Arizona Desert Dolphins Synchronized Swim Team

Why Wouldn't You?

2011-10-03T20:54:00.000-07:00

I’m cheap. I freely admit it. In fact, I can seldom have a conversation without telling someone about a deal I got somewhere. It’s one of the things I love about Coach Becky because she’s even more “frugal” than I am, which is an important fact I will address in a bit.

The economy is awful. Grocery prices have gone up drastically. Movies cost nearly $10 per person. I don’t know anyone who is getting a raise or COLA this year. So given these facts, I am a tad perplexed at the low number of Fry’s and Bashas’ cards we utilize as a team. Either you all are doing fabulous and I need to know if your workplace is hiring, or there are some misconceptions about the cards. If it is the latter, I will attempt to clarify the process:

1. You buy a reloadable Fry’s or Bashas’ card from the team in any amount over $5.00

2. You use the card to buy groceries.

3. You get at least 2%, or up to 4%, of your grocery purchases back on your team account.

4. The team gets 1%.

Note, once you buy the card, you never have to talk to me about grocery cards again. You can reload it right at the customer service counter or even at the register BEFORE you buy the groceries. You win, the team wins, it all adds up. I am not sure it can get much simpler. If you shop at Safeway, you can get the cards through eScrip.com, which is explained in the attached information.

I know “fundraising” has become a ridiculous part of our lives. Everyone is fundraising, but the grocery cards can be a huge benefit to you. The more we use the cards, the higher the percentage increment we receive back. So while 2% on a $500 grocery bill will get you a $10 credit on your account, the amounts will go up in proportion to the amount of people spending and utilizing the cards. Really, $10 a month is a great savings, and every little bit adds up now-a-days.

Another thing I am is passionate about this team. Why? My daughter has hypothyroidism so exercise is vital to her well-being. She was bullied, hit and verbally abused in two schools, socially she was an outcast, but at Arizona Desert Dolphins, she discovered herself. She was accepted, encouraged and involved. My husband and I watched as her confidence blossomed and her circle of friends increased in spite of her quirks. This team, with the fabulous swimmers and coaches, brought our daughter from a place of no self-worth to a position of confidence and hope. This is why Joe and I work so hard for this team, even to the point of heading the Fundraising Committee. We see Coaches Becky and Lorette pour into these girls, take into consideration every cost and adhere to a budget (hence the frugalness). They get we aren’t all lottery winners. More importantly, they get how important it is for young women to have a place of acceptance and sense of team, and they work hard to create that environment in AZD.

Please review the attached eScript information, it is an amazing way to earn funds for your account and the team, particularly if you give gift cards at Christmas. Please e-mail me with your request and the amount you want on your Fry’s or Bashas’ card, then put a check for that amount – payable to AZD – in my folder so I can keep track of orders and forward the funds to our Treasurer, Jessie Nichols.

Written by Dana Hansen, AZD Fundraising Chairperson

Rubber Ducky Migration of 2011

2011-10-02T16:14:00.000-07:00

Synchro Mamas..... Off and Swimming!

2011-08-31T12:48:00.001-07:00

Our Synchro Mamas Daytime workouts began last week.

The workouts are fabulous, and are total-body workouts which include yoga, Pilates, core strength and stability, swimming and stroke technique, water aerobics, and of course.... SYNCHRO!!

Workouts are also designed to be fun and non-intimidating, so whether you love the water or dread it.... you'll love Synchro Mamas!

Come see what the splashing is all about!

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

8:45-9:45 am at Skyline.

Cost: $25 per month.

Musings of a Synchro Mom

2011-08-21T11:26:00.000-07:00

Musings of a Synchro Mom

by Pam Parron-Saletri

Starting synchro for the first time or simply starting up again for a new season is an adventure. Parents and daughters alike wonder what this year will bring: Who will be on their team? What music will they have? What will their suits look like? Will their figures improve???

New to synchro? Then maybe you’re just wondering what to expect. When my daughter first tried synchro, I never realized how much there was to this incredible sport. Every year brings a greater admiration of what our girls do in the water. First and foremost, this is a sport that demands that our daughters become well-rounded athletes with strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, poise, and speed. It is like aquatic gymnastics practiced individually (figures) and then those movements plus so much more become an aquatic dance put to music complete with team suits/costumes & make-up & hair that is perfectly synchronized as a group performance. Sounds beautiful, right? It is amazing! Make no mistake though, this is a competitive sport.

To be competitive, our girls need to be at every practice. They need to be prepared with the right stuff: swimsuit, goggles, noseclip, cap, and towel. They need to be prepared physically: SUNSCREEN (pre-applied), lots of drinking water (water at pool is warm, yuck!), fueled (eat HEALTHY snacks ½ hour before practice), and flexible. Yes, the girls do stretch at the pool, but the more they stretch at home, the more prepared they will be.

The first month of practice will be about a lot of physical conditioning and the correct basic body positions and moves (hybrids). This gives the girls the foundation to build a successful synchro season. It also allows the coaches the time to assess which girls will be grouped together into teams. A team is any group of 4-8 swimmers usually assembled based on age group and skill level. This team will become known by the title/theme of their music, and eventually their own team suits that match the mood of their music for competition. Swimmers need to develop individually and as a group,as they prepare for competitions.

Although there won’t be a complete (figures and routine) competition until 2012, this is what our girls work for and will explain some of the required “gear” purchased at registration. When the girls arrive at a competition, fundraiser, or charity event as a team, they wear their AZD Team Uniform (black polo shirt and green shorts), or their team sweats, (jacket and pants suit). This identifies them as Desert Dolphins. Upon entering the water at a competition to “warm-up,” the same idea applies. Team (Desert Dolphin) suits & caps help our coaches (and us!) identify our swimmers from the other 50 girls in the water warming-up. After warm-ups have finished, the girls quickly change into the suit they will need.

Figure Competition: This is an individual competition that will also factor into the team’s (8 girls) final scores. At a figure competition, the girls will move to four different groups, called panels, of judges to perform a different figure. (A specified sequence of body positions and movements judged on control and design.) Each girl is randomly assigned a number so that all Teams present will be mixed up. The girls must wear a plain black suit and a plain white cap. This black suit will be referred to as the “figure suit” and the white cap as the “figure” cap.

Finally my fellow parents or other responsible adults new to swimming, there is one thing I have to warn you about & you will either accept it or learn to accept this. (I was a slow learner.) I always bought the swim suits or the AZD clothes considering the “growth factor.” Here is the fact about swimsuits for competition & long practices where suits are used for more than recreational wear….

Ready?...

These suits must be tight…at first, perhaps, uncomfortably tight.

Being a modest mother on a budget, this did not appeal to me. So my daughter’s first year, I made purchases based on my way of thinking…

Another synchro mom is a witness to the fact that I sat at our sons’ soccer game sewing and desperately trying to salvage a month old Speedo suit that had become stretched out and deformed.

