Mission The mission of the Grosse Pointe Gators Swim Club is to teach, train, and motivate competitive swimmers. Philosophy It is the belief of the Club that all children should have access to swimming opportunities that reflect their level of interest and ability while developing strong friendships and having fun. The Club strives for swimmers to reach their full potential not only by teaching the skills specific to competitive swimming, but also through reinforcing strong values that apply to all facets of life. It is our hope that members of the Club will develop self respect, set personal goals, understand the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and good sportsmanship. Purpose The purpose of the Club is to provide a program of aquatics development for individuals interested in amateur competitive swimming at all ability levels. The Club will provide quality coaching and a physiologically appropriate workout program to all swimmers in an atmosphere of encouragement and instruction that builds pride in themselves, their teammates, coaches, and the sport of competitive swimming.