Dexter Community Education

A fun and developmental program for boys and girls in grades 1-6! Key Dates: Register by December 1 and receive $15 discount at checkout Draft: Mid-December; coaches will contact you no later than December 20. Practices Start: Week of January 5. First Game: Saturday, January 10. Season Length: Six weeks No games January 17 or February 14 Program Details: Practices: Once per week (Monday-Thursday, starting after 6:00 PM). Days and times are set based on the coach’s availability. Games: Saturdays, with six games throughout the season (January–March). Recent schedules have been approximately: Grades 5-6: 8:00–10:00 AM Grades 3-4: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Grades 1-2: 1:00–3:00 PM (Exact times may vary based on registration.) Format: Grades 1-2 play 4-on-4 on 9.5 ft hoops. All age groups use intermediate 28.5-size basketballs. Volunteer Coaches: Parent coaches are vital to the success of this program! If interested, indicate this during registration. Frequently Asked Questions: What team is my child on? Teams are determined during the mid-December draft. Coaches will contact families no later than December 20. When will we know practice times? Coaches select practice times during the draft and will share details with families afterward. When will we get the game schedule? Game schedules will be finalized and shared after teams are formed. Games begin on Saturday, January 10. Can we request teammates, specific teams, or coaches? Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate such requests. Jerseys We’ll be using the same reversible jerseys again this season. If your child still has one from last year (or if you have one handed down from an older sibling) feel free to reuse it. If you need a jersey, you can purchase one during registration. New jerseys will be ready for pickup at your game site at your first game. SKILLS DAY - DECEMBER 14: BOYS at Dexter High School Gym Grades 1-2 8:30am-9:45am Grades 3-4 10:00am-11:15am Grades 5-6 11:30am-12:45pm GIRLS at Mill Creek Gym Grades 1-2 8:30am-9:45am Grades 3-4 10:00am-11:15am Grades 5-6 11:30am-12:45pm There is no makeup date for the Skills Day; it's OK if you can't make it to the Skills Day - you will still be placed on a team.

Register for swim lessons with DCAC! During registration, you will be asked to indicate your preferred time slots. Once registration closes, DCAC will contact you with your assigned time. How It Works: Sign up for your preferred session. Arrive 15 minutes early to your first lesson so your swimmer can be sorted into the right level! If you have questions, contact Leo Varitek at swimlessons@dcacswimming.org or Murphy Hansen at operations@dcacswimming.org Indicate your swimmer's level during registration; if you have not participated in swim lessons with us before, please select that option. Dive into the world of aquatic adventure with our Little Piranha Swim Lessons, designed to introduce young learners to the joys and skills of swimming in a safe and supportive environment. Our program is structured into three progressive levels, catering to children of varying abilities and comfort levels in the water: Guppy, Clownfish, and Marlin. Level 1: Guppy Course Description: Our Guppy group is perfect for brand new swimmers and those that may have some lesson experience previously or through another organization. Guppies is also a great place for nervous swimmers because our instructors will help swimmers at this level adapt to and build their confidence in the water! Criteria for Advancement: Guppies will advance to Level 2: Clownfish when they can confidently leave the wall gliding (in a streamline), enter the floating position and hold that float for at least 5 seconds, and recover on their own. Level 2: Clownfish Course Description: The Clownfish group is meant for swimmers who have (1) mastered the skills listed above, are comfortable holding their breath and floating on both their stomachs and backs independently. Clownfish must be able to put their faces in the water, fully submerge their bodies, and hold their breath without using their hands/fingers to squeeze/plug their nose. Criteria for Advancement: Clownfish will advance to the final lesson group in the Little Piranhas Swim Lesson program by using these more advanced water skills to make it across the pool (width of the shallow end of Wylie’s large pool) without the need for any equipment. Level 3: Marlin Course Description: Clownfish will advance to the final lesson group in the Little Piranhas Swim Lesson program by using these more advanced water skills to make it across the pool (width of the shallow end of Wylie’s large pool) without the need for any equipment. Criteria for Advancement: Marlins will master both freestyle (bi-lateral breathing) and backstroke swimming (finishing on to the wall on their backs). Marlins will advance to the next level (DCAC Pre-Team) when they can swim at least a 50 yard freestyle (no time standard), at least a 50 yard backstroke, and are able to tread water for at least 1 minute in the deep end of the pool. “We had been doing swim lessons through a franchise for a few years and we were looking for something different. We were excited to see DCAC was offering swim lessons and decided to give it a try. We like that they were flexible and personalized to different abilities. Another bonus was that lessons were taught by DCAC swimmers, and the coaches were also involved and provided encouragement. It was a great experience that gave our little guy the confidence he needed to join DCAC swim team.” - summer 2022 swim lesson parent In partnership with Dexter Community Aquatic Club - for ages 3 & up.