Greater Phillipsburg Swimming (GPS)

GPS Swim practice is indoors today, Thursday (6/18) at PES.

Hello everyone,

In order to participate at swim practice at Walter's Park, each swimmer needs some level of pool membership. As we have moved outdoors this week, the requirement starts now. I need to send a list of which families have paid us the pool membership or already paid through…

Email #6

GPS Team Pictures

• Time: 9:30 AM - Team picture is first, followed by individual pictures for those that want one.
• Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Location: Walter's Park Pool
• Wear your team suit, or if you do not have one, then wear a black…

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 Monday, June 29.

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

GPS Invitational - This is our 50th year hosting it!! 

It is one of the longest, if not the LONGEST running, summer only swimming invitationals in NJ, if not the nation. We've held this meet every year (except one Covid season) since 1976. So, LET'S MAKE THIS A GREAT MEET…

Dear Swim Team Families,

As we prepare for the 2026 swim season, we are reaching out to share this year's volunteer and hospitality requirements. These obligations are adjusted annually based on team enrollment and our meet schedule.

To ensure our meets run smoothly and safely, please review the requirements for…

Email #2

Athlete Swim Meet Sign-Up 

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

Please delcare for all meets early in the season, and definitely one week before the meet.

• Exception - Families with only Developmental…

Hello GPS Lightning Bolts,

This is the first of six emails you will receive today, tomorrow, and Thursday, on important team information. Please read through all of them:

1. This email, Email #1 - Outdoor practice & pool memberships
2. Email #2 - Signing up athletes for swim meets (MOST IMPORTANT Email)
3. …

GPS swim practice canceled tonight, Tuesday, 6/2. Practice will resume as normal tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/3.

Hello Everyone,

I apologize for the last minute notice, but we will need to cancel GPS swim practice tonight, Tuesday, 6/2. 

Practice will resume as normal tomorrow, Wednesday, 6/3.

See you on deck,

Coach Drake