It didn’t work…

Trust the coaches and Carri, our wonderful seamstress, the suits need to be tight.

Welcome to synchro! Welcome to the Desert Dolphins! Or simply welcome back! There are a lot of us, but stretch out a hand and introduce yourself. Ask questions…you are not alone in this adventure of synchro 2011-12. Good luck, girls! (Good luck, parents!)

2011-08-09T11:56:00.000-07:00

Fit Flippers Aquatic Bootcamp for Kids! A Fun Fitness Bootcamp, IN and OUT of the water!

Formerly known as Tough Kids, this bootcamp is designed to keep your kids in busy and active this fall.

Kids need to be between 6-12, and must already know how to swim unassisted.

Participants will gain strength, speed and endurance both in the water and out by high-intensity but fun training designed for kids!

Saturdays: 10:00-11:30 am

Session One: September 10-October 29

Session Two: November 5-December 17

Session Three: January 7-February 25

Session Four: March 3-April 21

Session Five: April 28-June 16

Cost $35 per session

Skyline Pool

845 S. Crismon Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85208

info@azdolphins.com or 480-313-4350

Back to Basics is here!!

2011-07-25T15:37:00.000-07:00

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30-6:30 pm at Skyline!!

Be there!!

Dessert Night extends into the wee hours of the night, or should I say.... morning?

2011-01-14T08:13:00.001-08:00

Thank you to the parents that joined us for Dessert Night last night!

Not only did we complete the 32 headpieces that needed to be worked on last night, we also rang in the morning, and with desserts to spare!!

You guys were wonderful, and we enjoyed working with you and chatting with you last night.

We truly have an awesome family here on the Desert Dolphins!

Next week... here we come!

Tough Kids and Adult Endurance swim + synchro

2010-12-23T09:08:00.000-08:00

More details on Tough Kids Classes and our Adult Endurance Swim+ synchro class will be at www.urbanswimandfitness.com

Bone Marrow Registry Drive

2010-10-14T15:46:00.000-07:00

Come show your support by signing up for the Bone Marrow Registry. This drive is being held on Oct. 26-27 from 8-4 pm at MCC (near the clock tower).

This event has been organized by a former Desert Dolphin Family who have a daughter that was diagnosed with Cancer of the Lymph Nodes.

See the link for the informational video.

I hope to see many of you there!

Did you know.....

2010-10-07T14:16:00.000-07:00

Did you know the Coaches are available for private lessons?

If you're looking for a leg up on the competition, check with your coach.

Our coaches are able to schedule a private lesson with your daughter on Figures or Routines.

Private lessons are flexible with the coaching staff and offer athletes one-on-one attention. They are suitable for any athlete on our team and any level.

Sometimes athletes and parents prefer to do this individually, or in a group setting, with two or more athletes. When doing a private lesson with two or more athletes, it's still the same price, and you split the cost with your team mates.

Here's the private lesson rates:

Coach Lorette: $30 per hour

Coach Becky: $30 per hour

Coach Lisa: $30 per hour

Coach Kendra: $30 per hour

Coach Katelyn: $20 per hour

Coach Sarah: $18 per 30 minutes, or $30 per hour

Individual Flexibility Stretch Session with Coach Becky: recommended $10 donation to team per 30 minutes.

No practice today!!! Enjoy the storms and stretch your splits!

2010-10-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

Here's some stretching videos so you can work on your flexibility tonight!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVq9nL_tLbo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaiIMUQftVI&feature=related

Have Fun!!

Tough Kids Bootcamp starts THIS Saturday!

2010-09-07T20:00:00.001-07:00

TOUGH KIDS SWIMMING

2010-09-07T17:07:00.000-07:00

TIME CHANGE!
10:30-NOON (This will allow us more pool time/space)
BRIMHALL POOL
STARTING SEPTEMBER 11TH
REGISTER- INFO@AZDOLPHINS.COM

AZD Team Store and Parent Meeting

2010-09-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

AZD Team Store Tonight!!

4:30-6 pm in the Classroom

Followed by our September Parent Meeting! You won't want to miss it!!

See you all there!

New Parent Orientation

2010-08-17T13:52:00.000-07:00

You won't want to miss the New Parent Orientation

Thursday August 19th

Brimhall Pool

6 pm

Come ready to get answers to all your questions!

See you then!

2010-08-07T07:15:00.000-07:00

You won't want to miss this exciting class for boys and girls!

Forward to all your friends, and bring your kids down!

Kids need to be able to swim across the dive tank.
No child will feel left out- they will do the workout according to their ability!
EX- 5 year old -Run 200 meters, 5 push-ups, swim 25 meters.
10 year old - Run 400 meters, 10 push-ups, swim 100 meters.
All classes are taught by Certified Crossfit Kids Instrutor, Sarah Williams.
To purchase your punch card email: info@azdolphins.com or call 480.313.4350. Also available at Desert Dolphin annual registration Saturday Aug 14th 8-10am
Class starts September 11th.

2010-07-29T17:39:00.001-07:00

AZD Slideshow 2010

2010-07-24T22:40:00.000-07:00

I hope you all enjoy the slideshow!

Synchro Sculling Videos: Check it out!

2010-07-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

Magazine Article about one of our own Desert Dolphins!

2010-07-21T20:58:00.001-07:00

Check out the article in the Go Gilbert Magazine about Olivia Ekberg.

http://www.gogilbert.com/issues/2010aug/index.html#/54/

Support Above the Water!

2010-07-20T21:48:00.001-07:00

Parents!!

If you're wondering how you can support your daughter's synchro career while you're above the water.... watch this clip from Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza. It's only about 45 seconds!

http://www.responsiblesports.com/media_library/videos.aspx?vid=http%3A//www.youtube.com/v/FchHbCIzlWk%26f%3Duser_uploads%26d%3DAdZL4QkdDkrlx928rk1tdGsO88HsQjpE1a8d1GxQnGDm%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata

Sync and Swim Bootcamp!

2010-06-10T07:55:00.000-07:00

We will have a DOT.COM address for our Sync and Swim Bootcamp, it will be up in a few days- www.syncandswimbootcamp.com . Right now check out www.syncandswim.blogspot.com

Free Synchro Fridays start this week!

2010-06-07T20:41:00.000-07:00

If you've never tried synchro before, or if you're part of the City of Mesa Summer Synchro League, come on down for FREE Synchro Fridays in June!

Friday June 11th: 8-10 am

Friday June 18th: 8-10 am

Friday June 25th: 8-10 am

ALL at Brimhall Pool.

No registration is required so grab your suit and a friend and come on down!

abc15 Deal of the Day

2010-05-18T22:13:00.000-07:00

Here's the video of our Deal of the Day!

National Team Trials Update

2010-05-15T15:04:00.000-07:00

Lorette, Olivia and I have been in Indianapolis at the world famous IUPUI Natatorium.

