My First Practice with NCA

My First Practice At Alga Norte

General

  • Wear an appropriate swimsuit (no board shorts, rash guards or skirts)
  • Visit the Team Store: All the equipment you need for your swimmer!
    • We are sponsored by Speedo and require all our swimmers to wear and use Speedo gear at practice and at swim meets
    • Password: nca (all lowercase)
  • Bring goggles! Your coach will give you your first NCA swim cap (latex, non-personalized)
  • Have your equipment labeled with your name and in a mesh gear bag so that it doesn't get lost
    1. Kickboard
    2. Fins
    3. Snorkel (depending on age group)
  • Be 5-10 minutes early to meet your new coach and new friends.
  • Be ready to work hard, have fun, and practice great attitude!

Alga Norte Specifics

  • Key Card:
    • Set up and account at carlsbadconnect.org and email your coach.
    • NCA Admin will inform the front desk
    • Do NOT let others in with your assigned key card
  • Parents sit on the opposite side of the bleachers by the instructional pool and bathrooms
  • Kids use bathrooms and outdoor showers closest to the diving boards and grass field
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