Sun Coast Swim Team

Sun Coast Swim Team Sun Coast Swim Team takes pride in offering a program for all ages and ability levels*. Everyone has a special place on the Sun Coast Swim Team.

Age group swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good physical and mental health. Since 1995, the Sun Coast Swim Team has established itself as the source of many of Citrus County's top competitive athletes. More important than accomplishments alone, the Sun Coast Swim Team takes pride in offering a program for all ages and ability levels. Everyone finds a special place on the Sun C

oast Swim Team. Competitive swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good physical and mental health by teaching time management, self-discipline, and healthy fitness habits. The Sun Coast Swim Team instills ideals of honesty, integrity, fair play, and sportsmanship, alongside promoting the values of hard work and dedication. SCST TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

Twenty-eight (28) SCST swimmers have gone on to swim in college at NCAA Division I, II, and III, and at other schools, including Florida State University, Gardner–Webb University, Florida Atlantic University, U.S. Naval Academy, Ohio Wesleyan University, Virginia Military Institute, Norwich University, Indian River State College, Florida Southern, Berry College, University of the Cumberlands, Daytona State, Emmanuel College, Florida Tech, Barry University, and others. The Crystal River, Lecanto, and Citrus High School Swim Teams, with strong support from swimmers who also swam for SCST, have won more than two dozen FHSAA District Titles. Numerous SCST swimmers representing their respective high schools have qualified for the prestigious FHSAA State Championships, with several earning medals. Over 10 high schools in Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Pasco Counties are represented on SCST.

πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ’™πŸ’› A PIRATE LEGEND COMES HOME! πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈJoin us Friday, October 2, 2026, under the lights at Crystal River High School ...
09/03/2026

πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ’™πŸ’› A PIRATE LEGEND COMES HOME! πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

Join us Friday, October 2, 2026, under the lights at Crystal River High School as we celebrate one of our own, Cliff Dyer, as a member of the 2026 Crystal River High School Athletic Hall of Fame class!

During halftime of Pirate Football vs. Mount Dora, we will honor Cliff and celebrate an incredible legacy that began right here at CRHS.

πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Cliff Dyer made history as Crystal River High School’s first NCAA Division I swimmer, going on to swim collegiately at Indian River State College and Florida State University.

But Cliff’s impact on swimming didn’t stop when his competitive career ended.

He returned home to coach the Crystal River High School swim team, helping inspire and develop the next generation of Pirate swimmers. Today, he continues to give back to the program as an assistant principal at Crystal River High School while also continuing to coach with the Sun Coast Swim Team.

From the pool deck to the school halls, Cliff has continued to serve, lead, mentor and inspire.

Now, it’s time for us to celebrate HIM. πŸ†

πŸ“… Friday, October 2, 2026
🏈 Friday Night Lights | Pirate Football
βš”οΈ CRHS vs. Mount Dora
πŸŽ‰ Hall of Fame Induction during Halftime

Come home. Pack the stands. Wear your Pirate colors. And help us give Cliff Dyer the celebration he deserves!

Congratulations, Cliff! We are proud to call you a Pirate. πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›

Congratulations Coach Dyer!!οΏΌ
08/03/2026

Congratulations Coach Dyer!!οΏΌ

The final day is here, and it is time to bring the thunder! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄Our Sun Coast Swim Team athletes are stepping onto th...
07/26/2026

The final day is here, and it is time to bring the thunder! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄

Our Sun Coast Swim Team athletes are stepping onto the blocks for the final day of the Florida Swimming Area 3 Championships at the St. Petersburg Aquatics Center on St. Pete Beach! πŸ–οΈβš‘οΈ

Three days of grit, incredible focus, and non-stop energy all come down to this. Last day, fast day: time to empty the tank, leave it all in the water, and finish the season strong! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯πŸ†

Let’s end this meet with a splash! Go Sun Coast! πŸ™ŒπŸ’¨πŸ₯‡

Some photos from Saturday at οΏΌFlorida Swimming Area 3 championship courtesy of Coach Renee Raiche AlfordοΏΌ
07/25/2026

Some photos from Saturday at οΏΌFlorida Swimming Area 3 championship courtesy of Coach Renee Raiche AlfordοΏΌ

The energy at the pool is electric! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄Our age group swimmers are stepping up to the blocks for their morning sessio...
07/25/2026

The energy at the pool is electric! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄

Our age group swimmers are stepping up to the blocks for their morning session at the Florida Swimming Area 3 Championship! ⏱️⚑️

These remarkable young athletes continue to push themselves, inspire their peers, and impress their coaches, families, and entire community with their dedication. It is so exciting to see such a strong, talented representation from Sun Coast making waves on the big stage! πŸŒŠπŸ‘πŸ’ͺ

Let's hear it for our future stars: go out there, swim fast, and have fun! πŸ™ŒπŸ”₯πŸ₯‡

Day two is officially underway at the Florida Swimming Area 3 Championships, and we have an action-packed schedule ahead...
07/25/2026

Day two is officially underway at the Florida Swimming Area 3 Championships, and we have an action-packed schedule ahead! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄

It is going to be a long, hot day both in the air and in the water at St. Pete Beach, but our Sun Coast swimmers are ready to turn up the heat through every single event: πŸ”₯πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŒ‘οΈ

