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Contact the Swim Team:mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org 645-2787 | 098-970-2787
Dates are subject to change
2022Tue 04 Jan Winter Season Tryouts Wed 05 Jan Start Winter Season (ends 2/26/22) Sat 22 Jan Swim MeetSat 26 Feb Swim Meet / End Winter Season
Mon 14 Mar Spring Season TryoutsTue 15 Mar Start Spring Season (ends 5/7/22)Sat 09 Apr Swim MeetSat 07 May Swim Meet / End Spring Season
Fri 17 Jun Summer Season TryoutsTue 21 Jun Start Summer Season (ends 8/13/22)Sat 16 Jul Swim MeetSat 13 Aug Swim Meet / End Summer Season
Mon 22 Aug Early Fall Season TryoutsTue 23 Aug Start Early Fall Season (10/15/22)Sat 17 Sep Swim MeetSat 15 Oct Swim Meet HS/MS/ES / End Early Fall Season
Mon 17 Oct Late Fall TryoutsTue 18 Oct Start Late Fall Season (12/10/22)Sat 05 Nov Swim MeetSat 10 Dec Swim Meet HS/MS/ES / End Late Fall Season
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In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. By signing up for this event online, I agree to be automatically added to the mailing list to be alerted of new events and activities that I may be interested in. I can opt out at any time. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release.
Lightning/Thunder Policy• Any occurrence of lightning or thunder within 25-minutes of a practice start time will cancel that practice.• If lightning or thunder occurs during practice, all swimmers will be moved into the locker rooms and practice is cancelled.• If swimmers are on the way to the pool on an MCCS bus, the bus will stop at the pool and then will be sent on the return run as soon as possible. Swimmers that have a parent picking them up will get off of the bus and wait in the pool locker room.• If the swimmers return home on the buses, they may be able to depart earlier than normal pending the bus drivers' schedules.• If in doubt, contact the pool: 645-2211 | 098-970-2211.Lightning/Thunder at or after:Masters• 5:05 am/pm = Masters Cancel
Youth After-School Practice• 2:35 pm = 3:00 Practice Cancel• 3:55 pm = 4:15 Practice Cancel• 4:05 pm = 4:25 Practice Cancel
Youth School-Break Practice• 1:35 pm = 2:00 pm Practice Cancel (Tuesday Only)• 2:35 pm = 3:00 pm Practice Cancel (Tuesday Only)• 3:05 pm = 3:25 pm Practice Cancel (Tuesday Only)
Typhoon Policy1. TC-2: Youth and Masters Swim Team practice is cancelled, pools "clean-up" (lane-lines stored, etc.).2. If we go into TC-2 during practice or during the bus runs: If a dedicated swim team bus has made pick-ups, they will stop at the pool, then deliver swimmers to their home destinations once the DoDEA/SAC buses have made their drop-off at the pool. If a DoDEA/SAC bus has made pick-ups, they will deliver the swimmers to the pool. Swimmers at the pool will be delivered to their home destinations.3. SCHOOL YEAR: If TC-2 occurs prior to the regular swim team bus pick-up, the buses do not make pick-ups. Swimmers should go home via alternate means. IF A SWIMMER GETS ON A DOD/SAC BUS FOR SWIM TEAM PRACTICE WHEN THERE IS NO PRACTICE DUE TO TC-2, THE BUS WILL DELIVER THEM TO THE POOL. THE SWIMMER MUST BE PICKED UP FROM THE POOL BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.4. TC-1: Pools close. Pool may close earlier than TC-1 if weather conditions warrant.5. TC-All Clear/Storm Watch: Clean-up procedures to re-open a pool after a typhoon can vary from a few minutes to a few days. Swim Team resumes no earlier than 24-hours after All-Clear/Storm Watch. We want to get back to practices as soon as possible, but realize that we cannot use the pools until they are in working order. If in doubt, contact the pool: 645-2211 / 098-970-2211.
