Glendale Gators

For all new and returning families, here is a rundown of how swim meet days work!

• There IS practice the morning of a swim meet. Swimmers have a light practice followed by a team huddle where they find out what events they are swimming and a fun pep rally!
• If your swimmer is 8 and under, there will be volunteers (wranglers) lining your swimmers up before their race. If your swimmer is 9 and up, they are expected to line themselves up or ask a coach/older gator for help. 
• The order of strokes are: IM, Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly, Relays 
  • The order is always Boys then Girls for each age group per event 
  • 9 & Up swim IM and 50s of each stroke 
  • 6 & U only swim 25 free and 25 back 
  • 7-8 swim 25s of each stroke
• Things to bring to meets: 
  • bathing suit, googles, towel, and cap (optional but recommended) 
  • portable chairs (most pool have limited seating available) 
  • water, Gatorade, snacks (or money for the concession stand!)
  • TEAM SPIRIT- WEAR LOTS OF GREEN AND WHITE!! 
  • sunscreen
  • sharpie or markers to write events on your swimmers arm (optional) 

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