The Berea Dolphins Swim Team

06/05/2026

Friends of the Berea Dolphins:

We are raising funds to offset some major equipment purchases this year and next. Timing systems, computer upgrades, and new lane lines are not cheap! If you want to support the Berea Dolphins program and our commitment to keeping the costs down for our families, please make a donation today! 💙🐬💙

The 57th season of the Berea Dolphins Swim Team is underway! Our team is a highly anticipated summer highlight for numerous families in Madison County. The team’s overall mission is to enrich the lives of children in our community. Swimming is a valued sport that all children should have access to...

04/24/2026

📣 Let’s hear it for Head Coach Logan Pisula! 📣

•Swam with the Lexington Dolphins, Madison Southern Eagles, and Berea Dolphins (see last pic!)
•Graduate Assistant Swim Coach at Campbellsville University (responsible for training, practice planning, and athlete development)
•Coached 4 mid-distance swimmers; all achieved national cuts, selected to attended NAIA nationals as alternates.
•Head Coach of Berea Dolphins( led practices and oversaw development for ~100 swimmers)
•Site Coach for Berea Swimchester Sailfish (focused on technique, performance, and progression)
•Assistant Coach at University Club at Arlington
•Experience coaching athletes of all skill levels with emphasis on fundamentals, consistency, and confidence

🚨 Reminders 🚨
Skate party fundraiser tomorrow 4-6 pm at Club Arena. Registration for summer swim opens May 1st for returning families and May 2nd for new families.

Who’s excited for this season to get started??

04/23/2026

📣 We’re excited to welcome back Coach Kristin Ramsay! 📣

-Swam on the Crestwood Cobras summer team in Ohio
-Worked at the local Rec Center as a lifeguard and swim instructor through high school and college
-Swam for EKU’s club swim team
-Coach for Berea Dolphins and Swimchester Sailfish Berea campus
-While I have experience through the years of several different sports and training styles, with the help of my husband (former Dolphin coach and swimmer) John Paul’s knowledge, I have built effective methods and teaching styles to encourage kids to work through fear or anxiety to discover the joy of swimming well.
-I love continuing to learn and develop my own strategies to build technique and strength.
-I have 6 kids, all of whom have participated or are currently participating in the Dolphins program.

04/22/2026

📣 Let’s welcome back coach Nate Fairchild!! 📣

I started my swim career freshman year of high school competing for Berea Community. The following summer I joined Berea Dolphins. I swam with both teams all throughout high school and joined Lexington Dolphins Club Team in 2022. After graduating high school, I committed to Centre College to continue my academic and athletic career as a Colonel. I had the opportunity to coach the 11-12 year old age group for the Dolphins last summer, and am happy to be back for another great season.

04/21/2026

Over the next few days we will introduce our coaches for the 2026 season.

📣 First up is Sergei Bellucci! 📣

Sergei has been a lifelong summer team swimmer since the age of 4. After offering lessons in highschool and maintaining lifeguard experience, he coached his home-neighborhood team for 2 seasons. All while swimming for Triton Swim (USA) and Trinity Highschool for 4 years, and swimming for UK’s Club Swim team for 2 years. Since then Sergei has coached with the Berea Dolphins in 2025 and has been coaching the Swimchester Sailfish (USA).

04/19/2026

🏊‍♂️ Swim Team Eligibility Reminder 🏊‍♀️

As we prepare for the upcoming summer season, we want to make sure all swimmers are set up for success and safety in the water. To participate in our summer swim team program, swimmers should be able to independently swim the full length of the pool using both freestyle and backstroke.

If your child isn’t quite there yet but is somewhat comfortable and independent in the water, we’d love to see them in our Junior Dolphins program next spring! It’s a great way to build skills and confidence to get them ready for the team in the future.

If you’re unsure whether your swimmer is ready, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help guide you!

04/16/2026

We're excited to announce that registration for our 2026 Summer Season is just around the corner!🐬

Registration Dates:

Returning Families: Opens May 1 at 12:00 PM

New Families: Opens May 2 at 12:00 PM

Online Registration: www.bereadolphins.com

Season Details:

The season will run from late May/early June through mid-July with practices held each week Mon-Thur mornings between 8:00–10:30 AM at the Berea Pool. There will be a few Friday practices as well.

Swimmers will be placed into one of two practice sessions during that time frame. Session assignments will be shared at the parent meeting.

Meets are usually on Wednesday evenings. Warm-ups at 4 or 4:30 and Meet Start is at 5pm. Finalized practice/meet schedule and conference date will be provided at the parent meeting.

Program Update:

Please note that we will not be offering a Junior Dolphins program this summer. We will continue to offer those sessions during Spring Clinics in 2027.

Cost: Registration is $125 per swimmer and includes a team shirt and swim cap.

What You’ll Need: Swimmers will need to provide their own plain black meet suit. We’ll share links to recommended options soon.

Parent Meeting: We will hold a required parent meeting on May 18, with two identical sessions available at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Location will be shared soon.

We can’t wait for another fun and fast summer with the Berea Dolphins! 💙🐬

The Berea Dolphins Swim Team is a summer swim program for swimmers ages 5-18 that has been in operation for over 50 years.  Keep an eye on our page for updates on clinics in the Spring of 2026!

03/24/2026

🏊‍♀️ Looking for a Great Summer Job? Become a Lifeguard! 🏊‍♂️

If you’re 16 or older and enjoy being in the water, lifeguarding is a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer while building valuable skills and experience.

Lifeguard certification classes are being offered at the Telford YMCA in April and May!

Classes are typically Friday evening, then late morning/early afternoon Saturday and Sunday.
Cost is $175.

💲 The City of Berea will reimburse your certification cost if you work the full summer season and remain in good standing.

Interested or have questions? Contact Priscilla Bloom at Berea Parks & Rec at 859-986-9402.

Tag someone who might be interested and help spread the word! 🌊

03/12/2026

🐬 Support the Berea Dolphins Swim Team! 🐬

As we prepare for our 57th summer season, the Berea Dolphins are seeking community sponsors to help support our team. For decades, the Dolphins have provided kids in our community with a fun, encouraging place to learn swimming, build confidence, and be part of a team.

Our goal is to keep swimming affordable so it remains accessible to all families in our community. Sponsorships help us provide equipment, maintain our program, and pay our coaches a living wage so they can continue mentoring and developing our swimmers each summer.

If you or your business would like to support our swimmers this season, we would love to partner with you! Sponsors receive recognition throughout the season and help make this program possible.

📩 Message us for sponsorship information or to receive our sponsor letter.

Thank you for supporting the Berea Dolphins and the young athletes in our community! 💙

Send a message to learn more

02/21/2026

🐬 April Swim Clinics 🐬

We’re excited to offer a 5-week Clinic this April for swimmers looking to sharpen skills and prepare for our Summer 2026 season!

📍 Location: Seabury Center
🗓 Dates: March 30 – April 29
📅 Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ Time Options:
• 4:00–5:00 PM
• 5:00–6:00 PM
💲 Cost: $100 per swimmer

📝 Registration Info:
• Returning families: Registration opens Monday, March 2 at noon
• New families: Registration opens Friday, March 6 at noon

Link for registration is in the comments of this post.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 💙🐬