Alligator Aquatics has a long tradition of producing top-tier collegiate-level athletes. Read more about current and former Alligators who are currently or recently competed at the collegiate level. Alex Santiago – Southern Illinois University (Men’s Swimming & Diving, D-I) Alex, a Buffalo Grove native and former Alligator Aquatics standout, has emerged as a top-tier sprinter at Southern Illinois. In the 2024‑25 season (Senior year), he was named MVC Swimmer of the Year and First-Team All‑MVC, earning the title of Missouri Valley Conference Most Outstanding Swimmer, and was recognized as MVC...

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Former Alligator and Buffalo Grove High School Varsity Swimmer, Alex Santiago once again set the MAC (Mid-American Conference), program and pool record with a first place finish at 42.42 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle. "Alex Santiago went from an unrecruited walk-on to a likely NCAA qualifier and MAC Most Outstanding Swimmer in three years at SIU. His commitment to the sport and the team is something very special" said Hanson, Men's Swimming Head Coach at Southern Illinois University. To top off the meet, Santiago also won the Most Outstanding Swimmer...

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Illinois Swimming has released the 2024 Age Group Championship Time Standards and the Winter 2024 Senior Championship Time Standards. View them on our Time Standards webpage under "Resources"

Alligator Aquatics has a strong tradition of giving back during the holidays. This year we selected “One Simple Wish”. One Simple Wish is an online platform aimed at bringing happiness to those impacted by the trauma of foster care or childhood crisis. You can grant a wish or donate a certain dollar amount that will go to a fund for higher prices wishes. We have attached the link to our own Alligator Aquatics home page below. Thank you and we hope you consider donating this holiday season! https://www.onesimplewish.org/giving/AlligatorAquatics

Thank you for your interest in Alligator Aquatics! We are excited for you to learn more about our growing program by being a part of new swimmer evaluations. New swimmers will have the opportunity to be evaluated and placed into the best training group for their abilities. Team coaches will make the final determination for group placement while they enjoy getting to know your swimmer. Swimmers need to be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke in order to participate in the evaluation. Please bring what is needed...

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Illinois Swimming has released the 2023 Age Group Championship Time Standards and the Winter 2023 Senior Championship Time Standards. View them on our " Time Standards" page under "Resources"