***2026 Registration is Open! Click Here!***

The FAST Manatees is a summer youth recreation league offered by Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training. We offer high quality coaching and technical instruction for swimmers with the goal of developing swimming skills, promoting individual improvement, providing an enjoyable experience, developing good sportsmanship, and most importantly HAVING FUN!

Here are a few key points about the Manatees:

* All swim practices and swim meets take place in Ocala at Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training- 4635 SW 67th Avenue Road, Ocala, Florida 34474.

* All swimmers are eligible to participate in our fun low-intensity swim meets.

* Participants do not have to be expert swimmers. You just need to be able to swim across the pool (25 yards) without assistance. 

* While the program is offered for children ages 6-17, practices and competitions will be divided into the following age groups: 8 & under, 9-11, 12 & over. 

*At the end of the season, Manatee swimmers are eligible to join the FAST Falcons Swim Team and will receive two free weeks with the Falcons from July 13th - July 24th. Falcons Coaches will place the swimmer in the proper Falcons practice group based on their age and ability.

2026 Manatees Registration (Open Now)

During the registration process, you will be asked to create a team account for you and your swimmer if you do not already have one

(registration includes team swim cap, t-shirt, and swim meet fees)

Register before May 1st - $180

Register After May 1st - $200

2026 Manatees Practice and Meet Schedule

All Practices and Swim Meets will take place from 9:15 am - 10:15 am. Swim Meets will take place on Wednesday mornings every other week during the 6-week season.