Welcome, Charlotte Aquatics family and proud parents, to a special edition of our swim blog that is sure to make waves of excitement! Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the rising stars of our aquatic community – the newest Level 7 Graduates! Our graduates are ready to share their tales – inspiring bios that showcase the transformation that happens when passion meets persistence in the shimmering embrace of the water.
Valentina‘s Bio:
Coming soon…
Catherine‘s Bio:
Catherine is 7 years old and is in first grade. She started swimming at Charlotte Aquatics as a little baby and has loved being part of our community ever since. When she is not swimming, Catherine enjoys dance, basketball, gymnastics, playing games, and playing with her neighbor friends.
Catherine’s favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke. She also enjoys diving! Her favorite part of class is her nice teacher and friends. Catherine also loves the seasonal fun – especially the pumpkins and the great backdrops for pictures in the lobby. We are so excited that Catherine will continue her swim journey at Charlotte Aquatics by joining our invite-only Elite Fish program!
Parent Quote: “Thank you so much for teaching both Catherine and our son Charlie over the last 12 years. We have treasured memories here.”
Congrats, Catherine – we can’t wait to cheer you on in Elite Fish!
Gowri‘s Bio:
Gowri is 13 years old and is in 7th grade. When she is not swimming, she enjoys reading. Her favorite stroke is breaststroke, and swimming has helped her feel more confident exploring deeper water, even in the ocean.
Gowri favorite thing about Charlotte Aquatics is being able to swim every week. She is especially proud of how easily she can now swim butterfly. Her dedication and growth throughout Level 7 have been so exciting to watch!
Way to go, Gowri – keep up the amazing work!
Dhwani‘s Bio:
Coming soon…
Aanya‘s Bio:
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Emma‘s Bio:
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Maison‘s Bio:
Maison is 13 years old and is in 7th grade. When he is not swimming, Maison enjoys gaming and practicing jiu jitsu. His favorite stroke is freestyle! Swimming has changed his life because it helped him become more confident in the water and excited to swim any chance he gets.
Maison’s favorite part about Charlotte Aquatics are the teachers – he says they always make learning fun! One of his best memories was pumpkin day and getting to swim with pumpkins in the pool!
Congratulations, Maison – we are so proud of you!
Divit‘s Bio:
Divit is 8 years old and is in 3rd grade. When he is not swimming, Divit enjoys playing with his friends, spending time with his family, and having fun learning new things. His favorite stroke is backstroke because it makes him feel fast and confident in the water.
What Divit loves most about Charlotte Aquatics is how supportive and encouraging all the instructors are – he says they always push him to do his best while making lessons fun. His favorite memory is achieving Level 7 and realizing how far he has come since his very first swim class. Divit mentioned “I am proud of my swimming journey and excited for what comes next!”
Parent Quote: “We are incredibly proud of Divit and truly appreciate all the support, encouragement, and dedication from the Charlotte Aquatics instructors throughout his journey. Thank you once again for making this milestone so special. Charlotte Aquatics has been an amazing experience for our family, and we are grateful to be part of such a supportive institution.”
Way to go, Divit – we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish!
Karthik‘s Bio:
Karthik is 10 years old and is in 5th grade. When he is not swimming, Karthik loves working on robotics and has even earned recognition as a Charlotte area regionals winner and a state-level top 10 competitor!
Karthik ‘s favorite stroke is breaststroke, and he has worked hard to build strong skills and confidence in the water. Karthik appreciates the teaching and encouragement from the Charlotte Aquatics instructors, who have helped him grow into a capable swimmer throughout his journey.
Great job, Karthik – keep it up!
We are grateful for the amazing Charlotte Aquatics staff and all they have done to develop our children into excellent swimmers. We have been coming to Charlotte Aquatics weekly for almost 10 years and have watched our two children develop unbelievable swimming skills, one week at a time. It’s hard to believe that we have come to the end of this era as our youngest graduates from level 7! Thank you Charlotte Aquatics Team for all your hard work and dedication!
Michele & Cary McCaskill