GATORS Swim & Dive | Sunny Willow Swim Club

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 Practice:
Starting Tuesday, May 28 through Monday, June 10 (No practice June 11)
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

We will once again work out a dismissal process with TFES. Families with children who attend TFES will receive a separate communication leading up to the start of the season.

Regular Season Morning Swim Practice:
Starting Wednesday June 12 – 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 10 & under

Regular Season SWIM Afternoon Practices:
This option is for children who attend camp or have a conflict for a full week. Swimmers may only attend this practice time if they are UNABLE to consistently attend morning practices during a week. We will have a sign up for this in June. Please also communicate with Coach Chris as we approach the first full week of morning practices.

Begins Monday June 17
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 all ages (subject to change based on team conflicts

DIVING: Practice groups will be confirmed after registration is complete.

After School Practice 5/28-6/10
4:00 – 5:00 pm
5:00 – 6:00 pm

Regular Season Morning Practice
9:00 – 10:00 am 8-10
10:00 – 11:00 am 11 & over

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.

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.

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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