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Community Center - Gladstone Gators


Gladstone's Official Developmental Swim Team since 1989, is open to all levels of swimmers 6 - 18 years of age. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of competitive swimming. The team provides an opportunity for boys and girls to participate in an organized training program and exposes them to competition in our local Metropolitan Community Swim Association (MCSA) Summer Swim League.


2025 SEASON DATES
June 2nd- July 13th
Registration Opens March 3rd


GATORS CALENDAR


PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Gladstone Gators Practice Monday - Friday at the Gladstone Municipal Outdoor Pool
To better coach the team, practices are split into two groups determined by age of the participant:
11 - 18 year olds: 6:30 AM - 7:40 AM
6 - 10 year olds: 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM


PRE-SEASON INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Saturday, May 24 at 3:30pm
At the Gladstone Community Center on the Pool Deck
Please plan to attend this informational meeting for parents and swimmers.
The swim suit vendor has an option to order ahead if participants know their size.
The vendor will NOT be at the meeting on May 24th.
The ventor WILL BE at practice on Tuesday, June 3rd for swim suit pick up and try on.


PREREQUISITES
Participants should be able to swim proficiently 25-meters on both front and back to participate on the team.
These prerequisites are in place to maintain the safety of all participants.


GATOR FEES
Gladstone Municipal Pool Member: $95.00
Gladstone Municipal Pool Non-Member: $110.00
*Included in fee, every participant will receive a team participation award.

All participants that register by May 12th, will receive a free Gator team shirt with registration.
Additional T-shirts for other family members can be purchased at the time of registration for $15 each.



  INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EVENT TEXT ALERTS:
Due to inclement weather, the pool may be closed and practice cancelled. This decision is made by City of Gladstone staff at the earliest time possible for each situation. Practice cancellations will be sent out as soon as the decision is made via text. In order to receive weather and event text alerts you will need to register for the Textcaster system by clicking here. You may edit your message preferences at any time by logging in from that same page using your phone information. If you are have trouble getting registered with Textcaster, especially if you aren't receiving your confirmation code to finish the process, please let us know by filling out this form so we can ensure you are receiving the information you need as a part of this team.


PRE-SEASON STROKE CLINIC
Get a jump start on the competition with our 6-week Preseason Stroke Clinic in April and May. Click here for more information!


RESOURCES
- FAQs
- Meet Day Swimmer Checklist
- Swim Meet Order of Events
- League Handbook



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Gladstone Community Center
6901 N. Holmes Street, Gladstone, MO 64118
Ph: (816) 423-4200
Monday through Thursday - 5:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - 5:00am - 7:00pm
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Parks & Recreation Calendar

  • Practice 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - 05/22

  • Gladstone Municipal Pool Opens - 05/24

  • Practice 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - 05/24

  • Preseason Stroke Clinic - 05/24

  • NO PRACTICE - 05/26

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