The Greenwich Gators is our members-only swim team and one of the long-time standing traditions at the Greenwich Club; with 50+ years of successful history and fun behind it. It is an introductory competitive swim and dive team for children ages 5-16. The Greenwich Gator Swim & Dive Team is a friendly and competitive swimming team whose aim is to provide regular training, as well as light competition during the summer.
Programs at The Greenwich Club in East Greenwich, RI
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Beginner
Swimmers will gain comfort with water and work on skills such as blowing bubbles, assisted floating and beginner kick and arm movements. Lessons are given in the middle pool with introduction to the main pool. Children must be potty-trained and without the need of a swim diaper to enter the main pool.
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Advanced Beginner
Swimmers who are already comfortable with the water will work on learning to swim in the shallow end of the main pool by themselves as well as learn skills such as jumping off the side, unassisted floating, beginner freestyle, and beginner backstroke. Lessons are given in the shallow end with an introduction to the deep end.
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Intermediate
Swimmers able to swim on their own will begin to swim two widths of the pool as well as gain proficiency in backstroke and elementary backstroke. Other skills introduced are treading water, standing dives, and object retrieval from the bottom of the pool. Lessons are given in both the shallow and deep ends of the pool with an introduction to the diving board. Swimmers who pass Level 3 will also be certified for swimming in the deep end and use the diving board.
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Parent an Me Program
We will run a Parent and Me Program (depending on the number of children signed up).
The Parent and Me program is designed for children up to 3 years of age. Children and their parents will enter the water and, under the direction of a lifeguard instructor, begin the journey to the experienced swimmers. Parent and Me classes are held in the Middle Pool.
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