Green Gators Swim Team
The Dublin Green Gators is a competitive, summer recreational swim team that participates in the Valley Swim League. The season begins with daily practices, starting Monday, May 22, 2023, with swim meets held every Saturday, beginning June 3, 2023. The season will end with the Valley Swim League Championship Meet on Saturday, July 22, 2023, and the End of Year party on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Parent participation and volunteering is required for every Saturday swim meet.
Anyone 18 or under who has not attended college on or before May 31, 2023, and has not competed or practiced with a U.S. Swim Team since December 31, 2022, is eligible to participate.
Registration Dates for 2023 Green Gators:
Priority Registration (for returning swimmers who were on the 2022 Green Gator Swim Team): Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Dublin Residents (for new swimmers - new swimmers must attend one safety swim assessment date below): Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Non-Residents (for new swimmers - new swimmers must attend one safety swim assessment date below): Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Click Here to register for the 2023 Green Gator Swim Team
Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting: There will be a mandatory parent/guardian meeting at The Wave's Community Room on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. One parent/guardian must be in attendance for each registered swimmer, as we will be going over important information about the swim season.
New Swimmer Required Safety Assessment:
ALL registered and/or waitlisted new swimmers who were not on The Green Gator's 2022 swim team must attend one safety assessment day and meet the prerequisites for their age group to qualify and remain enrolled on the team. All swimmers should have knowledge of the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly):
6 & Under / 7-8 Years Prerequisites: swimmers must safely and independently swim 25-yards (1 lap) of freestyle, 25-yards of backstroke, and 25-yards of breaststroke. Swimmers should also have a basic understanding of butterfly stroke. Each 25-yard set must be completed without stopping.
9-10 / 11-12 Years Prerequisites: swimmers must safely and independently swim 50-yards (2 laps) of freestyle, 50-yards of backstroke, 50-yards of breaststroke, and 25-yards of butterfly. Each 25- and 50-yard set must be completed without stopping.
13-14 / 15-18 Years Prerequisites: swimmers must safely and independently swim 100-yards (4 laps) of freestyle, 100-yards of backstroke, 50-yards (2 laps) of breaststroke, and 50-yards of butterfly. Each 100- and 50-yard set must be completed without stopping.
New Swimmer Safety Assessment Dates: All new swimmers, registered and/or waitlisted, must attend one (1) date at The Wave and meet the prerequisites for their age group. Participants may arrive anytime during the assessment hour, and must first check-in at the front desk. Please ensure your swimmer(s) are either registered or waitlisted in their age group prior to attending a safety assessment:
- Monday - Thursday: 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
- 4/12/23
- 4/13/23
- 4/17/23
- 4/18/23
- 4/19/23
- 4/20/23
- 4/24/23
- 4/25/23
- 4/26/23
- 4/27/23
- 5/8/23
- 5/9/23
- 5/10/23
- 5/11/23
- Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
- 4/8/23
- 4/15/23
- 4/22/23
- 4/29/23
Come join our Green Gator Family and apply today!
Program Specialist - Head Swim Coach: apply here
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Assistant Swim Coach: apply here
Practices Times and Locations:
*practice times and locations are subject to change
Spring Practice Times (May 22 - June 2, 2023):
*No practice on Mon, May 29, 2023
AGE GROUP | TIME | DAYS | LOCATION |
Boys & Girls: 6 & Under / 7-8 Years | 4:10pm-4:55pm | Mon-Fri | Indoor Natatorium Pool |
Boys & Girls: 9-10 Years | 4pm-4:55pm | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 11-12 Years | 5pm-5:55pm | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 13-14 Years | 6pm-6:55pm | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 15-18 Years | 7pm-7:55pm | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Summer Practice Times (June 5 - July 21, 2023):
*No practice on Tues, July 4, 2023
AGE GROUP | TIME | DAYS | LOCATION |
Boys & Girls: 6 & Under / 7-8 Years | 7:10am-7:55am | Mon-Fri | Indoor Natatorium Pool |
Boys & Girls: 9-10 Years | 7am-7:55am | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 11-12 Years | 8am-8:55am | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 13-14 Years | 9am-9:55am | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 15-18 Years | 10am-10:55am | Mon-Fri | Outdoor Sports Pool |
*No practice on Tues, July 4, 2023
AGE GROUP | TIME | DAYS | LOCATION |
Boys & Girls: 6 & Under / 7-8 Years | 6:15pm-7pm | Mon-Thurs ONLY | Indoor Natatorium Pool |
Boys & Girls: 9-10 Years | 6:15pm-7:10pm | Mon-Thurs ONLY | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 11-12 Years | 6:15pm-7:10pm | Mon-Thurs ONLY | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 13-14 Years | 7:15pm-8:10pm | Mon-Thurs ONLY | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Boys & Girls: 15-18 Years | 7:15pm-8:10pm | Mon-Thurs ONLY | Outdoor Sports Pool |
Swim Meet Schedule:
Swim meets are held every Saturday beginning June 3, and end with the Championship Swim Meet on July 22, 2023.
The finalized swim meet schedule for 2023 Green Gators will be available in March/April 2023.
For more information about the team please email TheDublinWave@dublin.ca.gov or visit the team website.