Welcome to the Ancaster Alligators Website!
(updated: Sept 12th,2011)
Returning swimmer registration is complete
Thanks to all that were interested in joining the alligators.
For inquires please email ancasteralligators@yahoo.ca or contact our president Steven Connor at 905 304 3029
ancasteralligators@yahoo.ca
ANCASTER ALLIGATORS SWIM TEAM
Statement of team philosophy and goals
The Ancaster Alligators Swim Team is an entry-level competitive team affiliated with the Aqua 7 League in southwestern Ontario. All swimmers are registered with Swim Ontario and are eligible to swim in all Swim Ontario sanctioned meets. The team has been in operation for 25 years and is based at the Ancaster Aquatic Centre. Currently there are 60 swimmers on the team, ages 6-16. The team has a paid coaching staff and a strong base of parent volunteers.
The Ancaster Alligators Swim Team strives to help each swimmer to:
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realize their own potential;
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achieve their personal goals;
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enjoy being part of the team.
To attain these objectives the team works with the following goals in mind:
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to encourage a long-term enjoyment of swimming in all team members;
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to provide for development of age-appropriate physical fitness in all members;
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to introduce swimmers to basic and more advanced swimming techniques based on the needs of each swimmer;
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to use frequent entry-level competition with other teams as a means of continuously developing swimming proficiency;
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to instil a sense of team work and team spirit amongst all swimmers;
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to recognize the personal aquatic achievements of team members;
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to provide a friendly environment where swimmers and parents can build and enjoy peer relationships through both swimming and social events.