Pentathlon Entries

I linked the current pentathlon entries on the sidebar. Final entries are due by 3 pm tomorrow. If you would like to participate and are not listed on the entries let me know at the meet tomorrow. I know a few people are qualifying/trying to qualify tomorrow. Please check in with me if/when you finish those races. As a reminder, swimmers must have a B time or better in 4 of the 5 events. Each stroke discipline and the IM count towards this qualification.

Two Timers Needed for Wednesday

Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer on Wednesday! It’s going to be a great meet- weather will be just a bit different than our last Intrasquad meet.

We do need TWO more timers for the 2nd shift. If your child is signed up for the IM to get the Iron Gator, this would be a good shift to cover since you’ll be there until the end of the meet. Here is the sign up link.

Gator Updates: Week of 6/16

Summary:
– WED: Intrasquad #2 (warm up: 5:00pm / start 5:30pm)
– SAT: Home Meet vs. Wheatridge (warm up: 6:00am / start: 7:00am)
-SUN: Pentathlon @ AAC (talk to your coach to see if you qualify)
-WED 6/25: Pictures, Pancakes and Water World Day
-Iron Gator Award

Details:
– Intrasquad: Just like last time, this is with our team only. Swimmers can sign up for a maximum of 3 events and there will not be any relays. Sign up here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DABAC28A1FF2-57011700-intrasquad2#/
– GMST vs. Wheatridge: This is our last home meet! Everything will be on the road from here on out, so make sure you are checking the side bar for times and addresses moving forward. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DABAC28A1FF2-57012864-gmst#/
– Pentathlon: You must have qualifying times to swim in this race. Please speak to your age division coach and they can let you know. We will need 9 timers, so most families will need to step up if you plan to be there. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DABAC28A1FF2-56899827-pentathlon#/
– Pictures and Pancakes: Our friend and local Photographer, Alex Hearn, will be with our team to take a Big Team photo, as well as individual photos if you would like that for your kids. We ask that everyone wear their team suit (or black or green suit) if you can. Pictures will start at 7:30am and a pancake breakfast will follow. We will not have practice on picture day. We do need help with this event, so please see the sign up sheet here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DABAC28A1FF2-56900057-gator#/
– Water World: This portion of the day is optional (as our most things on our team) and follows the pancake breakfast. We have discounted tickets available to purchase and all swimmers need to have their own rides. We will pick a spot for the team to meet up (more detailed information will be posted) and generally all families/kids just come and go throughout the park and have a fun day. Many of the kids wear their team suits, so it’s fun to see Gators throughout the park. The link for tickets is on the side bar or click here: https://calypsoclub.waterworldcolorado.com/affiliate
–Does your swimmer want to be an Iron Gator? We want it for them too! In order to earn the Iron Gator Award your swimmer has to get a qualifying time in every event available for their age division. They don’t have to win, they just have to swim and not DQ! We love to encourage all swimmers to try all the races. We know it’s hard. That’s why it’s the Iron Gator Award. Talk to your coach if you have questions. They would be happy to sign your kid up for an IM to complete the list 🙂

Gator Updates: Week of June 9th

It’s a quiet week, ramping up to a 3 events next week.

Summary:
Tue/Wed 6/10 and 6/11: Night Practice
Saturday 6/14: Home Meet vs. Genesee

Week of 6/16:
Wed 6/18: Intrasquad
Sat 6/21: Home meet vs. Wheatridge
Sun 6/22: Pentathlon Invitational

Details:
– Night Practice: Due to movie night at the pool this Thursday (6/12) night practice for upper division will take place Tuesday (6/10) and Wednesday (6/11) instead.
– Home Meets: We have 3 home meets in a row, so please volunteer if you can. I don’t think we will make it to 3rd shift of either meet with Genesee or Wheatridge since they have smaller teams, but we want to be prepared just in case. Please see the side bar to sign up.
– Pentathlon: This is a fun Sunday morning meet at the Applewood Athletic Club (AAC) where swimmers swim in all 5 events: back, breast, fly, free, and IM. In order to swim in this meet, your swimmer must have qualifying times. If your swimmer has a “B” time or better in 3 of the 5 disciplines, then talk to your age group coach about signing up. We generally send 15-20 kids to this meet.