Sun Coast Swim Team

06/16/2026

Bicentennial Park Pool is proud to be host location for this year's 💦World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL)💦, being held on Thursday, June 25, 2026! WLSL is a global drowning prevention event launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010 and continues to grow in different communities each year! WLSL serves as a platform to help communities build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning, the number one cause of death for U.S. children ages 1-4, and second leading cause for ages 5-14. Pre-register you or your child for this FREE event! Each participant will be guided through safety lessons, as well as the introduction of basic water competency.

🌟Register today! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/citruscountyparks/activity/search/detail/1413?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

06/04/2026

**This is a CASUAL LABOR position and duration is no longer than 6 months. **

Performs technically skilled duties of lifeguarding at the Bicentennial Park Pool located in Crystal River, Florida. The schedule for this casual labor position varies throughout the week.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citrusfl

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Have you heard of the 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓? It's very important if you have a child who is an athlete, plays in band, JROTC, or any extracurricular activities. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses – more than any form of cancer, concussion or illness combined. Thousands of seemingly healthy kids die every year due to detectable heart conditions.

● 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐂𝐆 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫.

● 1 in 300 youth have a potentially life-threatening, detectable heart condition that could lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

● Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 killer on school campuses and in student-athletes.

● A regular physical misses these conditions 96%-99% of the time.

● A 5-minute, non-invasive ECG catches these conditions 80%-96% of the time.

Here are the upcoming screenings for our area. You DO NOT have to go to the screening at your child's school, but you do have to register for the correct screening at a specific school. The dates and links are below.

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 - Monday, June 1, 2026, from 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/261337705448057

𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 - Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/261245872820054

𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 - Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/261338271872057

05/14/2026

It’s not always about the time on the scoreboard! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Lia Richards and Jerry Randall for their incredible sweep at tonight’s Chronicle STAR Student Athletic Awards. Both Lia and Jerry were named the Female and Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year!

While we know them for their hard work in the lanes with Sun Coast Swim Team and their standout seasons swimming for CRHS, tonight was all about their dedication to excellence in the classroom.

We are so proud to see our SCST athletes leading the way as true student-athletes. Way to represent, Lia and Jerry! 🏊‍♀️📚🏊‍♂️

05/03/2026

Sun Coast Swimmers Shine Bright at WFLA Spring Open!

The heat wasn't just coming from the Florida sun this weekend at the Southwest Pool Complex. The Sun Coast Swim Team (SCST) descended upon Largo for the WFLA Spring Open, and the results were nothing short of electric! Competing in the demanding Long Course (50-meter) format, SCST athletes proved that hard work in the pool pays off, delivering gutsy performances and a haul of podium finishes.

Girls’ Division: Speed and Stamina
Leading the charge for the senior girls, Sophia Campa (14) was a force of nature, racking up a massive 22 points. Campa secured a blistering 2nd place finish in the Senior 50m Free with a time of 29.21, proving herself as one of the fastest sprinters in the water. She wasn’t done there, showing incredible versatility by taking 4th in the 100m Free (1:04.73), 5th in both the 200m Free (2:25.44) and 100m Back (1:17.94), and a strong 7th in the 200m IM (2:45.09).

Lia Richards (17) brought the veteran leadership, hauling in 17 points and dominating the butterfly events. Richards flew to 3rd place finishes in both the Senior 100m Fly (1:10.85) and the grueling 200m Fly (2:46.46). She showed her endurance in the freestyle events as well, taking 8th in the 100m (1:06.95) and 200m (2:28.99), while breaking into the top ten in the 400m Free (10th, 5:14.97) and the 100m Breast (6th, 1:28.79).

Mini Ricci (12) made a massive splash in the 11-12 division, proving she has the heart of a distance champion. Ricci surged to a stellar 2nd place finish in the 400m Free, touching the wall in a remarkable 5:22.11. She continued her dominant run with a 4th place finish in the 200m IM (3:01.64). Showing no fear against older competition, she also stepped up to the Senior division, placing 11th in the 100m Back (1:26.65), 12th in the 200m IM (3:00.81), and 13th in the 100m Breast (1:40.96).

In the 11-12 division, Zoe Zahringer (12) fought hard across four events, showing great technical growth. Zahringer’s highlight was a strong 13th place finish in the 100m Breast, touching the wall at 2:10.49. She also held her own in the sprints, clocking 40.57 in the 50m Free and 1:27.12 in the 100m Free.

