Eligibility for the Gators Swim Team

Swimmers must be a regular member of Franklin Knolls Pool The criterion for eligibility on the Gators Swim Team is to any member aged 5-18 able to comfortably swim the length of the pool. Swimmers are strongly encouraged to continue taking swimming lessons until they have mastered good technique in all four of the swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Our swimmers compete at many different skill levels. During any given year, the team has several swimmers with times that are good enough to qualify them for the individual All-Star consideration. At the same time, we have many swimmers celebrating such victories as learning to do the individual strokes properly so as not to be disqualified in competition. All efforts are recognized and encouraged. We pride ourselves on having a supportive culture where all team members are respected, regardless of ability.

While swimming is largely an individual sport, the GATORS experience is marked by very spirited cheering, social activities, and recognition of all victories, both large and small.