Need Volunteers
We still have 10 volunteer spots to fill for our Saturday meet at Wheatridge. Please click here to get signed up. We can not run the meet without these spots being filled. Thank you.
Swim Buddies
The Green Mountain Gator’s have a long-standing tradition of matching younger swimmers with an older ‘buddy.’ This pairing is meant to help swimmers connect across age groups and gives younger swimmers someone to help them navigate swim meets. While the full list of pairings is still a work in progress, all 8 & under swimmers…
Get Ready for It!
Summer season is in full-swing starting the week of 5/29. Please see below for details on practice times and events. Summary:- Tuesday 5/30: Morning practices start @ GMSC- Wednesday 5/31: Parent Meeting / Tie-Dye & Ice Cream Party- Saturday 6/3: Dual Meet @ WheatridgeDetails:Practice Times have been finalized based on the number of registered swimmers…
PRACTICE 5-24
All- It looks like it might rain this afternoon. We will have practice unless there is lightening (which Golden will clear the pool immediately and hold all practices for 30 minutes). We obviously won’t know until we are at practice. If you and your kids are up for a possibly fun rain day of swimming,…
REMINDER: Practice @ Splash Tuesday-Thursday
All- We have confirmation from Golden that we are good to for practice the rest of the week. (Sorry about all the confusion yesterday).Tuesday 5/23, Wednesday 5/24 and Thursday 5/25 @ Splash in Golden3:00 – 4:00 pm (13 and older)4:00 – 5:00 pm (12 and under)Friday 5/26 – no practice. Happy Memorial Day weekend!
PRACTICE UPDATES (Week of 5/22)
Monday 5/22 @ GMSC (Dryland Training Only) 3:15pm – 4:00 pm (13 and older) 4:00pm – 5:00pm (12 and under) *please wear sneakers, bathing suits not needed.Tuesday 5/23, Wednesday 5/24 and Thursday 5/25 @ Splash in Golden 3:00 – 4:00 pm (13 and older) 4:00 – 5:00 pm (12 and under)Friday 5/26 – no practice.…
First Week of Practice!!
Hello Team. Please check the blog on Monday (and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) before heading out to practice. We are scheduled to be at Splash in Golden (due to pool renovations at our pool). As of Saturday (5/20), Splash is saying that the pool may not be warm enough to swim in on Monday. We will…
Pool Cleanup Day this Sunday!
Clean up/set up day is Sunday, May 21st from 9am-2pm. We want everyone to take pride in the pool, so before we open, we are having a clean up day on Sunday, May 21st. Please show up if you can, even if it is only for a couple of hours. Every little bit helps, and…
We Need More Officials
Do you want to have the best view at the pool? Join us and become an official. You do not need any previous experience. You will get trained and shadow another official until you are ready to be set free. This is a great way to help the team and complete your family’s volunteer obligation…
Gators Summer Schedule
For all the planners on our team, the summer schedule has been published! Mark your calendars and get the coffee pot ready. The summer swimming whirlwind begins in 25 days.Go to our Meets/Practices/Events tab where you can also find a downloadable version of the schedule. PS- Don’t forget we have our Team Suit Fitting this…
Team Swimsuit Fitting + Summer Registration
We have been busy in the off-season getting ready for our summer season. 28 days and counting! Please see below for important updates (and pass this email on to any friends/neighbors that might have kids interested in the team). For any and all updates about the team, please head to our website. Team Swim Suit…
Summer Swim Team Registration!
Hello swimmers! Gator Swim Team registration is open and we couldn’t be more excited. Please click here to register. All swimmers must be registered in advance of our first practice on 5/22 and paid in full by 6/1 .Summer season starts the week of 5/22First meet is scheduled for Saturday 6/3Important Notes!!!! The swim club…
Reminder: Spring Clinic Starts 3/4
The Gator Spring Swim Clinic is right around the corner. Location: Green Mountain Rec CenterDates: 3/4/22 – 5/13/23 (skip 3/18) SATURDAYSFee: $100 for 10 week sessionAge Group Swim Times: 3:00-4:00pm (Ages 10 and under)4:00-5:00pm (Ages 11 and older)*If we have less than 25 participants, all practices will be at 3pm…
Reminder: Clinic Starts Saturday 9/17
Green Mountain Rec Center (13198 W. Green Mountain Dr.)SATURDAYS starting 9/17/2210 week session$100Fall Session: September 17 – November 19 SATURDAYSAll ages 3:00-4:00pmCost: $100 for 10-week session per child (cash or check made payable to GMST).We cannot prorate the cost of the clinic based on attendance.click here to register: https://form.jotform.com/212237142922145
Fall Swim Clinic (Gators)
Our Fall Swim Clinic dates are set. If you would like to join us, please see below. Green Mountain Rec Center (13198 W. Green Mountain Dr.)SATURDAYS starting 9/17/2210 week session$100Fall Session: September 17 – November 19 SATURDAYSAll ages 3:00-4:00pmCost: $100 for 10-week session per child (cash or check made payable to GMST).We cannot prorate the…
End Of Season Updates
Congrats to our State Swimmers! We had over 25 Top 5 finishes and 1 Gator Record (13-14 Girls Medley Relay) broken at State. Our Upper Division went especially hard with lots of trashcan throw-up sessions, borrowed tech suits, super hero capes, and supportive relay pump-up sessions. Our team placed 7th overall at State. Great job…
BANQUET + STATE MEET
Week of 7/25 (as we wind down and also ramp up!) Congrats to our League Swimmers! We took 3rd place at League (and most importantly beat the Golden Marlins who took 4th. First place went to 5Parks and second place to AKST) Well done everyone.Summary:Monday: Change in State Meet Practice Times (see below)Wednesday: Team Banquet…
Upper division practice tomorrow
Upper division practice starts at 7am tomorrow. If you are swimming the 400 you can come to the 7, 8 or 9 am practice for a short warm up and some pace work before the race tomorrow night.
