Gators Swim Team | Gators Equipo de Natación

Gators Swim Team | Gators Equipo de Natación

Our competitive swim team exists to benefit all children who show an interest in training and competing. Our program meets the needs of the novice competitive swimmer to State Champions and National Qualifiers. Staff provide swimmers the opportunity to excel through a structured, encouraging, and supportive environment. Children are placed into one of five different levels, based on age and ability. Success is the result of a solid foundation of the fundaments of proper stroke technique and balanced workouts.

*It is National Y-USA policy that in order to be on the team, your child must have an active YMCA membership.

 

 

Level 1

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 5-8

Must be able to swim a full 25 meters of freestyle and backstroke continuously. This group serves as a bridge between basic swim lessons and competitive swimming. Swimmers will focus on the very basics of the four competitive strokes, as well as starts (dives), turns, and finishes. Having fun is the most important part of this group!

 


Registration Information  

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4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 270.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/18/24 - 03/15/25
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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Level 2

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 7-10

Must be able to swim a full 50 meters of freestyle and backstroke continuously. In addition, they should have the knowledge of all four strokes. In level 2 Swimmers will continue to develop strokes and skills, working towards being able to complete a strong 100 IM.  Swimmers are also introduced to some specific ‘swim skills’ such as reading a clock, understanding basic sets, etc.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 270.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/18/24 - 03/15/25
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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Level 3

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 9-11

Must be able to swim all four strokes legally; specifically a 100 IM. Swimmers should be able to swim longer distances and more frequently. This level is where the commitment to the sport of swimming begins. Level 3 will have a continued emphasis on strokes, skills, and technique, but within the context of longer practices and sets.  Competition is emphasized more than in younger groups.


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4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 550.00-

Level 3 (Optional 2 Day)

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 9-11

Must be able to swim all four strokes legally; specifically a 100 IM. Swimmers should be able to swim longer distances and more frequently. This level is where the commitment to the sport of swimming begins. Level 3 will have a continued emphasis on strokes, skills, and technique, but within the context of longer practices and sets.  Competition is emphasized more than in younger groups.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 330.00-

Level 4

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 10-13

Must have four legal strokes and have swim times that are within the 9-10 state standards to be able to swim in this level. In level 4 we will work to increase consistency in training and competition while still refining stroke technique.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 550.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/18/24 - 03/15/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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Level 4 (Optional 2 Day)

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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Approximate Ages 10-13

Must have four legal strokes and have swim times that are within the 9-10 state standards to be able to swim in this level. In level 4 we will work to increase consistency in training and competition while still refining stroke technique.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 330.00-

Level 5

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11/18/24 - 3/15/25
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High Schoolers

This group is for high school or senior swimmers who are experienced swim team members. They perform strong, efficient strokes. They also have the physical strength to endure the distance expected at this level. Focus in this group is on technique efficiency, training intensity and strength conditioning.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 550.00-

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/18/24 - 03/15/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Register  

Level 5 (Optional 2 Day)

All Locations
11/18/24 - 3/15/25
VIEW

High Schoolers

This group is for high school or senior swimmers who are experienced swim team members. They perform strong, efficient strokes. They also have the physical strength to endure the distance expected at this level. Focus in this group is on technique efficiency, training intensity and strength conditioning.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/9/24
@ 06:00 AM
12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 330.00-