The mission of the Lindgate Manor Swim Club Gators Swim and Dive Team is to promote the enjoyment of competitive swimming and diving through positive motivation, sound stroke development and commitment to personal growth in a supportive team environment.
SWIM TEAM INFORMATION
SWIM PRACTICE
Practice starts Wednesday, May 28th and runs Monday – Friday through July 12th (no practice on July 4th).
| Age Group* | Practice time |
| Intermediate swimmer (8-11) | 8:00 – 8:45 am |
| Advanced swimmers (11+) | 8:45 – 9:45 am |
| Beginners (7 & 8) | 9:45 – 10:25 am |
| Junior (6 & under) | 10:25-11:00 am |
*Note that ages are approximate for the groupings – we may need to move some kids’ practice times based on skill level.
2025 SWIM MEET SCHEDULE
Swim Meets start at 5:30, with warmups beginning at 4:30.
Monday June 2, 5:30 pm ~ Intrasquad meet @ Lindgate (Pool will close at 4pm)
Monday June 9, 5:30 pm ~ Big Bend Woods @ Lindgate (Pool will close at 4pm)
Monday June 16, 5:30 pm ~ @ Crestwood
Monday June 23, 5:30 pm ~ @ Briar Hill Farms
Monday June 30, 5:30 pm ~ Warson Woods @ Lindgate (Pool will close at 4pm)
Monday July 7, 5:30 pm ~ @ Brentwood
Saturday July 12, 8 am ~ Conference @ Kirkwood High School
Monday July 14 ~ Swim & Dive Party 5:30-9:00pm
SWIM COACHES
Head Coach ~ Anna Smith
Reach Coach Anna directly: lindgateswimcoach@gmail.com
This is Coach Anna’s 6th year as a Lindgate Coach. She is a senior at Southeast Missouri University studying Physical Education. She is a 2020 Kirkwood grad and was a varsity swimmer at Kirkwood all 4 years. Anna has coached at Lindgate with our Junior Gators program for several years, and was involved with Parkways Swim Club for their swim school, prep programs and red team. At school, Anna is a Tri Delta, works for the Office of Admissions and teaches group exercise. In her free time she likes to take cycling classes, go to the gym, walk her dog Eli.
Assistant coach ~ Caleb Saffold
SWIM REGISTRATION
An email will be sent to members in early May.
COORDINATORS
Please direct all general business, volunteer, and registration questions to coordinators:
Swim ~ Adrien Kerksick and Lisa Mueller ~ lindgateswimrep@gmail.com
Registration/Computer ~ Anne VanHorn ~ lindgatecomputerrep@gmail.com
DIVE TEAM INFORMATION
The Gator dive team is a recreational team that welcomes all ages and level of divers to come try out dive, increase your skills and have some fun!
DIVE PRACTICE
Practice starts Tuesday, May 27th and run Monday – Fridays through July 12th (no practice on July 4th).
| Age Group | Practice time |
| Beginner/younger | 10:30 – 11:35 am |
| Intermediate/older | 11:35 – 12:30 pm |
2025 DIVE MEET SCHEDULE
Thursday June 5, 5:30pm ~ Dive judging clinic @ Cool Dell ~ All are welcome to learn about diving! RAINOUT RESCHEDULE TBD
Friday June 6, 11 am ~ Intrasquad meet @ Lindgate (during dive practice) Warmups 10:30am/Meet 11am-12:30pm
Saturday June 14, 9am ~ Dual meet vs Cool Dell @ Lindgate (before pool opens) Warmups 8am/Meet 9am-12pm
Saturday June 21, 9am ~ Tri-meet against Riverbend and Pacific @ Pacific
Saturday June 28, 9am ~ Dual meet against Seven Pines and MAC @ MAC
Saturday July 5 ~ Reserved for Make-up Date
Sunday July 13, 8am ~ Conference @ Cool Dell
DIVE COACH
Head Coach ~ Melissa Lloyd
Melissa Lloyd grew up swimming and diving at LMSC and is now a member with her husband and three children. She was a top state diver all four years of high school. She has coached at LMSC, Clayton Diving Alliance, Webster Groves, and Westminster Christian Academy. In her free time she loves to see live music and trying out new restaurants. She is so excited to be back at Lindgate coaching!
Assistant coach ~ Katie Landsbaum
REGISTRATION
Cost is $125
Please contact the dive coordinator, Amanda Landsbaum, at lindgatediverep@gmail.com with any questions. We’d love to see many out there having fun diving!
Main/top photo by Ray Glaser
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