Gators Swim Team

1. Parents/guardians are responsible for your child(ren) before and after practice.  

2. Pool guidelines – Remember that the pools we use are club pools for members. Non-members should not be in the pool except for Gators swimmers during their designated practice.

3. Practice guidelines – Only swimmers and coaches are allowed inside the fenced pool area/pool deck. If you have questions for any coach, please email Coach Hailey before/after practice times as all coaches will be focused on coaching during the sessions.

4. Expectations for swimmers

• arrive on time
• do not run on the deck
• try your best
• respect for coaches and teammates
• respect the pool and property you are swimming at
• have fun!  
• attend a minimum of 2 practices prior to the weeks meet.

5. Volunteering Guidelines

The Gators Swim Team is a volunteer run organization. To provide quality and efficiently run meets, ALL Gator parents must volunteer. The success of the team is due in large part to the participation and support of our parents.

Outside of the required meet duties, there may be additional volunteer opportunities with gear distribution, etc.

If you are interested and able to take on a Lead Volunteer role, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Christine Highland. As a lead you will be responsible for ensuring the success of your volunteers during the meet. We need ALL families to step up and help!

If you are scheduled to work a job at a meet and are unable to attend, you must arrange for a substitute (must be at least 18) and notify the Volunteer Coordinator.

Gators’ Swim Team has a zero tolerance policy for all families, swimmers and guests. This policy is in effect at all swimming facilities and events in which Gators participate. All swimmers, families and guests are expected to observe the Zero Tolerance Policy, which prohibits: Verbal assaults or attacks, Violence-Physical or Verbal, Incessant badgering or harassment of the coaches, inappropriate conduct or rude behavior to anyone. If any person/persons above demonstrate one or more of the above at any Gators’ practice, meet or event, then that person/persons will be asked to leave the team immediately. There will be no refund. The Rules and Conduct Committee will review all questions or concerns regarding the above policy. The Rules and Conduct Committee consists of the Board of Directors and one Lead Volunteer.

As a parent or family member of a swimmer on the Gators Swim Team, I will abide by the following guidelines:

1. Practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers and coaches by supporting the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
2. I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from the stands or any other area) that interfere with coaches on the pool deck.
3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials and the coaches at meets and practices.
4. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role.
   1. Swimmers – Swim
   2. Coaches – Coach
   3. Officials – Officiate
   4. Parents – Parent
   5. I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials and/or any participating swimmer will not be permitted or tolerated and will result in being asked to leave the team.
   6. Enjoy supporting the Gators Swim Team by volunteering and positively reinforcing the swimmers, coaches, officials and board members.
   7. During practices and meets all questions or concerns regarding decisions of coaches or officials are directed to a member of the coaching staff by email.
   8. I understand that my volunteer efforts are an integral part of the success of the team and I will complete my volunteer responsibilities.

SANCTIONS: Should I conduct myself in such a manner that brings discredit or discord to the Gators Swim Team, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action.

Relay events are a fun and exciting part of summer swim, and we strive to balance competition, development, and overall team experience when creating relay lineups. 

For swimmers age 7-18, relays are generally formed basted on fastest times, as this helps the team compete effectively. At the same time, when times are close, our coaches may rotate swimmers at their discretion to provide additional opportunities and experience.

For our 6&U swimmers, relay assignments are more flexible. Coaches will work to rotate swimmers whenever possible, helping build confidence, create a positive experience, and introduce younger swimmers to relays in a supportive way.

I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above named minors, acknowledge, agree and understand that:

1. The above named minors are in good health and proper physical condition to participate in Gators Swim Club .
2. There are certain risks and hazards involved in the above named minors participating in Gators Swim Club that may result in injury or death to the minors or other players including, but not limited to those hazards associated with,playing conditions, equipment, and other participants.
3. I hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue Gators Swim Club, NAAL, Great Hills Golf Club, Lakewood Homeowners Association, Jester Club, Jester Homeowners Association , or their owners, officers, agents, servants, associations, employees, or any person or entity connected with Gators Swim Club, NAAL, Great Hills Golf Club, Lakewood Homeowners Association, Jester Club, Jester Homeowners Association for any claim, damages, costs or cause of action which I have or may in the future have as a result of injuries or damages sustained or incurred by the above named minors from whatever cause including but not limited to the negligence, breach of contract or wrongful conduct of the parties hereby released.