Boys’ Division: The Future is Now
The youth movement was alive and well for the SCST boys! Banyan Collins (7) put the "8 & Under" category on notice, collecting 26 points. Collins was nearly untouchable, taking 2nd place in the 50m Free (40.83) and the 50m Fly (58.11). He also claimed 3rd in the 50m Breast (1:02.24) and 4th in the 50m Back (58.05). Not afraid of the big kids, he also stepped up to the 10 & Under division, finishing 8th in the 200m Free (3:26.40) and 10th in the 100m Breast (2:05.83).

Nine-year-old Connor McLemore showcased his butterfly prowess, securing a fantastic 5th place finish in the 10 & Under 100m Fly with a time of 1:56.70. McLemore kept the pace high all weekend, finishing 12th in the 50m Fly (54.15) and competing fiercely in the 50m Free (40.69) and 100m Free (1:35.46).

In the 13-14 age group, Cullen Alford (14) was the man of the hour, delivering a performance for the record books! Alford not only secured 5th place in the 50m Free with a lightning-fast 28.16, but that time officially marks a new FLAG (Florida Age Group) cut, punching his ticket to the elite state-level competition! Alford’s distance game was equally on point, taking 3rd place in the 400m Free with a stellar 4:46.75 and another 3rd in the 200m Breast (2:59.38). He also placed 5th in the 200m Free (2:16.39) and 7th in the 100m Free (1:04.71).

Cy Collins (13) proved to be the team’s workhorse, competing in a staggering eight events! Collins excelled in the longer distances, taking 6th place in the 200m Back with a time of 3:04.08. He also broke the top 15 in the 100m Back (11th, 1:25.05) and pushed through a grueling 200m IM (3:05.81). His weekend was a masterclass in endurance, spanning everything from the 50m Free (32.42) to the 100m Fly (1:41.30).

SCST Power! With individual accolades and that massive FLAG cut from Alford, the Sun Coast Swim Team left an indelible mark on Largo this weekend. The future looks incredibly bright!

05/02/2026

ATTENTION 🚨🚨

Are you looking to enroll your child, or you, in swimming lessons? Look no further! Citrus County Park and Recreation is happy to announce our Summer Swim Lessons at Bicentennial Park Pool! 💦💦

Registration for Session 1 Morning and Evening lessons opens May 1! Use the QR code below to register today! 📄📄

*Registration is finalized after attending ONE of the required swim test dates here at the Pool!*

Interested in scholarship(s)? Give us a call today to see if you qualify!

8145 W. Bicentennial Park Dr.
Crystal River, FL 34429
352-795-1478

05/02/2026

Huge congrats to our Sun Coast Swim Team stars who crushed it today at the CCEF TGH Citrus Kids Triathlon! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

It was a beautiful day at the Bicentennial Pool, and we are so proud of the grit and sportsmanship shown by all our competitors. A big shoutout to Caleb, Reese, Everly, Harper, and Charity for their incredible effort and for representing the team so well!

🏆 Podium Spotlight
We have some serious hardware coming home! A massive congratulations to our top finishers:

• Jocelyn Daugherty: 1st Place in her class! 🥇
• Hylee Wolf: 1st Place in her age group! 🥇
• Ranger: 2nd Place in his division! 🥈

Seeing that hard work pay off on the podium is what it's all about. Way to go, team! We can't wait to see what you do at the next one. ☀️💪

04/29/2026

This is so exciting!

04/29/2026

✍️ BIG DAY AT THE PIRATE SHIP! 🏴‍☠️
You’re invited to celebrate two of our very own as they take the next big leap in their athletic and academic careers! Join us as Morgan Gibson and Lia Richards officially sign their National Letters of Intent.
Let’s pack the stands and show them that Crystal River pride! 💙💛
• 🗓 WHEN: This Friday, May 1st, 2026
• ⏰ TIME: 3:00 PM
• 📍 WHERE: Crystal River High School Gymnasium
Meet the Commits:
• Morgan Gibson ➡️ West Florida Argonauts 🏛️
• Lia Richards ➡️ Shippensburg University Raiders ⚓️
Bring your energy, your cheers, and your school spirit! See you there! 👏🎉