After 4 long days of competition, we are incredibly pleased to announce that Olivia was chosen as one of the top 10 athletes, there by making her a National Team Member.

Olivia will train for 6 weeks this summer in Lake Placid, NY at the Olympic Training center before heading off to Peru to represent the United States at the Pan American Age Group Games.

Congratulations Olivia, our very own Desert Dolphin, and the first Desert Dolphin to make a National Team.

Coach Becky

Figure Videos now posted online!

2010-04-08T10:14:00.001-07:00

Check out the link for the video of all the figures!

http://www.usasynchro.org/Education/Educational_Resources/FINA_Resources.htm

It's great!

Free Synchronized Swimming Class in Queen Creek!

2010-04-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

Synchro Splash

FREE Synchronized Swimming Class

Queen Creek Aquatic Facility:

20255 East Chandler Heights Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Choose One:

Monday April 12: 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday April 15: 5:00-6:00 pm

Saturday April 17: 10:00-11:00 am

Hurry Space is Limited!

Participants must know how to swim and be able to swim one length of the pool.

Please bring swimsuit, towel and water. Goggles are optional, and Noseclips are available for purchase.

Email or Call to sign up!

info@azdolphins.com

480.313.4350

Desert Dolphins in Arizona Boating and Watersports Magazine!

2010-03-15T07:25:00.000-07:00

Check out the link!

13-15 Desert Dolphins return from the 2010 West Zone Championships

2010-03-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

The 13-15 Cars Routine returned Sunday from Seattle where they participated in the 2010 West Zone Championships.

Besides having tons of fun the girls placed 5th in Trio, 18th in Duet and 9th in Team.

Great Job Ladies!

AZD Swimmers featured in Mesa Independent Newspaper

2010-03-03T08:10:00.000-08:00

It's always a special day when AZD athletes are featured in the news.

This week the 13 & Over athletes from the Arizona Desert Dolphins were featured on the front page of the Mesa Independent, and a regional story will debut later in the month.

The story was about City of Mesa pools and fees, and the newspaper wanted to get some athletes pictured that use the pools!

Check out the picture!

Did you know.....

2010-02-22T17:56:00.000-08:00

Did you know the Coaches are available for private lessons?

If you're looking for a leg up on the competition, check with your coach.

Our coaches are able to schedule a private lesson with your daughter on Figures or Routines.

Private lessons are flexible with the coaching staff and offer athletes one-on-one attention. They are suitable for any athlete on our team and any level.

Here's the private lesson rates:

Coach Lorette: $30 per hour

Coach Becky: $30 per hour

Coach Kendra: $30 per hour

Coach Katelyn: $20 per hour

Coach Sarah: $18 per 30 minutes, or $30 per hour

Individual Flexibility Stretch Session with Coach Becky: recommended $10 donation to team per 30 minutes.

Cheering at Synchro Meets

2010-02-17T08:36:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought there would be so many guidelines to cheering!!!

Well, during a synchro ROUTINE competition, cheering is highly encouraged. In fact, it actually looks bad upon a team that doesn't cheer. (There is no cheering during the figure competition).
We're super lucky, because we have the largest team, therefore, our cheering should be the loudest!!

Perhaps the most important thing to realize, (and I believe this goes for most things in life): when you hear cheering for you... it spurs you on!

The girls are swimming hard routines, and when they come up out of the water and hear cheering, it renews their energy and their spirit. Think about something hard you've done. Maybe you ran a race recently. You're getting to the end, you're literally pooped, and you can't find the energy to finish the race strong and fast. Then you come around the corner, and BAM! people are cheering! Suddenly you get a kick of adrenaline to finish the race strong!

Cheering goes a long way! I promise you! When the girls come up and hear you, see your smiling faces and waving your flags they'll feel incredible. How can they not smile, (which is required in competition) when they see your smiling faces!

Elizabeth Cluff is our new Cheer Captain! She has graciously taken on this task for us.

At the competitions, she'll be following the routines and whenever one of the AZD routines is about to swim, she is going to round up all the athletes and parents, remind you to grab your flags we made and CHEER!

Here's the guidelines to follow:
Make sure you are not seated directly behind judges when you cheer. It's very distracting!

Make sure your cheering is not a high pitched squeal. (Lots of little girls do this...)

Please refrain from saying a girls name while cheering. For example, please don't cheer, "Go Becky, you rock!!" I do love to hear that I rock, but saying names while girls are competing is not appropriate.

Cheering should take place for most of the routine. But especially when girls just complete a difficult or long hybrid, whenever something has been done well, and after highlights like lifts and throws.

You don't need to cheer when girls are under the water unless something was spectacular. They can't hear you, so it's best to wait until they surface and can.

We always encourage our parents to sit together to promote team unity. This meet, we will set up in a different place than at the one in Jan. We will be setting up on the building side of the pool, (opposite of the covered bleachers). There will be 3 tier bleachers there, and we're asking that parents that have canopies bring them. We are hoping to line our canopies over the bleachers for the parents to sit under, and then use more canopies to put directly behind the bleachers for the girls and their stuff. That way all parents and athletes are together, and we're all shaded. The team has a few canopies, and we're hoping that we can get 2 -4 more brought to the competition. We have over 50 athletes competing, so we need lots of canopies! Please let me know if you have one that we can use.

Thank you all for reading this and making an effort to cheer for all AZD routines. And thanks to Elizabeth for taking this task on and rallying up our troops!

It's going to be a great competition! It's a great week to be a Dolphin!!

The Coaches

Parent Meeting tonight!

2010-02-04T09:42:00.000-08:00

Parent Meeting tonight: 6 pm at the pool.... you won't want to miss it! We are unveiling our Daddy/Daughter Craft!!

See you there!

The Coaches

2010-01-23T16:19:00.000-08:00

FOXY Ladies Endurance Swim, Synchro and Strength & conditioning BOOTCAMP.....

Join us T/Th from 6-7 pm and Sat 8-9:30 am.

This camp will continue until Feb 27th.

New camp begins March 1st-April 28th

$30 USSS one time registration fee and $35 camp fee.

Total-$65.

Print out the registration material (link on the side)

Mark the $30 booster box.

Come to Brimhall Pool- Higley and Southern.

YES! Its heated.

I'll even teach you to swim if you can't.

questions email- swimmingmom888@aol.com

Workouts- (endurance workouts taken form http://www.crossfitendurance.com/

T/TH 6-7pm- 5 min land workout. 40 min endurnace swim/skill work. 15 min synchro.

Sat 8-9:30- 25 min land workout. 30 min endurance swim/skill work. 30 min synchro.

What a great Synchro Week!

2010-01-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Desert Dolphin Family!

We had a wonderful week this week!

I hope everyone is looking forward to a great weekend and a fabulous week next week!

Rec/Divas Parents: Don't forget to check the blog for a "Knoxing 101" video! It will teach you all the necessary steps to knox your athletes hair, and give you a list of supplies!

