GENERAL INFORMATION
The Quarry Gators Swim Team is open to all club members 5-18 years of age. Tryouts are required only for new swimmers to the team. The tryout will consist of the swimmer completing the following requirements:
- 1 length of the pool (25 yards) swimming freestyle and 1 length of backstroke.
The tryout is to ensure that each swimmer is able to participate with the team and to assess the swimmer for placement in the appropriate training group. 25 yards is approximately the distance between the front pier and the float. If your child cannot swim this distance independently, do not attend tryouts or seek private instruction prior to attending for an appropriate assessment. NEW: Junior Gators is a scaled-down program designed for swimmers who may not be ready for the full swim team experience or who had difficulty during their tryout.
All swimmers are assigned to a training group that will be based on their individual ability level. Families will be contacted to confirm practice group placement prior to the first practice of the season.
SUMMER 2024 TRYOUT DATE & TIME (pre-registration REQUIRED!!!)
- Tuesday, May 28 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Tryouts are required only for new swimmers to the team.
- Please register below and indicate that you are a new swimmer either (1) attending the 5/28 tryout or (2) that you need to schedule a different tryout time.
SUMMER 2024 SEASON INFORMATION
SUMMER 2024 Practice Schedule
- first practice — Wednesday, May 29
- last practice — Friday, July 12
- practices will be held Monday through Friday except where noted below
- practice times — 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30, each for 1-hour — choose upon registration
- practice will NOT be held on:
- Mondays, June 10, 17, 20, 24 and July 1 — swim meets (see below)
- Thursday, July 4 — Independence Day
- A special practice and meet schedule will be made for Monday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 10:
- Monday, July 8 — 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m. practice only for ages 11+ or non-quals swimmers
- Wednesday, July 10 — 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m. practice only for ages 10U or non-quals swimmers
- Monday, June 6 — no meet
- Monday, June 10 — HOME — LQG v. Springhurst
- Monday, June 17 — HOME — LQG v. Woodhaven
- **Thursday** June 20 — AWAY — LQG v. JCC
- Monday, June 24 — AWAY — Owl Creek v. LQG
- Monday, July 1 — AWAY — Lake Forest v. LQG
- Monday, July 8 — AWAY — 10U Qualification @ Springhurst
- Tuesday, July 10 — AWAY — 11+ Qualification @ Lake Forest
- Sunday, July 14 — AWAY — LSA Division 2 Championships @ Owl Creek
- Parent Committee — TBA
- New & 2nd Year Parent Meeting — Tuesday, May 28 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. — HDE Activities Room
- 3rd+ Year Parent Meeting — Monday, June 3 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. — HDE Activities Room
Summer 2024 Clinic Schedule
- In-Season: Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 13
- Post-Season: Saturdays, July 20, 27, August 3, 10, and 17
- All clinics 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Clinic registration is available here.
NEW: Junior Gators
- A new program has been developed specifically designed for swimmers ages 5-10 who have graduated level 3/4 swim lessons (or equivalent instruction) but may not be ready for the full-blown QG experience.
- Junior Gators will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and during all scheduled Saturday stroke clinics within a session.
- More information and registration for Junior Gators is available here.
Important Links (Summer 2024 Info Coming Soon)
- Team Handbook
- Swim Meet RSVP’s
- Swim Meet Sign Up Genius
- Special Event Sign Up Genius
PROGRAM FEE & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments for the Quarry Gators swim team should be made before the first day of practice, Wednesday, May 29.
- $300 per swimmer
- $250 per additional swimmer from the same household
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