St. Cloud Thunderbolts Aquatics

06/21/2026

Michael Rivera had a fantastic performance at the Riptide Aquatics Summer Open this weekend securing his Senior Champs time cut in the 50Y Freestyle! One more swim to add to the list that Michael will get to compete in at the Senior Championships competition in July! 👏👏👏 Way to work!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Interested in representing your team, state, and fellow athletes at the State Games of America Opening Ceremony?

Submit your application to lead your state as their official flag bearer!

Think you've got what it takes? Follow the link below for more information. Applications close at 11:59 PM on July 7, 2026.

https://event.racereach.com/keysg-opening-ceremonies

06/08/2026

The Thunderbolts will have an information table set up at this event! Come out and see us!

Help us break a world record at The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! Join us Thursday, June 25, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Chris Lyle Aquatic Center (2991 17th Street) for free 30-minute swim lessons, a DJ, water slides, paddleboard rides, CPR demos, and more.

We want everyone to know Swimming Lessons Save Lives™! Come out and be a part of an amazing global event as we work together with waterparks, pools, and recreation centers on six continents to learn important water competency and safety skills. Drowning is preventable, but sadly, it’s the single LEADING cause of death for kids 1-4 and the second leading cause of unintended injury/death for kids 5-14.

Help us tell the world Swimming Lessons Save Lives!

Event Details
- Thursday, June 25
- 9 AM to 12 PM
- Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, 2991 17th St.
- Free to attend
- No registration required

Come make waves with us!

06/04/2026

Join us for the 2026 State Games of America Opening Ceremony held at the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State Campus! The event will take place on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 PM. We can't wait to see you there!

Tickets are on sale now! Follow the link below for more information.
https://bjc.psu.edu/state-games-america-opening-ceremony

05/25/2026

Another provider of swim lessons, locally. Water safety is so important!

🤩After years of planning, I’m excited to announce that I’m officially teaching infants and toddlers survival swim lessons! I have limited spots available so reach out via🚨 SwimSAFR.com 🚨or give me a call for any and all questions you may have. If I’m too far away from you I will still help you find survival swim lessons near you that I consider up to the🏅SAFR standard 🙌🏼

05/19/2026

We get asked about swim lessons often and while our swim team does NOT offer swim lessons, the City of St. Cloud, Florida does!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! You make all the difference and we appreciate you!

05/04/2026

We are excited to welcome you back to the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center!

Join us Saturday, May 16, as we celebrate the grand reopening of our newly resurfaced pool with a Welcome Back Party. Enjoy an afternoon of fun from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an inflatable water slide, hot dogs and a food truck, yard games, a DJ, giveaways, and more.

Event Details:
- Saturday, May 16
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, 2991 17th Street
- Normal daily admission rates apply for entry into the facility, or access is included with an active membership.

Bring your family and come celebrate with us. ☀️ 😎 🌊 🛟