Live Grit SOARS is kicking off our 2026 youth swim season on January 10th, and we’re doing it bigger, stronger, and more inclusive than ever. This season brings back many returning athletes while welcoming new swimmers and up-and-coming triathletes who are just beginning their journey in the water. We’re also expanding our adult (parent) swim program, creating opportunities for families to learn, grow, and train together.

At Live Grit SOARS, swimming is more than learning strokes — it’s the foundation of confidence, safety, and sport. For many of our athletes, this program is their first step into triathlon, where swimming opens the door to biking, running, and a lifelong relationship with movement, health, and community.

Why it matters: Swim lessons don’t just teach strokes — they protect lives, build confidence, and open doors. For too many children, access to the water is limited not by interest or potential, but by circumstance. When we remove those barriers, we give kids safety, belonging, and the foundation for a lifetime of movement, sport, and opportunity.

Live Grit SOARS is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit, run by dedicated coaches who show up early, stay late, and believe deeply in the power of sport to change lives. We provide everything our athletes need — instruction, equipment, and support — so that cost is never a barrier to participation.

This campaign is about collective impact. Small donations make a real difference, and every dollar goes directly to supporting our swimmers:

$10 provides goggles for an athlete
$25 supports pool access and weekly practice
$50 helps fund a dedicated swim lane
$75 provides a competition swimsuit

Whether you give $5, $10, or more, you are helping a young person step into the water with confidence — and onto the path toward their first triathlon and beyond.

Thank you for supporting Live Grit SOARS and believing that access, opportunity, and belonging should exist in every lane.

Opening Lanes: Live Grit SOARS Youth Swim 2026