Practice CD's were distributed, however there are only a couple of girls who didn't receive theirs. (Coach Becky ran out of discs!)

But, have no fear, the girls will receive them at practice on Tuesday, or please feel free to stop by Brimhall tomorrow from 7-11 and you can pick it up too!

Last thing.... don't forget to start working on your dads! Our Desert Dolphin Dads will be performing at our watershow and their practices will begin soon!!

Have a great weekend!

First Parent Meeting of the Year

2010-01-07T07:37:00.001-08:00

Tonight!!

See you at the meeting!

6 pm in the classroom!

FOXY Bootcamp

2009-12-23T04:56:00.000-08:00

The next FOXY ladies Bootcamp is coming.....
Workouts are for ALL levels.
There is always a option for beginners to competitive athletes.

Jan 4th-29th Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
ONLY $29 if you already have USSS membership!
$59 if its your first time ($30 USSS registration is required)
THIS IS A SMOKING DEAL....
T/TH at 6:00- Crossfit land workout and endurance swim. Usually combined.
Sat 8:00-9:30- 90 min bootcamp consisting of 30 min land, 30 min endurance swim, 30 min synchro
Free noseclip if you pre-register!
email swimmingmom888@aol.com or becky@azdolphins.com to register
Please print out this registration document and bring to the pool. You are registering as a booster. This allows you to swim at any AZD practices and are covered by USSS insurance.

All workouts will be emailed to participants the night before or posted on Facebook (follow "swimmingmom" or "Sarah Williams")

Mommy and Me Craft Day

2009-11-27T14:49:00.001-08:00

Our Craft Day is coming up this week! We are looking forward to another great night.

Thursday Dec. 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm.

Our craft night is an opportunity for the girls and the moms to get together and get to know everyone a little better, AND make some great AZD crafts!

All swimmers will be participating, so it would be great if all swimmers had someone to accompany them. (Mom, Grandma, sister, aunt....).

If you are not interested in doing the blinged up crafts, (cost associated), there will be three free craft items for the girls to make.

This year, we BLINGING up some apparel!

We have rhinestone transfers, all you need to do is bring a shirt, pants, pillow case, or tote bag.... anything you can think of! (Attached are a couple ideas of what you could make).

Here are the prices for the transfers:

I Love Synchro: $4

Dolphin Mamas: $5 (We want as many moms as possible to get this one!! That way we can wear them to the competitions and show team spirit!!!) Remember... our dads have shirts from last year... this year it's mom's turn!

Dolphin: $2

AZD: $3

Arizona Desert Dolphins (words only): $4

Arizona Desert Dolphins with Logo: $5

Logo only: $3

We also have lots of Non-synchro rhinestone sayings, perfect for a sibling, grandma or gift for someone:

Twinkle: $3

Believe: $3

Grannylicious: for that super chic grandma out there!!: $3

I love Cheer: $4

I love Dance: $4

If possible, we need pre-orders to cut down on time the night of. Most of the transfers will need to be made ahead of time. You can bring your apparel, and money for the number of transfers you'll be buying.

If you aren't able to find time to purchase your own item to bling up, AZD has a small selection of shirts you may purchase from us. I would contact me right away to see the sizes we have to make sure we have one that will fit your needs.

It's going to be lots of fun and we can't wait to enjoy the night with you!

Parent Meeting: This Week!

2009-11-04T06:29:00.000-08:00

Don't forget the parent meeting this Thursday at 6pm in the classroom!

This will be our last parent meeting of 2009!!!! You won't want to miss it!

We'll be discussing MANY things, including the Holiday Cottage and the upcoming meet!!

Competitive Team Parents: we will have a meeting immediately following the Parent meeting, with just the Competitive Teams.... 6:30-7. Please plan on staying for this part.

2009-10-27T19:08:00.000-07:00

Nov 7th will be a FREE class and we will have a class the 19th also!
We need a HUGE turnout to these classes...so we can be famous!
Come to the first class to see why!
scroll down for a detailed class plan.
Check this out..... Whoever Recruits the most FOXY ladies to the class will get a *BLINGED* out T-shirt!
Sign up is the first day. Bring you $ and we'll have you fill out some paperwork.
scroll down for a detailed class plan

OSU (Overall Champions) Synchro 2009 US Nationals B team

2009-10-15T18:53:00.000-07:00

We'd LOVE to welcome Kendra Sollars to our team!
Shes recently graduated from Ohio State where she swam collegiate synchro for 4 years.
She's going to be coaching all of the girls and sharing lots of great knowledge with us!
This is a video clip from the US Nationals Swim, where they were overall champions.

2009-10-14T14:33:00.000-07:00

SYNCHRO MAMA'S BOOTCAMP!

-30 MIN Bootcamp with a certified Crossfit Trainer. Sarah Williams

-45 min Synchronized swimming and laps.

Brimhall Pool

6 weeks. Saturdays 8am-9:15.

November 5th - Dec.12

Cost- $59 (**includes USSS membership)

This camp is suitable for all levels. General public welcome!

Sample workout-

LAND- 10 min light cardio workout. 20 min intense cross-fit workout.

(scalable to ANY level).

15-25 min lap swimming.

20-30 min treading water, sculling and basic synchro skills.

(floatation devices ARE available)

Supplies needed- practical swimsuit, cap, goggles, optional- noseclip.

*if you already have a USSS membership this camp and following camps will be $49.

Sign-up at any Desert Dolphins practice or email

becky@azdolphins.com

2009-10-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

Look hard...they are on the poles! Kids should be able to do things like this. Great climbing ladies!

Coach Sarah climbing up the pole, why not?

13 and up working on kipping pull-ups. Pull-ups make for strong swimmers!

Wow, nice ladies....this was a lot harder than it looked on TV.

We won't be posting workouts online anymore, we want you to be surprised when you come to practice! Check back for pictures though!

Learn how to do Frog Stands/ Crane Pose

2009-09-29T02:46:00.001-07:00

Hey kids! We're working on a Dolphins Crossfit kids blog so you can see all the Wods and pictures of yourself! Stay tuned, its coming soon.

Gymnastics work for this week.....
Crane Pose and work with the yoga chair

Do The Crane Pose LIVESTRONG.COM

(click on link for instructions)

This week we'll be learning THRUSTERS!
This exercise will give you stronger legs for egg beatering and shoulders for sculling!
I'm so proud of the girls and how quickly they are picking up these complex movements!

2009-09-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday....

WOD-

Kettlebell fun!

and...Your going to love the skill work from Born to Run.

Tuesdays workout!!!

2009-09-15T22:49:00.000-07:00

We had a super time today doing an obstacle course! The girls were great! They put forth a lot of effort even thought it was HOT outside. The pool felt great later on.

Back handspring tutorial

2009-09-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

2009-09-15T13:10:00.000-07:00

Japan at Beijing Olympics.
Tues WOD- 2 rounds -obstacle course for time! (this is really fun, bring shoes!)
13 & over- Crossfit kids skills test. We will compare in a few months.

