Gators!!!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful summer and enjoying the time off!

I have some updates regarding the upcoming season; please read this carefully as there are some important updates.

Tryout Dates and Registration: 

For this upcoming season, we will be holding tryouts for everyone, including returning swimmers at the following times:

Tryout #1 August 18th @ 4:30-5:00pm

Tryout #2 August 20th @ 4:30-5:00pm

Tryout #3: August 23rd @ 8:00-8:30am

To give the returning swimmers priority for next season, returning swimmers from the 2025/2026 season will be able to register for tryouts on July 15th! Those who have not been enrolled in either the Bronze or Silver groups will be able to register starting July 26th. I recommend attending the earliest tryout you can make to ensure returners secure a spot on the team before newcomers do so.

Registration for Bronze/Silver Teams - After Tryout Placement

After a swimmer completes a tryout and is placed for either Bronze or Silver, we will send you a welcome to the team email with further details on how to register.

Parent Orientation:

Attendance for parent orientation is required and will be held in person at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA on September 10th from 5:00-6:00pm.

If for whatever reason you cannot make the parent orientation, please let me know directly by emailing me to let me know that you cannot attend and I will connect with you individually to get you the information covered.

2025/2026 Season Practice Schedule:

This year we will be expanding our practice schedule to accommodate for more spots on the team. These days/times are outlined below. 

First Practice: The 2025/2026 Gator Season will kick off with the first practices held the week of September 15th - 19th.

Bronze:

Mondays and Wednesdays - 5:00-5:50pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 4:00-4:50pm

Silver Practice Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays - 4:00-4:50pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5:00-5:50pm

Summer Programs Reminder:

I highly encourage all swimmers to participate in either the Gators summer conditioning, or splash ball during the last couple months of summer to get ready for the upcoming season. Splash ball is run on 2-week sessions and still has available space for July and August. Conditioning is run on monthly sessions and also has space available for July and August.

To contact me directly, please use the Swim Topia app/website that this message was sent through.

If Swim Topias messaging ability is having issues, email [email protected] with questions/concerns!

Thank you and GO GATORS!!!!