Greater Phillipsburg Swimming (GPS)

We are moving items from the old team shed at Lopatcong Pool to Walter's Park at 2:00 pm today. Please come by between 2:00 -3:00 pm to help if you can. :)

Team Pictures

• Time: 9:30 AM - We take the team picture at 9:30 am.
• Thursday, June 20, 2024
• Walter's Park Pool

Families may pre-order online by going to: 

• www.bishopphoto.com
• Click on Pre-Order or “before photo is taken” 
• Enter league code: GPSWIM24

Captains Vote Clarification

• Friday, June 21, regular practice times…

Email #5

The Swim-a-Thon is our primary fundraiser each season (see attached PDFs). There's no selling flowers, candles, chocolates, tickets, coupons, or any work required of any parent, except to maybe help count laps on Wednesday, July 10th.

• ALL athletes are required to participate even if they raise…

Email #4

Swim Meet Sign-ups are OPEN - Mandatory attendance declaration for everyone, especially those who will miss a swim meet.

• Families with only Developmental Group swimmers do not need to volunteer or attend or declare their attendance until their swimmer starts competing.
• EVERYONE else MUST declare "Attending"…

Email #3

• Team Captains Vote, Friday, June 21, regular outdoor practice times.

Team Captain Selection

Each year four team captains will be appointed in the manner as follows:

1. The coaches will choose two captains.
2. Team members who are at least 11 years of age will elect two…

Email #2

GPS Team Pictures: Thursday, June 20, 9:30 am @ Walter's Park Pool.

Wear your team suit, or if you do not have one, then wear a black and/or green suit or shirt.

• "A" Group: We are still practicing at 8:30 am, but if your swimmer is…

Good afternoon,

This is the 1st of 5 emails I'm sending today to summarize & update information new swimmers may have missed and as reminders to all. Also, I know there's a lot of moving parts, dates, events, rules, and team functions that can be confusing or overwhelming for families…

Hello,

The Firth Youth Center is looking for swim team volunteers to assist with swim lessons at Walter's Park, June 17 - June 20, 12:30 - 3:30 pm. They are running a swim camp during those days.

If your swimmer would like to help out on any of those days/times…

Good afternoon Lightning Bolts,

Developmental Group 

• We are going to do something new this year, we will have two indoor practices first.
• Tuesday (June 11) & Thursday (June 13), 7:30pm - 8:00pm, Phillipsburg Elementary School pool.

Outdoor Practices - All Groups

We are moving to outdoor practices at Walter's Park…

Quick Reminders

• Team Suits try-ons and purchases are today 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the PES indoor pool. If you can't make it, go to A&H on Sullivan Trail in Easton. Tell them your are from our team to get the right suit.
• Team Caps are on sale on our website…