2009-09-11T17:46:00.000-07:00

Desert Divas- practicing their handstand push-up progressions!

Saturday WOD
TRACK DAY!
Warm-up...
3 x or 5:00
10 Tuck jumps => 1 Forward roll =>10 Side to side hops => 1 Forward rolls => 5 squats (pvc) =>50 M run
Do the following three times
20 Box jumps (bleachers hop up) quickly run to pull up bars...
3 Push ups
6 Pull ups or progressions
9 Squats

2009-09-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

A GREAT HEALTHY meal.... Bison(Costco), w/ avocado on top. Ccook asparagus & brussel sprouts at 450,top with sea salt, flax oil, Braggs liquid amino acids (a bit like soy sauce but all natural).

EAT YOUR VEGIS!!!

WOD- Same as Tuesday.

I love seeing you girls DEADLIFTING!

13 & over

3 rounds

run 400 meters. 10 deadlift 20-30#. 10 pull-ups(jumping ok)

post time to comments.

thanks to MT. SIDE FITNESS for donating A LOT of 8 pd weights to our team!!

Arizona Desert Dolphins Awarded GCSG Athlete of the Year

2009-09-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations all ARIZONA DESERT DOLPHIN ATHLETES!

We were just awarded the 2009 Grand Canyon State Games Athlete of the Year!

We were chosen out of 30,000 athletes!

Great job athletes and coaches!

We look forward to attending some GREAT award ceremonies together! We will keep you posted on dates when they come up.

Dancing Dolphins Class: STARTS TODAY!

2009-09-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

If you've never tried the Desert Dolphins and are looking for a free class to "get your feet wet" come on down today!

The Desert Dolphins are hosting their annual Dancing Dolphins Free Class with no additional obligation.

It's a 4 week class, (Tuesday Sept. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)

5:30-6:30 pm at Brimhall Pool in Mesa.

No registration is required! Just come on down!

See you there! And don't forget... bring a friend!

We need old basketballs!

2009-09-03T12:36:00.001-07:00

We are making medicine balls!
We need your old basketballs. They can be flat and any size.
We also need DUCT TAPE!
We would LOVE it if you wanted to make these at home.....
DIRECTIONS-
Get a basketball.
Cut a slot in the top.
Fill it with sand.
Use almost an entire roll of duct tape and WRAP the basketball with the tape.

Full size weigh about 20-30 pds. Jr are 12-19. We can use both sizes.
THANKS these will help a lot to increase the girls strength!

2009-09-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

GREAT FIRST DAY LADIES!!

Thursdays WOD will be the same as Tuesday.

Work on improving your times today.

If you didn't finish last time- try hard this time- you can do it!

2009-08-31T16:46:00.000-07:00

SOON TO BE....
DESERT DOLPHINS CROSS FIT KIDS!
Tuesday WOD (workout of the day)

Crawl through Freeze Tag-Same rules as freeze tag except when you are frozen you have to make a bridge and someone crawls through it to unfreeze you!

Focus/skill
SQUAT

WOD
3 rounds...
Run 200 meters
15 squats

Game- SURPRISE!

Great Summer... means a great 2009-2010 season is coming!

2009-08-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

What a great summer we had! And it's coming to an end.

Thank you to the 30+ families that participated in our City of Mesa clinics this summer.

Thank you to the 20+ families that participated in our camp!

And a big thanks to the 18 athletes currently attending our free trial class.

Don't forget registration for the 2009-2010 season if Thursday August 27th from 6:30-7:30 pm at Brimhall.

See you there, and we can't wait to get started with our New Desert Dolphin Family!

Registration

2009-08-22T07:14:00.000-07:00

Registration starts today!

Come on down to Brimhall pool from 9-10 today to register for synchro, order team apparel and be fitted for suits.

Registration continues next Thursday, August 27th from 6:30-7:30.

See you there!!

Cross Training with Rings

2009-08-04T14:32:00.000-07:00

Our competitive athletes use gymanstics in their dryland training.

The 2009-2010 Season is upon us!

2009-07-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

Here's the latest information we have for you about the upcoming season!

Season begins: Tuesday Sept. 1st

Regristration: Saturday August 22nd, 9-10 am at Brimhall Pool

Thursday August 27th, 6:30-7:30 pm at Brimhall Pool

*It's not required to attend a registration to sign up for the season, but is strongly encouraged! It's a great time to come down, meet the coaches, some team mates, and get everything you need to start your season!

Here's the programs we are offering this season:

Desert Divas: Formerly known as the Recreational Team

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-6:30 pm

$45 per month

$55 USA Synchro Registration Fee

Competitive Team

Tuesdays, Thursdays

4:30-7:00 pm (12 & Under)

4:30-7:30 pm (13 & Over)

*Saturdays

9:00am-Noon

* Times will change in November.

Wednesdays for the 14 & Over Team are TBA.

**Competitive Team: times are not permanent and may change.

$75-$90/month depending on age

$75 USA Synchro Registration Fee

See the attachment for the registration forms! You may print them out and bring them to our Registration Days!

Please email info@azdolphins.com or call 480.559.9506 for more information.

13 & Over Tryout Routine: Land Drill

2009-07-24T18:15:00.001-07:00

Same as before, but land drilling, so you know how to land drill it.

Enjoy!

13 & Over Competitive Team Tryout Video

2009-07-24T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls,

Check out the video and start learning!!! This is the routine for tryouts for the 13 & Over teams!

You'll start working on it at the camp next week.

Love, Your Coaches

18-19 Can-Can Trio

2009-07-20T08:43:00.000-07:00

Kaylee, Renee and Katelyn's Can-Can Trio.

10th place finish at Nationals!!!

11-12 Lounge Trio

2009-07-18T14:37:00.000-07:00

Fourth place trio in the country!!!

18-19 Duet

2009-07-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

Kai and Katelyn's duet from Nationals.

11-12 Team Routine at Nationals

2009-07-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Here is the video of the 5th place finish of our 11-12 team!

Congrats, girls!

18-19 Team at Nationals

2009-07-18T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here is the video of the 12th place finish of our 18-19 team, Kameo.

Synchronized Swimming World Championships: Rome Italy

2009-07-13T15:12:00.000-07:00

The biggest Synchronized Swimming event of the year is just around the corner. Universal Sports will be broadcasting all LIVE & FREE the Synchro World Championships from Rome, Italy starting July 19-25.

You won't want to miss it! Mark your calendars!!

Use the following link to view it and check times!

www.universalsports.com/swimming

Age Group Nationals

2009-07-03T15:38:00.001-07:00

Congrats to the 16 athletes who qualified and participated in eSynchro's Age Group Championships in Gainesville, Florida this last week!

11-12 Team (aka Wall-E-Pop) finished 5th!

