| |
|
| |||
| |
This is long but it covers everything you need to know about the upcoming season! We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Tryouts for New Team Prospects Tryouts will take place at Centennial Ave. outdoor pool on Wed 9/6 & Thurs 9/7. Swimmers are to check in at 4:15pm with Chris at the back tables under the pavilion. We will not have access to locker room facilities so the swimmers must wear their bathing suits to and from the pool. Registration is required – please only complete a tryout registration form if you have NOT already done so. Team registration - dues, parent fee & entry escrow The 1st installment of swim dues, the parent fee & entry escrow(if applicable) is due by 9/15 Chris and Alex will be at the pool (weather permitting) on the following dates to collect checks and answer any questions you may have Check 1 swim dues Checks are payable to “Jersey Gators” https://www.jerseygatorsparents.com/documents/payment-plan/ Check 2 parent fee Checks are payable to “JG parent association” in the amount of $135/ swimmer Check 3 entry escrow Checks are payable to “Cranford JG” Recommended amounts can be found by clicking the link below https://www.jerseygatorsparents.com/documents/entry-fee-escrow/ Checks can be mailed but only as follows. Thanks for your understanding during this transition. Checks to be received on or before 9/15: Christine piatkowski Jersey Gators Checks to be receive 9/16 to 10/31: Christine piatkowski Jersey gators USA Swimming registration *must be completed by 9/25 *On or about 9/1, I will be sending a link to register your swimmer(s) with USA swimming. Returning swimmers may receive an email directly from USA swimming with the link. Detailed instructions will be included. *The fee for this registration is $100 payable upon registering. USA Swimming accepts PayPal and credit cards only. *Chris & Lou will receive an email once this registration has been submitted. *Swimmers will NOT be permitted to attend indoor practice until this registration is complete due to insurance liability. *The coaches do not want to turn swimmers away – PLEASE register your swimmer before practice begins. Preseason Long Course Practices Starting Tuesday 9/5 swimmers in SR1, SR2 & SR3 can attend preseason long course outside from 4:30-6pm. Practices are held Monday through Friday weather permitting. We will not have access to locker room facilities so the swimmers must wear their bathing suits to and from the pool. We ask that you arrive to pick up your swimmers prior to 6:00pm. At 6:00 the facility gates will be locked and your swimmers will be waiting for you outside the gates unsupervised. Indoor Practice Indoor practice according to your groups practice schedule will begin on Monday September 25th at your group’s specified time. https://www.jerseygatorsparents.com/practice-schedule/ Pool Registration for Team Members All swim team members are required to have a current winter pool membership. Registration information regarding pool membership and applications can be found on the pool website https://www.cranfordnj.org/cranford-pools Pool membership questions can be directed to the pool facility at 908-709-7260. General information Swim team members are required to have a current winter pool membership and scan their membership card in order to be admitted into the facility for practice. Swimmers who fail to comply will NOT be permitted into the facility for practice. Communication Emails are sent weekly with reminders of important information for the coming week. Make sure you have joined Stack Team. This is an app we will be using to communicate important information. When requesting access please include your swimmers name AND swim group. Gator Grid Iron The Gator Grid Iron is Sunday 12/3 All families are required to work a session even if your swimmer is not participating. This is our one and only fundraising meet. Please mark your calendar. Families with 1 swimmer are required to work session, families with 2 or more swimmers are required to work 2 sessions (2 parents can work the same session) Personalized Swim Caps Silicone Jersey Gator swim caps that can be personalized with your swimmer’s name will be on sale soon for a limited time. Caps come in a set of 2. More info coming soon Invitational and dual meet schedule We are working on scheduling dual meets. Once meets have been confirmed, they will be added to the website calendar. We will be updating the calendar with the dates of invitational meets we plan to attend.
|
|
| |
* For All Questions, contact
The Parents Association at
[email protected]
* Any questions related to Meet Entries/Fees, Invoices and Registration ONLY contact Chris at [email protected] * Website help & technical assistance: [email protected]
|
| |||
|
