Gator Gazette

Alligator Aquatics 2026 Summer Splash was a HUGE success thanks to all of YOU!

What an incredible weekend! Thank you to everyone who played a part in making our hosted meet such a success.

To our parents and volunteers, thank you for giving your time to fill the many roles needed to keep the meet running smoothly. Whether you worked as a marshal, meet runner, in hospitality, timing, awards, announcer, setup, cleanup, or one of the many behind-the-scenes jobs, your efforts made a tremendous difference. There are far too many volunteers to name individually as everyone truly stepped up all weekend long! Thank you for being flexible and making this meet run without issue.

To our coaches and officials, thank you for your leadership, professionalism, and commitment to providing a first-class experience for all of the athletes.

And to our swimmers, thank you for representing Alligator Aquatics with great sportsmanship, determination, and team spirit throughout the weekend. Lots of fast swims and championship cuts to be proud of!

We received so many compliments from visiting teams about how organized, welcoming, and well-run the meet was. Those compliments are a direct reflection of the amazing Alligator community we have built together.

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and support. Hosting a successful meet truly takes an entire team, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you.

- Alligator Aquatics Board of Directors

Please join us once again to march with Alligator Aquatics in the 4th of July parade!

Click Here to sign-up and view parade details.

The countdown is on! Registration for our 2026-2027 Short Course Season will open by the end of July, so keep an eye on your inbox and our social media for the official announcement.

Now is the perfect time to invite friends, spread the word, and help grow the Alligator Aquatics family! There's never been a better time to join the Team Where Character Counts!

We're also excited to announce that Alligator Aquatics is now an Arena sponsored club! You can now receive a discount on select Arena items including training equipment, suits, apparel, and bags at Kiefer Aquatics located at 830 Seton Ct., Unit 8, Wheeling, IL.

New for the upcoming season - Every athlete's registration will include a Team Gear Bundle featuring:

• USA Swimming Membership (SWIMS)

• Official Arena Team Suit

• Team Swim Cap

• 2026-2027 Season Team T-Shirt

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We're putting the finishing touches on registration and gear details, and more information will be coming soon. We can't wait to kick off another amazing season with both returning and new Alligators

Championship Season is Almost Here!

As we head into the final stretch of our Long Course season, we have an exciting few weeks ahead! We encourage all families to mark these important dates on your calendar and finish the season strong.

As always, continue checking the Team Calendar and emails regularly for updated practice schedules, meet details, and event information.

Let's make these final weeks of the season our best yet. Swim fast, cheer loud, and finish the season with pride. Go Gators!

7/4/26 - Arlington Heights 4th of July Parade

• 📍 Arlington Heights, IL

• Please note that there IS an adjusted practice that all should attend before the parade. Please check the team calendar for training group updates.

• Click Here for full details.

7/10/26 - 7/12/26 - PPD Summer Splash

• 📍 Birchwood Pool- 435 W. Illinois, Palatine, IL

• Remember this is an outdoor meet- Plan accordingly! Sunblock for athletes and spectators is suggested!

• 📍 Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery – 1960 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights

• For all Regional and State qualifiers and their families. Please note that each family will be responsible for purchasing their own meals and beverages. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

7/17/26 - 7/19/26 - Illinois Swimming Regional Championships

• 📍 Stevenson HS - 1 Stevenson Dr., Lincolnshire, IL

7/23/26 - 7/26/26 - Illinois Swimming Senior State Championships

• 📍 FMC Natatorium - 275 Plaza Dr., Westmont, IL

7/25/26 - 7/26/26 - Illinois Swimming 10&U State Championships

• 📍Libertyville HS - 708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL

7/30/26 - 8/2/26 - Illinois Swimming Age Group Championships

• 📍 Hobart Aquatic Center - 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN

July 8, 2026 at Portillo's – 1500 Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village

Take a night off from cooking and join your teammates after the afternoon practice for dinner! Mention Alligator Aquatics when ordering at the restaurant, and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the team. Ordering online for pickup? Be sure to use code PORTILLOS13. We hope to see you there!

Board voting is now open!

We encourage all member families to take a few minutes to cast your vote in this year's Board of Directors election.

The following Board members are up for re-election:

• President: Erin Greiss

• Registrar: Kate Nordmark

• Treasurer: Marna Cielak

Please note:

• One vote is permitted per household.

• In accordance with our team bylaws, a majority of our membership must participate in the election for the vote to be valid. Your participation is important and appreciated.

Please Click Here to submit your vote or complete the form attached below:

Voting will remain open until Monday, July 6, 2026. Thank you for taking a few moments to cast your vote and help shape the future of Alligator Aquatics.

Alligator Aquatics is proud to be recognized as a SafeSport Recognized Program with our renewed status through June 2028. Alligator Aquatics has been part of SSRP since December 2022.

Congrats to our swimmers on a great weekend in Elkhart! It was a test of resiliency and they passed! Congrats as well to Savannah and Angel for winning high point awards at the meet!

Violet Burke is our gator of the month. Violet has been on fire this season! She started the spring season with a goal to get her first ever Regional cut, and now she currently has 7! Violet is very goal oriented and does not give up until she achieves what she sets her mind to. She is also not afraid of a challenge or intimated by hard events, she regularly asks to be put in 100 Fly and 400 Free. The thing Violet loves most about swimming is getting to be with her friends. She loves being silly with her Phoenix girl gang! Congratulations Violet, we can't wait to see you crush more goals at the end of the season!