11-12 Duet (Emily Cluff and Olivia Ekberg) finished 5th!

11-12 Trio (Shannon Chott, Emily Cluff and Olivia Ekberg) finished 4th!!

18-19 Team (aka Kameo) finished 12th!

18-19 Duet (Kai Bowen and Katelyn Meyer) finished 16th!

18-19 Trio (Kaylee Bowman, Renee Layja and Katelyn Meyer) finished 10th!

It was a great week to be a Dolphin!

Cross Training at our free cinic!

2009-06-26T11:55:00.000-07:00

3 rounds of 10 handstand attempts

We have a team Strength Coach who focuses on endurance, strength, flexibility and agility in the water. Sarah has them doing ballet, pilates, gymnastics, yoga, running, swimming, lifting....ok, well just about any kind of movement you can think of, even climbing trees!

It is FUN! The athletes are great at supporting each other and helping them reach their goals.

Final Clinic today!

2009-06-26T11:19:00.001-07:00

Our final figure clinic of the summer was this morning!

It was fantastic with 36 girls, we were able to focus on the upcoming figures for the June 30 competition, as well as learn a routine, and so cool partner lifts. We also spent time with COach Sarah working on our strentgh and flexibility, (a big part of synchr0!).

Thank you all to participated or helped! We're so glad we could share our love of Synchro with you!

If you're looking for more information about our club, comment here, or shoot us an email: info@azdolphins.com.

If you have any questions about the figures, or would like some more specific tips, email us too!!

Good luck, and have a safe, cool summer!

City of Mesa Figure Competition: June 30

2009-06-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

Figure Video for Figure Competition: June 30

General Reminders:

Always start and end in good layouts!

Keep your toes pointed and feet together!

Blossom:

Good Layouts!

Legs locked and head right under your hips in the split postition.

Prawn:

Good Layout!

Lock legs, and keep your head right under your hips in the split position.

Close your legs, and then TURN FAST in your vertical at your ankles.

Tower:

Keep your bottom on the surface in your pike.

Slowly lift your leg, and hold your crane position.

Slowly lift your other leg, and hold your vertical as long as you can.

Sink slowly.

Front Pike Barracuda:

Good Layout!

Hold a pike position with your body at a 90 degree position.

Thrust as FAST AS YOU CAN!

Sink as fast and as straight as you can.

Kip:

Slowly draw legs into your chest.

Tip over slowly, and slowly straighten your legs.

Try to stay as high as possible.

Sink slowly, and straight.

Kip Split Walkout:

Slowly draw legs into your chest.

Tip over slowly, and slowly straighten your legs.

Try to stay as high as possible.

Slowly open your legs, and keep them even as you lower them to a split.

Hold your split, and make sure your head is underneath your hips.

Begin your walkout.

Reverse Torpedo on your walkout!

End in a good layout. Head, feet, chest, and hips at surface.

Grand Canyon State Games

2009-06-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Congrats to all our swimmers who participated in the Grand Canyon State Games. The weather was nice, and our team had a great showing! Thanks especially to Coach Becky and her mom for running the meet and making it such a success.

Don't forget about the end of the year party on Monday, June 22 from 7-9 at Brimhall. We'll see you all there!

City of Mesa Figure Competition: June 23

2009-06-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

We've changed our video a bit! Now we have the tips listed in the post, so you may come back and check them at any time! Scroll to the bottom of the post for video!

Good Luck next week!

This week's tip: Go as slow as possible. Going slow demonstrates that you have control. The slower you go, usually, the higher your score!

Kipnus:

Start in a good layout, and draw your knees to your chest.

Make the smallest tuck possible with your body.

Tuck your chin as you tip over, and stop tipping once your shins are perpendicular to the surface.

Slowly straighten one leg to a Heron postilion.

Hold it as HIGH as you can.

Sink slowly, trying to stay straight on the way down.

End with a back tuck.

Porpoise:

Start in a good layout.

As you begin your pike, keep your feet together and your rear end at the surface.

Hold your pike.

Begin to lift your legs as slow as you can. It's really hard, but the slower the better!

Keep your feet together and legs locked.

Once in your vertical hold it as long as possible. Don't sink right away.

Sink slowly and end with a back tuck.

Walkover, Front:

Start in a good layout. Feet together and heels at surface!

As you begin your pike, keep your feet together and your rear end at the surface.
Hold your pike.
Begin to lift one leg as slow as you can, and try to stay really high.
Once your are in your splits, hold them and try to pull them as flat as possible.
Slowly begin your walkover, lift your leg very slowly, and after your arc, keep it going slow.
Feet together in your surface arch.
From your surface arch to your layout go very slow, and remember to replace your hips with your head.
Hold a good layout! Remember: It's the last impression!

Ballet Leg, Submarine:
Start in a good layout. Chin back, looking at the sky, not your chest.
Slowly bend your leg to a bent knee position. Get as much of your leg out of the water as possible.
Stop and hold the Bent Knee when your thigh is perpendicular to the surface.
Slowly lift to the Ballet Leg, without letting your thigh move.
Lock your leg and hold if you can.
Slowly ease up on your scull, and allow yourself to sink to your ankle.
Stay in a good Ballet Leg postilion with your body as flat as a board.
Rise back up, making sure you're still straight. Hold Ballet Leg.
Lower to a Bent Knee, thigh remaining still.
Straighten out to layout, getting your hips to the surface for a great ending layout!

Kip:
Start in a good layout, and draw your knees to your chest.
Make the smallest tuck possible with your body.
Tuck your chin as you tip over, and stop tipping once your shins are perpendicular to the surface.
Slowly straighten your legs to a vertical position.
Hold it as HIGH as you can.
Sink slowly, trying to stay straight on the way down.
End with a back tuck.

Free Synchro Clinic an overwhelming success

2009-06-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Our first of three Free Synchro Clinics was held on Friday June 12th. It was a huge success, with 40 swimmers! A big thanks for the coaches who helped out, and to the Can Can trio which did an exhibition.

Join us for our next free clinic, and bring a friend!

See you there on Friday June 19th, Brimhall Pool from 7-9 am!

City of Mesa Figure Competition: June 16

2009-06-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

City of Mesa Figures - Week 1

2009-06-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

Kid's Celebrate Magazine highlights Desert Dolphin!

2009-06-08T06:51:00.000-07:00

One of our athletes, Olivia Ekberg, was featured in the June issue of Kids Celebrate, a magazine all about kids and written by kids!

Check out the article about Olivia and the team!

Fitness Works Fundraising Under Way!

2009-05-25T12:44:00.000-07:00

Back by popular demand!

The Arizona Desert Dolphins are selling 3 month passes to Fitness Works for only $20!!

Better yet: each girl gets 50% of her total sales!

The sale is going through June 12th, and passes must be redemed by purhcasers by August 22nd!

So get out there and start selling!

It's a great deal no one wants to pass up!!

Good Luck!

Clean Eating!

