Covington Manta Rays Swim Team

01/17/2026

🔥🏊‍♀️ GABBY ROSE TIGER CLASSIC @ Memphis Tiger’s Swimming 🏊‍♂️🔥

What an AWESOME day at the Gabby Rose Tiger Classic at the University of Memphis!💥

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to our USA swimmers who showed up, worked hard, and gave it their all in the pool today! Your speed, determination, and team spirit were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪💙💦

Way to represent our team and make waves! Keep pushing, keep improving, and keep swimming fast! 🏆🔥

01/10/2026

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01/08/2026

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight: John! 🌟

Meet John, one of our amazing 9-year-old swimmers! This is his very first year on the swim team, and he’s already doing a fantastic job learning, growing, and having fun in the pool.

John’s favorite stroke is freestyle, and he brings a great attitude to every practice. When he’s not swimming, he loves playing video games, especially Kirby and Mario, a true classic-game fan! 🎮⭐

His favorite food is fried chicken, and one of his all-time favorite memories is sledding at his grandparents’ house in Alaska ❄️🛷 How cool is that?!

We’re so proud to have John & his AWESOME personality on the team and can’t wait to watch him continue to grow this season. Keep up the great work, John! 💙💦

12/20/2025

🎅✨ Swim Team Christmas Party! ✨🎅

We had the BEST time celebrating the season at our swim team Christmas party on Thursday! From lots of laughter and sweet treats to games, gifts, and plenty of holiday cheer, it was a night full of smiles and memories. 🎁🍪

Extra special thanks to all of our parents and coach who worked so hard to put everything together and make the night truly special for the kids. Your time, effort, and heart mean more than you know! 💙❤️👏

We are so grateful for our amazing swim family. Merry Christmas to all! We can’t wait to make even more memories together! 🎄✨
Britt Jasper Covington Aquatic Center

12/13/2025

🌊 Rec Meet Success in Our Hometown! 🌊

What a great day for our swimmers at today’s rec meet right here in our hometown, Covington! Every single kid showed up, worked hard, and did an amazing job in the pool. 💪✨

We are so proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and team spirit our swimmers showed today. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow, their smiles after each race, and our team cheering each other on!

I’m gonna say it again, I can not stress enough how lit these meets can get! If you’ve never attended a swim meet and are curious, the public is welcome to come out and watch! It’s LOUD, FAST, & SUPER high energy! Come out and see your local Swim Team Compete!

Great job, swimmers! You represented our team so well today! 💙🐬👏

12/09/2025

✨ Covington Christmas Parade Fun! ✨

What an incredible night with our amazing swim family! Our team showed up full of Christmas spirit, big smiles, and LOTS of energy for the parade last night and we had an absolute blast! 🎅🎁

Thank you to all the swimmers, parents, and coach Britt who bundled up, showed out, and made the night so much fun. It’s moments like these that make our team feel more like a family.

Great job, Manta Ray Family!!! ❤️💙🎄

12/07/2025

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight: Lukas! 🌟

Meet Lukas, one of our amazing 13-year-old swimmers! This is his second season on the team, and he’s already making waves. His favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke, and he gives every lap everything he’s got!

Lukas’ favorite subjects in school are math and financial literacy. He’s as dedicated to learning as he is to swimming. 🧠💪

Lukas loves competitive swimming, going to the Gym, fishing with his best friends, Reading, and learning how to cook. 🎣📖🏊‍♂️

Lukas also has a personal long term goal of making it into the Olympic’s on the USA Swim Team!

We’re so proud of his hard work, determination, and the positive energy he brings to the team. Keep it up, Luke, your future is looking bright! ⭐💦

12/04/2025

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight 🌟

Meet Jacey, one of our awesome 12-year-old swimmers! 🏊‍♀️💙

Jacey has been part of the team for five years, and her favorite stroke is backstroke! Which she definitely has a great talent for! 💦✨

In school, her favorite subject is history, and outside the pool she has tons of creative hobbies. She enjoys listening to music, art, and drawing, always bringing her imagination to life. 🎶🎨✏️

🐾 Fun Fact: Jacey loves performing in plays, which is one of her great passions! She also has lots of pets, including snakes! She’s a true animal lover with a big heart.

We’re so proud of Jacey’s dedication, creativity, and the fun spirit she brings to the team. Keep shining, Jacey! 👏💙

11/21/2025

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight 🌟

Help us celebrate Jolene, one of our amazing 11-year-old swimmers! 🏊‍♀️💙

Jolene has been on the team for four years, and her favorite strokes are butterfly and breaststroke. She loves the challenge and excitement of both! 💪💦

At school, her favorite subject is social studies, and she’s a straight-A honor roll student. She’s also a multiple-time recipient of the Accelerated Reader Award, which shows just how dedicated she is both in and out of the pool! 📚⭐️

Her favorite hobbies include reading, drawing, and playing gaga ball, and she absolutely loves competitive swimming, especially getting to race alongside her friends. 🏊‍♀️✨

🎉 Fun Fact: Jolene’s birthday was yesterday! Help us wish her a very HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎈

We’re so proud of Jolene’s hard work, talent, and positive spirit. Keep making waves, Jolene! 👏💙

11/11/2025

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight 🌟

Meet Jimmy, one of our outstanding 17-year-old swimmers! 🏊‍♂️💙

Jimmy has been part of the team for three years, and his favorite stroke is freestyle. He’s all about speed, strength, and precision in the pool. ⚡️💦

At school, his favorite subject is Anatomy and Physiology, and when he’s not swimming, Jimmy stays active with his other passions: trapshooting, cross country, and, of course, more swimming! 🎯🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️

Jimmy is one of our most talented and dedicated athletes, and we’re so proud of his leadership, hard work, and the positive example he sets for our team. Our younger swimmers truly look up to him as an example and Jimmy has set the bar high for them all!

Keep it up, Jimmy! 👏💪

11/07/2025

Huge Shoutout 📣 to one of our Swim Parents, Dustin Spielman for facilitating our new signs at the Covington Aquatic Center!! They look INCREDIBLE! And we’re so grateful for our Swim Family that put so much time & effort into making these athletes experience TOP NOTCH! Thank You Dustin!

11/07/2025

💦🏊‍♀️ Great Practice Tonight! 🏊‍♂️💦

What an awesome night at the pool! Our swimmers worked hard, stayed focused, and still managed to have a ton of fun along the way. 💙👏

Every practice is a chance to get stronger, faster, and more confident. And these kids show up and give it their all every single time. Their teamwork, energy, and determination make us so proud! 🌟💪

Keep it up, swimmers!! All that effort is paying off! 🙌