Swimming Options With The Virginia Gators:
Below you will find information regarding the numerous swimming options provided by the Virginia Gators Swim Program.
 

Virginia Gators Swim Team

Bronze Group - ages 5-12
The Bronze group is the entry level to competitive swimming for younger swimmers who have an interest in something more than Swim Gym, but still need much work on stroke mechanics and conditioning. Swimmers should attend 2-3 practices per week, but have the option to do more.

Bronze—6 available practices
Mon, Wed, Fri  4:00-5:00pm
Tues, Thurs     7:00-8:00pm
Sat                     Noon-1:00pm
 


Silver - ages 8-15
At the Silver level, swimmers have mastered the fundamentals of each stroke and now are making a larger commitment to fine-tuning their strokes and making it to practice 3 to 5 times per week to maximize their full potential.

Silver—9 available practices
Mon through Fri 7:00-8:30pm
Tues, Thurs       3:45-5:15pm
Sat                      10:30am-Noon

 

Silver Plus - ages 9-14
This program is for younger swimmers who already have reached an elite level and wish to take it a step further. Available only with coach permission, Silver-Plus swimmers are expected to attend 5 or more practices per week.

Silver Plus—11 available practices
Mon through Fri 5:30-7:30am
Mon through Fri 5:00-7:00pm
Sat                       8:00-10:30am

Gold/Senior - ages 14-18
At the Gold Level, swimmers are ready for rigorous, intense practices 5-6 times per week. They have made a major commitment to swimming and are determined to do all they can to improve. The Senior group is restricted to high-school aged swimmers for whom the sport is a way of life.

Gold/Senior—11 available practices
Mon through Fri 5:30-7:30am
Mon through Fri 5:00-7:00pm
Sat                      8:00-10:30am


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Swim Gym Program

Swim Gym - ages 5-14
Not every swimmer is ready for the commitment of year-round swimming, so we offer you the “Swim Gym.” You’ll work on developing the four strokes and conditioning in a non-competitive atmosphere alongside swimmers of your ability. The next session begins in April and continues through May 24.

Swim Gym -

  Level 1/2/3  Sunday
3:00-4:00pm

Next Sessions (Sep-Oct)

 


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Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons - ages 3 and up
Have a child who is ready to learn to swim?Want to see if you child is comfortable in the water before joining a swim club for the summer?  Then sign your child up for the Gator Swim Lesson program.  This class consists of 6 / 45 Minute sessions with no more than 6 swimmers per class.  It is required that your child be toilet trained and it is suggested that they not have separation anxiety from the parent.  For more information download the information flyer below.

Swim Lessons -

  Level 1/2/3  Sunday
1:00-1:45pm

Next Sessions (Sep-Oct)

 


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Swim Team Registration Info


For the 2009-2010 Swim Season all registration is done online however the below document should answer many of your questions.  If you have any other questions please come to our Open House on August 29th at the Fairview Pool.

Gators Swim Team Information


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High School Swim Team Prep

Are you a high school athlete that participates, or would like to participate, on your high school swim team?

Absent swimming with a year-round swim team, would you like to increase your conditioning level such that you have a greater likelihood of making the team?

Would you like to fine-tune your competitive strokes and improve your starts, turns, and finishes?

Would you like to learn to swim butterfly?

Would you like to achieve a higher level of overall condition and refine your stroke mechanics prior to the start of the season?

Interested in meeting other swimmers with the same interest?

This program is designed to:
-Increase your endurance and conditioning level
-Learn and refine proper stroke mechanics
-Learn and refine proper starting, turning, and finishing techniques

 

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Swimming Links

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Contact Us

Email: cvagators@embarqmail.com

Snail Mail: 707 Belvedere Blvd. Charlottesville, VA 22901

Team Manager Phone: (434) 760-GATR (760-4287)

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

Click HERE for directions to the pool!

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