Gator Gazette

2026–2027 SHORT COURSE SEASON STARTS NOW!

We’re BACK—and we’re ready to make some waves!

After an AMAZING Long Course season, the energy is high, the momentum is strong, and we are ready to carry it straight into the 2026–2027 Short Course Season!

Our athletes showed incredible hard work, determination, growth, and team pride all summer long. Now it’s time to get back in the pool, set some BIG goals, and see just how far we can take this momentum!

Make sure your swimmer is registered and ready to go for another exciting season with Alligator Aquatics. The 2026–2027 Short Course Season officially begins Monday, August 31! Come ready to work, compete, improve—and have some fun along the way. We’re excited to introduce our NEW Season Bundle as part of registration this year! Be sure to review all of the bundle details when completing your swimmer’s registration.

Get your Gear Ready!
Don't wait until the first practice! Each training group has specific equipment athletes will need throughout the season. Check your swimmer’s group equipment list now and make sure they have everything they need to hit the ground running.

Click Here for all your Training Group Equipment Needs

Know your Training Grid!
Our Short Course Training Grid is available on the website. Please review your athlete’s group, days, times, and locations before the season begins.

Click here for the SC 2026-27 Training Grid

And, as always, the Team Calendar is your best source for real-time schedule updates! Practice times and locations can change throughout the season, so please make it a habit to check the calendar regularly.

Click Here to access the Alligator Aquatics Team Calendar

New season. New goals. Same Alligator determination.

LET’S GO, GATORS!

We’re excited to continue our partnership with INSPYR Studios this season! Optional dryland training will begin September 12 at 11:00 AM at INSPYR, giving our athletes an additional opportunity to build strength, conditioning, and overall athletic performance outside the pool.

Blaze and Apex Families: Be on the lookout for an email coming soon with all the details, including dates, pricing, and the opportunity to sign your athlete up!

Alligator Aquatics is proud to be a SafeSport Recognized club, reflecting our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every swimmer. SafeSport training helps parents, athletes, and coaches understand healthy boundaries, recognize concerning behavior, and know how to speak up or report concerns. Not every swim club holds Safe Sport certification, and maintaining this recognition is one way Alligator Aquatics continues to prioritize athlete safety and team culture.

We strongly encourage all parents — especially new families — to complete the Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport course through USA Swimming. Returning parents should also check their completion date, as the course must be renewed every 18 months to continue counting toward our club’s Safe Sport recognition. We also encourage all athletes to participate in age-appropriate Safe Sport education: swimmers 12 & under can complete the SafeSport for Kids course with a parent or guardian, and athletes 13 and older should complete the SafeSport for Youth Athletes course through their own USA Swimming account.

Please visit our Alligator Aquatics Safe Sport page for Safe Sport information, resources, and reporting guidance. For step-by-step instructions on completing parent and athlete courses, please use our Safe Sport Training Job Aid.