gators swim team Practice schedule

· 3:00-3:40pm Ages 9 to 11 years at LR

3:40-4:10pm Ages 5 to 8 years at LR

4:10-5:00pm Ages 12 & Up at LR

May 26 Team Portraits 4-5pm at Westgate

May 31-June 9 Practice @Westgate Cabana

5:30-6:15pm (born 2014-2011) 

· 6:15-6:50pm (born 2017-2014) 

· 6:50-7:45pm (born 2010-2008)

7:45-8:45pm (born 2008-2004)  

 Attendance at daily practice Monday to Friday is not mandatory. We understand swimmers have other activities. 

NO PRACTICE Memorial weekend, May 27, May 30.   

NO PRACTICE on Fri. June 3, nor Fri. June 10

June 13 - July 22 Mornings Monday to Friday

6:35-7:35am (born 2008-2004)

7:35-8:30am (born 2009-2011)

8:30-9:15am (born 2011-2014)

9:15-9:55am (born 2014-2017) 

NO PRACTICE JULY 4

June 13 - July 21 Evenings Mon to Thurs

on 2 lanes - only for those who can't attend morning due to school, daycare.

6:30-7:05pm (born 2015-2017)

7:00-7:35pm (born 2012-2014)

7:30-8:20pm (born 2009-2011)

8:15-9:15pm (9th grade & up)

Must come to pool ready to swim - No lockers - No showers - no changing - ONLY used for restroom. 

Bring your own fins, goggles. 

Swim caps are required for hair long enough to get into eyes. We have Gator swimcaps available for $10, as well as larger practice caps for long hair. 

Girls must wear a one-piece swimsuit (not bikini style).  Kickboards and pull buoys are available to use at practice as directed by coaches.

For 8th grade & younger only.

For new and returning swimmers. This is a great opportunity to work on stroke technique. You can choose 1, 2 or 3 weeks to fit your spring break schedule. 

Monday to Friday

 1 week $35, 2 weeks $60, 3 weeks $85 

 5:30-6:15pm (born 2014-2011) ·

 6:15-6:50pm (born 2017-2014) ·

 6:50-7:45pm (born 2010-2008) 

Stroke Instruction during preseason

April 4-8     Back & Free Focus

April 11-15  Breast & Free Focus

April 18-22    Fly & Free Focus

those who registered will be contacted about refunds

$15 registration per swimmer (non-refundable)

$175 1st swimmer 8th grade & younger

$150 2nd, 3rd, 4th swimmer

$85 High School (during 2021-22)

$70 - nonCabana member program fee for 1st swimmer, $50 nonCabana member fee per additional siblings.

 Same price for Competition or Practice Team - the difference in the programs is far less Parent volunteer hours are required for Practice team parents.  Hours due but not contributed will be billed to your account at the end of the season at the rate of $25 per unfilled hour. See Parent Duties tab for more information.

Competition team has openings in 6&under girls and boys. Practice Team is now full (non-competition) is for those who may be traveling in the summer and can't commit to at least 2 swim meets. Practice team parents are required to do 5 Gatewatch or Deck Cleaning sessions (75-90 minutes each) during swim practice times. Swim team gatewatch is not membership gatewatch. Practice team runs from April 25 to June 9, and includes the practice meet. 

Competition Team runs Apr 25 to July  23 and requires Parent Volunteering at swim meets. See Parent Duties tab.

Questions? Swim Team Director, Claudia Smith, swimteam@westgatecabana.org