The Little Hunting Park Gators Swim Team is a seasonal team and charter member of the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL). Summer 2026 marks LHP's 71st season.
Our team's primary objective is to provide each swimmer the opportunity to enhance their swimming abilities and contribute to the success of the team, fostering both individual growth and team achievements. With a dedicated focus on stroke refinement, sportsmanship, building team camaraderie, recognizing accomplishments, and ensuring an atmosphere of enjoyment and fun, the Gators are committed to providing a fulfilling and enriching experience for all participants.
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LHP SUMMER SWIM REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
We are happy to announce that registration for the 2026 LHP Gator Swim Team is now open.
Instructions for registration (recommend doing this on a laptop):
- Head over to https://lhpgators.swimtopia.
com - If you have a login, please use that, as it will auto populate the form and save you lots of time. Once you have logged in click the blue "register now" button at the top of the homepage.
- If you do not have a login, click the register now button to establish one. On a laptop the button is on the right side of the page, on a phone it's at the bottom.
- The swim team will be handling any fees associated with credit cards. To simplify on our end, there is not a pay by check option. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact Matias at [email protected]. The traditional two-week trial period with full refund will still apply, we will simply refund your credit card if you child decides not to participate.
The Swim Team Fee includes swimming instruction, swim meets, end-of-season banquet, and an award.
- 1 swimmer: $165
- 2 swimmers: $300
- 3+ swimmers: $380
Matias has updated the home page with our meet/social calendar. Any additions/changes will be posted as soon as possible.
Requests:
- Please forward this to any new members you think might have interest in swim team.
- Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns- we might be able to help.
GO GATORS! GO GATORS!
Swim Team: Week Three Schedule and Info
Hello Gators! The coaches are very pleased with how the first weeks of team practice have gone, and we're all very excited for the week to come. We have had terrific attendance! If you haven't been to practice yet, no worries- we look forward to seeing you soon.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Monday June 1st-Saturday June 6th:
- M-F practices this week remain in the afternoon, same times as last week: Green Gators 5-5:30, Intermediate 5:30-6:15 or 6:15-7:00, Advanced 7-7:45
- Saturday practice will be the same as last week: 8-9 AM Advanced, 9-10 AMIntermediate, 10-1030 AM Green Gators. This Saturday went really well and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 6th!
- Fins, Goggles, Towels are the practice essentials. Speedo or Finis style long or short fins are fine, no scuba fins.
- If your swimmer is cold, we recommend that they wear a cap. It really helps retain warmth.
SUITS/CAPS: I know a lot of folks are concerned about getting suits. If you still need a suit, please email megan.stanton at gmail.com and she can give you her availability. She'll also be at the first pasta dinner (June 12) with the remaining stock. Caps will also be distributed at the 6/12 pasta dinner. A huge thank you to Megan the team of parents who crushed it at suit sales on Friday.!!
SWAG STORE: Is coming this week. Be on the lookout for a mid-week email with all your LHP merch for order.
PARENT MEETING, MONDAY JUNE 1st at 7:00 PM VIA ZOOM:
- For any parents who would like to hear an overview of the swim season/ask questions.
- Brooke Emery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Brooke Emery's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 1, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74820670662?pwd=eh8H1AI...
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/74820670662
Meeting ID: 748 2067 0662
Passcode: 0cASJN
GO GATORS!
Swim Team Eligibility
Little Hunting Park members, who are between the ages of 5 and 18 (as of June 1) are eligible to join the Gators. Additionally, swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted and be judged by the Head Coach to be capable of effectively participating in 30-minute practice sessions. Swimmers who have developed sufficient skills to participate in practice sessions may join the Team anytime throughout the season and are strongly encouraged to do so.
The Basics
Always bring a water bottle to practices and meets. Hydration is a critical component to your swimmers' comfort and success. During meets, healthy snacks should be packed to discourage runs on concessions alternatives....(uphill battle, we understand)
Swimmers should wear an appropriate "racing" swimsuit, well-fitting goggles and cap to practices and meets.
Good quality goggles, suits, training fins and other swimming related gear are available at Sport Fair in Arlington.
Spare goggles and caps are often handy. Don't forget a towel (or two)!
Reminders
For Parents:
Please declare swimmers' availability at all meets on this site.
Please remain off the deck during practices and meets (unless in an official capacity).
Please refrain from conversation with Coaches during practices and meets.
Please ensure your swimmer remains in the Team area during meets.
These requests are made with the intent to maximize the success of the Team.
Friday Night FUN!
Friday Nights are FUN nights during the Swim Season. The following events are
OPEN to ALL LHP MEMBERS.
Lollipop Races 5:45 pm
An opportunity for the youngest Gators (and pre-Gators) to get their first taste of competition and a sweet treat! Flotation assistance (kickboards/noodles) allowed and strongly encouraged if there are any doubts.
Pasta Dinner 6:30 pm
A long-standing, popular tradition at LHP. Socialize with old friends, while making new friends. Swim and Tennis Teams' weekly awards presentations and pep rally. The Coaches judge the coveted "Pasta of the Week" award.
Help Wanted: Officials
Certified race officials are essential for competitive swimming. The Gators have long enjoyed an exceptional pool of officiating talent, best exemplified by Head of Officials, Don McIlwain, universally regarded as one of the top officials in the league. While the Gators' current bench of officiating talent is very strong, it is also quite thin. ALL parents are strongly encouraged to consider these volunteer roles; especially those parents with any of the following qualifications:
Kids are year-round swimmers
Previous (or current) competitive swimming experience
A love of the sport, whether long held or newly acquired.
League training is free of charge and takes just a couple of hours.
Please contact Brooke, Matias or Don for more information
Volunteer Opportunities
Why should the kids have all the fun? Parents may participate in swim meets in a variety of fun and exciting ways: marshals, concessions, timers, data table, judges, starters, announcers, runner, clerks of course etc.
While updating your swimmers' availability at meets, be sure to volunteer for your preferred role, before someone else does!
More detailed descriptions of roles found here
Gator Gratitude
Many thanks to 2026 Swim Team Sponsor
Nancy Perkins
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
for her generous support of Team and Club!
