Hello Gator Fam!

This morning’s photos and Team Breakfast were awesome! Pics are available on the Gators Instagram (@umgators). Thank you all so much for your timeliness, willingness to help, and for the joyful spirit. It was a fantastic start to the season!

Next up is Time Trials! Here are the details:

• All regular team swimmers are expected to participate in Time Trials, unless you have already reached out to let us know you can’t make it.
  • Mini-Gators do not swim Time Trials, though they are welcome to come see how it works, they should not come prepared to get in and swim.
• Swimmers should report at 4:30 PM for warmups
• Volunteers should check in at the team shed by 4:45 PM
• Event will begin at 5:00 PM approximately
• Swimmers will swim all four strokes, no relays. Swimmers age 10 and up will also swim Individual Medley (IM)
• Time Trials is typically shorter than a regular meet, and it works best when all volunteer slots are filled even if you are still learning.
  • There are a few volunteer slots left, you can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CA4AD22A0FE3-64522845-gators
• The pool will be open for regular business during Time Trials, swimmers are expected to remain only in the Team Area for the duration of the event. It can be tempting to let them hang out with friends who aren’t on the team during this time but in order to keep things moving, we have to be able to find them quickly. Please remind your swimmer of this and help us hold this expectation.
• What to bring:
  • Wear your team suit.
  • Goggles (plus a spare, just in case)
  • Swim Cap (plus a spare, just in case)
  • 1-2 towels (it’s nice to have two in case kids get chilly)
  • A non-technology activity to keep swimmers occupied between heats
  • Water (for the kids, not the pool. We have plenty of water for the pool)
  • An anti-rain charm, if you’ve got one. :)

Looking ahead:

• Regular (AM) practice this Thursday and Friday. Mini-Gators practice this Thursday.
• Swim Blast: Set-up is Friday, event is Saturday morning.
  • Sign-ups are closed.
• Swim Meets: Regular in-season meets start next week. Please make sure you have RSVP’d in SwimTopia. Here is a link to how to do that: https://youtu.be/NT_gSIISU0g
  • Tuesday, 6/23: At Manorlu. Theme is Neon!!
  • Saturday, 6/27: Home vs. Fort Washington. Theme is Dress as a Coach!!
• I’ll be sending an email this weekend with details about everything for next week.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Katie