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 @ Wheatridge

Details:
Practice Times have been finalized based on the number of registered swimmers in each age group. (As a reminder, we only have a 5-lane pool and have to do our best to not overcrowd any age group)
13 and older: 6:30am-8:00am
10-12 years: 8:00-9:00am
9 and under: 9:00-10:ooam*
*Please note: Our preference is for 9 year olds to practice at the 9:00am slot. if you have a 9 year old that needs to practice in the earlier timeslot, please speak to Coach Ethan or Coach Kayli for permission to move practices. We have a VERY BIG team this year and pool space is at a premium.

Parent Meeting / Tie-Dye & Ice Cream Party
Wednesday 5/31 @ 5:30pm-7:00pm @ GMSC
This is a non-swimming event. We will have white Gator t-shirts and tank tops to sale that you can tie-dye or you are welcome to bring your own. Parents/kids/siblings are all welcome to get in the Gator spirit and tie-dye their summer team gear. Parent Meeting will start at 6:15pm to give a run-down of the season, volunteer expectations and answer any questions you might have.

Our First Dual Meet!
Saturday 6/3 at Wheatridge (Anderson Pool)
warm up at 6:30am
Coaches will help the kids sign up for this event during practice.
*Check the sidebar of the blog each week in the “Next Event” section. You will find each event, location, start times, etc. The full schedule can also be found on our Events tab on the website.

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 not know for sure until Monday. We will post if practice is a yes or no as soon as possible on Monday, along with any changes of time or location.

On a positive note, our pool renovation is coming along nicely and will be ready to go for morning practices starting on Tuesday 5/30. Woohoo!!

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 your helpful hands to get the pool in shape. Please bring work gloves, rakes and large push brooms if you have them. We will need help with general cleaning of pool grounds, trimming shrubs, weeding, putting out tables & chairs, and help assembling new umbrella stands.  Thanks very much for any help that you can provide!

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 over the summer.

Upcoming training dates:
– Monday 5/22 at 5Parks (5:00 pm)
– Thursday 5/25 at Applewood Knolls (6:00 pm)

If you are interested or slightly curios, please email us at gmstgators@gmail.com

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 Saturday from 2:30pm – 4:15pm at the Green Mountain Rec Center.