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The Daventry Dolphins represent our community in the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL) and the Springfield-Burke Developmental League and competes against other community swim teams during the summer months. Membership on the team is open to Daventry boys and girls from age 5 through 18. Regardless of your child's swimming ability, he/she has a spot with the Dolphins!

The Dolphin motto is
"Everybody Swims, Everybody Wins."

Every swimmer is a winner - from our Young Dolphins who swim across the diving well (under close supervision) to our 8-under through 15-18 year old group who all move through the water like - well, Dolphins.

Dolphin team members compete in dual swim meets conducted on Saturday mornings. Strokes available to each swimmer are freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, individual medley and relays. Ribbons are awarded for placing in the various events, and for achieving personal best times. A "developmental" meet is conducted on Monday evenings to allow swimmers to participate in a stroke they did not swim the previous Saturday. A select group of swimmers earn the opportunity to compete against the best swimmers in the NVSL at divisional meets and all-star events.

The summer swim season typically begins with afternoon practice from late May to approximately mid June. Morning practice and the dual meets begin once school finishes and run from mid June to late July. There is plenty of fun to be had in addition to the dual meets. Friday evening pep rallies, an ice cream social, internal team fun competitions such as cake decorating and the very popular end-of-season banquet where individual achievements are recognized and trophies, pictures, etc are handed out. Registration fees for the 2008 summer season are $100.00 for the first swimmer, $90.00 for the second and $60.00 for each additional sibling.

Dolphin swimmers have an opportunity to participate in an instructional program known as Winter Swim. Basic and intermediate stroke techniques, starts and turns are taught in Winter Swim, giving the swimmers a head start on the summer season.

The swim team offers an excellent opportunity for our children to make friends, learn to swim, and stay in shape. Come out and join the fun!

Summer Season Announcements
Dolphin Doin's website
click here
    2008 Season Registration This year's coaching staff, consisting of Forrest Kobayashi, Sarah Bargery, Chris Nagy, Lisa Harootunian, and Caroline Kretsch brings an unparalleled level of experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to the Dolphins. You will have an opportunity of learn more about these incredibly talented young people at our parents meeting on May 15th at the pool.

    Download the registration form here or on the Dolphin website.

    This summer's season will officially begin with the first practice on May 27 and finishes up with our end-of-season banquet on July 26. A detailed season schedule will be provided at registration on Saturday, May 10th from 1-3pm at the community room. Fees for the 2008 summer season are $100.00 for the first swimmer, $90.00 for the second and $60.00 for each additional sibling.

    For more information, visit our website at www.daventrydolphins.com. Even if you made it to the meeting, the website is a useful tool with everything you want to know about the swim team and more. Throughout the year our webmaster, Jay Kretsch, keeps us in the know!

2008 Contacts

Coach Forrest Kobayashi

Team Reps
Brian Camperson (2007-2008)
703-455-3262

Cathy Gallahan (2008-2009)
703-451-7213

Pay phone at Pool House
703-455-9810


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Last updated 4/18/2008