Boys & Girls Swimming

2011 SEASON
Tampa Catholic’s swim team continued to grow in 2011, both in the number of swimmers and in ability.  This year saw nine swimmers advance to Regionals, with five individual swimmers and four relay teams making it to finals.  Senior Kristen Martin capped the season by advancing to the State meet in Orlando on the strength of her 500 yard freestyle.  The team also increased its visibility, with its first appearances at the Tampa Bay Classic Invitational and the FSPA Developmental meets.  Six of the team’s members qualified for the highly competitive FSPA Invitational (a prime opportunity for swimmers to be seen by college scouts).

OUR TEAM
Tampa Catholic’s swimmers run the gamut from long-time members of USA Swimming club teams to swimmers who have learned their strokes in Tampa Catholic practices.  The success of the individual swimmer, and of the team, is built on a willingness to work and to learn.  This year, we again had swimmers reach district finals in strokes they did not learn until arriving at TC.  In 2011, the team practiced after school Monday to Thursday at the Loretta Ingraham city pool. 
We had a young team this year, with 15 of the 20 girls and all 8 boys eligible to return for the 2012 season.  Returning swimmers, and first-year swimmers who qualify for district finals or beyond, earn a varsity letter.