Welcome to the Gator family! Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you on deck. We have a great group of swimmers joining us this year, and we are looking forward to a wonderful 2026 season!

🐊 Monday, May 11th begins our annual swim team kickoff! Please join us at the pool for an ice cream social from 5:30-6:30pm. Parent meetings will be held at 5:30pm or 6:30pm on the pool deck. We offer 2 times to accommodate schedules, but you only need to attend 1 meeting. During this time the swimmers can enjoy the pool and their ice cream!

*Junior coaches: in-water training begins this day at 4:00 pm so please wear a swimsuit and bring a towel.

🐊 Week of May 11th:

• Assessments will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday for all 6 & unders (new and returning swimmers), new-to-the-team 7/8s, and junior gators.
• The first official practice for 8 & unders is Monday, May 18th due to assessments.

🐊 Tuesday, May 12th:

• First official day of afternoon practice for swimmers 9 & up (8 and under will not begin official practice until 5/18 due to assessments)

*You will receive a separate email with more information regarding assessments. You may reach out to Carly Laing ([email protected]) with any questions.

*Age group cutoff is the swimmer’s age as of June 1st, 2026

🐊 Afternoon Practice

*Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons (no Friday PM practice)

• 11+: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
• 6&u: 5:00 - 5:30 pm
• 7/8s: 5:30 - 6:15 pm
• 9/10s: 6:15 - 7:00 pm

🐊 Saturday Morning Practice (begins June 6th)

• 7-10 year olds: 8:00 - 8:45 am
• 6&u: 8:45 - 9:15 am
• 11+: 9:15 - 10:15 am

🐊 Weekday Morning Practice (begins June 15th)

*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday mornings (no Wednesday AM practice following meets)

• 7-10 year olds: 8:00-8:45 am
• 6&u: 8:45-9:15 am
• 11+: 9:15-10:15 am

🐊 What do I need for practice? Where do I purchase the team swimsuit?

• Swimmers need goggles, a towel, and a water bottle (swim cap optional).
• We recommend picking goggles that are geared towards swim team, such as Speedo Vanquishers, Sporti Antifog, or goggles of your choice that are small and cover the eyes. We do not recommend large and bulky goggles.
• Kiefer Aquatics in Cary (1231 NW Maynard Rd) will be able to get you properly fitted for goggles and our team suit.

🐊 Keep an eye out on your inbox!

• Expect 2 emails a week: you will receive an email on Tuesday mornings regarding the meet that evening and an email on Thursday from coaches Sara Morgan and Sarah Paroly with a recap of the week and what’s coming up next!

🐊 Meet Schedule

**NEW THIS YEAR** declare your swimmer by 5pm on Saturday before the meet!

• June 2: home mock meet
• June 9: home vs Medfield
• June 16: home vs Dutchman Downs
• June 23: away @ Lochmere
• June 30: away @ Shepherd’s Vineyard
• July 7: away @ Preston Village
• July 11: Cary City Meet @ Scottish Hills
• July 14: home vs Woodcreek
• July 15: end of season banquet at the pool (casual cookout- kids usually swim)

*All Tuesday meets begin promptly at 6pm. For home meets, swimmers arrive by 4:45pm to start warm-ups at 5pm. For away meets, plan to arrive by 5pm for a 5:30pm warm up time. Exact details will be sent out in the coaches’ weekly email.

🐊 Looking for more information? 

• Visit our team website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the pool!

The Gator Board 🐊