Guppies

Guppy Program

The Guppies program is for young swimmers who may not quite be ready for the regular swim team. The only requirement is that a child be able to swim the width of the pool in any stroke, without stopping, walking on the bottom, or being helped. In borderline cases, a child may participate in the program for the first two weeks in an effort to meet this goal. Registration fees, minus $6.00 SAIL insurance fee, will be returned if there is unforeseen difficulty in achieving the Guppy swimmer's goal and/or happiness. However, this program is not to be considered as a substitute for swimming lessons. There is no age limit in Guppies. Guppies are part of the Gower swim team and will participate in all socials, pep rallies and team photo. Guppies will participate in their own awards ceremony and receive their team gift at that time. Guppies may agree to move up to the regular swim team during the swim season, based on the judgment of the coaches and the permission of the parents. For safety's sake, each Guppy needs an assigned or delegated individual to be available during each practice.

We have a wonderful line-up of coaches who are excited about developing your child's potential. The Guppy Team is for children who can swim the width of the pool without stopping.

Maridel Shaw, 2011 Guppy Team Mom

guppyswim@gowerpool.com

2011 Guppy Coaches and Volunteers

Holly and Katie Lindler - Co-Head Coaches

Asst. Coaches: Mary Brandon Groce, Carter Gaines, Emma Anderson, Olivia Hill,

Volunteers:

Lillie Anderson, Chloe Caudell, Madelyn Dullea, Luci Ellison, Gray Geddie, Kathleen Hill, Ellie Howard, Payton LeGrand, Ellen Maloney, Moseley Palms, Taylor Williams, Brice Lee, Jeni Erickson, Mattie Hogan, Tucker Shaw, Barrett Taylor, Hannah Voyles and Mills Watts

Guppy Practice Schedule

Practice begins on Monday, May 23rd

May 23rd - 26th 6:30 - 7:00pm

May 31st and June 1st practice at 7pm.

No practice on Thursday, June 2nd due to Big Team Swim Meet or on Friday, May 27th and Monday, May 30th.

Parent Meeting during Wednesday, June 1st practice.

Regular Practice begins June 6th 12:30pm - 1:00pm and 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Practice groups will be determined by coaches and Guppy Mom and practice times assigned to those groups.

Guppy Calendar

Friday, June 3rd at 12:30pm Tryouts
Tuesday, June 7th Social at Chuck E Cheese
Friday June 10th at 4:30pm Inter-squad Meet
Thursday, June 16th Guppy Parade before Stone Lake Meet
Friday, June 17th at 5:30pm Swim Meet at Gower
Wednesday, June 22nd Guppy Awards Banquet

Parent Volunteers will be needed for snacks and help during the meets.