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In order to help meet the needs of individual swimmers, Gators is divided into three training groups (listed below).  These groups are designed to enable each swimmer to continually grow and progress in the sport.
Fees
Team fees are based on the Gator group with which your child is placed.  Placement is determined by our head coach based on swimmer age and/or swimming experience. The Board of Directors sets dues at the beginning of each season.  Dues range in price from $210 - $290 in the fall season, and $140 - $200 in the summer. These are subject to change periodically. They may be paid in full at the beginning of the season, or you may elect to use a monthly payment option.
USA Swimming Fees
Each member of the club is required to join USA/Indiana Swimming.  The fee for 2009-2010 is $53.00.  For summer-only swimmers, a $30 summer USA/Indiana Swimming registration is also available.  (These fees have continued to increase $1 each year).  USA/Indiana Swimming registration provides a swimmer with membership in USA swimming and Indiana Swimming, Inc. which includes an athlete tracking number and accident insurance for your swimmer while her or she participates in team practices and swim meets. 
Equipment
Team members are permitted to where any appropriate one-piece swim suit or jammer during practices.  We ask swimmers to wear team suits and caps during swim meets.  We recommend that each swimmer also have goggles, a towel and a water bottle. 
Summer Season
The Bronze group is the first step in the development of the competitive swimmer.  This group consists of swimmers age 9 and under (with exceptions for beginners at age 10).  Swimmers at this level focus on learning turns, starts, and technique for all four strokes. 

Practice Schedule:
Members of the Bronze Group practice three times each week.  Depending on the sub-group that they are in, swimmers practice 5:30 - 6:30 pm OR 6:30 - 7:30 pm.  From April 12 through May 28, this group will swim on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.  After May 28, this group will swim on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week.
Cost:
$140 + USA Swimming membership
Summer Season
The Silver Group is the second step in the age group program.  This group consists of swimmers age 12 and under.  These swimmers continue to focus on improving turns, starts, learning use of the pace clock and technique for all four strokes.  Improvement of technique and developing racing skills are an element stressed at this level.  This level is split into 2 groups, a novice group and an advanced group.
Practice Schedule:
5:30 - 7:00 pm; 4 or 5 days each week (depending on ability).  From April 12 through May 28, this group will swim Monday through Friday of each week.  After May 28, this group will swim on Monday through Thursday.  When the Greenwood City Pool opens, this group will have additional morning practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Times will be announced later.
Cost:
$180 + USA Swimming membership
Summer Season
The Gold Group is the third step in the age group program. This group consists primarily of swimmers age 12 and up.  The Gold Group will continue to focus on skill development and technique, but they will also add a conditioning element to their practices.  Members of the Gold Group practice five times per week (with up to 10 practices during the long course (summer) season). 
Summer Practice Schedule:
5:30 - 7:30 pm.  From April 12 through May 28, this group will swim Monday through Friday.  After May 28, this group will swim Monday through Thursday.  When the Greenwood City Pool opens, this group will have additional morning practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Times will be announced later.
Cost:
$200 + USA Swimming membership
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