Hello Tiger Splash families,

Practice canceled (5/4–5/7)

Unfortunately, our practices are dependent on Founders Pool operations and our lovely Texas weather. The City of Dripping Springs is transitioning the pool heater from propane to natural gas, and the changeover has been delayed. In addition, an incoming storm and cold front this weekend will keep water temperatures below the required level without the heater.

Practice schedule (5/11–5/28):

Session 1 (5:30pm-6:30pm): All swimmers age 6 & under; Boys 7 & 8

Session 2 (6:15pm-7:30pm): Girls 7 & 8; All swimmers 9 & 10

Session 3 (7:15pm-8:30pm): All swimmers 11 & over

• Practices are held Monday-Thursday each week (except Memorial Day). There are no minimum attendance requirements.
• Parents/swimmers will check in using the QR code at the gate. Please use this check-in so attendance is counted for end-of-season awards.
• Swimmers may come onto the deck about 5 minutes before their session starts. Parents are not allowed on deck during practice.
• The first 15 minutes of each practice are dryland exercises.
• Swimmers should bring goggles and a towel. Swim caps are not required for practices or meets.
• Swimmers can wear any swimsuit/jammers for practice and swim meets.
• Please bring swim fins (used at least once per week) if you have them. We’ll have a limited number available to borrow during practice. SwimFreak will also have fins at the pop-up shop. Short fins are preferred; a cost-effective option is Titan long fins, which can be cut down to create a short fin.

Swimtopia App If you haven’t already, please download the Swimtopia app from the App Store or Google Play and turn on notifications. This is the fastest way to receive updates about weather delays or practice cancellations. You can also use the app to sign up for events at upcoming Tiger Splash meets.

Swimtopia Mobile App Overview - YouTube

Download links are available on our home page.

New Swimmer Evaluations are being rescheduled for Thursday, May 7. Please use this link if you need to schedule your 10 & under new swimmer for an eval.

Birth Certificates - please continue emailing in birth certificates for your new swimmers or bring a copy to your eval or first day of practice.

SwimFreak Pop-Up Shop has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 7 from 5:30-7:30pm. They will bring swimsuits, goggles, fins and any other gear your swimmer may need this summer!

Logo-only swim caps: Available for pickup any time at the pool during practice.

Team shirts / 2026 swim caps / personalized swim caps: We’ll distribute these once most items have arrived - hopefully by the opening party.

Parent meetings: May 12 & 13 at Founders Pavilion from 6:00-6:30pm. Attendance is optional, but these are a great way for new families to learn the ins and outs of Tiger Splash.

Opening party: Thursday, May 21 from 5:30-8:00pm at Founders. We will also be doing team and individual photos with PhotoTexas at this event.

Time trials meet: Our first meet of the season will be held on May 23. Volunteer shift sign-ups and swimmer entries open May 17.

Please reach out with any questions.