Sumter Aquatics Center (SAC) Stingrays
Interested in joining or receiving information for the Sumter Aquatics Center summer 2026 swim team season? Click the link to join our mailing list & stay updated!
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- Please join us on May 5th, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a Team Parent Info Meeting/Meet the Coaches!
Welcome to our 2nd season as an official swim team and 17th season of the Florence Summer Swim League. More information for the 2026 season will be updated on this page by March 1st, 2026. As we look forward to another fantastic season, we thank you for your support. Go SAC Stingrays!
Swimmers must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the SAC Swim Team:
- Ages 5 – 18 years old (High school swimmers are welcome!)
- Swimmers must be able to swim one full length of the pool without assistance and without stopping/grabbing on to the lane line or wall. If your swimmer tries out and does not meet the requirement we will transfer them to swim lessons if spots are available.
COSTS & EQUIPMENT:
- Spring Conditioning (Pre-Summer Team)- Cost & Dates TBD
- **This is a new opportunity for 2026 to practice before our official summer practice schedule begins on May 26th. This cost is separate of the summer team registration- if you want to compete during the summer you must also register/pay for Swim Team Registration shown below.
- Summer Team Registration- Cost & Dates TBD
- Click below link to view what equipment is included in your registration cost.
- The below link also includes what equipment will need be purchased on your own, as well as equipment recommendations & where to purchase from.
- **Our team colors are navy & yellow
Click here to view the 2026 SAC Swimmer Equipment List (Last Updated Sept. 2025)
2026 SWIM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
This year we have the pleasure of not only offering our summer practice schedule, but now spring conditioning practices! Spring conditioning is not required, but is recommended.
2026 Spring Conditioning Practice Schedule: TBD
2026 Summer Practice Schedule: TBD (Start date will be Tuesday, May 26th)
Swimmers will be divided into one of three levels (bronze, silver, gold) during their first swim practice.
WHAT LEVEL WILL MY SWIMMER PRACTICE WITH?
As stated above, swimmers will be divided into three different levels during their first practice/tryout. See below requirements per level:
- Bronze: can swim one lap unassisted and without stopping on stomach (doggy paddle or freestyle)
- Silver: can swim two laps unassisted and without stopping- freestyle and backstroke
- Gold: can swim three or more laps unassisted and without stopping- freestyle and backstroke
2026 SWIM TEAM EVENT & MEET DATES:
2026 Meet Schedule: TBD
- May 5th at 6:00 PM: Parent Info Meeting/Meet the Coaches
- May 26th: First day of Summer Practice Schedule
MEET ADDRESSES:
- AC (Home Pool): 1115 S Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
- Mcleod Health and Fitness Center: 2437 Willwood Dr, Florence, SC 29501 **indoor pool
- Country Club of South Carolina: 3525 McDonald Blvd, Florence, SC 29506 **outdoor pool
The SAC Parent Packet for 2026 is currently being updated & will be posted here when confirmed. Please click the link at the top of the page to join our mailing list so that you receive it as soon as it is ready to be posted.
MEET YOUR COACHES:
- Coach Melanie: Bronze Group
- Coach Jack: Silver Group
- Coach ---: Silver Group
- Coach Anthony: Gold Group