Hello Gator Families!

Pre-season practices are one week away! I'm so excited to see all of you!

Pre-season practices are optional. We know that many of you are finishing after-school activities and spring sports, so just come as you are able. We have 2 sessions each weekday from Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 27. We will offer a 4:30 session and a 5:30 session. Unlike regular-season practices, pre-season practices are not assigned by age or ability. Simply come to the practice that suits your schedule. PRE-SEASON PRACTICES ARE FOR REGULAR TEAM ONLY, NOT PRE-TEAM.

The summer's calendar of events is updated. Until we get the site filled out, please refer to the attachment for important calendar items. 

Regular season practices begin Tuesday, May 31.

• 7:00-8:30 a.m., ages 13 and up
• 8:30-9:30 a.m., ages 9/10 and 11/12
• 9:30-10:30 a.m., 8 and Under age group

Pre-Team practice begins Wednesday, June 1.

• 10:15-11:00 a.m.: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Stroke and Turn

Stroke and Turn sessions will be offered each week for those interested in improving their technique. These sessions are not geared toward conditioning as many of the morning practices are; rather, they are an opportunity to improve starts, finishes, turns, and stroke technique. These sessions are optional but encouraged. (Note: don't wait until the end of the season to attend stroke and turn - as the summer progresses, it is not unusual for monsoon season to sabotage our evening plans. So start right away!)

The schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 9 and up
• Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8 and Under

The first stroke and turn session will be Thursday, June 2.

We will have a parent meeting for everyone (returning and new families) on Thursday evening, June 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (during the first Stroke and Turn).

T-Shirt/Apparel Update

T-shirt and apparel orders will be placed May 12. Swimmers who have registered prior to May 12 will get their gear by our first swim meet on June 6.

Swim Suits

If you want to order a team suit and have not done so, I recommend doing it ASAP. As you will see on our calendar, our first meet is on June 6 and team pictures are on June 10 (early this summer!). The link to our team store is here: https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/ccgatorsabq?ref=SWIMTOPIA&cat=163258

Registration Deadline

The last day to register for Gators is May 27. (Those who register after May 12 will be included in the second apparel order.) If you have friends or family who would like to join, feel free to pass this message along or email me at [email protected]. The club has limited Sports Memberships, but they will accommodate families who want to participate in swim team specifically. We can accommodate 15-20 more swimmers. Click here to register for Swim Team: https://ccg.swimtopia.com/register

Communication

As we phase into using SwimTopia exclusively, you MIGHT receive double communication from Gators. Until registration closes on May 27, I'll be sending messages via the SwimTopia site and our Super Gator Gmail account. This is to ensure that everyone, both returning and new families, get all the information. I apologize in advance.

In preparation for the summer, please download the SwimTopia app and enable notifications. This will be the most efficient way to get information throughout the summer.

Have a great week! GO GATORS!

Molly