2020 ALL-CITY SWIM/DIVE SEASON & MIDDLETON GATORS SWIM/DIVE SEASON CANCELLED
All-City League statement- "There is no higher priority than the health and safety of our athletes and their families. Clearly, the public health emergency associated with COVID-19 requires adjustment to ensure societal well-being.
Although it was a difficult decision, the All-City board of directors has unanimously decided to cancel the All-City Swim and Dive Meets for 2020.
Due to the gathering restrictions required in the "Forward Dane" Plan from Public Health Madison & Dane County, and our concern for the health and well-being of all athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators, the league has also cancelled all dual meet competitions for 2020.
These were extremely tough decisions by the board, but in the absence of a vaccine or treatments specific to COVID-19, we need to do our part to safeguard the community."
Gators-
Most pools have plans to open sometime this summer, including Middleton's WBAC. Due to the current guidelines and restrictions, all pools will have very limited attendance and will be following social distancing guidelines (including only 1 swimmer per lane) and increased cleaning protocols. Due to these restrictions, and the desire to serve the public with swim lessons and as much open pool time as possible, the Public Lands, Recreation, and Forestry Department made the decision to not provide pool time for the Gators. Many other teams in the league face similar circumstances and will not be fielding teams this summer as well.
Even though we cannot be in the water as a Gator team this summer, we can still carry on with Gator pride. Ridgewood and Goodman still plan on holding the All-City Food Drive challenge with all the teams. As a league, All-City donates over $50,000.00 annually to Second Harvest. These donations are need now more than ever and we will be setting up ways for all to donate. The league will also be continuing the tradition of recognizing our senior athletes.
The Gator Board will also be working on ways to to keep all of us Gators connected throughout the summer, so keep an eye on our social media.
Stay safe, healthy, and active this summer.