. Please remember that safety is always our first concern.
Days and Times
- Monday through Friday
- Holidays Excluded:
Memorial Day, Independence Day - Duration
- Starting on Monday, May 14th
- Ends on Thursday, July 12th
- Hours - May 14th through June 8th
- Before Pool Opens all day- 4:00 - 4:30 Ages: 6 & Under
- 4:30 - 5:15 Ages: 7 through 10
- 5:15 - 6:00 Ages: 11 and Up
- Hours - Monday, June 11th through June 27th
- after Pool Opens all day- 9:00 - 9:30 AM Ages: 6 & Under
- 9:30 - 10:15 AM Ages: 7 through 10
- 10:15 - 11:00 AM Ages: 11 and Up
Inclement Weather
Unless there is thunder or lightning, the team will meet at the Pavilion at the scheduled time for swim meets and practices.
In cases of cold weather, please have your swimmers wear their bathing suits, but also dress in sweats and tennis shoes. Even if we don't get in the pool, we will continue our normal instruction sessions, including topics on safety, land training and stroke techniques.
Practice Expectations
Team Members
- Swimmer should be at the pool five minutes before the scheduled time. Upon arrival, the swimmer should remove their street clothes, put on their swim caps and googles, and begin stretching. Please gather as a group, so that we can start practice promptly.
- Swimmers who arrive early, may gather in the pool area. However, you must not interrupt the current group practice, so keep the noise to a minimum.
- For safety reasons, no one is allowed on the lifeguard chairs at any time! While you may choose to sit in the lounge chairs, please do not rearrange the chairs. Please remember that safety is always our first concern.
Visitors
We welcome visitors to our practices sessions. We ask that you observe some simple rules. Only swimmers are allowed on the steps and in the immediate pool area. Visitors are asked to remain in the pavilion area. If another group has reserved the pavilion, please view our practices from outside the fences near the rear of the parking lot.
Swim Practice
- Monday Through Thursday Evenings
- Holidays Excluded: Memorial Day, Independence Day
- Duration
- Starting in the third week in May
- Ends in mid July with the All-Star Swim Meet
- Hours - Before Pool Opens all day
- 4:00 - 4:30 Ages: 6 & Under
- 4:30 - 5:15 Ages: 7 through 10
- 5:15 - 6:00 Ages: 11 and Up
- Hours - After Pool Opens all day
- 9:00 - 9:30 AM Ages: 6 & Under
- 9:30 - 10:15 AM Ages: 7 through 10
- 7:30 - 8:30 PM Ages: 11 and Up
Swim Meets
- Mondays and Thursdays
- Duration
- Begin the second week in June
- Ends in the second week of July
- Hours
- 5:00 PM - warm-ups
- 6:00 PM - meets begin
- 9:00 PM - Objective ending time
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