Team Traditions
Team Awards - voted on by swimmers
Captains
Most spirited
Most improved
Most Valuable Gator
Teams Awards - coaches selection
Best attendance
Coaches award for JV and Varsity
Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting:
The coaches will talk about the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity to meet the new members and catch up with good friends.
Synchro Sister:
Each team member receives the name of a synchro sister on the team. These sisters will include an older girl and a new/younger girl. The older sister will aid the younger sister in learning the basic skills at the start of the season, as well as offering help on figures and any questions on how the team work.
Secret Buddies:
Near the start of the season, every girl who wishes to be a part of this will randomly draw a name to become their 'secret buddy'. For each away meet, the girls make a bag for their buddy which includes a healthy drink and snacks (bag cost $3 - $5). For each home competition, the buddies receive a note of encouragement. At the season ending banquet, each girl is given a larger gift, $15.
Mock Meet:
The mock meet is held prior to our first meet. This event is not only for fun, but to teach the new girls and their parents how a
synchronized swimming figures meet is run. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to learn the different areas where they can help.
Sewing Party:
A sewing party is organized, especially for the younger girls, to work on suits and headpieces prior to sections.
Water Show:
It is a time for all the girls to show off their costumes and routines which they have been working on all season. This show may include group lifts, the routines, a candle light ceremony and a surprise performance. Everyone is encouraged to come watch, and it is open to all friends and family.
Dinner & Gelling Parties Prior to Sections and State:
These dinners are for swimmers, coaches and managers and held right after practice in the Maple Grove Jr. High cafeteria. The girls then go to the gelling party. Parents of girls in attendance are expected to help with the gelling.
Captains
Most spirited
Most improved
Most Valuable Gator
Teams Awards - coaches selection
Best attendance
Coaches award for JV and Varsity
Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting:
The coaches will talk about the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity to meet the new members and catch up with good friends.
Synchro Sister:
Each team member receives the name of a synchro sister on the team. These sisters will include an older girl and a new/younger girl. The older sister will aid the younger sister in learning the basic skills at the start of the season, as well as offering help on figures and any questions on how the team work.
Secret Buddies:
Near the start of the season, every girl who wishes to be a part of this will randomly draw a name to become their 'secret buddy'. For each away meet, the girls make a bag for their buddy which includes a healthy drink and snacks (bag cost $3 - $5). For each home competition, the buddies receive a note of encouragement. At the season ending banquet, each girl is given a larger gift, $15.
Mock Meet:
The mock meet is held prior to our first meet. This event is not only for fun, but to teach the new girls and their parents how a
synchronized swimming figures meet is run. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to learn the different areas where they can help.
Sewing Party:
A sewing party is organized, especially for the younger girls, to work on suits and headpieces prior to sections.
Water Show:
It is a time for all the girls to show off their costumes and routines which they have been working on all season. This show may include group lifts, the routines, a candle light ceremony and a surprise performance. Everyone is encouraged to come watch, and it is open to all friends and family.
Dinner & Gelling Parties Prior to Sections and State:
These dinners are for swimmers, coaches and managers and held right after practice in the Maple Grove Jr. High cafeteria. The girls then go to the gelling party. Parents of girls in attendance are expected to help with the gelling.