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Hollow said she was impressed with the number of people who toured the natatorium during the open house, which made her excited about the prospects for swimming in Southgate.

“I am excited,” she said. “I think the whole city is excited. Everyone was super excited to see the pool.”

During the summer, open swimming will be offered to the community from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 19-August 24. The fee is $5 per day.

The Gators Masters Program, which competes in the Downriver Recreation League, is open to competitive swimmers ages 18 and over. There will be two sessions in the summer: June 19-July 20 and July 24-August 24. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each session is $150.

The fall session for the Gators is scheduled September 5-October 27. Swimmers are placed on teams based on ability, not age.

Hollow said beginners are children just learning to be competitive swimmers and want to learn the strokes. Intermediate swimmers know the strokes and are improving. Advanced swimmers are “really good.”

To compete in meets, anyone age 9 and over must be able to swim at least two lengths of the pool without stopping. Those 8 and younger must be able to complete one length.

“As long as you can do that, you’re able to swim in meets,” the coach said.

The current fall schedule from September 5-October 27 is as follows: Beginners swim from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (with a fee of $180); Intermediate ($240) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays ($240); Advanced from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays ($260); Masters from 8:15 to 9:15\ p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays ($160).

Open/Swim Clinic Day is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. It’s $5 for open swimming with no charge for Gators or Anderson varsity swimmers.

Hollow said she is excited for the upcoming Titans varsity seasons. She held a “meet and greet” with prospective members of the girls team on May 31. The girls swim in the fall; the boys in the winter.

Anderson Athletics Coordinator Mitch Dobek said more information on swimming opportunities will be posted in the Southgate Community Education booklet that is mailed to homes in the school district and beyond. Registration is taking place through GoFan.