League Entries – Please Read
The preliminary League entries are posted here – Entries. If your swimmer is swimming at League please check their entries and let me know if there are any changes or errors (email ethan.schick@gmail.com or text/call 7203354894). Entries are due by 5pm today. Because of the lottery system (explained below) they need to be final (i.e.…
League Week (7/18)
League practices start this week. If your swimmer did not qualify, then they will not swim at practice this week. Practice times remain the same.Team Movie Night: We will have an after-hours movie night at the pool on Wednesday 7/20. You can arrive between 8:15-8:30pm. This is a non-swimming event. Blankets, pillows and pajamas are…
Last Chance Entries
The preliminary last chance entries are linked here – Entries. Please email ethan.schick@gmail.com for any changes or additions. Entries are due at 4pm.
Last Chance Meet
Entries for the last chance meet are due this afternoon. The last chance meet is for swimmers with a B time trying to make league. Please talk to the coaches at the meet today or email ethan.schick@gmail.com with entries. No late entries will be accepted.
Swimmer of the Week – Week of 7/4
Upper Division – Everett Last week Everett came back from a vacation, but didn’t let that affect his swimming at all. He threw himself back into practice with gusto, giving his all on sets and challenging himself to get better. At the AK meet he continued his goal to swim all the events with a…
Week of 7/11 (Big Week!!)
It’s a 3-Meet kind of week! Please read through so you know what’s going on. This is our last week of regular practices unless you qualify for League or State.Summary:Monday 7/11 : Start of Gator WeekWednesday 7/13: Intrasquad #3 (plus parent/coaches relay)Saturday 7/16: Dual Meet at GoldenSunday 7/17: Last Chance Meet!Future Planning:Wednesday 7/20: Team Movie…
Details for Saturday (7/9) Meet @ AK
We need timers! We are 17 people short. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4dabac28a1ff2-gmst7Applewood Knolls Swim and Tennis: 11520 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033Parking is tight at Applewood Knolls. Please use the Applewood Baptist parking lot just a block to the east of the pool on 32nd. Warm up is at 6:30am. This is…
Team Photos Are Here!
Below is the link to view/order photos right online!https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-LwHwFg **album will be available until 07/31/2022 Have questions about ordering, contact Alex Hearn directly at alexhearnphoto@hotmail.com From Alex: “Thank you again for having me out to photograph all the swimmers again this year, it’s always a lot of fun!! I would like to offer a 10%…
Week of 7/4
Monday 7/4: No practiceSaturday 7/9: Dual Meet at Applewood KnollsDetail Updates:- July 4th: We will not have practice. Enjoy the day!- Parent Volunteers: Thank you so much to those families that have been helping. We still have about one-third of the team that has not stepped up yet. As a reminder, your swimmer is only…
Photos for End-of-Season Banquet
We are collecting photos/videos to feature at our banquet. If you have any photos or short video clips that you want included, please go to the following Photo Circle site to upload: https://join.photocircleapp.com/H87Y231JZGScott Kuipoff (one of our Data Dadz) has generously agreed to take this project on. Thanks Scott!
League Championships Gear: Pre-Orders
Hey Gators- If your child has already qualified for League (or you think there is a good chance that they will), we are doing pre-orders for League Gear. Our team is hosting League this year and we are trying to do pre-orders so that we aren’t stuck with hundreds of unpurchased t-shirts after the event.…
Swimmers of the Week(s)
The following are the swimmers of the week for the weeks of 6/13 and 6/20. Upper DivisionWeek of 6/13 – Eden Eden is an excellent swimmer, but the quality that impresses the coaches the most, is Eden’s commitment to technique and constant improvement. She always comes to the coaches tent after her races and asks…
Green Mountain Swim Team 