Masters (adult/18 and Older) swim team practices are offered on specific weekday evenings and mornings year-round (no practice on federal holidays). There are no required workouts, and there are no tryouts. We do recommend that swimmers have the ability to swim at least 25-meters non-stop. These are not swim lessons, this are a swim-based workout. The first week is free, then you must register and pay a registration fee, due five times each year. You can join the masters (adult) practices any time during the year
Masters (18 & Older) Practice Schedules (no practice on federal holidays):
How do practices work? The written practice is posted by each lane at the pool each day. The first 30-minutes, 5:00-5:30, is a self-directed warm-up. At 5:30 a coach steps in and directs the remaining part of the workout. All you need to do is show up and get started.
Youth swimmers already on the team may practice with the masters on a space-available basis. Note that these workouts are fitness based and are different from regular youth workouts. Elementary school-age swimmers must ask a coach prior to swimming, and will only swim the first 30-minutes of the workout. Youth swimmers may not swim the evening masters workouts on youth tryout days. Questions? Ask a coach!
Sample practices for the fastest level masters workout are here: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/swimteam/#tab2 (the workouts are modified for swimmers not at that fastest level). If you are an adult and you can swim 25 meters non-stop, you can start swimming with the masters.
See you at the pool!
The Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team's team records can be downloaded here:
https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/team records.pdf
During the school year, if school is being offered on campuses, the buses will only pick-up at schools. If school campuses are closed, the buses will only pick-up at home camps. After practice, the buses will drop-off at home camps.
Masks must be worn on the bus
Schools Buildings Open (On-campus Classes)
Tuesday schedule below Mon/Wed/Thu ScheduleBus Mon/Wed/Thu=== TO PRACTICE===2:05 p.m. Ryukyu MS2:15 p.m. Kadena HS2:20 p.m. Kadena MS2:35 p.m. Lester MS2:50 p.m. Foster 50m Pool1:40 p.m. Zukeran Elementary (Foster SAC Bus #2, swim team sign in window; do not get off at the SAC center - Option #1)2:15 p.m. Kubasaki HS SAC Bus (Foster SAC Bus)2:30 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Foster SAC Bus)1:40 p.m. Zukeran Elementary (Foster SAC Bus, swim team sign in window; get off at the SAC center only if enrolled in SAC - Option #2)3:00 p.m. Killin Elementary (Foster SAC Bus)3:20 p.m. Foster SAC Pick-up Zukeran Students (Foster SAC Bus)3:30 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Foster SAC Bus)2:50 p.m. Kinser Elementary (Kinser SAC Bus)2:55 p.m. Kinser SAC Center (Kinser SAC Bus)3:40 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Kinser SAC Bus)3:00 p.m. Bechtel Elementary (McT SAC Bus)4:00 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (McT SAC Bus)3:20 p.m. Kadena Elementary (front of school)*3:25 p.m. Bob Hope*3:35 p.m. Stearly / Earhart (auxiliary parking area adjacent to the Kadena Officers Club)*4:00 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Swim Team Bus)*Pick-up Locations for Elementary Schools on Kadena as of 1 Nov 2021: https://www.mccsokinawa.com//uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/ES_Bus_Pick-ups_on_Kadena.pdf=== TO HOME CAMPS ===5:35 p.m. Foster 50m Pool5:50 p.m. Lester Middle School6:15 p.m. Kadena USO6:30 p.m. Shield's Shoppette6:50 p.m. McT Shoppette7:05 p.m. Courtney Skate Park5:35 p.m. Foster 50m Pool6:10 p.m. Plaza Housing AFN7:00 p.m. Kinser Elementary School Bus Tue=== TO PRACTICE===1:05 p.m. Ryukyu MS1:15 p.m. Kadena HS1:20 p.m. Kadena MS1:35 p.m. Lester MS1:50 p.m. Foster 50m Pool12:40 p.m. Zukeran Elementary (Foster SAC Bus #2, swim team sign in window; do not get off at the SAC center - Option #1)1:15 p.m. Kubasaki HS SAC Bus (Foster SAC Bus)1:30 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Foster SAC Bus)12:40 p.m. Zukeran Elementary (Foster SAC Bus, swim team sign in window; get off at the SAC center