β€’ Morning Session: Our teens and senior swimmers kick things off in the pool to set the pace! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈβš‘οΈπŸ’ͺ
β€’ Midday Session: Our age group swimmers take the stage to show off their speed and hard work! β±οΈπŸ’¨πŸ‘
β€’ Afternoon Finals: The top qualifiers return to the blocks to race for the podium! 🏁πŸ₯‡πŸ†

Keep bringing the high energy, stay hydrated, and keep pushing for those personal bests and state cuts! Let’s make every splash count today! πŸ’¦πŸ₯€πŸ₯³

Go Sun Coast! πŸ™ŒπŸ’ͺπŸ”₯⚑️

Swimmers, on your mark! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨Good luck to all of our incredible Sun Coast Swim Team athletes as we kick off the Florida ...
07/24/2026

Swimmers, on your mark! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨

Good luck to all of our incredible Sun Coast Swim Team athletes as we kick off the Florida Swimming Area 3 Championships at the St. Petersburg Aquatics Center on St. Pete Beach!

Beginning tonight and continuing over the next three days, our swimmers will be giving it their all in the last big showcase of the season. All the early mornings, hard work, and dedication come down to this moment.

Bring the heat, swim fast, and make every splash count! Leave it all in the pool, team! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

Championship Success at FAST: Sun Coast Swimmers Shine in OcalaWhat a fantastic weekend for our Sun Coast Swim Team! Two...
07/20/2026

Championship Success at FAST: Sun Coast Swimmers Shine in Ocala

What a fantastic weekend for our Sun Coast Swim Team! Two of our outstanding athletes, Sophia Campa and Lia Richards, headed to the FAST Aquatic Center in Ocala to represent Sun Coast at the 2026 Florida Summer Senior Championships. Between the two of them, they brought home 13 team points and a handful of memorable performances.

Here is a look at how their weekend unfolded on the deck.

Sophia Campa Steps Up and Gears Up for High School
Sophia put together a great series of swims across her events, showing steady grit in a competitive field.

In the 50 Meter Backstroke, she fought her way through prelims to earn a lane in the finals. When the horn went off for the evening session, Sophia turned on the speed, dropping nearly a full second off her morning time (-0.86) to touch the wall in 32.89. That impressive effort locked in 17th place overall and put 4 points on the board for Sun Coast!

She also posted a strong 1:04.80 in the 100 Meter Freestyle prelims, closing out a productive championship meet.

With summer club racing wrapped up, Sophia now shifts her focus to the upcoming high school season. We cannot wait to see her bring that championship momentum to the Crystal River High School Pirates swim team this fall!

Lia Richards Bids Farewell with a Big Drop in the 200 Fly
This weekend was a bit bitter-sweet for our program, as it marked Lia Richards' final meet in a Sun Coast cap. She certainly made sure her last performance was one to remember.

Lia took on one of the toughest events on the schedule: the 200 Meter Butterfly. After securing a spot in the finals with a 2:41.98 prelims swim, she came back focused and ready to race in the evening. She put together a phenomenal swim, shaving a full 3.60 seconds off her morning mark to finish in 2:38.38. That late-race surge earned her a brilliant 12th place finish and 9 points for the team!

In addition to her 200 Fly success, Lia also raced hard in the 100 Meter Fly (1:08.81) and the 50 Meter Breaststroke (39.52).

Today, Lia officially hits the road for Pennsylvania to start her college journey at Shippensburg University. She will be joining the NCAA Division II Raiders Swim Team while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Best of Luck, Ladies!
We are endlessly proud of both Sophia and Lia for representing Sun Coast with such dedication, positivity, and athletic excellence.

Please join us in wishing Lia the best of luck as she moves into the college ranks with the Raiders, and leave some encouraging words for Sophia as she prepares to make waves in the FHSAA season!

07/17/2026

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πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND: SUN COAST SWIM TEAM HEADS TO OCALA! πŸŠβ€β™€οΈThe hard work, the early mornings, and the endless laps...
07/10/2026

πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND: SUN COAST SWIM TEAM HEADS TO OCALA! πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

The hard work, the early mornings, and the endless laps have all led to this weekend. We are incredibly proud to announce that four elite athletes from the Sun Coast Swim Team have qualified for the prestigious 2026 Florida Swimming Summer Age Group Championships!

Our powerhouse qualifiers will be competing at the elite Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) facility in Ocala:

Chase Alford (M12)

Cullen Alford (M14)

Sophia Campa (F14)

Wilhelmine "Mine" Ricci (F12)

Make no mistake, this age group qualifying championship meet is the single most competitive age group championship in the entire state of Florida. Simply securing a lane at this meet is a massive achievement, but these four stellar athletes are not just showing up: they are taking over. Together, they have qualified for and will compete in more than 20 events over the course of the weekend.

We are expecting some absolutely impressive, lightning-fast swims from this group as they test their limits against the best of the best. The dedication they have shown in training has brought them to this elite stage, and now it is time to let that training shine.

Please join us in wishing Chase, Cullen, Sophia, and Mine the absolute best of luck in Ocala! We are so proud to have you representing Sun Coast on the state level.

Go Sun Coast! Let's make some waves! 🌊⏱️

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