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Gators Swim Club
The Gator’s Swim Club is a USA Swimming team that has a history spanning over 40 years. Gator’s are dedicated to providing a fun and challenging program for young people 7-18 years old that will enable swimmers to improve their ability and excel in the sport.
Questions? Please email Gators Head Coach Blake at bunderhill@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.
Gators 22-23 Registration - Register here!
Gators Swim year runs September 1st through August 31st. Registration for the Gators 22-23 year starts Tuesday August 9th at 9am! All Gators swimmers that wish to continue swimming for the 22-23 year must register! Register online at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg. Times and prices have changed, plus a new Elite program is available! See below for more information.
Try-Outs
Try-outs available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. To make an appointment to try-out, please email bunderhill@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us. Please download and fill out this form, then bring it to your try-out: Gators Try-Out Form 2022
Once accepted on the team, you can REGISTER HERE!
USA Swimming registration
All Groups except the Pre-Team are required to have a USA Swimming membership (Pre-Team is highly encouraged!). If you are a new member, you must fill out the athlete registration form (2022 USA Swimming Athlete Registration Form) with a check for $84 made out to PACIFIC SWIMMING.
Gators Information Packet
Information on the Gators practice times, pricing, swim meets, and policies can be found in the Gators Information Packet.
Practice Times:
Practices are 5 days/week, Monday - Friday, except City Holidays.
Current Practice Times:
- Seniors: Monday - Friday 4:30pm-6:15pm
- Juniors: 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Stroke Development: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Pre-Team: 6:15pm-7:00pm
Fees:
Auto-Debited the 1st of every month. 15% sibling discount offered.
Seniors: $221 Resident / $257 Non-Resident
Juniors: $189 Resident / $221 Non-Resident
Stroke Development: $126 Resident / $147 Non-Resident
Pre-Team: $95 Resident / $110 Non-Resident
Questions? Please email Gators at bunderhill@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
Please note:
High-Use Facility: This is a high-use facility with multiple programs happening at a time. During your reservation time, other programs may be occurring that have loud music or amplified sound.
Verification of Residency: Proof of household address may be requested at any time to verify residency. This may be in the form of a utility bill or rental lease.