only if enrolled in SAC - Option #2)2:00 p.m. Killin Elementary (Foster SAC Bus)2:20 p.m. Foster SAC Pick-up Zukeran Students (Foster SAC Bus)2:30 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Foster SAC Bus)1:50 p.m. Kinser Elementary (Kinser SAC Bus)1:55 p.m. Kinser SAC Center (Kinser SAC Bus)2:40 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Kinser SAC Bus)2:00 p.m. Bechtel Elementary (McT SAC Bus)3:00 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (McT SAC Bus)2:20 p.m. Kadena Elementary (front of school)*2:25 p.m. Bob Hope*2:35 p.m. Stearly / Earhart (auxiliary parking area adjacent to the Kadena Officers Club)*3:00 p.m. Foster 50m Pool (Swim Team Bus)*Pick-up Locations for Elementary Schools on Kadena as of 1 Nov 2021: https://www.mccsokinawa.com//uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/ES_Bus_Pick-ups_on_Kadena.pdf=== TO HOME CAMPS ===4:35 p.m. Foster 50m Pool4:50 p.m. Lester Middle School5:15 p.m. Kadena USO5:30 p.m. Shield's Shoppette5:50 p.m. McT Shoppette6:05 p.m. Courtney Skate Park4:35 p.m. Foster 50m Pool5:10 p.m. Plaza Housing AFN6:00 p.m. Kinser Elementary School ==================================================Only during youth seasons.There is no bus on holidays.Look for the White, Red & Gold bus.Some buses stop at the MCCS/teen center first - ask the driver.Buses may be late picking up at Kubasaki High School. Buses cannot leave the Elementary School until all SAC participants are accounted for; SAC reps must locate the child before they can leave.Swimmers must stay at the pool after practice if they plan to take a bus home.Buses will not depart school pick-ups prematurely.If a bus is delayed/late, it will not wait at a pickup. Please do not arrive late and expect the bus to be there.In the event that the bus is not at the specified site, at or near pickup time, please be patient and allow an extra 5 minutes after the scheduled departure time. After waiting, you may contact MCCS Motor Transport at 645-7516 or 645-7772 (098-970-7772) if needed.After regular business hours, and if it is a true emergency, Motor-T can be reached by cell phone at 090-9580-1796.Motor-T does reset their clocks each day to JST.The bus is a privilege for swimmers taking part in practice. Abuse of the bus privilege will not be tolerated (two-strikes-and-out policy).If there are repeated problems with a swimmer on a bus, the parents will be notified and the swimmer will not be allowed to use the bus until the swimmer and parent meet with a coach.==============In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. By signing up for this event online, I agree to be automatically added to the mailing list to be alerted of new events and activities that I may be interested in. I can opt out at any time. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release.
Swim Team Bus Schedule – Summer Season
= = = TO PRACTICE = = =Bus #16:40 a.m. Courtney Skate Park6:55 a.m. McT. Shoppette7:15 a.m. Shields Shoppette7:25 a.m. Kadena USO7:50 a.m. Lester Middle School8:05 a.m. Foster 50m Pool
Bus #26:40 a.m. Kinser Elementary School7:30 a.m. Plaza Housing AFN7:55 a.m. Foster SAC Center8:05 a.m. Foster 50m Pool
= = = TO HOME CAMPS = = =Bus #110:45 a.m. Foster 50m Pool11:00 a.m. Lester Middle School11:25 a.m. Kadena USO11:40 a.m. Shields Shoppette12:00 a.m. McT. Shoppette12:15 a.m. Courtney Skate Park
Bus #210:45 a.m. Foster 50m Pool10:55 a.m. Foster SAC Center11:20 a.m. Plaza Housing AFN12:10 p.m. Kinser Elementary School
Swim Team Payments
Registration and payment may be made online or at the practice pool. ONLINE IS PREFERRED.
A completed registration form is required to accompany payments. The form is available at the pool or download the form here: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Swim_Team_Payment_Form_2019.pdf (two pages). You may turn in a completed form in advance (send your swimmer with it to practice) and stop by the pool to pay later. If you have registered for the prior season, your form is on file in the office and may be reused by the cashier. A new/updated form is required if there are any changes, at the start of each school year, and/or for the first season registering during that year.
