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.
Adelaide’s Bio:
Adelaide is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. She has been swimming at Charlotte Aquatics since she was just 2 years old! Her favorite stroke is breaststroke, and she loves spending time with her friends and going to the pool. When she’s not swimming, Adelaide also enjoys reading. Swimming has changed her life because it gave her the confidence and skills go anywhere she wants in the pool instead of just staying in the shallow end!
Adelaide loves everything about Charlotte Aquatics! One of her favorite memories is getting to hold the Olympic torch and walk around the pool. After five years of swimming with us, Adelaide has so many wonderful memories to look back on!
Congratulations, Adelaide! We are so proud of how far you’ve come and know you will continue to make a splash!
Benjamin‘s Bio:
Benjamin is 8 years old and in 3rd grade. He has been part of the Charlotte Aquatics family since January 2019! When he’s not swimming, Benjamin loves playing soccer. His favorite stroke is freestyle, and swimming has helped him become a faster swimmer and develop a love for all kinds of water sports!
One of Benjamin’s favorite things about Charlotte Aquatics is the teachers, who have always made his lessons so much fun. He has fond memories of riding in a canoe in the pool when he was little and trying to climb out! He also loves swinging from the rope and seeing how long he can hold on.
Congratulations, Benjamin! From canoe adventures to mastering your strokes, what an incredible journey it’s been! We are so proud of you!
Caelen‘s Bio:
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Dimitri‘s Bio:
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Emma‘s Bio:
Emma is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. When she’s not swimming, she enjoys roller skating, jumping rope, reading, arts and crafts, gymnastics, and watching TV. Her favorite stroke is breaststroke. Swimming has changed her life because it taught her how to stay safe while having fun in the pool and at the beach!
One of Emma’s favorite things about Charlotte Aquatics is all the fun decorations throughout the building. When she looks back on her swimming journey, her favorite memories are of all the wonderful coaches who have taught her along the way!
Congratulations, Emma! We are so proud of everything you’ve learned and hope you carry your love for swimming and all those special memories with you for years to come!
Esther‘s Bio:
Esther is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. She started swimming at Charlotte Aquatics when she was just 3.5 years old! When she’s not swimming, Esther enjoys riding her bike and being silly with her twin sister. Her favorite stroke is freestyle, and swimming has helped her feel safe and confident while playing in the pool.
What Esther loves most about Charlotte Aquatics is the teachers, who she says are always so kind and fun! One of her favorite memories is the day she had to swim across the pool without goggles. Although she was really scared at first, she found the courage to do it and proved to herself just how much she was capable of accomplishing!
Congratulations, Esther! We are so proud of your courage, determination, and all the confidence you’ve gained along the way!
Ishan‘s Bio:
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Kiyansh‘s Bio:
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Nora‘s Bio:
Nora is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. She began her swimming journey at Charlotte Aquatics when she was just 3.5 years old! Outside of swimming, Nora enjoys drawing, riding her bike, and spending time playing with her twin sister. Her favorite stroke is butterfly!
One of the things Nora loves most about Charlotte Aquatics is all the fun activities that take place throughout the year. Some of her favorite memories include going down the slide and swinging from the rope into the water. These exciting moments have made her years at Charlotte Aquatics especially memorable!
Congratulations, Nora! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and hope your future is filled with just as much fun and adventure as your time in the pool!
Soham‘s Bio:
Soham is 11 years old and in 6th grade at Flint Hill Middle School. When he’s not swimming, he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and riding his bike. His favorite stroke is breaststroke, and he is proud to have learned all of his swimming skills at Charlotte Aquatics!
Soham appreciates everything he has learned throughout his time at Charlotte Aquatics. For him, one of the most special moments of his swimming journey is his Level 7 graduation day, when he gets to celebrate all of his hard work and accomplishments!
Congratulations, Soham! You’ve worked hard to reach this milestone, and we know this is just the beginning of many more exciting achievements!
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