Following are a few pre-season dates to keept in mind.

THIS Saturday, May 16th 10am-3pm @ Swim and Tri

5921 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

While maintaining safe distance guidelines, the coaches and one or more swim team volunteers will be available for onsite questions, registration and payment drop off at Swim and Tri Saturday. For every team suit and/or towel and some other items sold, our swim team will receive a portion of the sales. See our team suits on the team portal here https://www.swimandtri.com/Scripts/TeamView_GulfParkBlueSharks.aspx

See the most recent email sent for details on discount day, rebate items and social distancing protocols for your swim and tri visit.

Saturday, May 30th: 1pm swim team 101, 3pm swim team kick off party

Again, following local and government guidelines, the pool is planning to open on Friday May 29th (the beginning of phase 2). We will be available at the pool from 1-6 on Saturday, May 30th for registration, questions and answer, swim team 101 and a meet and greet. Hopefully you can join us!

We have been attending GKAISA zoom sessions, reviewing our plans and protocols and wanted to update you on a few items. For more detail, see our website at https://gulfpark.swimtopia.com/practice

In summer, swim season is expected to happen, though begin in phase 2 - with our registration and kick off party on Saturday, May 30th as above and first practices being June 1st. GKAISA is making plans to conduct virtual swim meets. For more information see the swimtopia website at https://help.swimtopia.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042589792-Meet-Maestro-Virtual-Meets. as well as GKAISA latest news at https://gkaisa.swimtopia.com/

In the event that GKAISA swim league cancels the season, as long as goverment/local guidelines can be followed, the posted schedule (in link above) will still be utilized for competitve swim training sessions.

Cost Updates:(will prorate if pool access is affected by updated guidelines for phases 2 and 3)

Full Summer: (May 29th - July 24th)Same as year's past (see link above for details)

Don't forget to join Gulf Park Pool with a full membership TODAY and get the early bird discount! http://gulfparkrecreation.org/become-a-member/

*New: Summer 2020 - to help accomodate families that either prefer to pay for partial summer or wait until phase 3 to join - the following are available:

Half Summer Sessions : $55 per swimmer + 75 non-member fee

Session 1: May 29th - July 26th

Session 2: June 29th - July 24th

UPCOMING SWIM TEAM & POOL DATES:

• Pre-season Work days –Stay tuned for details/announcements SOON
• Registration/Pool Meet and Greets/Officials Clinic - same as above
• Saturday, May 16th - 10am-3pm Swim and Tri Rebate day and Registration on site (at Swim and Tri)
• Friday, May 29th – 1-6pm First day pool opens @ Gulf Park $5 nonmember entry
• Saturday, May 30th - 1-5pm - Swim Team 101, Registration and Swim Team kick off party @ Gulf Park

We are remaining cautiously opptimistic and hope to see everyone in the water soon!  Go SHARKS!