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Congratulations to Ashley Toal on Selection to the 2026 SCS All-Star Festival! Mission Viejo, CA – January 5, 2026 Ashley Toal has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 Southern California Swimming (SCS) All-Star Festival, set for January 24-25 at the Marguerite Aquatics Center in Mission Viejo, California. This exclusive meet brings together the very best 14-and-under swimmers from across Southern California Swimming. Selected athletes are divided into four competitive teams, creating an exciting intra-LSC competition that showcases the depth of talent in the region. Ashley's selection is a...

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Macie Weingarten Shines for Southern California at 2026 Pacific Coast All-Star Meet Pacifica, CA – January 5, 2026 Macie Weingarten delivered an outstanding performance representing Southern California Swimming (SCS) at the 2026 Pacific Coast All-Star Meet, hosted by Pacific Swimming on January 3-4. The 13-14 year-old standout contributed significantly to her team's efforts with multiple podium finishes, a victory, and notable personal bests in a highly competitive field featuring top talent from Pacific Swimming, Oregon Swimming, and Pacific Northwest Swimming. Weingarten's highlight came in the Girls 13-14 100 Yard Butterfly,...

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San Clemente Aquatics Represents Strongly at 2025 CA/NV Speedo Winter Sectionals Walnut, CA – December 22, 2025 The 2025 CA/NV Speedo Winter Sectionals, hosted by Brea Aquatics at the Mt. San Antonio College aquatic center, wrapped up today after an intense four-day competition from December 19-22. San Clemente Aquatics (SCAT) sent a dedicated group of nine athletes to the short course yards championship, showcasing the team's commitment to high-level racing during the winter season. The SCAT contingent included: Wren Collins: 50 Back PB, Finals + Team Record, 100 Fly Finals,...

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Congratulations, SCAT Swimmers! The 2025 CA SCS/SCAT Winter Age Group Championships took place December 12–14, 2025, at the San Clemente Aquatics Center in San Clemente, CA. The San Clemente Aquatic Team (SCAT) proudly co-hosted this prestigious short course yards meet for age group swimmers from across Southern California Swimming. As the home team, SCAT delivered an outstanding performance on our own deck!With just 40 swimmers competing, you punched way above your weight to secure an outstanding 5th place overall in the team standings against much larger teams from across Southern...

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San Clemente Aquatic Team Dominates Distance Events at 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West The 2025 Speedo Winter Junior Championships - West wrapped up on December 13 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, Texas. This elite short-course yards (SCY) meet assembled the country's premier junior swimmers for four days of high-level racing, delivering big time drops, finals appearances, and multiple team records in one of the deepest fields of the season. The San Clemente Aquatic Team (SCAT) delivered a strong performance, highlighted by future...

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San Clemente Aquatics Shines at 2025 Legends of Coaching Series - Peter Daland Invitational La Mirada, CA – November 9, 2025 – The San Clemente Aquatics Team (SCAT) delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Legends of Coaching Series - Peter Daland Invitational, hosted by La Mirada Armada from November 6-9 at the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. Eleven qualified athletes represented SCAT with determination, breaking team records, achieving personal bests, and earning multiple finals appearances in a highly competitive field. Thursday, November 6: Distance Events Kick Off Strong...

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Splashdown in San Clemente: 2025 OC Series #2 October 13, 2025 The sun-kissed shores of San Clemente, California, played host to a weekend of high-octane swimming action as SCAT welcomed competitors to the 2025 OC Age-Group Series #2 on October 11-12. Hosted at the state-of-the-art San Clemente Aquatics Center, the meet brought together a powerhouse lineup of Southern California clubs, fostering fierce rivalries and personal bests under the clear October skies. A huge THANK YOU to all our parent volunteers this weekend! Whether you ran the snack bar, timed races,...

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OC SERIES #1 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – September 22, 2025 – In a thrilling display of speed and endurance, San Clemente Aquatics (SCAT) started the season with OC SERIES #1 swim meet, held at the pristine facilities of the Rancho Santa Margarita Aquatic Center. Hosted by EVO Racing Club, the event drew over 300 young athletes from across Orange County's premier swim programs, marking the kickoff to what promises to be an exhilarating season of competitive aquatics. OC Senior Series Meet # 1 - 9/20/2025 to 9/21/2025 Results

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San Clemente Aquatics Unveils 2025-26 Coaching Staff with Elite Additions San Clemente, CA – August 18, 2025 – The San Clemente Aquatics Team (SCAT), is proud to announce its coaching lineup for the 2025-26 season, blending seasoned leadership with elite expertise to elevate swimmers at the San Clemente Aquatic Center. Head Coach York, with over 21 years of experience, including roles at Santa Clara Swim Club and leading Buenaventura Swim Club to Silver Medal Club status, continues to drive the program’s excellence. Joining the staff is Coach Todd Hickman, a...