Welcome to the Gator Swim Club (formerly Portland Porpoises), located in Southern Maine.

TEAM UNIFORM & REQUIREMENTS:
Each swimmer is required to own the items listed in the boxes below. New members will be sent an online order form asking for sizes after they register with the team and their account will be charged when their uniform arrives. Email the equipment coordinator, Karin Tonello, with any questions.

NEW members of Maine Gators:
 

All Divisions                                     

- Swimsuit
- Shorts
- Minimum: green t-shirt*
- Team will provide 1 yellow and 1 black generic team cap

RETURNING members of Maine Gators:

DOLPHIN Division

- Swimsuit
- Shorts
- Minimum: green t-shirt*
- Yellow and black team caps

OSPREY and
OR'EASTER
Division

- Swimsuit
- Shorts
- All 4 t-shirts
- Yellow and black team caps

*The other t-shirts can be purchased, we are just requiring the green t-shirt for first-year swimmers and all DOLPHIN swimmers.

If swimmers lose or outgrow any of these items throughout the year, they can purchase them directly through the Gear Store.


PRACTICE EQUIPMENT 
Swimmer's can wear any suit or cap to practices. In addition to goggles and a water bottle, each swimmer is required to bring their own equipment to use at practice (based on their practice group). The following equipment can be found in our Gear Store, Amazon and other retailers:

DOLPHIN Groups:

  1. Rubber fins (longer version)
  2. Kick board
  3. Pull buoy (DOLPHIN-Challenge swimmers only)

OSPREY and NOR'EASTER Groups: 

  1. Rubber fins (longer version for OSPREY swimmers)
  2. Kick board
  3. Pull buoy
  4. Hand paddles
  5. Snorkel 


OTHER APPAREL:
Show your team spirit at school, on deck and in the stands. You can purchase team branded swim parkas, backpacks, hoodies, sweatpants, etc. through our Gear Store.
 

Any questions about our team suit, apparel or equipment should be directed to Karin Tonello at [email protected].