Who We Are

The Suncoast WaterWorks Synchronized Swimming Team was formed in 1985 by Karen Paulk, who has since retired but continues to mentor coaches and swimmers. Since 1985, SWW has developed into one of the premier clubs in Florida, consistently having nationally ranked swimmers. As the only year-round competitive synchronized swimming program in Pinellas County, SWW consists of swimmers from all over the Tampa Bay area. Through the commitment of our esteemed coaches, devoted swimmers, and engaged parents, SWW offers a multi-level program that boasts success at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels.

What will our funding be used for? Good question!

Last year one of our advanced teams brought home the Bronze Medal in their age group at the Junior Olympics! In order to maintain this esteemed level of competitiveness, the SWW girls have been working hard preparing for this year’s exciting season. The current practice pool at Southwest Rec Center is Olympic size, 17 feet deep and allows for plenty of space to travel (a required part of all excellent synchro routines). This pool is closing for repairs in October. While the team has secured use of a new pool, it is not as spacious. Along with the fees of a month-long rental overlap, the team will need to rent additional time at a large pool prior to competitions so that the swimmers can practice their routines utilizing the full amount of space required to perform at meets. Estimated cost: $700

While all competitions are important, some are required for our advanced swimmers to qualify for the National Junior Olympics which are held yearly around the country, a major goal! The competition for 2024 will be held in Portland, OR. While each swimmer will be responsible for their own travel costs, the board would like to help offset as many of the food and/or local transportation costs while in Portland. Estimated cost: $2,000

Developing a routine, perfecting figures (an important element of synchronized swimming competitions), and general training happens above the waterline as well as below. This can make communication between swimmers and coaches tricky! An in-pool communication system is used by many teams to allow coaches to be heard while swimmers are underwater, as well as above. This allows swimmers and coaches to create incredible synchronized routines more efficiently. Estimated cost: $2,000

The most impactful piece of equipment the team would love to utilize is a waterline camera. This camera is mounted along the pool's edge and captures action both above and below the waterline! Think Olympic footage! Pretty amazing tech! This would allow for coaching and training to be incredibly efficient. The investment for this technology would include the equipment as well as the labor required for permanent installation of the camera and future maintenance. Estimated cost: $12,000

Suncoast WaterWorks Annual Fundraiser

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