Summer League 2011: General Information
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| Gator Swim Team: 2003-2010 Conference Champions |
Last Updated on Saturday, January 14, 2012 09:55 PM
Summer League News and Updates
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ATTENTION SUMMER LEAGUE SWIMMERS:
JOIN THE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM BY JULY 31st AND GET 25% OFF FOR SIX MONTHS * * Monthly dues only (does not include meet entry fees or USA Swimming annual membership) |
| Picture Day: Mark your calendars - On Wednesday, July 6, a photographer will be at the pool to take the team picture (and also individual photos). Thursday, July 7, will be the rain date. Parents, please make sure your swimmers bring their black swimsuits and white Gator caps to the pool this day. 5x7 prints will cost $10 and 8x10 will cost $16 each. |
Conference T-Shirt: This year's conference t-shirt can be pre-ordered now. Click on the picture to see a larger version of the design. The price is $15 (regular size), $16 (2XL) or $17 (3XL). To place an order, please contact Jena Mabry.
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| Practice Times We're now back to the regular practice times (Mon-Fri 9-11am). |
Cape Central Swimming Camp Cape Central High School and Gator Summer League coach Dayna Powell is inviting swimmers to attend the Cape Central Swimming Camp 2001. It starts Sunday, June 12 and the cost is $50
for five 2-hour sessions. All sessions will be at the SEMO pool, except Sunday's sessions which will be at Central pool. Anyone interested should contact Dayna Powell at 579-9560 or
powelld@capetigers.com
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| Letter from Coach Steffan: Dear Gators: First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “welcome” to all of our new swimmers and families, and a “welcome back” to all of those who are returning! I admit that the summer season has not necessarily gotten off to an auspicious start, what with two practices being completely rained out and another two being cut short due to unseasonably cold weather. However, I am delighted to see so many swimmers back from last summer, and just as delighted to meet all the new swimmers! Believe it or not, it will be warm and sunny soon… great weather for swimming! Click here to read the entire letter... |
| Next Meet: The Gators will be competing in Perryville on Saturday, June 4. This early meet is a great opportunity for everyone to experience a swimming competition and get used to summer league events and meet organization. This meet is indoors. Visit the Meet Schedule page for more information about this meet, including the official meet invitation and a map to the pool. Parents, please let coaches Jameson and/or Steffan know by Thursday whether you will be attending this meet or not. |
| Team Suit Orders: There will be a suit sizing kit at the pool on Thursday, May 26th; Friday, May 27th; and Tuesday, May 31st. Jena Mabry will be there for suit orders from 3:30-7:00 pm all three days. The suits will be solid black with the Gator logo. Payment is needed at the time of ordering your suits. The cost of the suits: Female - $48.00; Jammers - $35.00; and Briefs - $32.00. |
| Practice Times and Location: Because of the ongoing renovations at Central Municipal Pool, Summer League practices will be held in the afternoon
(4:00 to 5:30pm daily) until June 10. Monday, May 23, is the first day of Summer League practice!!!! |
| Questions about practice and swimming in general? Contact a
member of the coaching staff: Steve Franklin, Gator Head Coach: 573-986-8155 (coach@gatorswimteam.org) Jameson Kuper, Summer League co-Head Coach: 573-275-9512 (jkuper@gatorswimteam.org) Steffan troxel, Summer League co-Head Coach: (oxel@gatorswimteam.org">sjtroxel@gatorswimteam.org) |
| Any other questions (registration, swimsuits, etc)? Contact Jena Mabry, Parent Liaison, at 573-576-9593 or via email. |
The Gator Summer League Program
Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity to get kids involved in a fun and low-cost structured sport that is known for being one of the very best all-around ways of keeping fit: SWIMMING.
The Gator Swim Team is now enrolling kids ages 4-18 to participate in the Southeast Missouri Swim Conference (SMSC). The Gators' summer-long program is a fun and instructive introduction to the world of competitive swimming in a safe and supportive family environment. Our team's knowledgeable coaches will work alongside parents in practice sessions and swim meets, providing the young athletes all the support and confidence they need to start and maintain healthy habits that will last a lifetime and define winning in their own personal way.
Sign up today!
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Why Swimming?
"Each year more people participate in the sport of swimming than in any other sport. Swimming is the nation's number one activity because no other sport or activity produces as many or as varied benefits for the individual throughout one's life, from early childhood onward. It is safe, with less risk of injury than most other activities and promotes a clean, healthy lifestyle." 1
Swimming is a great sport for people of all ages. It is also great fun to perform, especially during the summer. In fact, in summer time, swimming serves as an excellent exercising choice to beat the summer heat. Many experts believe that swimming is the ideal all-round exercise. Here are some other benefits of swimming:
- Swimming provides growth in self confidence and discipline which is unmatched by participation in any other kind of sport or activity.
- Swimming teaches kids important life skills such as time management, self-discipline, honesty, dedication, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, trust and pride.
- Swimming is one of the best whole-body workouts and can be an integral part of achieving and maintaining fitness and decrease the risk of developing future health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.
- Swimmers and their parents can participate in events together as a family.
- Swimming engages kids in a sport that they will be able to continue with throughout their lifetime without concern for damaging joints, breaking bones, or placing undue stress on our bodies.
- Perhaps the best reason for getting your children involved in competitive swimming is the friendships that they will develop. "Swimming Buddies" often become lifelong friends.
- Swimming is a skill that can save lives.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for children ages 4 and up.
- Swimming is accessible for some people for whom other forms of physical activity are difficult, like those who need low impact exercise.
- Nothing beats splashing around a pool with friends, and swimming offers the benefits of a full-body workout for kids of any age.
- Recent research shows that participation in an organized sport such as swimming improves academic and occupational outcomes, lowers school dropout and deters delinquency.
- If you and your kids have participated in other organized sports in the past, you will be pleased to know that THERE IS NO BENCH IN SWIMMING: EVERYONE PLAYS.
The Gator Swim Team
The Gator Swim Team is a parent-owned competitive swim team organized to teach swimmers of all ages and abilities. We are the longest running swim program in Southeast Missouri and the four-time defending champions of the SMSC Summer League. By joining the Gator Summer League team, kids will be part of daily practice sessions with a knowledgeable and talented coaching staff that will work diligently to make sure that swimmers:
- Learn and apply the basic swimming skills needed to practice the sport and maximize its health benefits;
- Do stroke drills and games that make learning fun, while developing good stroke technique and making friends;
- Build self-confidence and self-esteem through swimming;
Summer league swimming is a great starting point for anyone who wants to
get involved in the sport of swimming and harvest all its benefits.
No Previous Swimming Experience Necessary: Anyone between the ages of 4 and 18 who is interested in being active all summer, staying in shape, learning, competing and having fun can join the Gator Summer League team. Swimmers are placed in groups according to their age and ability, and everyone has a chance to learn and improve, regardless of previous swimming experience or ability level.
Sign up today!
Click here for Registration Information
1. Quoted from the North Texas Swimming web site.