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Welcome to the 2026 season of the Gliders summer swim! We’re excited to share a bunch of updates and links. And don’t forget to check out our website for information about the season.

We had a great day of evaluations today and are excited to welcome so many new swimmers to the team!  If you are new to the Gliders, check out our Swimming with the Gliders: What to Expect document that shares important information that will help you as you start your swim team journey with the Gliders!

Team Practices start TOMORROW - Monday, May 18th!

We’re excited to get in the pool for pre-season practices. It looks like we’ve got some hot temps this week which will make those first practice sessions more fun! Looking forward to seeing everyone. 

There will be a mandatory parent meeting for parents of swimmers 10 and under at 5pm in the pavillion.

Monday - Thursday Practice Schedule

• Ages 8 and under - 4:30 - 5:00 pm
• Ages 9-10 - 5:00 - 5:45 pm
• Ages 11-12 - 5:45 - 6:30 pm
• Ages 13 and older - 6:30 - 7:30 pm

No practice on Fridays while school is in session. No practice on Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day.

We acknowledge that this is a busy time of year, with school still in session and many activities ongoing. Please do your best to make it to practice when you can.

NOTE: Pre-Team practices will begin June 1st.

Registration

Registration fees have been updated in MemberSplash. If you choose to pay through MemberSplash, you’ll be responsible for paying the processing fees for either ACH or credit cards. If you’d prefer to pay by check, please bring payment to practice next week and give it to Nicole, Leigh Anne or a coach.

If your swimmer's friends haven’t registered yet, please remind them they can register here!

Team Suits

Team suits aren't required but many swimmers choose to wear a team suit.  If you need to order a team suit, visit our Team Store at Swim Outlet. We will have sample suits available to try on at practices this week.  

We provide a basic latex swim cap with the Glider Logo on them to each swimmer.  We hope to offer the option to order a personalized cap this year.  More info to come!

Swim Buddies

We're bringing back swim buddies this year! This is a great opportunity to build connections within our team! Our swim buddy program pairs older, experienced swimmers with younger or newer teammates to build team spirit, offer mentorship, and provide mutual encouragement. Typically, these buddy systems are designed to foster friendships, help kids prepare for events, and ensure everyone has a cheering section during meets. It is a common tradition for buddies to exchange small tokens of encouragement. This might include handmade signs, friendship bracelets, encouraging notes, healthy snacks, or favorite candies.

If your swimmer would like to participate in the Swim Buddy Program, sign up here.

Swim Meets and Volunteer Positions

Monday June 8 - Glen Allen at Antioch

Monday, June 15 - Hermitage at Glen Allen

Monday, June 22 - Kanawa at Glen Allen

Monday, June 29 - Glen Allen at Avalon (note - this is a correction)

Monday, July 6 - Glen Allen at Ginter Park

Monday, July 13 - Antioch at Glen Allen

Championship Meet will be held on July 22nd.

Swim Team requires parent involvement. Signup for jobs will open next and we will include a link in our weekly email. Volunteers are essential to the swim team and the running of meets, and we cannot begin meets until we have filled our positions. We ask that each family signs up for 4 slots to help these meets run more smoothly. Volunteering can be anything from setting up the meets or timing and anything in between! More info on the volunteer jobs can be found on our website.

Glider Team Calendar

Our glider team calendar has been updated for this season. Check it out on our website to find dates for spirit nights, Bingo and fun team outings!

Two Fun ways to show your Glider Spirit!

We’ve got a special spirit wear sale to kick off the season. Check out hats, tanks, shirts, shorts and pajama pants here. We also have Glider Robes for sale from our fabulous parent volunteer, Courtney Easley. More details on the flyer!

A Note from Nicole and Leigh Anne

We’re excited for our season to get underway. We know how much the Gliders add to our swimmers' summer experiences. We’re looking forward to focusing on the FUNdamentals, making sure our swimmers are learning and improving, and building community at GACC!  If you see us on the pool deck and you don't know us, make sure to introduce yourself! We look forward to supporting our coaches, swimmers, and families this season. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected].

Cheers!

Nicole and Leigh Anne