WELCOME TO
THE 10th CLMS SWIM SEASON!
2025-2026
Head Coach: Andy Gathy
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for expressing interest in joining the swim/dive team. The information will hopefully answer any questions that you may have. This is our 10th season with a middle school swim team. Coach Andy Gathy will be returning to lead the program.
This is not a beginner’s swim lesson. If you have a sincere desire to learn how to swim competitively please see Coach Gathy, and he will give you some local options. Team members are expected to be able to swim at least 25 meters of freestyle. The team will have diving practice this season.
If you have any questions or concerns please address them with Coach Gathy to see if he can help you or answer your questions.
SCHEDULE: December 1-Jan 31st (subject to change)
The CLMS team will practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Arrive in a bathing suit 4:45pm. In the pool at 5pm. Practice will be done at 6:15pm.
Parents are responsible for drop off and pick up at WHS for all swim practices.
The Dual Meet and Championship Information
There will be 2-3 dual meets against other local middle schools in the area. We plan on swimming ELMS & HKMS during the season. These dates and locations are still waiting to be finalized. There is also a CT Middle School Championship for those swimmers who make the qualifying times.
Team Apparel
For practice, boys are encouraged to wear a suit called a jammer. Girls should wear a one-piece bathing suit. People with long hair are required to wear a bathing cap. Goggles and a towel should be packed from home. A water bottle will be a must for each practice. You have to stay HYDRATED!!
Team members will be required to buy a team swim cap, and will have the option of buying a team suit for our meets. Depending on the number of team members, a representative from Destination Athlete may visit us for an official sizing for our competition suits and team jackets. We will also be offering team members and their families customized CLMS Swim Team t-shirts.