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Gators Newsletter - Week of June 22 - 28

June 22nd

Way to bring team spirit despite the heat this weekend, Gators! We loved seeing the pool deck turned into a tropical paradise, and we thank you for hanging in there on a sweltering Saturday morning!

Meet results from last week are now available online.

DQs are great for learning, which is what summer swim is all about. The coaches have information on all disqualifications and will use it to help your swimmer(s) continue to improve.

Here is the Gators News for the week ahead:

Morning Practices:

  • Monday – Age Group and Mini Practices as usual
  • Tuesday – Age Group and Mini Practices as usual
  • Wednesday – Age Group and Mini Practices as usual
  • Friday – Age Group as usual

Evening Practices:

  • If your swimmer is unable to attend morning practices this week and would like to practice in the evening, email [email protected].
  • Evening practices this week will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:00 – 6:45 pm OR 6:45 – 7:30 pm.
  • Please include the name and age of your swimmer(s) along with the practice time you would like to attend in your email.

Upcoming Events:

  • Independence Day: NEXT Friday, July 4
    • The Gators will host our annual Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast & Fun Games, replacing regular practice. We’ll be at the pool from 8:00 am – 9:30 am. We will be finished in time for you to catch the parade in town!
  • Picture Day: Wednesday, July 16 (in place of our regular team practice
  • Team Banquet: SUNDAY, July 20 (please note this is a change from what was communicated at the start of the season)

Swim Meets This Week:

We have two swim meets this week!!

IMPORTANT: If your Gator(s) would like to participate, you must declare your intent by the deadlines listed below. Changes will not be made at the events.

Swimmers may sign up for a maximum of 3 events (Free/Back/Breaststroke/Fly/Individual Medley) and may be assigned to a team relay (the last events of the meet) by Coach Emma. Please be sure to indicate whether your swimmer is available/not available for relay events when you complete the Meet Entry form.

Wednesday, June 25: AWAY vs Evergreen Meadows Makos

  • Declare your swimmers by 7:00 PM on Monday, June 23. We cannot adjust the roster after the deadline.
  • Theme: Superhero OR Mystical Creatures – which will you be??
  • Please sign up to Volunteer – many opportunities are still available
  • Pool location: 104 Wallace Drive SE,Leesburg, VA
  • Pool deck open: 4:30 pm
  • Makos Warm up: 5:00 – 5:25 pm
  • Gators Warm up: 5:35 – 5:50 pm
  • Officials briefing: 5:30 pm
  • Timers briefing: 5:35 pm
  • National Anthem: 5:55 pm
  • Meet starts: 6:00 pm
  • Cash/Venmo concessions will be available!
  • Swimmers must stay in their team area. Staying together will help ensure no one misses a race.

Saturday, June 28: HOME vs Potomac Crossing Barracudas

  • Declare your swimmers by 7:00 pm onThursday, June 26. We cannot adjust the roster after the deadline.
  • Theme: Olympics!
  • Special event: Senior Recognition!
  • Please sign up to Volunteer – many opportunities are still available
  • Pool location: 55 Meade Drive SW, Leesburg, VA
  • Pool deck open: 7:00 am
  • Gators warm up: 7:10 – 7:30 am
  • Barracudas warm up: 7:30 – 7:55 am
  • Officials briefing: 7:35 am
  • Timers briefing: 7:45 am
  • National Anthem: 7:55 am
  • Cash only concessions available in the game room!
  • Swimmers must stay in their team area. Staying together will help ensure no one misses a race.

Treats This Week

Mini Gators – Mini Meet: Thursday, June 26

The first Mini Meet of the season will take place on Thursday, June 26 at Potomac Crossing. Mini families, please fill out the Google Form below to indicate which events your Mini Gator would like to swim.

Mini Meet Details:

  • Pool location: Potomac Crossing Pool (800 Balls Bluff Rd NE, Leesburg, VA)
  • Warm-ups (Optional): 8:40 am
  • Meet Begins: 9:00 am
  • Meet Ends: 10:30 am (estimated)

Sign Up by Monday night: https://forms.gle/HgtH2TcChH8NSJJU8

Available events:

  • Kick board
  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke

Please see Coach Molly at practice on Monday with any questions! Good luck, Mini Gators!

PLEASE READ - Divisionals Announcement:

The Greenway Gators are excited to announce that our team will be hosting the upcoming Divisional meet for ODSL Division 4 (Belmont, Franklin Park, Greenway Farms, Hartland, and Kirkpatrick Farms). Big thanks to Ben Graham for working with the HOA to obtain approval for our team to host and for securing parking at Greenway Manor that day!

With five teams attending, this is a big event that will require a lot of volunteers. Please stay tuned for more information. Thank you in advance for your help! We are so excited to be hosting this year!

Wondering what the Divisional swim meet is all about? We have information about end-of-season (EOS) meets on our website here: https://greenwaygators.swimtopia.com/end-of-season-meets (hint: they are a lot of fun!)

Inclement Weather Reminder:

  • If the pool needs to be closed due to the weather, practices will be canceled. This could also mean practices may end early on occasion. Please keep an eye on the weather and trust that a News Alert will be posted to the Gators Facebook group if practices need to be delayed or canceled.
  • During swim meets, lifeguards on duty will determine the safety conditions of the pool and facility. If the pool needs to be cleared, please report to your vehicles immediately and await further instructions. We will follow the National Lighting Safety Institute’s recommendation of waiting 30 minutes from the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning before resuming. Team Reps, in conjunction with the Referee and the lifeguard staff,f will determine whether the meet can resume.

We are looking forward to another fun week!!

Go, Gators!

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