Kentlands Kingfish

🏊 Respecting Practice Time

Practice time is dedicated to coaching swimmers who are actively training.

Only swimmers participating in the current practice session should remain on the pool deck unless requested by a coach.

Our coaches enjoy getting to know every Kingfish swimmer, and there are plenty of opportunities to chat before or after practice. During practice, however, coaches must keep their attention on the swimmers in the water. Thank you for helping minimize distractions so our coaches can focus on teaching, encouraging, and keeping every swimmer safe.

Summer weather can occasionally impact our practice schedule. 

Per Montgomery County regulations, swimmers are not allowed on deck or in the pool for 30 minutes after the sound of thunder.

Decisions to delay or cancel practice are sometimes made at the last minute. If storms are forecasted or the weather looks questionable, please check your Swimtopia app notifications or email before heading to the pool.

While we understand how disappointing canceled practices can be, weather-related cancellations affect all Kingfish programs, including Little Kingfish, Pre-Team, and Team. Due to limited pool availability and our coaches' existing commitments, we are unable to offer make-up practices for sessions canceled because of weather. To ensure fairness and consistency for all families, this policy applies across all groups. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility throughout the season.