Virginia Gators of Charlottesville

VA Gators: The Most Practice Options, the Best Coaches, the Most Fun
Our goal with the Virginia Gators is to create a program that equips any and every kid with all the practice time, personal attention, and expert instruction they need to become better swimmers. All of this is wrapped around a total-team concept that emphasizes FUN. Kids and their parents develop life-long friendships as part of the Gator “Family,” a word we emphasize because it best describes the atmosphere within our program.

While our kids work hard in the pool—some extraordinarily hard—our program caters to kids of all levels of ability and commitment to the sport. Want to swim six times a week or more? We’ll be there for you. Want to swim once or twice a week and only for four months during the winter? That’s no problem. With the most practice options of any program in the Charlottesville area, we have a program that will meet any kid’s need and any family’s schedule.

Summer Swim Prep Session

Summer Prep Session begins April 9th and runs through May 25th for the Flat Fee of $195

Summer Prep Registration Form

We’ll get you ready to swim at your peak performance at your first summer meet!

This program is designed to:
- Increase your endurance and conditioning
- Teach and reinforce proper stroke mechanics
- Improve starts, turns, and finishes

2011 Gator Accomplishments
- US National and Jr. National Qualifiers
- 2 Grand Prix Qualifiers
- 12 USA Swimming Sectional Qualifiers

What else makes the Gators Great?
- Over 75 years combined coaching experience
- More practice options
- Our own space “under the Bubble” is a year-round fun & safe home for swimmers & families

How Does the Gator Summer Prep Program Work?
Summer Prep Swimmers will practice with the existing swim groups described below. All levels of experience are welcome and available. Choose as many practice times per week in your level as you want.

Bronze (Ages 6-10) M–F 4-5pm Sat 12-1pm
Focus is on the fundamental techniques of all competitive strokes, improvement of starts and turns, basic training concepts, and learning to love swimming. Low intensity fun for all young swimmers getting ready for the JSL season.
Silver (Ages 9-13) M, W, F 4:30-6pm and/or M-F 6-7:30 Sat 10:30am-12noon
Emphasizes stroke technique, starts, turns, and race strategies while building strength and endurance. This program is more challenging but still fun and low-key and a great springboard to JSL success.
SilverPlus (Ages 10-13) M-F 5-7pm Sat 8-10:30am
Increased training with fine-tuning of stroke mechanics, conditioning, and racing. These swimmers are highly competitive in their age groups and looking for improved JSL results.
Gold (Ages 14-18) M-F 7-9pm Sat 8-10:30am
Advanced training for experienced, goal-oriented swimmers. Develop swimmers technically, physically, mentally and emotionally for high-level JSL competition.

Gator Intra-Squad Meet

Gator Intra-Squad Meet 10.2.2011

2011-2012 Program Descriptions

Click here to read a detailed description of each Competitive Swim group offered by the Virginia Gators.

Click here to read a detailed description of the High School Prep Program offered by the Virginia Gators.

Swim Team Cost Information

Cost information for the 2011-12 programs can be found by clicking the following link. Please keep in mind there are full lump sum discounts and military family discounts, not to mention that the Gators have the most programs and practice options in Charlottesville.

Registration Contract Information

The Most Practice Options

Bronze - 6 available practices
Mon - Fri              4:00-5:00pm
Sat                     Noon-1:00pm

Silver - 6 available practices
Mon, Wed, Fri           4:30-6:00pm
Mon-Fri                      6:00-7:30pm
Sat                            10:30am-Noon

Silver Plus - 6 available practices
Mon - Fri                    5:00-7:00pm
Sat                            8:00-10:30am

Gold - 6 available practices
Mon - Fri             7:00-9:00pm
Sat                     8:00-10:30am

Senior I - 6 available practices
Mon - Fri           5:30-7:30am
Sat                    8:00-10:30am

Senior II - 11 available practices
Mon - Fri              5:30-7:30am
Mon - Fri              4:30-6:00pm
Sat                      8:00-10:30am

Gators and the SwimOutlet

Thanks to the SwimOutlet affiliate program the VA Gators receive 8% from every purchase made on the website simply by connecting through the following web URL: http://www.swimoutlet.com/vagatorscville. SwimOutlet sells the widest variety of aquatic retail including more than 350 brands. Before you make your next swim related purchase check out what SwimOutlet has to offer.

GATORS & USA Swimming Venues

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Holly Harper signs with Va Tech

Albemarle High School senior Holly Harper signed a scholarship on Wednesday to swim with Virginia Tech in the Fall. Harper chose the Hokies over schools like Navy, Penn State, and UVA. The Patriot senior is a seven-time District Champion, a five-time Regional Champion, and a six-time A-Finalist (Top-8) at the state tournament. Harper has two 3rd place and two 2nd place finishes in the state tournament. She led the Patriot girls to their first relay championship at Regionals in the 400 Freestyle Relay, their highest-ever place (6th) for a AHS swim team at states, and their-highest ever relay placement (3rd) in the 400 Freestyle Relay. Holly Harper currently holds seven school records and is second in two other events. She's a two-time Academic All-American, a two-time National All-American, and is expecting to have an immediate impact on the Hokies team. Video Clip.

Gator Spring Banquet

Celebrate the 2011 – 2012 Virginia Gators Swim Season on Sunday April 15th. Listen to the senior swimmers reflect on their time with the Gators, hear Head Coach JJ Bean wax poetic on the season, watch an award winning slide show and eat fresh fruit and sweets dipped in chocolate fondue. The menu will include tossed salad, warm rolls, baked ziti and chicken, fresh vegetables and drinks will be provided. .

When: April 15th 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Holiday Inn, 1901 Emmet Street
Cost :$15 per person (please pay in advance by leaving payment in drop box at pool)

Competitive Swim Programs

Looking for a quick and dirty guide to the Gator program. Click this link to read the latest program information for the VA Gators Swim Team for 2011/12.

Mark Your Calendars!

15 APR 12:
Gator End of the Year / Awards Banquet

Kroger Cards Help The Gators

Kroger Grocery stores will continue to support our team simply by using their shopping card at their stores. These cards donate $3 to the Gators and $2 to your personal account for every $100 you spend on groceries, gas or other gift cards. All you have to do is use the card at check out and you will be on your way to helping the team

Performance Reporting System Online!

Thanks to Gator Parent, Bruce Telford, the informative Swimmer Profiles that you have been receiving before each swim meet are now available online. These profiles generated by the SWIM Performance Reporting System help swimmers and their parents track progress throughout the season. To see the Charlottesville Gators reports Click Here.

Gator Calendar

2011/12 Swim Meet Results

Swimming Links

Below are links to other swimming sites that might be of interest to current and prospective swimmers.

Contact Us

Email: cvagators@embarqmail.com

Snail Mail: 707 Belvedere Blvd. Charlottesville, VA 22901

Team Phone: (434) 218-BGTR (218-2487)

Pool Phone: (434) 973-SWIM (973-7946)

Click HERE for directions to the pool!

Virginia Gators Sponsors

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