The Gators

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The Greenwich Gators is one of the long time standing traditions at the Greenwich Club. We have 50+ years of successful history and fun behind our team. It is an introductory competitive swim and dive team for children ages 5-16. The Greenwich Gator Swim & Dive Team is a friendly and competitive swim team whose aim is to provide regular training with light competition during the summer.

MISSION

  1. To help foster a positive and enjoyable environment that is conducive to the development of both swimming and social skills.
  2. To provide swimmers with knowledge of the four competitive strokes- front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
  3. To help swimmers develop their swimming technique to the best of their ability for a lifetime of swimming enjoyment.
  4. To develop a youth athletic program, which encourages good sportsmanship and fosters a sense of team and community.
  5. To encourage participation in all practices and meets by swimmers of all abilities.
  6. To encourage swimmers to support and encourage their teammates at meets and practices.
  7. To create an environment at swim meets where cheering is as important as competing and where swimmers can learn the joys of competition.
  8. To instill a positive attitude and good self-esteem in all swimmers.
  9. To demonstrate the role that swimming can play in maintaining health, wellbeing and balance throughout each swimmer’s lifetime.
  10. To promote enthusiasm, team spirit, and team building. *** TO HAVE FUN! ***

 

Want more information or try out for the team?  Get in touch with us at thegreenwichclub@gmail.com