Gator Tales - May 15
Our Gators put on an impressive performance last Saturday against the Bears! While we didn’t walk away with the win, there were some incredible swims and standout moments in the pool. Even more inspiring was the great sportsmanship and respect displayed by our swimmers and their families—something we’re always proud to see.
This weekend, we’re excited to welcome the Greentree Gators to Our Swamp! It’s going to be another thrilling meet as we cheer on our swimmers and watch their continued growth and improvement in the water.
Plus, it’s a big weekend for our team in another way—our brand-new starting blocks will be put to the test for the first time! A huge thank-you goes out to Elton Fritz for his dedication and hard work in making this upgrade possible.
Let’s go, Gators—Chomp Chomp!
Bear Branch-978.5 points
Trailwood-488.5 points
Greentree Gators Swim Meet at home- Saturday, May 17
Circle In: 7:00am
Warm Ups: 7:10-7:40
Meet Begins: 8:30
Congratulations to our reserved parking spot winners for this week! We will have another raffle for our next home meet!
- Trailwood Village Lot: Gail Sagna and Wendy Butler (New Parent Meeting Raffle Winner)
- Woodland Hills Lot: Ashley Duplantis
Parking:
Please respect our Trailwood Village neighbors and observe the following parking rules for our home meets.
- No Parking along the “inner loop” where the no parking signs are located.
- No Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. No parking within 30 feet of a stop sign or intersection.
- No parking blocking driveways or mailboxes.
- No parking on grass, medians, or parkland.
- No parking in the turn around area of a cul-de-sac.
- When parking on residential streets, all vehicles need to stay on one side (“outer loop”) of the street for emergency vehicles to access.
Set Up
Gators will set-up within our fenced area in the grass.
Reminders for Saturday:
- Circle In-All swimmers must check in with the coaches as soon as you arrive at the meet, no later than 7:15 this week. Swimmers will circle in at the pool room windows. Swimmers who do not circle in will be scratched from the meet and relays.
- If plans change and you cannot make it to the meet or if you are running late on the morning of the meet, please text Robbie Morrow at (281) 468-3908 by 7:15am.
- Warm ups will be by age group youngest to oldest and move very quickly, so listen and be ready! We will warm up before the Greentree Gators.
- Check the posted list and SwimTopia to get your swimmer’s event numbers and listen for when the events are called to the ready bench.
- Volunteers will check in with Reagan Henderson near concessions when you arrive at the meet.
- Let a coach know if a swimmer will be leaving before they have completed all events.
- Help each other out! If you are a new Gator family, find a board member or veteran if you have any questions. If you are returning Gator, please help out any new Gators!
Volunteering - We Need You!
Volunteer Sign Ups:
Volunteer sign ups for this meet are still open! All positions have been filled, but if you are unable to fulfill your sign-up please remove your sign up so another family can sign up. Remember, each family is responsible for 7 shifts throughout the season. Please email Reagan Henderson at [email protected] or text at (713) 724-2472 if you have any questions about volunteering.
NEWS: Families who complete more than their 7 shifts during the season will receive extra raffle tickets at our awards banquet!
Chomp Talk: A Message from the Coaches
What’s up Gator Fam?! Great job against the Bears! Let's remember for this next meet that we want to race our best, but it matters more that we have good sportsmanship! Let’s try high-fiving the person next to you before you celebrate! We are improving so much in practice. Don’t forget to bring your swimming muscles and listening ears. Don’t forget to come see us after your races. Chomp Chomp!
Gators of the Week:
Congratulations to the following Gators of the week for the week of May 5! (announced at Pep-Rally 5/9)
6 and Unders: Tabitha Roddy & Miguel Malloy
7-8’s: Sophia Randall & Jacob McGhinnis
9-10’s: Gracie Garcia & Oliver L’Esperance
11-12’s: Alina Aguilar & Wyatt Sanders
13-14’s: Josie Dethloff & Jonah Bond
15-18’s: Cece Sullivan & Jaxon Major
This week’s Gators of the week will be announced at the pep-rally on Friday!
DJ/Announcer Help Wanted
Do you have a hidden DJ talent or love being on the mic? We’re on the hunt for our next Gator DJ/Announcer – someone who brings energy, fun, and clear communication to our swim meets! If you enjoy making announcements, playing great music, and keeping the crowd engaged, we’d love to hear from you!Interested? Contact Robbie Morrow at [email protected] to learn more. To help make a smooth transition, our new announcer will have the chance to shadow our current announcer at two upcoming home meets before stepping into the role for next season.
RSVP Swimmers for Meets:
All Gators must RSVP for each meet! This is necessary for coaches to put together line ups and relays. Entries and volunteer sign ups opens on Sunday evenings at 7:00pm. Swimmer RSVP’s close at 9:00pm Tuesday evening. When you RSVP, you can include notes such as stroke preferences. These preferences are not guaranteed, but will be considered by the coaches. Our next meet of the season is next Saturday, May 24 at Sand Creek so don’t forget to sign up starting Sunday night at 7:00pm!
Pep Rally
Our second pep rally of the season is Friday, May 16th at 6:30 PM outside the pool area. Wear your Camo and bring a water gun! Coaches will announce the swimmers of the week! Pizza, popcorn, and snow cones will be available for purchase. So don’t forget to….
● Wear camo & bring a water gun!
● Come ready to cheer!
● Bring Chairs or Blankets, sit back and enjoy the fun!
Gator Awards Banquet
Save the Date: June 17, 2025 at Christ the King Lutheran Church
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a fun evening to celebrate the season and our swimmers. We will recognize the accomplishments of our athletes (every swimmer gets recognized), present awards, and enjoy good Tex-Mex food (chicken fajitas).
*We are currently seeking donations for our raffle baskets at the banquet. Here is our Amazon Wishlist or contact Heather Simmons if you have another item to donate!
GET YOUR GATOR MERCH!
We've got some awesome Gator merchandise this season - silicone swim caps, ball caps, drifit shirts, mom tanks, yard signs and more! Check out our online store to purchase items that will show your Gator Pride!
NEWS & PRACTICE NOTIFICATIONS
We will post news to the team website throughout the season. If there are any practice cancellations or rain delays, we will notify you by email, send alerts using the SwimTopia mobile app, and post notices to the team website. Gators don't mind swimming in the rain, but if there is lightning and thunder at the pool, practice will be delayed or canceled.
GET THE APP
To receive push notifications:
- Download the SwimTopia Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play
- Log in with your SwimTopia (Gator website) login
- Be sure to check your app's notification settings - ensure that it's set to pop up on your screen (Android users: you may need to receive your first notification before you can edit this setting)
Important Dates
May
5/16 - Pep Rally - Camo “Battle in the Swamp!” 6:30pm
5/17 - Gators VS Greentree (Trailwood Pool)
5/18 - Spirit Day at RC's Pizza
5/24 - Gators @ Sand Creek
5/30 - Pep Rally - Hawaiian Luau
5/31 - Gators VS Mills Branch (Trailwood Pool)
GATOR SPIRIT DAYS ARE BACK!
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CHOMP CHOMP GATORS!
