Practice

Parents Info

Drop Off/Pick Up - Swimmer should arrive to practice no more than 15 minutes before the scheduled start and be picked up no more than 15 minutes after the end of the session.

Weather - Practice in held at any weather unless there is a threat of thunder or lightning. In this event swimmers will be cleared from the pool and the remainder of practice will be canceled.

Schedule Changes - Practice schedules are subject to change due to swim meets, holidays, pool closures, etc. To keep up to date on the most current information, please check the team calendar and the white message boards at the pools. We will email all members of schedule changes known in advance.

Parents Wait Area - It’s great if you can watch your child swim. At Eagle and other pools, the City of Mountain View requires that all spectators stay away from the pool.  At Eagle Pool, spectators should stay at or behind the wall in front of the locker rooms. Only the coaches and swimmers are allowed on the deck surrounding the pool. At Foothill you can watch from the bleachers; please do not come on deck during practice.

Coach Contact  In order not to interrupt practice please contact the coach as follows:

  • Tiger Sharks - after practice
  • Piranhas - before practice
  • Tadpoles/Juniors/Seniors - before or after practice

Or email Head Coach Jose Bonpua at jbonpua@gmail.com. The coaches need to hear from you if you have any questions regarding the swim program or your swimmer’s progress.

Pool Temperature - The pools are heated to 78-80F degrees, year-round. This is the appropriate temperature for active swimming. However, some of our younger swimmers might feel cold and it is okay for them to wear shorty wetsuits.