Posted by kathie on July 11, 2011
The final dual meet of the season is Tuesday, July 12 and is our make-up date at Preble County (Eaton). Remember this meet will run backwards (like at Idle Hour) but since we did get the Free Relays and a couple of heats of Butterfly in, we’ll start where we left off.
The work detail is the same as it was for the June 21 meet so if you signed up to work that meet you are required to either work that shift at Eaton or find a replacement.
As with all away meets we need to be on deck by 5:15 for 5:30 warm-ups. Remember to bring all the usual stuff: caps, goggles, towels, blankets, UMBRELLAS, snacks. And check in with Amanda (or another board member if Amanda is not available) so you can get credit for your work assignment.
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Posted by kathie on July 8, 2011
The week before SOSL Championships is always an exciting one and this season is no different. In addition to a non-league meet at Forest Hills (scroll down for that post) and the continuation of a rained-out meet at Preble County, this is the week when swimmers get to show their spirit for the Gators by participating in theme days all week long.
Monday: Hippie Day
Tuesday: Super Hero Day
Wednesday: Sports Team Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Coach Appreciation & Gator Green Day
And this year we’re adding yet another way for Gator swimmers to show their spirit for the team and the Valley View community with our first annual Food Drive. Swimmers will receive a ticket each time they donate (not one ticket per item) and we will draw tickets for prizes at the Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, July 15. If you have not already signed up to bring a food item for the Spaghetti Dinner, please see Debbie at practices or meets.
Posted by kathie on June 25, 2011
Dear Gator Families,
After reviewing our roster and comparing it with the Meet Job Sheets we have discovered that we will need 69 more shifts covered in order to fully staff the remainder of the season. With only 65 families it will again be necessary to ask anyone who is able to step up and work above and beyond the 5 halves+Invitational requirement laid out at registration.
We know that all of our families are very generous with their time…take today for example when it took about 5 minutes to fill in the empty slots for Invitational!…and we’re counting on you yet again. The truth is that our meets would not be possible without an incredible amount of volunteering from the families. So please consider signing up for an extra half meet (or two!) Feel free to recruit teenage siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents. Timers get the best view of the pool! Scoring and ribbons get shady seats! Lane slip runners get lots of exercise! Concessions workers make hungry people happy!
We hear compliments often from parents and guests of the Gators that meets in Germantown run smoothly and quickly and we always tell people that it’s because there are GREAT FAMILIES with lots of enthusiasm and experience who all come together to make summer swim fun for everyone.
Amanda Bowman will be at the meet on Tuesday evening with all the sign-up sheets.
Thank you all in advance for stepping up!
The Gator Board
Posted by kathie on
Tuessday, June 28 is the second home Germantown Gator swim meet for 2011. Swimmers from Cardinal Hill will be in town. Let’s host them in true Gator style! Concessions contributions of fresh fruits/veggies, baked goods or packaged treats are always welcome. And you can plan on getting a Gator Tater or Rhonda’s Walking Taco to enjoy while you watch the events.
We may have some open work slots for this meet so if you are willing to help out, please see Amanda or another board member when you get to the meet.
Gator swimmers need to be on deck ready to warm up at 5:00 PM. Plan to arrive about 4:45 PM if you can in order to set up “camp” in the bull pen area. Remember water & snacks, caps & goggles and plenty of towels.
Good Luck Gators!
Posted by kathie on June 20, 2011
Here are the forms for ordering Tees & Tanks for Championships and for placing a personal ad in the Championship program. Please turn in all forms and money (checks to “Germantown Gators”) to Kathie Lucas no later than Friday, June 24, 2011. You will receive your shirts at Championships on July 16 at Miamisburg. We will not know until then what the shirts look like:
2011 Champ T shirt order form
2011 Champ Program Ads
