GTSA TYR Swim Classic Meet Recap – RACING FOR PUMPKINS Our swim meet this past weekend was a great success with 97 GTSA athletes competing! Between our parents showing up and doing their part by volunteering (THANK YOU, THANK YOU!), our swimmers racing fast to win those pumpkins or cheering on their teammates, we couldn’t have asked for a better time. Several swimmers achieved personal best times, and we had standout performances in both the relays and individual races Huge shoutout to everyone who made it such a fun and...

GTSA Season Opener Meet Recap – September 20 The GTSA Season Opener marked a powerful start to our short course season. With 89 swimmers participating across 386 events, the meet showcased both emerging talent and seasoned growth. Over 72% of swims resulted in time improvements, with an average drop of 7.14 seconds—an impressive early-season benchmark. We’re excited to see what the rest of the season holds for our GTSA swimmers! Notably, 42 athletes posted official times in events they had never swum before, turning NTs into brand-new personal records. Highlights...

SPA Seminole Sunrise Meet Recap – July 4 - 6 GTSA’s athletes wrapped up a strong long course season, with impressive performances across all age groups at their final meet. Notably, Alex Medina achieved Florida Senior Championship times in the 50 breast (35.23). This accomplishment is a testament to Alex's dedication and hard work throughout the season. The dedication of each swimmer, combined with the team's supportive environment, is evident in their progress and accomplishments. PERCENTAGE OF TOP TIMES: 38/45 swims = 84.4% - Excellent job! SENIOR CHAMP CUT ALERT:...

Berkeley B Champ Meet Recap – June 21 & 22 GTSA delivered another impressive showing at the Berkeley B Champ Meet on June 21 & 22. Our athletes continued the momentum of our short course season with exceptional performances, highlighted by multiple event wins, heat victories, and numerous top 10 finishes. A standout performance came from 12-year-old Kaleesi Kiner, who not only posted several State Qualifying times, but also demonstrated poise and power across every swim. With the 43 swimmers that competed, we had 40 swimmers achieve at least one...

GTSA Meet Recap – CVST Swim Meet, June 6 – 8 GTSA recently participated in our 2nd long course swim meet of the season. Our swimmers proudly represented the team and delivered strong performances throughout the meet. Each swimmer showed outstanding effort, good technique, and improvement in their races. It was a fantastic meet that reflected their hard work they have been putting in at practice. The meet was a great step forward for GTSA as we continue through the long course season. Congrats to these swimmers for doing BOTH...

May Long Course SPA Swim Meet Recap – May 16 - 18 GTSA recently wrapped up its 2nd long course swim meet of the season. Each swimmer brought their best to the pool, delivering strong performances that reflected their hard work and integrity. We couldn’t be prouder of what our swimmers achieved and can’t wait to see them back in action at our next meet, scheduled for June 6 – 8. Most Improved Performances: Rafael Schiavo - 200 Free: Improved by 16.80 seconds, 2:32.31 50 Breast: Improved by 2.27 seconds,...

Beach Day/Awards Banquet Recap..... It was another great year for our annual GTSA Beach Day & Awards Banquet @ Pass-A-Grille this past Saturday. It was awesome to see all the swimmers enjoy a day at the beach. Congrats to all the swimmers who were nominated! If you were not able to attend and your child received an award (list below), the coaches will have them at the pool this week. We hope the swimmers who attended enjoy the GTSA surprise goodie (beach towel). Also, a big THANK YOU to our...

GTSA Meet Recap – New Tampa Y Long Course Meet, May 3 - 4 GTSA swim team participated in the New Tampa Y Long Course Meet, demonstrating remarkable performances and significant time improvements across various events. Swimmers showcased strong finishes and contributed valuable points to the team's overall performance. TOP IMPROVEMENT TIMES: Isabel Narvarte - 50 Free: -28.61 sec Isabel Narvarte - 50 Breast: -28.13 sec Isabel Narvarte - 50 Back: -26.85 sec Camdyn Wilkerson - 50 Back: -27.04 sec Sohum Shah - 100 Breast: -14.40 sec Sohum Shah -...

GTSA 2025 TYR Championship Swim Meet Recap – April 11 - 13 The GTSA 2025 TYR Championship Swim Meet brought together remarkable young athletes and showcased outstanding levels of competition and skill. The event, filled with excitement and record-breaking performances, highlighted individual achievements, team camaraderie, and the dedication of all participants. The competition was led in points by 11-year-old Darwin Walker, who achieved the highest score of 85 points, demonstrating exceptional performance across his events. GTSA 8 and Under 100-yard Freestyle Relay was a standout moment, setting a new meet...

Last Chance Meet Recap – February 21 - 23 GTSA recently competed at the Berkeley Last Chance Meet. It was a day filled with outstanding performances from swimmers of all age groups. Senior swimmer Joey Trevino led the way with some impressive swims, earning him 3 Senior Champ cuts. Way to go Joey! Several other GTSA swimmers came close to qualifying for the championship meet, demonstrating the team's depth and dedication. GTSA women finished the meet in 1st place while the men finished the meet in 2nd place! Congratulations to...