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.
Dishita‘s Bio:
Bio coming soon…
Ellie‘s Bio:
Bio coming soon…
Eva‘s Bio:
Eva is 9 years old and in 4th grade. When she is not swimming, she is mostly found with an interesting book in her hand almost anywhere – home, car or restaurant. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, but her favorite is any graphic novel or comic. Her favorite stroke is freestyle. She used to be afraid of water and jumping in the pool but with help of great teachers at Charlotte Aquatics she is a confident swimmer now and will be trying out for a swim team.
Eva says she loves Charlotte Aquatic because it feels like home and all the teachers teach the kids with so much love. She added that her family loves it so much that her mom also joined the adult swimming class and is enjoying it! Eva’s favorite memory of Charlotte Aquatics is her first class and when the picture was taken for the first time. She will miss coming here and wants to thank all the teachers who were part of her swimming journey and helped her learn this important life-saving skill.
Congratulations, Eva! From overcoming your fears to learning all the swim strokes, you’ve come so far. We can’t wait to see all you accomplish next!
Gabriel‘s Bio:
Bio coming soon…
LilyGrace‘s Bio:
LilyGrace is 10 years old and in 5th grade. When she isn’t swimming, she loves reading books, practicing ballet, playing the piano, mountain biking, and skiing! Her favorite swim stroke is butterfly. Learning to swim has changed LilyGrace’s life because she loves the water is proud that she can now swim all four strokes so well!
LilyGrace loves Charlotte Aquatics because, in her words, it has the best teachers ever! One of her most unforgettable memories is the day a tornado came through the area, and all the instructors and students hurried into the men’s bathroom to safely wait out the storm together. It’s certainly a swim school memory she’ll never forget!
Congratulations, LilyGrace! Your hard work and determination have helped you master all four strokes, and we’re so proud of you!
Shagun‘s Bio:
Shagun is 9 years old and in 4th grade. In her free time, she loves reading, exploring robotics, and watching YouTube videos. Her favorite swim stroke is butterfly! Shagun said swimming has changed her life because now she can enjoy swimming in resort and hotel pools, and she feels much more confident when visiting the beach.
What Shagun loves most about Charlotte Aquatics is the spacious pool along with the kind and motivating instructors, who always make her feel happy and encouraged. Of all her experiences at Charlotte Aquatics, rope diving will always be her favorite memory!
Congratulations, Shagun! We’re so proud of the confidence you’ve gained and hope you enjoy many more swimming adventures!
Sydney‘s Bio:
Sydney is 9 years old and in 3rd grade. She has been swimming at Charlotte Aquatics since Level 1! When she isn’t swimming, she loves cooking, riding her bicycle, and dancing at Charlotte Performing Arts Academy! Sydney has enjoyed learning different stroke techniques and her favorite stroke is butterfly! Learning to swim has given Sydney a wonderful sense of pride and helped her feel safe and confident in the water.
Sydney loves all the amazing instructors at Charlotte Aquatics who have inspired and encouraged her throughout her swimming journey, especially Ms. Deborah! Her favorite memory is watching Mr. Mike swing from the rope and fall into the deep end of the pool. Sydney is thankful for everything Charlotte Aquatics has taught her and all the wonderful memories she’s made along the way!
Congratulations, Sydney! From Level 1 all the way to Level 7, what an incredible journey! We’re so proud of you!
Vidyut‘s Bio:
Vidyut is 14 years old and in 9th grade. When he isn’t swimming, he enjoys playing video games like Rocket League and Fortnite. His favorite swim stroke is freestyle, which he finds easy to learn. Swimming has made a meaningful difference in Vidyut’s life by helping him manage stress. Even on days when schoolwork left him feeling overwhelmed, he could count on leaving the pool feeling relieved, refreshed, and ready to take on whatever came next!
What Vidyut appreciates most about Charlotte Aquatics is its welcoming and inclusive environment. Although he began lessons at an older age than many of his classmates, the instructors always made him feel accepted and comfortable, even when he worried about fitting in. His favorite memory is completing his first individual medley (IM), a moment that showed him just how far he had come in his swimming journey.
Vidyut’s parents added that “The coaches and staff in Charlotte aquatics are very friendly and extremely supportive. Great place for the kids to learn swimming.”
Congratulations, Vidyut! Your perseverance and growth are something to be proud of, and we’re so glad you’ve been part of our Charlotte Aquatics family!
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