FSBC Dolphins Swim Team
Our team boasts over 400 participants and the area’s largest mini program. Little FSBC Dolphins learn to swim. Older Dolphins gain fitness and hone their skills. And parents enjoy watching our swimmers develop lasting friendships with team mates and coaches in a fun, supportive environment.
The FSBC swim team competes in the Jefferson Swim League (JSL). Each summer the FSBC team competes in six dual meets (two teams competing). Three of these meets are at “home” and three are “away”. The final competitive event of the summer is the JSL Championship Meet (known as “Champs”) where all 18 teams in the league compete over two days.
2023 Season
Check back for the 2023 Swim Team Handbook, 2023 Calendar, 2023 Swim Team Volunteer Requirement and 2023 Registration.
Leadership and Coaches
We are thrilled to welcome back head coach Wesley Kittelberger for another great season! She will be joined by an experienced team of returning and new senior coaches.
In 2023, we are also excited to welcome our first FSBC Aquatics Director, Becky Bryan.
Mini-Dolphin Program
Our Mini-Dolphin program is designed for the youngest and/or newest members of the swim team. It is for kids that cannot yet swim the length of the pool and aren’t ready to practice in the lanes. There are several practice groups within the Mini-Dolphins, starting in the shallow end of the middle pool, in just a few feet of water. From there, they progress to the deep end of the middle pool to the big pool. The goal of the program is to foster a love for swimming and teach participants how to swim or to improve their swimming while having fun. Knowing how to swim is not a pre-requisite. You can register your child for Mini-Dolphins here.
Volunteering at Meets
Each family with a swimmer participating in the JSL meets is required to volunteer for at least FOUR meets.
AWAY Meet (Lake Monticello) June 14
HOME Meet (Boar’s Head) June 21
AWAY Meet (Crozet Gators) July 5
CHAMPS July 28-29
Social Events
Social events are a fun and important part of the season! Each family with a swimmer on the practice team is required to volunteer for at least ONE social event.
11-12 year olds Scavenger Hunt July 6
9-10 year olds Capture the Flag July 13
Senior Cookout and Dive-in Movie July 21
Other ways to volunteer
Our coaches spend hours working on meet line-ups each week on Sundays at 3PM and we'd like to provide them with a meal to enjoy while they work. The sign-up is set up for one person but if you want to do this with a friend, please do!
2023 Practice Schedule
Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 9
Afternoon Practice 4:30 - 5:15 PM - 8 & Under 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM - 9 -12 year-olds 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM - 13 & over
Swimmers ages 12 & under will practice every other day during this time. Mini-Dolphins start practices on June 12.
Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday, July 27
Morning Practice
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM - 13 &over 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM - 11 & 12 year-olds 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM - 8 & unders 11:20 AM - 12:10 AM - 9 & 10 year-olds
Mini-Dolphin Morning Practice
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM - Mini Session 1
Afternoon Practice
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: 9 - 18 year-olds 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Mini-Dolphins 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM: 8 & unders
Clinics
June 24 - Turns and Dives
July 8 - Breast and Butterfly
July 15 - Coaches Choice
July 22 - Champs prep
Dolphin Gear
Order swim suits and other FSBC gear from our online store at Rivanna Gear & Apparel.
Additional Information
Meet Opt-Out Form: Please fill out this form if your swimmer is going to miss a meet. Due the Saturday before the meet.
Sign up to Receive Swim Team Updates via Text
Heat Sheet Cheat Sheet (how to read a heat sheet)