| Practice location |
- All practices will be at the Gallatin Civic Center indoor pool (210 Albert Gallatin Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066).
- Practices are 3:30-4:45pm on Mon, Tue, Thu.
- Please have your swimmer arrive 10-15min earlier to change/stretch/etc. so they can be promptly in the pool at 3:45pm
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| Practice transportation |
- It is up to the athlete and their parents to provide the transportation needed to get to practice
- Car pools are recommended! Kids enjoy the carpool rides!
- Your Team Manager can help setup contact information for Car Pools
- Please ensure that you can get your child to swim practices @ GCC before registering; There is a $20 admin fee for cancellations/refunds before 09/20/2026. There will be no refunds for registration given after 09/20/2026.
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| Dryland workouts |
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x017x24AIXTtezMkakNd082bD-oY3bdWp-1wjcYbwGw/edit?usp=sharing
- Dryland workouts are optional!
- The workouts are bodyweight exercises (no weights or equipment needed)
- Encourage your swimmer to do them to get stronger, help build stamina, and build discipline
- They can be done on Wednesday or any day they like or multiple days a week!
- There will be variable skill levels / modifications to the exercises. Please encourage your swimmer to do the exercises safely
- Encourage them to do them with a friend or family member!
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| Swimmer t-shirts and caps |
- Swimmer t-shirts will be given to the Team Rep for distribution
- Swim caps will be given to the Team Rep at the first meet
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| Swimsuits |
- Please purchase your Team swimsuit ahead of the meet
- For swim meets, swimmers should wear a swimsuit in their school’s solid colors
- Please check with your Team Manager to coordinate any specific styles;, eg: Beech=navy/orange
- Logos are optional.
- Popular brands: Tyr, Arena, Sporti
- https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/sumnercountyswimming
- Eg. Men’s: Option1, Option2, Amazon1, Amazon2
- Eg. Women’s, Option1, Option2, Option3, Amazon1, Amazon2
- Practices:
- Boys: Can wear jammers, swim briefs, or swim trunks
- Girls: Can wear suits any color/style.
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| What if my swimmer is in another sport at the same time? |
- We recommend at least 2 swim practices a week
- This also allows your child to do another sport (eg. tennis, basketball) while also being on the swim team!!
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| Weather/snow days |
- It is school policy that if Sumner County Schools observes a snow day that all practices are cancelled as well. HOWEVER, there are exceptions to this guideline.
- On snow days a message will be sent out to determine the status of practice. As always, use your best judgement when driving!
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| Holidays |
- There is no practice when the GCC is closed (Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day)
- Practice over School Holidays (eg. Thanksgiving break and Holiday break) is dependent on Coach availability and will be TBD
- School Holiday practices are optional but swimmers are strongly encouraged to attend any practices during these times
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| GCC facility |
- Please remind your swimmer to be respectful of GCC facilities
- Have your swimmer get in and out of the locker room in a timely manner (no running around/rowdiness/horseplay in the locker room facility, which can make other guests uncomfortable using the locker room)
- Please remind your swimmer to pick up all of their belongings, including trash to help keep the facility clean
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| Grades |
- Maintain a minimum of C and above in each class in the season/seasons that they are members of the swim team
- It is the swimmer’s responsibility to communicate if a grade falls below this requirement; however, the coach/team rep can request a progress report from swimmers at any time during the season... YOU ARE A STUDENT BEFORE YOU ARE AN ATHLETE!!!
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| Athlete Expectations |
- Be positive, exemplify class, respect, and sportsmanship in the classroom, community, & pool
- Maintain communication with your coach/team rep via email or text.
- Be on time to practice and be dressed and ready to go at practice time.
- Be on time and leave on time to and from practices and meets
- Show up at the designated meet time (even if you are swimming later events)
- Show up to your event early
- Stay until the meet has concluded (even if you finish before the meet is over)
- If an athlete does not abide by these expectations, the swimmer will result in consequences up to loss of meet participation and can be subjected to removal of the team with all fees being forfeited.
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| Parent Expectations |
- Be positive, exemplify class, respect, and sportsmanship... you set the example for your child!
- Maintain communication with coach/team rep and maintaining proper chain of command
- Try to have your child communicate with the coach/teamrep prior to parent/coach communication. We want to teach our children/swimmers responsibility and life skills.
- Please email or arrange a meeting time to discuss concerns, Limit discussions on deck.
- Have confidence in the coach’s/team's manager’s. decision-making in terms of entries, relays, etc.
- Be willing to volunteer during home/hosting meets... we can’t run meets without you!!!
- Provide transportation to and from practices and meets. It is school policy that swimmers are not allowed to drive to away competitions; however, carpooling is encouraged!
- Enjoy your child’s season and have fun watching them develop into great swimmers
- Treat coaches, staff, volunteers, and all GCC staff with respect
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| Social Media etiquette |
While we understand and recognize the student-athlete rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association, we would like for both swimmers and parents to remember the following when posting on social media:
- Make it positive
- What you say becomes public information and never truly is “deleted”
- What you post now, will have an effect on you in the future
- Please ask permission before you video or “tag a friend”
- No cell phone usage in the locker room --please make sure your swimmer is aware of this rule.
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Reimbursement Form |
- I need to be reimbursed for a purchase or I need payment made on a purchase for my team (eg. banners).
- Please fill out this reimbursement form: https://forms.gle/gtisVVn4wqGxiTzu9
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| How do I submit photos? |
- Have a photo you want us to post on Instagram? Please email it to [email protected]
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Don’t forget to send photos to your School Yearbook staff!
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| Can I use the other facilities besides the pool at Gallatin Civic Center (workout areas, etc.)? |
- To workout anywhere other than the pool at GCC, you must have a facility waver on file and have a membership or purchase a day pass for $5.
- Fee info for GCC: https://www.gallatintn.gov/621/Fees
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Summer swim practices/
leagues |
- Interested in having your child continue their swimming during the off-season and/or summer? Here is a collection of swim clubs in the county
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