Guidelines for Summer vs. Year-Round Swimming

 I have been getting a lot of questions regarding this topic. Here are the rules for clarification:

From Article VI: Section H (2.) of the CSSCSA Bylaws: On or after May 16, a swimmer may practice only with their summer club swim team and compete only in their summer club swim team’s meets in order to be eligible. To clarify, a swimmer may NOT practice or compete for another summer club team, a year-round team, etc. on or after May 16. Notwithstanding the above, a swimmer may practice or compete on or after May 16 interscholastically or inter-collegiately without losing eligibility.

Pool Clean Up Day - MAY 1ST - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Attention Swim Team!  We need help getting the grounds ready for swim season.  Any and all help from kids 11 years of age and older is appreciated.  

Please come to the pool on Saturday, 5/1, to help the all-volunteer GMSC Board members prepare the grounds for our 2021 season. There is a lot of work to do! Come prepared to work hard, get dirty and to meet other members of the pool. Typical tasks include pulling weeds, washing chairs, cleaning the bathrooms, putting together playground equipment, and so on. 

Items you can bring with you:  gardening gloves, garden weeding tools, rubber cleaning gloves, tree branch clippers, rakes, brooms, cleaning sponges, trash bags, and anything else you think might be useful for grounds maintenance and locker room cleaning. 

Note: GMSC Members who volunteer two full hours will receive 3 guest passes on their account, which is a $30 value. (Limit: One per family.)

We will provide coffee and light snacks.

Thank you, in advance, for your time!

Summer Season Registration is Open

Hello Gators!

Summer swim team registration is now open.  We have a lot of funky issues this season because of COVID, so please keep reading to get the full picture of what this season will look like (and know that it could change at any minute).

Start Date:

We will start after school practices the week of 5/17 or 5/24 depending on when the pool is ready to go.  Morning practices will start Tuesday, June 1.

Practices:

Practice times will remain the same, but we may need to shift age groups based on numbers.

6:30 am - 8:00 am ages 13+

8:00 am - 9:00 am ages 10 - 12

9:00 am - 10:00 am 9 and unders

Meets:

Due to COVID restrictions, we may be limited by the number of people allowed on the grounds during a meet.

If Jeffco is at Level Blue:  All meets will be at our pool with our team only. A majority of the FSA teams in our league are following this model. We will have a dual meet against a different team each week, but we will all be at our respective pools. We will then combine the times for scoring.

If Jeffco is at Level Clear:  We will return to in-person dual meets. We will still have safety guidelines to protect our team and parents and those will be disseminating as we get closer to the meets. 

Parent Volunteers:

We absolutely still need parent volunteers for all swim meets. We expect each family to volunteer for approximately 5 volunteer shifts throughout the season. It may be more. It may be less. It takes a lot of hands to run a swim meet and we can't function without the help. Plus, you get a front row seat to all the swimming action!

State and League Championship Meets:  

League is a go and is planned for the weekend of July 16th.

State is up in the air. It is tentatively planned for the weekend of July 23rd, but no pool has been found to host State because of COVID restrictions. 

General COVID Restrictions:

Until restrictions are lifted we will continue to work with the team to keep everyone safe. All swimmers will need to arrive at the pool with a mask on. Masks can be taken off once the swimmer is at their assigned lane. Parents will be allowed on deck with a mask to watch the swim meets, but we will spread everyone out and ask that you quickly vacate the deck if your child is not swimming. 

High School Boys:

The boys CHSSA season is in direct conflict with summer swim club this season. We plan to offer an evening boys practice time each week. The practice will be non-conditioning and will focus on relays, starts, turns, dryland and socialization to keep our boys steeped in Gator spirit. 

Team Swim Suits:

You are not required to have a team suit, but it does give the swimmers a sense of belonging to the team. DEADLINE TO ORDER A TEAM SUIT IS 5/14. We will not have suit fittings this year due to covid. Please go to our team store online and order directly.

www.coloradoswimshop.com

Click on Teams Store

At the top, click on Teams store again to pull down the list

Choose Green Mountain

Password is: GREENmtn21 (case sensitive).

We are so excited to get all our swimmers back in the pool! This summer will be weird AND fun and we look forward to experiencing it with our wonderful swim family.

click here to register

Reminder: Swim Club Membership Sale Ends 4/18

 Swim Club Memberships are on SALE until 4/18.

The price for a family membership will be $495 for families who join by April 18th, and then it will increase to the standard price of $550. 

Go to the GMSC website to join. 

Swim Club Membership is Open

 Swim Club Memberships are open NOW and are on SALE until 4/18.

Family Membership Price: The price for a family membership will be $495 for families who join by April 18th, and then it will increase to the standard price of $550. 

For returning members from 2019 and 2020: For prior members from recent years, the primary account holder will receive an email invoice for renewing your membership this weekend. Simply follow the instructions in the email in order to renew your membership. Please note that you will be able to add a "Plus One" to your account for your babysitter or nanny, if needed. If a previous member and not renewing this year, you can ignore the email invoice(s) and your account will expire before the start of the 2021 season. 

For new members: Our new, updated website will be live by this Sunday, April 11th. You will be able to complete your membership application and pay dues via the website. If you do need to add a nanny or babysitter, please add the Plus One to your Family Membership. We do anticipate increased demand this year so please join early.

Click here for more details from the Swim Club.

Pool Manager/Lead Lifeguard Wanted!

 Green Mountain Swim Club is looking for a Pool Manager/Lead Lifeguard to handle the following responsibilities:

1. Staff scheduling

2. Supervising pool and grounds maintenance

3. Working guard shifts

4. Holding bi-monthly in-service training with all guards

5. Closing bank drawer and counting closing cash

6. Communicating with pool board members about any pool or staff issues

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

· Have a current Lifeguard Certification including CPR from the American Red Cross, YMCA, City of Lakewood or similar organization.

· Willing and able to conduct swimming lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels

· LOVE working with and spending time with kids!

· Available 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays

· Mature, punctual, responsible, self-motivated, and a good work ethic

Lifeguards Wanted!

The Green Mountain Swim Club is hiring Lifeguards for the summer. If you are interested, please read below for details and contact Shannon Baker at staffing.gmsc@gmail.com

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

· Be at least 15 years old

· Have a current Lifeguard Certification including CPR from the American Red Cross, YMCA, City of Lakewood or similar organization.

· Willing and able to conduct swimming lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels

· LOVE working with and spending time with kids!

· Available at least 20-25 hours per week, including weekends and holidays

· Mature, punctual, responsible, self-motivated, and a good work ethic

Lifeguard Responsibilities:

Overseeing activities at an aquatic facility.

Assisting with swimming lessons if necessary

Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons.

Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger.

Maintaining order in swimming areas.

Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.

Performing first aid procedures.

Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.