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Gators Swim Team

It’s Gator Time…RTPD Gators’ Swim Team offers a wonderful recreation-based competition experience for your children!
Sign up according to gender & age as of June 8, 2023.
Practices are Monday through Friday 5:15-6:15pm.
A parent info meeting will be held the 1st night after practice June 12 at the pool.

For detailed information- see the Gators Swim Team Manual 2022 found in the Virtual Backpack on this page.

Some age groups fill quickly!

Boys & Girls Age Groups

Age: 5yrs – 8yrs
Age: 9yrs – 10yrs
Age: 11yrs – 12yrs
Age: 13yrs – 14yrs
Age: 15yrs – 17yrs

Registration

Fees:  $170R/$190N (printed brochures do not reflect the current 2024 prices*)
Season: June 12-July 28
Practice: Monday-Friday 5:15-6:15 pm
Location: Woodland Trails Pool
Conference Meet: July 26

Virtual Backpack

Click on the backpack to see all Gators Swim Team Downloads

5 to 8 year olds

  • Must be able to swim 25 yrds. freestyle, ideally 50 yds.
  • Must be able to legally swim 25 yds of one other competitive stroke (Back, Breast, Fly)

9 to 10 year olds

  • Must be able to swim 50 yrds. freestyle, ideally 100 yds.
  • Must be able to swim 50 yds of a 2nd competitive stroke (Back, Breast, Fly)
  • Must have familiarity with a 3rd competitive stroke.

11 to 12 year olds

  • Must be able to swim 100 yds. freestyle
  • Must be able to swim 50 yds. in 2 other competitive strokes (Back, Breast, Fly)
  • Must have familiarity with the 4th competitive stroke

13 to 18 year olds

  • Must be able to swim 100 yds. freestyle, ideally 200 yds.
  • Must be able to swim 100 yds. in 2 other competitive strokes (Back, Breast, Fly)
  • Must have familiarity with the 4th competitive stroke

NEW! Junior Gators Swim Team Skills

This class is perfect for those looking to prepare to join swim team or wanting additional time to work on skills outside of team practice. Swimmers will be split by skill-base and coached according to their individual goals by Gators Swim Team Coaches. No Class July 4.
Location: Woodland Trails Pool
Jun 10–Jun 28: $117R/$137N- 15 classes
Jul 1–Jul 19: $110R/$130N- 14 classes
Jul 22–Aug 9: $117R/$137N- 15 classes

Contact River Trails Park District

1500 E Euclid Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Phone: 847-255-1200
info@rtpd.org

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