Happy Freaky Friday! We swam from the opposite side of the pool this morning and Coach Kayli surprised us by dressing as her brothers! See you tomorrow for the last dual meet against Five Parks!
Wacky Sock and Water Bottle Wednesday
Thank you to everyone who wore their socks in the pool today (especially upper division who had a tough kick set) and made/brought fun water containers to practice! No practice tomorrow for the 4th of July, but we will see you for Freaky Friday. Trade outfits with your friend or come dressed as someone else.
Two-Suit Tuesday
Thank you to all those who participated in two-suit Tuesday and partner activities during warm up! We will see you tomorrow for Wacky Sock and Anything but a Water Bottle Wednesday. Swimmers are encouraged to wear their socks in the pool!
Matching Monday
Thank you for a fun Matching Monday to start Gator Week! Use the link below to see pictures. See you tomorrow for Two-Suit Tuesday!
Gator Updates – week of 7/1
This is our last week of general practice, as well as Gator Week and Spirit Week. Let’s get ready!! What does this mean for your swimmer?
Summary:
– Monday: practice + matching day
– Tuesday: practice + Two suit day
– Wednesday: practice + anything but a water bottle day (No glass items please) and/or wacky socks
– Thursday: NO PRACTICE – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
– Friday: practice + Freaky Friday day
– Saturday: Dual meet @ GMSC vs. 5Parks – sign up here
Upcoming:
– General practice: This is for all swimmers and the week of 7/1 is our last week of general practice.
– League practice: for the week of 7/8, only swimmers that have qualified for League will be swimming. Practice will be at the same time.
– State practice: for the week of 7/15, only swimmers that have qualified for State will be swimming. Practice times may be consolidated between the age groups, so stay tuned.
– Details of the League and State Meets can be found on our Practice/Meets page.
– Gator Banquet: Our end-of-season team banquet will be held on Wednesday 7/17 @ 5:30pm at our pool. This is a non-swimming event and a truly joyful evening. We will recognize all the hard work our swimmers have put in this season and give out lots of awards. We hope everyone can make it.
– Team Movie night: we will host a team movie night on Wednesday 7/24 to close out the season. This is a non-swimming event and will be an after-hours affair at the pool. This is a special event for our team members and we kindly ask that swimmers don’t bring friends that aren’t on the team. Siblings and parents are welcome. More info to come.
Spirit Week & Gator Week 7/1-7/5
Spirit Days
- Monday (7/1): Matching (Match with another swimmer)
- Tuesday (7/2): Two-suit (wear two swimsuits instead of just one)
- Wednesday (7/3): Anything but a water bottle and/or wacky sock
- Thursday (7/4): No practice
- Friday (7/5): Freaky Friday (switch outfits with another swimmer)
Gator Week
As is tradition, Gator Week will occur in the week leading up to our last dual-meet of the season. Gator Week is designed to be the most difficult week of the summer for swimmers, so come prepared to swim more, and at a higher intensity. Please also note that Gator Week and Spirit Week will occur in conjunction. So, Bring water and a positive attitude, and come prepared for a challenge.
Green Mountain Swim Team 