Registration Fees
For billing purposes, we have five payment periods per year:
Online Registrationhttps://www.mccsokinawa.com/swimteam/#tab3
Payment Days & Times at the Pool
Payment Guidelines at the Pool
Swimming rules videos from USA Swimming for officials. These videos demonstrate what is and is not within the rules for each stroke.
USA Swimming Time Standards (SCM)https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/USA Swimming SCM Time Standards.pdf
Tokyo Champs Time Standards (as of 08 Aug 2021)https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Tokyo QT.pdf
ODST Team RecordsShort Course (25-Meter Pools):https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/sctmrecords.pdf
ODST requires a competitive style swimsuit, swim goggles, and, if a swimmer’s hair is long enough to fall to eye level, a swim cap for swim practice and meets, starting the 2nd week of practice. Any brand or color of swimsuit is OK, navy blue is preferred. There is no need to purchase an expensive suit. Each swimmer can get one team cap per season from the pool office.
Why a special suit? Wearing a competitive suit vs. board shorts allows the swimmer to perform skills properly, think running in running shoes vs. boots.
Youth Practice During the School YearGroup assignments will be made by the coaching staff. Moving swimmers from one group to another is based on general guidelines outlined below and could occur at anytime during a season.
Middle School / High SchoolRed3:00-4:30pm Mo/We/Th2:00-3:30pm TuMinimum to be in this group:Legal 200 IM, 10x 100 Free @ 2:00, Coach Recommendation
White 13:00-4:20pm Mo/We/Th2:00-3:20pm TuMinimum to be in this group: Legal 100 IM, 10x 75 Free @ 2:00, Coach Recommendation
White 23:00-4:20pm Mo/We/Th2:00-3:20pm TuMinimum to be in this group:Continuous 50 Freestyle with competitive swimming form, Legal 25 Backstroke and 25 Breaststroke
Elementary SchoolBlue 1 4:15-5:15pm Mo/We/Th3:15-4:15pm TuMinimum to be in this group:Legal 100 IM, 10x 75 Free @ 2:00, Coach Recommendation
Blue 2 4:25-5:15pm Mo/We/Th3:25-4:15pm TuMinimum to be in this group:Continuous 50 Freestyle with competitive swimming form, Legal 25 Backstroke and 25 Breaststroke
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Youth Practice During the Summer SeasonGroup assignments will be made by the coaching staff. Moving swimmers from one group to another is based on general guidelines outlined below and could occur at any time during a season.Summer All Ages Practice GroupsGold8:15-10:30am Tues-FriMinimum to be in this group:Legal 200 IM, 10x 100 Free @ 2:00, Coach RecommendationSilver8:15-9:30am Tues-FriMinimum to be in this group:Legal 100 IM, 10x 75 Free @ 2:00, Coach RecommendationBronze9:15-10:30am Tues-FriMinimum to be in this group:Continuous 50 Freestyle with competitive swimming form, Legal 25 Backstroke and 25 Breaststroke
Looking for workouts away from the pool? These dryland workout options can help a swimmer build strength away from the water:
Dryland Training (Australia Swimming)
Dryland Training (FINA)
Active Warm-up for Swimmer (Edelman)
Help with Swimmer's Shoulder Pain (USA Swimming)
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Annotated Masters Workout: http://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/swim_workout_annotated.pdf
Workout Archives:
2022: http://www.okimawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2022 Masters.pdf
2021: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2021_Masters.pdf
2020: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2020_Masters.pdf
2019: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2019_masters_workouts.pdf
2018: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2018_masters_workouts.pdf
2017: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2017_masters_workouts(1).pdf
2016: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2016_masters_workouts.pdf
2015: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2015_masters_workouts.pdf
2014: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2014_masters_workouts.pdf
2013: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2013_masters_workouts.pdf
2012: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/2012_masters_workouts.pdf
Early Fall Swim Team Season (Billing Period Ends 16 October 2022)
New swimmers should not register until after a successful tryout. Some .mil networks block the Eventbrite app. Some networks will work with this direct link to the Eventbrite registration page:
Click here to register: https://odst_early_fall_2022.eventbrite.com
Early Fall Season Dates
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