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Swim meet #1 is at Mcleod Health and Fitness Center in Florence, SC. Warmups start at 5:00 PM and meet starts at 5:30 PM.
Sumter Aquatics Center (SAC) Stingrays
CLICK THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PACKETS FOR SAC SWIM FAMILIES:
Florence Summer Swim League 2025 Rules & Regulations
FSSL PARENT INFO/MEET SIGNUP PACKET- SIGN & TURN INTO GRAYCE HOWARD
Ages 5 – 18 years old
COST: $50 or military $45
Cost includes t-shirt, cap & goggles; cost does not include swimsuit, towel or water bottle (our colors are navy & yellow)
*Swimmers must bring a water bottle to every practice. No exceptions.
Participants should be able to swim one full length of the pool without assistance.
Swimmers will be taught all 4 strokes and learn proper technique for age-appropriate competition.
We will compete in the 16th season of the Florence Summer Swim League.
SWIM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
All practices will be held at the AC
From May 12th to May 22nd:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
From May 27th to July 10th:
Mondays from 10:00-11:00 AM
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00
SWIM TEAM EVENT & MEET DATES:
June 9th- Mock swim meet (just our team; coaches will get swimmer's event times during practice) at AC- parents do not need to be present
June 12th – Meet at Mcleod Health and Fitness Center – Meet warmups start at 5:00 PM
June 26th – Meet at Mcleod Health and Fitness Center- Meet warmups start at 5:00 PM
June 30th – Meet at Country Club of South Carolina- Meet warmups start at 5:00 PM
July 7th- ***Home Meet at AC***- Meet warmups start at 5:30 PM
July 10th – End of Season Swim Party after swim practice (Last swim practice)
***ALSO JULY 10TH: TEAM PICTURES***
July 12th – Championship Meet (Last swim meet of the season) at Country Club of South Carolina- Meet warmups start at 8:00 AM
MEET ADDRESSES:
AC: 1115 S Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
Mcleod Health and Fitness Center: 2437 Willwood Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Country Club of South Carolina: 3525 McDonald Blvd, Florence, SC 29506
PLEASE CLICK SAC PARENT INFO PACKET AT TOP OF PAGE FOR MORE INFO ON: Weather policy, equipment needed to bring to practice, swim meet info, etc.
MEET YOUR COACHES:
- Coach Melanie (Bronze Group): Melanie has been swimming since she was 12 years old. She swam for Carlisle High School and Keystone Aquatics Club Team in Pennsylvania. Mel also swam for Assumption University in Massachusetts for 2 years on scholarship before transferring to USC, where she studies Applied Sports Psychology & Counseling. She is also American Red Cross Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Certified.
- Coach Jack (Silver Group):
- Coach Anthony (Gold Group):
- Assistant Coach Eriyonna: Eriyonna swam for the Sumter High School Swim Team & YMCA Club Team for 2 years. In 2024 Eriyonna was the first student in over 12 years to have been accepted into a service academy from Sumter School District and is now studying Cyber Systems at the US Coast Guard Academy, where she also swims on their swim team. She is also American Red Cross Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor certified.
- Assistant Coach Aiden: Aiden swam for a year and ran cross country and track for Sumter High School. This fall he will attend Charleston Southern University to study Physical Therapy & Exercise Science. Aiden is also American Red Cross Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Certified.
TEAM CONTACT:
Grayce Howard, Team Administrator & City of Sumter Aquatics Director
Email: ghoward@sumtersc.gov
Office: 803-774-3998
As we look forward to a fantastic season, we thank you for your support. Go Sumter Aquatics Center Stingrays!