Scholarships
ROAN KEES SCHOLARSHIP
2023/2024 Season Scholarships are fully awarded
The Alameda Gators coaches and parent board and the Alameda Swimming Pool Association are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for team members to honor the memory of Roan Kees, an Alameda parent of four. Roan was actively involved in many youth sports activities and is remembered by many as teaching swimming through the Kinder Swim program at Franklin Pool.
Full or partial scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the coaches based on the following characteristics demonstrated by the swimmer that honor the values that Roan modeled for her own children and the youth of Alameda.
- Positive attitude: Selected swimmers will consistently demonstrate a positive attitude towards their teammates and coaches.
- Fun: Roan always said "It isn't worth doing if you're not having fun."
- Effort: Roan always expected her own children to try their best at every practice or competition and expected the same of the kids she coached.
- Leadership: Roan wanted her children to help lead and encourage others to do their best and have fun, just as she expected from them. She taught them to model these values through their behavior, the effort they made at practices, as well as through their words of encouragement to others.
- Academics: Student athletes should demonstrate a balanced focus on school and swimming through good grades and academic achievement.
- Active and involved parents: Parents of scholarship recipients should be actively involved and volunteering consistently for team events and activities.
- Financial need: Scholarships will be awarded to swimmers for whom the swimming fees present a financial hardship
