FAQ
Q1: What is WS Gators?
A1: GATORS is a summer recreational swim team open to boys and girls ages 5 through 18. It is NOT a Summer Camp.
Q2: What is the location of the WS Gators?
A2: All practices are conducted at - Warm Springs Cabana Club 251 Goldenrain Avenue, Fremont, CA, USA
Q3. When will the practice start?
A3: Refer to Practice Schedule (https://wsgators.swimtopia.com/practice-schedule)
Q4: When is the try-out for new swimmers?
A4: Tryouts will be held during the first week of the season. If you miss them due to spring break, please contact the coach to schedule tryouts on April 8th, 9th or 10th.
Q5: What are the timings of the try-outs?
A5:The try-outs are scheduled to take place during the swimmer's regular training schedule
Q6: Do we have dates and times of the swim meets?
A6: Refer to Meets & Events Calendar (https://wsgators.swimtopia.com/swim_meets)
Q7: What is the criteria for joining WS Gators?
A7: Swimmer must be water safe. Coaches will evaluate them for fit during the 1st week of season. If unsuccessful, full refund would be provided (minus the credit card fees charged by the payment processor)
Q8: Are we accepting new swimmers?
A8: Yes, as long as the registration is open, new swimmers are accepted.
Q9: Can under 5 year old swimmers join WS Gators?
A9: Yes, if they are water safe. Coaches will evaluate them for fit during the 1st week of season. If unsuccessful, full refund would be provided (minus the credit card fees charged by the payment processor)
Q10: Are there any expectations from the parents?
A10: Yes, Parents are required to volunteer during swim meets. It is Mandatory for parents to complete the volunteering duties. Details will be shared in early May 2024.
Q11: The swimmer's birthday is during the 2024 season; which age group would they belong to?
A11: The age group of a swimmer is determined based on their age as of June 1, 2024.
Q12: Do they have to attend everyday?
A12: 3 of 5 days is required. The more the better for the swimmer.
Q13: What skills are required to be successful during the tryouts?
A13: At minimum Water safety and basic swimming. Gators does not provide swim lessons. There is a limited capacity to provide basic swimming instruction. Beyond that it depends… by May 11 swimmers will be expected to swim 25yd (10 and under) or 50yd (11 and up). Also depends on number of athletes for the age group but this is not usually an issue for Gators.
Q14: About 'Tryouts" and "Time Trials"
A14: Please note that “Tryouts” and “Time Trials” are not the same thing. Tryouts will be in early April and the purpose is to evaluate Athlete swimming ability. Time Trials is May 11 (tentative) It is a special kind of meet, just for Gators to get swimmers initial times for the season and also give everyone a chance to practice for a dual meet.
