The GMVY Flippers Swim Team is a competitive youth swim team located in Fairfield, Ohio. Swimmers range in age
from 5-18 years and compete in the Southwest Ohio YMCA Swim League.
The Great Miami Valley YMCA consists of multiple branch locations; the swim team practices at the East Butler
YMCA, located in Fairfield Township, Fitton (formerly Hamilton West Y) and the Fairfield YMCA.
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Last update to website on: Wednesday, November 19 at 11 p.m.
Winter Short Course Season 2008-2009
All swimmers, new and returning, must complete the team registration forms prior to entering the pool at their first practice. For forms, contact the Fairfield YMCA.
The Winter Short Course meet schedule is posted on the meet entries page.
All meets as listed, will be attended by GMVY, unless posted as tentative. Coaches are also looking into 1-2 additional meets as well.
Swim Meet Information ~ Dates
Upcoming meets:
GMVY vs. Countryside at FFY, Oct. 18 - results to be posted soon
GMVY Fall Invitational at East Butler, Oct. 25 - results now posted
Coffman (CFY) Invitational, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 - results now posted
Beavercreek (BVCY) Invitational, Nov. 21-23
- meet entries and warm up times posted
Countryside (CY) Winter Polar Bear Invitational, Dec. 5-7
GMVY December Invitational, Dec. 12-14
(go to meet entry page for sign up forms)
GMVY Flippers Team Picture ~ November 17
Date: Monday, November 17
Flippers Team Dinner ~ December 3
Wednesday, December 3 at the Fairfield YMCA at 7 p.m. Encourage your age group
teammates as well as your big/little fish to meet you for dinner.
More details coming soon.
Upcoming Fundraisers
CiCi's Pizza (near Jungle Jim's): every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Chili's Restaurant (in Bridgewater Falls): every Thursday night
GL Scrips - deadline was October 20
Be Informed... Contribute... Attend a Parent Meeting!
The next scheduled Flippers parent meeting is scheduled for January 12.
The meeting will be held at FFY and will begin at 6 p.m.
This is your team...All are welcome to attend and contribute!
Next scheduled meetings:
January 12 at 6 pm for all parents
Location: FFY
February 17 at 7 pm for all parents
Location: FFY
Interested in fundraising ideas to occur during the the 2008-09 season? Come to the
next parent advisory committee meeting and share your thoughts.
Swim Officials Training ~ 2008
Additional training dates available. Information can be found on the Southwest YMCA
Swim League website, www.swyswim.org
Practice Schedule ~ Winter Short Course 08-09:
(updated 10/23/08)
Regular practice schedule for 13 & over age group:
Monday - Friday at FFY 3-5 p.m. or EBCY 3-5 p.m.
Saturday at FFY 7-9:30 a.m.
Sunday at EBCY 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Regular practice schedule for 11-12 age group:
Monday - Friday at FFY 4:30-6 p.m.
Tuesday at EBCY 5-6:30 p.m.
Thursday at EBCY 5-7 p.m.
Friday at EBCY 5-6:30 p.m.
Saturday at FFY 7-9 a.m. (approval required by Coach), EBCY 4-6 p.m.
Regular practice schedule for 6 & under, 7-8, and 9-10 age groups:
Monday at FFY 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday at EBCY 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Fitton 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday at FFY 6-8 p.m. or EBCY 6:45-8:30 p.m. (updated)
Friday at EBCY 6:30-8 p.m. (updated)
Saturday at EBCY 4-6 p.m.
Time Standards:
Where do your times compare to the Southwest Ohio YMCA leagues time standards
for AAs, Zones and Nationals? Click on the 2007-2008 time standard link to find out.
2008-2009 Time Standards for Yards
Feedback:
What would like to see on your team website?
Send your suggestions and feedback to gmvyflippers@gmvyswimming.com
