GATORS Swim & Dive

Welcome to GATORS COUNTRY!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email sunnywillowswimteam@gmail.com.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Our practice schedules will be changing a little bit this year. Also, please note that athletes might be moved as coaches feel appropriate for their skill level. This is done to accommodate our increasing team size, as well as enable our coaches to spend more time focusing on the needs of the various groups. Times listed are the time that swimmers are to be in the pool, not arrival times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of every practice to allow for goggles & caps on, etc. We appreciate your support with this request! Coach Chris requests that swim team members attend practice a minimum of 3 days per week, but would like to see daily attendance if possible.
After School Swim Practice: Tuesday May 30- Wednesday June 14 (No practice June 15)
3:45 – 4:30 pm ages 10 & under
4:30 – 5:30 pm ages 11 – 13
5:30 – 6:30 pm ages 14 & over
All ages please bring sneakers, swimsuits and towels
Regular Season Morning Swim Practice: begins Friday, June 16, practices held Monday-Friday
**Changes may be made to an athlete’s practice assignment based on coach’s discretion/skill level.**
8:00 – 9:15 am ages 14 & over
9:15 – 10:15 am ages 11 – 13
10:15 – 11:00 am ages 7-10
10:45 – 11:15 am ages 6 & under
Regular Season Afternoon Swim Practice: (only for those swimmers UNABLE to consistently attend morning practices; please see Coach Chris) Begins Monday June 19
  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 all ages (subject to change based on team conflicts)
After School Dive Practice: Tuesday, May 30 – Wednesday June 14. (No practice Thursday June 15)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm ages 10 & below
  • 5:00 – 6:15 pm ages 11 & up
  • All ages please bring sneakers, swimsuits and towels to each practice
Regular Season Morning Dive Practice: 8:30-10:30 groups will be announced later and we will work to accommodate swimmer/diver athletes

If you would like to have your contact email updated, please email sunnywillowswimteam@gmail.com.

Kate McManus & Amanda Dynan
Swim & Dive Board Representatives

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Sunny Willow GATORS: A great way to meet new friends, have fun, and strengthen your swimming & diving skills! The Sunny Willow Swim & Dive Team welcomes club members age 5 to recent high school graduates. Swimming requirements for team members 12 & under are that each member has passed the club swimming test, which demonstrates the ability to swim 2 lengths of the pool without stopping (one of which is freestyle or crawl) and tread water for 30 seconds. For less advanced swimmers we offer the pre-team or “Lil Gators”. These team members must also pass the club swim test, but will have a greater coach to swimmer ratio, with focus on beginner level competitive swimming skills.

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The mission of the Sunny Willow Swim and Dive Team is to provide an opportunity for team members to participate in a safe, healthy, fun and competitive summer swimming experience. Our goal is to improve skill and understanding in the sport of competitive swimming and diving, develop camaraderie and friendship with team members, learn sportsmanship, and most importantly, to have fun!

The Sunny Willow GATORS compete in the Colonial Swim League. There are 7 teams in the Colonial League, including Ft. Washington Swim Club, Maple Manor, Manorlu, Hideaway, Maplewood, and Upper Moreland. The meet schedule is posted on the swim meets tab.

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For any parent who may be interested in being part of the GATORS Swim & Dive Team Committee: Do you have new ideas and lots of energy to help plan and prepare the swim & diving team events?  We welcome any interested team parent to take part in any way you can (no matter how small!).

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