Parent Information Sheet
Tidal Waves 2026 Information
Coaches:
Head Coach: Ethan Wolovick
Assistants: Hazel Modlinski, Kate Dallas and Brooke Bohannon
Goals: Provide a competitive family atmosphere
Improve your child’s swimming with quality coaching
Have fun and encourage our developing swimmers
Increase fitness and sense of community
Encourage team spirit
“Cheer hard for the 1st one to touch the wall. Cheer harder for the last.”
Registration Fees cover:
Ribbons, End of Year Medals, ASA Fees and Insurance Coaches Fees, Awards, Admin Expenses, T-shirt and swim cap (provided before first meet) + End of Season Gift
Practice Schedule
May Practice: Monday-Thursday Afternoons
*Start Date is May 4; full schedule posted under the Practice section
June Practice: Monday-Thursday mornings; Fridays Ribbons & Donuts
*Full schedule posted under the Practice section
Meet Schedule: Thursday Evenings; Final Meet held on the last Tuesday of June. Dates posted under the Meets section
Meet Details
Meet signup sheet: The sign up for the meets will be done via SwimTopia. They will be available Friday-Tues before each meet. The meet sign up will close Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
Home meets - arrive by 5:00 pm for warmups
Away Meets - arrive by 5:30pm for warmups
Meets end at approx. 9:30pm
Ribbons are awarded for 1st - 6th place in each heat.
Relays are four person TEAM events – Please do not leave your teammates hanging by not showing up for your event
Swimmers will receive meet ribbons at Ribbons and Doughnuts" each Friday morning following meets. It is for all swimmers, families, and coaches at 9:30AM. Swimmers will receive their ribbons from the night before and enjoy free swim, fun team building activities, and doughnuts.
Parent Requirements
We are run 100% by our parents’ assistance. Each family is required to work at least four half meets or two full meets. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and teenage siblings can work the meets.
*Volunteer positions will be managed using Swimtopia
Parent Reminders
** There is to be no swimming when life guards are not present (incl. kiddie pool). This includes during all swim meets and practices. Only the groups scheduled for practice should be in the pool.
** All communications are via email and Remind 101.
**If you are not getting weekly reminders about meets, please let us know.
**To sign up for Remind 101 text @tlhswim to 81010.
** Please DO NOT speak to the coaches about your swimmer while they are coaching. The kids in the water need 100% of their attention. If needed, request time before or after practices to speak to them or contact them via email.
Come to the coordinators with questions. If you need to speak with the coaches, please do so before or after practice or via email through at [email protected]. Please do not discuss your swimmer with the coaches on the pool deck while they are coaching.
HAVE FUN!!!! GO TIDAL WAVES!!!
