Germantown Gators

Picture Day 2012

kathie — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:17:07 +0000

Just added to the calendar: team pictures are Wednesday, June 13, beginning at 8:00 AM. Bob Woods will be there and he’ll start with the individuals (or siblings or cousins) and then he will set up the team photo. Order envelopes will be available at pictures. There will not be regular practices that morning so 13+’s can sleep in!

Still need to sign up?

kathie — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:52:36 +0000

Did you miss Gator Sign Up Day? We understand that life gets hectic sometimes and you can’t be in two places at the same time so here are the steps to take if you still want to swim in 2012:

1. Download the registratonform2012packet.
2. Fill out the form (both pages/sides!) and sign!
3. Write two checks to Germantown Gators: one for registration fee ($40, $80, $115, $150 for 1, 2, 3, 4 swimmers) and one $100 check for the work deposit.
4. Mail or drop off forms & payment to 22 N Walnut St., Germantown, OH, 45327.
5. Visit the City of Germantown offices to purchase your Germantown Pool pass. Make sure you tell them you are purchasing a pass for a Gator swimmer so you can receive the discounted rate.
6. Check out the google calendar on the site so you know when all the meets are and can plan your work shifts.
6. Get in touch with Amanda Bowman (mandybo70(at)gtownonline.com) to sign up for your work assignments. You are required to work 6 half meet shifts plus one shift at the Germantown Gator Invitational on Saturday, June 23, 2012, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Keep in mind an important change beginning this season: No swimmer will be permitted to practice until all paperwork is completed, fees are paid, and work assignments made. Due to liability and financial issues, no unpaid swimmer will be permitted to enter the pool area until fully registered. It sounds harsh and it is unfortunate that we need to put this new rule into place.

If you have any questions, please email us and we will be happy to help you out!

Sign Up Day: April 28!

kathie — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:13:32 +0000

Swim team sign ups will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Veterans Park Depot in Germantown. Need more information or a flyer? Registration Day 2012.

Please note the important change for this season. NO SWIMMER will be permitted to enter the pool area or practice with the team until all paperwork is completed, signed and fees are paid. This includes the Germantown Pool Pass that is required for all Gator swimmers. Board members will be outside the pool gates the first evening practices to make sure you’ve got everything you need to get your swimmer started for the season!

Pre-Season Survey

kathie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:22:22 +0000

The SOSL (Southwest Ohio Swim League, the league we are in) is working on the schedule for this season. If you didn’t recieve the emailed survey, you can click here to share your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.

end of season carry-in, awards & pool party!

kathie — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:49:52 +0000

Tuesday, July 19 is the Gator end of season party. We’ll start with a carry-in at 6:00 (bring a dish or two to share, your choice of beverage and table service for your family), then the coaches will hand out trophies (The High Point Award, The Most Improved and The Gator Award) and ribbons and then they have to be patient while everyone thanks them again and again for being amazing people & coaches! After the awards, head over to the pool for a Gator Family-only swim party. We’ll have the pool until 9:00 PM. Then it’s good-bye to 2011 and see you in April at sign-ups!

time to eat!

kathie — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:16:58 +0000

The Traditional pre-Championships Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Friday, July 15, in the Veterans Park Depot. The sign-up sheet for contributions was available at morning practice but it’s full so all you’ll need to bring to the dinner (besides anything you may have signed up to bring) is a chair if you want to sit in the park and/or the beverage of your choice. There will be tables and chairs available inside the Depot if you would rather sit inside.

Please bring your food contributions to the Depot by 6:00 PM so we can get the buffet line moving at 6:30 PM. Swimmers will get fed first starting with the 8 & unders. Parents will get to eat after that. Hope to see you there!

psych sheet link for championships

kathie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:43:42 +0000

Would you like to know what your swimmers are swimming before you arrive on Saturday? Click here to download a PDF. Note that this does not contain heat/lane information. Also note how many swimmers there are! It’s going to be a great but long day!

let’s finish strong at preble county

kathie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:35:35 +0000

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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gator spirit & community service week

kathie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:24:54 +0000

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.

monday’s meet @ forest hills in middletown

kathie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:41:38 +0000

Monday, July 11, 2011 is a non-league meet against Forest Hills. They’re one of the teams that always participates in and supports our Invitational. The pool is located in the Forest Hills Country Club in Middletown. As with all away meets we will warm up second so please be on deck at 5:15 for 5:30 warm-ups.

This meet will have a different order of events and they do not run a Clerk of Course so you’ll want to be alert to which events are happening and help your younger swimmers get to their lanes/blocks at the right time. Here is the event order:

The address is Forest Hills Country Club, 791 4th Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044-4211
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