In consideration of the participation in Gators Swim Club, NAAL, and the use and enjoyment of Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and Lakewood Pool and their amenities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees to the following:

1. I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above named minors, agree that I am personally responsible for the safety and actions of myself and those in my care/control, while my child(ren) participate(s) in the activities of the Gators Swim Club and NAAL at Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and/or Lakewood Pool. I agree to comply with and instruct my child(ren) who participate(s) in Gators Swim Club and NAAL, to comply with Gators Swim Club, NAAL, Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and Lakewood Pool policies and rules, including but not limited to all their policies, guidelines, signage, and instructions. Because Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and Lakewood Pool are open for use by other individuals, I recognize that myself, my participant(s) in Gators Swim Club and NAAL and those in my care/control are at higher risk of contracting infectious diseases, including, but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19 even if Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and Lakewood Pool have taken additional affirmative precautions to reduce such risk. I, and those in my care/control, and my child(ren) participating in Gators Swim Club and NAAL willingly agree to comply will all customary terms and conditions, both stated and unstated, in regard to protection against infectious diseases. If I observe any hazard(s) during my child(ren)’s participation in Gators Swim Club and NAAL at Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and/or Lakewood Pool, I will remove myself and those in my care/control, and my child(ren) participating in the activities of the Gators Swim Club and NAAL and bring such hazard to the attention of Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and/or Lakewood Pool.
2. With full awareness and appreciation of the risks involved, I, for myself and on behalf of those in my care/control, my participant(s) in the Gators Swim Club and NAAL, my family, spouse, estate, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives, hereby KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISK, both known and unknown and hereby forever RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE and COVENANT NOT TO SUE Gators Swim Club, NAAL, Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., Jester Club Homeowners Association, Lakewood Pool and Lakewood Homeowners Association, their board members, officers, agents, servants, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, successors, and assigns (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any exposure, loss, damage, illness, disability or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, those in my care and my participant(s) in Gators Swim Club and NAAL related to those infectious diseases listed above, including, but not limited to, COVID-19, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, any third-party using Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and/or Lakewood Pool, or otherwise, while participating in or spectating any Gators Swim Club and/or NAAL activity.
3. I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND and HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, claims, lawsuits, judgments, losses, and/or liabilities (including attorney fees) arising either directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the Released Parties due to sickness, bodily injury, death, loss of use, monetary loss, or any other injury from or related to the use of Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and/or Lakewood Pool by myself, those in my care/control and my participant(s) in the Gators Swim Club and NAAL, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise specifically related to the infectious diseases listed herein, including, but not limited to COVID-19.
4. By signing below I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability, I fully understand it and all its terms and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed, including, without limitation, the Release of Liability and Indemnification requirements contained in this document; I am sufficiently informed about the risks involved in my child(ren) being in the Gators Swim Club and NAAL and the use of Great Hills Country Club, Jester Club, Inc., and Lakewood Pool and their amenities, whether participating in or spectating, to decide whether to sign this document; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this document for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same. I agree that this Wavier of Liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and that if any of the provisions hereof are found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be enforced as fully as possible and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified to the limited extent required to permit enforcement of the Wavier of Liability as a whole. 

The Gators Swim Team is a volunteer run organization. To provide quality and efficiently run meets, ALL Gator parents must volunteer. The success of the team is due in large part to the participation and support of our parents.

Outside of the required meet duties, there may be additional volunteer opportunities with gear distribution, etc.

If you are interested and able to take on a Lead Volunteer role, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Christine Highland. As a lead you will be responsible for ensuring the success of your volunteers during the meet. We need ALL families to step up and help!

If you are scheduled to work a job at a meet and are unable to attend, you must arrange for a substitute (must be at least 18).