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    These key positions need someone to head them up:


    These positions have not been created yet and need someone to head them up:

    • Advertising & Marketing
    • Fundraising

    We NEED more Stroke & Turn Judges!!   Our previous Stroke & Turn Judges are now our Meet Referee, Deck Referee and Starter so we need more judges.  For more information on this position, please see the "Volunteering - Officials" page.


    Our Meet Manager, Sandra Kelly, has 2 years left and is looking for someone to train.  For more details on this position, please see the "Volunteering - Officials" page.  She would like to start training someone in the 2023 season.  If interested or just want more details, please contact Toni Samudio.


    EVERY position on this page could use a second person to help out!  If you are interested in helping in any way please contact the appropriate person(s) listed below or contact Toni Samudio.

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    Toni
    Toni Samudio Parent Delegate / Team Manager

    Toni's family originally joined the DWD in 2007 and 2008.  They took a break and came back in 2014.  Toni took over as Parent Delegate in 2018.  She has a daughter and a son on the team and a husband, Jaime, who volunteers as a Meet Referee or Stroke & Turn Judge at every meet.  

    She has lots of help but oversees most aspects of the team including (but not limited to) registration, running the website, attending all League meetings, planning meets and team events, advertising, hiring coaches, all things financial and answering parents' questions.

    If anyone is interested in being her "2nd in Command" or taking over a particular aspect of the job, please let her know!

    Toni responds quickest to email and text messages. 

    Phone: (303) 579-8667
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    Candace
    Candace Ellman Volunteer Coordinator & National Anthem

    Candace became our Volunteer Coordinator in 2018.  Her daughter, Micaela, is an Assistant Coach this year.  This year will be their 10th year with the Dolphins.

    She is in charge of all things volunteer related from Swim Meets to fun events.  She also coordinates the singing of our National Anthem for our home meets.  Please contact her with any questions/problems or to volunteer!

    Phone: (303) 947-5363
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    Julia
    Julia Chavez Merchandising Coordinator

    Julia's family joined the DWD in 2014.  Julia took on Head of Merchandising in 2018.  She has a son and a daughter on the team.  Both she and her husband, Joey, can be found volunteering as Timers or stepping in wherever they are needed at every meet.

    Julia designs and orders our team T-shirts and can be contacted regarding t-shirts and team gear orders that were ordered from Swim N' Things at the Open House in April.  (If you ordered directly from Swim N' Things please contact them directly.)

    Phone: (303) 815-9005
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    Alicia
    Alicia Hornback Concessions Manager

    Alicia's family joined the DWD in 2019.  She has a daughter and a son on the team.  Her husband, Anthony, can be found as a Deck Referee or Stroke & Turn Judge at every meet.

    Alicia became our Concessions Manager in 2021 so she shops for all of the supplies and organizes the Concession Stand for all of our Home Meets.  During the meets she can usually be found near the Concession Stand to address any problems, restock supplies, answer questions, etc.  

    If anyone would like to help with this position she would welcome it!

    Phone: (720) 839-1177
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    Jessica
    Jessica Johnson Social Director & Clerk of Course

    Jessica's family originally joined the DWD in 2014. She has 2 sons but only her younger son swims with the Dolphins. Her husband, Perry, is our grill master and can be found grilling up delicious hot dogs and hamburgers at our home meets.

    In 2022 she took on the role of Clerk of Course (managing and overseeing the Heating Area at home meets) and also became our Social Director - helping to coordinate our Welcome Event, Movie Night, 4th of July and other fun events.

    If anyone is interested in helping out with specific events, please let her know!

    Phone: (303) 921-2211
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    Emilie Clarke Head Coach

    Coach Emilie joined the DWD in 2021. She grew up in the Dam West and swam as a Dolphin from 1994-2005.  She also competed competitively for the Cherry Creek high school swim team in the early 2000’s.  She has 3 young boys but they are too young for swim team ... yet!  We are very excited to have her as our Head Coach!   For more about Coach Emilie, check out our "Coaches" page.

    Phone: (970) 376-5362
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    Alisa Becerra Team Photographer

    Alisa's daughter, Ren, is one of our Assistant Coaches this year. Her oldest daughter, Lindsay, swam with the Dolphins and was also a much beloved Assistant Coach.  She aged out in 2019 and is now in college.  Alisa can be found taking photos at most of the meets while her husband, Todd, is either acting as a Stroke & Turn Judge or the Starter.

    Alisa creates a beautiful slideshow that we play at the Year-End Banquet.  She is always looking for photographers to help her cover the various meets and events.  If you are interested in helping her out, please contact her.  

    2022 will be her last year with team so we are looking for someone to take over in 2023!

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