2009-05-23T18:21:00.000-07:00

This website/magazine is excellent!

If you've been wondering.....what can I eat to help my performance?

This is the place to look!

The meal plans show you how to up your protein (over 100 grams a day) without supplements!

The recipes are quick and have no processed ingredients.

Check it out, I'd subscribe if I were you!

I'd LOVE it if the whole team ate exactly like this, we'd be in rocking good shape and feel so good!!!

Watershow Recap

2009-05-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

We had a FABULOUS Watershow on May 2!!! We had a crowd of almost 400, the weather was great, and the swimmers were awesome! Our basket auction and raffle raised a bunch of money for the team, and most of us enjoyed a yummy dinner made by the outstanding food committee. Here are some pictures of the festivities:

Thanks to everyone who helped make the night such a success!

Watershow Video

2009-05-07T21:45:00.000-07:00

The video of the Watershow is currently in production and will be available next week! See a coach for more details.

Upcoming Synchro Events.... you won't want to miss!

2009-05-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

Pool Location Change: Monday and Tuesday May 11 and 12: Practice has been moved to Taylor Pool: on 32nd St. (between Lindsay and Val Vista)and between Southern and Broadway
May 15-16th: Regionals at Carson Pool in Mesa. Come cheer on your team mates No Practice Saturday May 16th.
No Practice Memorial Day: except for National Qualifiers.
Practice Day Change: Starting Wed. May 27th we will begin practicing at Taylor pool from 6:00-8:00 for the Rec Team, and 6:00-8:30 for the Competitive Team. Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays until the end of the season.
Synchro Divas Summer Camp begins: Wednesday May 27th
Last Day of Practice: Wed. June 17th. (Except for National qualifiers)
Grand Canyon State Games: (last competition of the year) June 19-20th at Kino Pool in Mesa.
End of the Year party: Monday June 22nd, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Brimhall Pool. It's a pool party for the whole family!!

Check out the Watershow Raffle!

2009-04-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Check out what you could win in our Awesome Raffle!!! Make sure to tell all your friends and encourage them to buy raffle tickets. They do not need to be present to win, as long as someone they know can pick it up for them. First raffle drawing will begin at 5:15.

Category #1 "Handmade Quilt"
Full size quilt in AZD colors (lime green, white and black)

Category #2 "Meals & Sweets"
Fry’s Grocery Store - $20 Gift Card
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - $25 Gift Card
Nielsen’s Frozen Custard – “Concrete” (2)*
PF Changs Appetizer & TGIFridays Appetizer (4)*
Paradise Bakery - $25 Gift Card
Red Robin - $25 Gift Card
Rubio’s Meal Card

Category #3 "Family Fun"
Brunswick Bowling – 1 hour pass for 5 bowlers
Skateland - 2 Admissions & $5 Gift Certificate
Skateland - 3 Admissions & $5 Gift Certificate
Skateland – Birthday Party Package ($100 value)
Amazing Jakes – $25 Gift Card
Stratum Laser Tag – 2 Free Games (2)*
Rockin’ R Ranch – 1 Adult Meal & Show
Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium – 2 Kids Passes (3)*
Phoenix Art Museum- 2 Guest Passes
Home Movie Night Pack (2 DVDs, $15 Blockbuster GC, Popcorn & Candy) (2)*
Bounce U – 2 Open Bounce Session passes (2)*
Harkins Cup & 2 Movie Tickets (2)*

Category #4 "Golf"
Desert Sands Golf Course – Round of Golf for 2 with Cart
Arizona Golf Resort – Buy one get one free
Superstition Springs Golf Course – Buy one get one free (6)*

Category #5 "Car Wash"
Classic Car Spa – Free Supreme Wash (includes complete interior & exterior dressing, triple foam wax, Teflon double bond finish, complete tire dressing, & air freshener) a $25 value (5)*

Category #6 "Ladies Corner"
Foot Care bag with Lady Foot Locker $25 Gift Card, Socks & Lotion
“Sentsy” Candle Set
7”X7” Scrapbook set with Album
Ulta Bath Set
Heavenly Love Bath Set

* The number in parentheses denotes the number of that item we have. (ie we have 2 Harkins cups with tickets & we will raffle them off separately)

Wall-e-pop girls at The Carson meet

2009-04-21T09:23:00.000-07:00

Macey and Hannah duet partners.

Wall-e-pop girls.

Tucson meet

2009-04-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Great job to Wall-e-pop girls here you are in your deck formation!!!

Annual Watershow!!

2009-04-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our Annual Watershow, dinner and silent auction on May 2, 2009. All proceeds benefit the Arizona Desert Dolphins in support of our synchronized swimming goals and education.

Dinner and Silent Auction begin at 5:00 pm.

Show begins at 6:00 pm.

Brimhall Aquatic Complex

4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa

Dinner and show: $10

Show only: $5

Raffle tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5

To purchase tickets please see a member of the team, or contact us (see contact info on sidebar). Show and raffle tickets will also be available at the door.

We have many wonderful items donated for the Silent Auction as well as the raffle. Check back often for updates! See you at the show!!

West Zones

2009-03-30T15:23:00.001-07:00

Seven members of the Desert Dolphins traveled to Northern California for West Zones in March.
They had a good time and swam well.

Cactus Classic Awards Photos

2009-03-01T17:14:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Jordyn Hurley's family for sending in some photos of our Cactus Classic Awards Ceremony!

Cactus Classic Professional Action Shots

2009-02-25T06:16:00.000-08:00

Hey! If anyone's looking for the actions shots from the meet this weekend. Here's the link for the professional photographer.

www.sportseye.com

There are some pretty good ones!

Enjoy.

Cactus Classic Meet Results!

2009-02-23T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here are the routine results for the 2009 Cactus Classic Invitational

Trios

9-10 Age Group Trio

3rd Place: Jenna Nichols, mcKenzie Phelps, Jordyn Hurley

4th Place: Nickelle Haynes, Daisy Wax, Brynly Williams

11-12 Age Group Trio

1st Place: Olivia Ekberg, Shannon Chott, Emily Cluff

6th Place: Alejandra Payan, Ashlynn Ely, Star Dujnic

9th Place: Claire Eustace, Melissa Royer, Olivia Larsen

13-15 Age Group Trio

7th Place: Bethany Adair, Vanessa Bodrero, Justine Horne

16-17 Age Group Trio

6th Place: Jennifer Kurtz, Haley Kurtz, Alexandra Metcalf

8 & Under Age Group Duet

1st Place Nickelle Haynes, Jenna Nichols

9-10 Age Group Duet

6th Place: Addisyn Nichols, Jordyn Hurley

7th Place: Daisy Wax, Brynly Williams

11-12 Age Group Duet

3rd Place: Shannon Chott, Emily Cluff

6th Place: Alejandra Payan, Ashlynn Ely

9th Place: Macey Beecroft, Hannah Manis

14th Place: Claire Eustace, Olivia Larson

15th Place: Olivia Frey, Melissa Royer

13-15 Age Group Duet

4th Place: Kaylee Bowman, Olivia Ekberg

16-17 Age Group Duet

8th Place: Haley Kurtz, Alexandra Metcalf

9th Place: Kai Bowen, Renee Layja

10th Place: Marisa Cluff, Kelcie Formanack

11th Place: Lindsay Boizelle, Nicole Grimes

18-19 Age Group Duet

5th Place: Scarlett DeLaney

Solos

13-15 Intermediate Solo

1st Place: Tania Castenada

8 & Under Age Group Solo

1st Place: Nickelle Haynes

9-10 Age Group Solo

3rd Place: Addisyn Nichols

11-12 Age Group Solo

6th Place: Star Dujnic

13-15 Age Group Solo

3rd Place: Kaylee Bowman

Teams

9-10 Intermediate Teams

1st Place: Larissa Zeigler, Mia McClory, Delany Wiley, Amber DiDomenico, Myka Lance

3rd Place: Haylee Haynes, Alexis Doucet, Lexie Phelps, Taylor Price, Diana Pelestor, Kiara Pelestor

11-12 Intermediate Teams

1st Place: Savannah Davis, Jena Bowman, Ashlyn DiDomenico, Savannah Dickerson, Michelle Correa

3rd Place: Breckyn Anderson, Jenna Formanck, Olivia Frey, Melissa, Royer, Claire Eustace, Olivia Larsen

9-10 Age Group Teams

2nd Place: Jenna Nichols, Daisy Wax, Brynly Williams, Addisyn Nichols, McKenzie Phelps, Jordyn Hurley, Ella Bowman, Claire Wallentine

11-12 Age Group Teams

1st Place: Olivia Ekberg, Alejandra Payan, Macey Beecroft, Ashlynn Ely, Shannon Chott, Star Dujnic, Emily Cluff, Hannah Manis

13-15 Age Group Teams

5th Place: Bethany Adair, Vanessa Bodrero, Kaylee Bowman, Nicole Grimes, Holly Grimes, Justine Horne, Renee Layja, Bailey Sien

16-17 Age Group Teams

5th Place: Lindsay Boizelle, Kai Bowen, Marisa Cluff, Kelcie Formanack

18-19 Age Group Teams

3rd Place: Scarlett DeLaney, Jennifer Kurtz, Haley Kurtz, Alexandra Metcalf

Great Job Desert Dolphins!!

2009-02-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

Cactus Classic.
The 3 Desert Dolphins 9-10 age group duets. Good job girls!

Knoxing 101

2009-02-15T08:07:00.000-08:00

Click below for an informative video on knoxing hair.

Daddy Daughter Night

2009-02-13T15:57:00.000-08:00

We had a great time with all the Desert Dolphin Dads last night. Here's a video:

London's Run Update

2009-02-04T14:39:00.000-08:00

Hey Desert Dolphins: I wanted to pass along this thank you letter on behalf of London's Family for participation in the run.

Thanks to all of you for your support at London's Run. It was a perfect morning, and we had an awesome turnout!

It was an incredible day, filled with common people doing uncommon things. As I ran the 10k, I found myself getting choked up to look out across the beautiful farm fields and see hundreds of you running for this common cause. If you ran, did you see those horses at the beginning of the race? They wanted to run along with us! It was as if they knew that this run was something special. It was something greater than just a bunch of people jogging.

The thing I love most about London's Run is that it reminds me that with all the bad news in the world - there is still good news. There are still good people willing to help others. There are still good people who are willing to go above and beyond, or try something new, just to help out others.

If London and her family have shown us anything, it is that it is possible to take negative life experiences and make them positive. It is all about our attitude, and our resolve. Turning the frown upside down doesn't happen overnight, it is a journey, that we take one step at a time. And we make that journey together.

I hope you all keep running, and that we will see you again next year! ~~ Dave Haynes

Daddy/Daughter night: Feb. 12th

2009-01-31T18:39:00.000-08:00

Calling all Desert Dolphin Dads.... (or brothers, or uncles, or grandpas)

Join us for the 1st Annual Daddy Daughter event!

Thursday Feb. 12th from 5:30-6:30.
We'll be enjoying special time together, eating donuts, sipping hot chocolate, and of course making a few necessities!!

We'll be making Foot Boards, a MUST for any synchronized swimmer. Athletes use these to help stretch their feet and toe points. We have some for the team, but now... all the girls will have the opportunity to make their own to use at home. (And you will use them right???)

We'll also be making special AZD Dad Shirts! Dad's just bring your own T-shirt and we'll supply the picture to be ironed on. What's it a picture of you may wonder.... well, your daughter of course!!

**No cost is involved.... so come! We'll bring all the materials, except for the T-shirts, and we'll need Dad's to bring their drills!

London's Run

2009-01-31T18:09:00.000-08:00

Great job to everyone who participated in the London's Run Saturday morning. What a great event and a great cause!

We are so lucky to have such a great Desert Dolphin family.

Here are a few pictures from the event.

Get ready for next year.... here we come 10K!!

Proper Suit Care

2009-01-19T21:30:00.000-08:00

With the coming meet season, it is important to properly take care of your routine swimsuit. After all, a lot of time and effort went into making and embellishing them! Here are a few do's and don'ts.

1. ALWAYS rinse your suit with plain water after you swim in it. The sooner the better. Chlorine will fade the colors and make the elastic brittle.

2. ALWAYS hang your suit to dry. NEVER, EVER, EVER leave it in a heap, wrapped up in a towel or put it in a bag while it is wet.

3. ALWAYS make sure the headpiece and suit are COMPLETELY dry before storing them.

4. If your suit has glitter on it, don't smash it against another suit, this can cause the glitter to transfer from one suit to another, especially if the glue and glitter are still damp. Hang your suits with room to breathe.

5. Make sure your name is written inside your suit.

If you disobey these rules, the Suit Police may come and repossess your beautiful swimsuit!

Desert Dolphins to participate in London's Run

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Last year the Desert Dolphins participated in the London's Run at Schnep Farms in Queen Creek, AZ. January 31st.... we're doing it again.

We all did the 2 Mile Fun run... including parents and coaches!! And Coach Sarah represented us in the 10K!!

You won't want to miss it this year. Check out the website for more information.

Cost is $15 per person. All participants receive a T-shirt.

**Most swimmers and their families also purchased the BBQ lunch

See you there!

http://londonsrun.org/

Looking for suit decorating ideas...

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Check out this gallery from the Olypmics. It's got some wonderful pictures to give you ideas on how to design or decorate your suits!

Team Picture in USA Synchro Magazine!

2008-12-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone....

While browsing the internet, I found a picture of our Hercules Team from last year in the USA Synchro Magazine. If you didn't see/get the hard copy. Check it out!! Click the link above.

Great job ladies!