Happy Anniversary to Greenville Splash! We can't believe it's been 15 years! Greenville Splash began on February 2, 2009. Our first workout was held the morning after the Super Bowl and we had two swimmers that showed up: Craik Davis and Sally Long! It has been so much fun to coach so many swimmers over all the years and watch our club continue to grow with swimmers, coaches and multiple pools. We now have a club with over 100 members. We can't wait to celebrate our anniversary all year long with many fun events planned. Here are some of our biggest accomplishments from the past 15 years:

• Host the Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim annually
• Donate funds to local organizations to provide swim lessons for youth and adults
• Host an adult learn to swim program every year that provide free swim lessons to our community
• Host the Greenville Splash Invitational and other swim meets
• Started the Upstate Veterans Swim program
• Awarded club of the year for all of USMS in 2018
• Organize team trips, picnics, parties, socials and other get togethers
• Coached over 7,000 workouts
• Made a difference in our community!

Now is the time to renew annual dues for Greenville Splash and USMS. Thank you to all those that have renewed already. New team swag will be coming soon. Your annual dues help us to fulfill our vision. Your support is appreciated.

Send Leslie results and pictures of your events for our next newsletter. Feel free to email Coach Leslie at greenvillesplash@gmail.com or give me a call if you need any help with anything: 864-283-1328.

We are looking for volunteers to be swim instructors for this rewarding program! Please let Coach Leslie know if you can volunteer for either Monday or Tuesdays evenings in April. We need to get a firm commitment by Feb. 15. It is very rewarding to teach adults to learn to swim. If you have never taught lessons before, I can give you a training session if needed. If you are unable to commit to all 4 lessons, I am also in need of substitutes. If you have any questions about Adult Learn to Swim please talk with myself or Coach Carolyn.

Feb. 3-4 Southeast Zone Championships Auburn. Click here to enter: So far Kacky Elliott and Mark Kothe are planning to attend.

Feb. 11 Film Premiere: Beyond the Shoreline: Channel of Bones with Steve Leitch

Feb. 15: Let Coach Leslie know if you would like to volunteer for Adult Learn to Swim

Feb. 23-26 South Carolina SCY Championships in Myrtle Beach. Entries are due by Sun. Feb. 18.

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March 16-17 Maria Thrash Memorial Meet, Atlanta, GA. Click here to enter:

April Adult Learn to Swim Program Monday and Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:00 pm at Greenville County Aquatic Complex. Registration open soon.

April 13 Walt Weed Invite, Savannah, GA. Click here to enter:

June 20-24 USMS Spring Nationals at IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This meet will coincide with the USA Olympic Trials at the Lucas Oil Stadium June 15-23. Click here for more info & to enter:

*We will not be hosting the Greenville Splash Invitational this year due to USMS Nationals

Sept. 21 Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim, Lake Jocassee

Beyond the Shoreline: "The Channel of Bones” Film Premiere

Date: February 11th

Time: 3.30pm arrival - 4.00pm start

Location: Camelot Cinemas

Admission: $20

Event Overview

Join us for the premiere of the inspiring documentary film “Beyond the Shoreline: The Channel of Bones.” The Story of Steve Leitch’s harrowing 28 mile journey across one of planet earth’s most treacherous water ways, The Ka'iwi Molokai Channel. Help us share and celebrate one man’s vision and determination to use his talent for endurance swimming as the sweat equity to serve others. This event not only celebrates an incredible feat but also supports a mission close to Steve’s heart; the building of long-term sober living facilities and providing mental health counseling for the foster community.

What to Expect

Exclusive Screening: Be among the first to see this heartening documentary. Journey alongside Steve & Kelly as he battles the tumultuous waters, showcasing resilience, faith, and the power of the human spirit.

Q&A Session: Post-screening discussion with the film’s Director Herschel Zahnd and the Cast. Dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and inspirations behind this extraordinary adventure.

Meet & Greet: An opportunity to meet Steve and Kelly Leitch, hear his stories, and understand his mission up close.

Fundraising Activities: Participate in exciting activities to raise funds for future swims. Every contribution helps build a better future for those in recovery and the foster community.

Community Engagement: Connect with fellow supporters, enthusiasts, and local community members who share a passion for open water swimming and making a difference.

Why Attend?

Be Inspired: Steve's journey is a testament to the strength we can find in faith and determination. His story is sure to inspire not just athletes but anyone facing their own personal 'channels' of challenges.

Support a Cause: Your attendance and participation directly contribute to funding future swims that will be used to raise counseling support for foster children placed with Miracle Hill Ministries’ foster families, and the vision of long term sober living communities in Greenville county.

Community Connection: Meet like-minded individuals and become part of a community that values resilience, sobriety, and helping others.

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Congratulations to Greenville Splash for a First Place Team Finish at the Sunbelt Charlotte Meet for the out of state division.

We are super proud of Jeff Deitrich, Kacky Elliott, Bill Grawe, Olivia Kayye, Mark Kothe, Charles Michael, Rob Seigler, Michael Templeton, Sara Thompson and Sara Tomashefski for awesome finishes and personal best times at the 49th Sunbelt Meet in Charlotte.

Kudos to these swimmers for earning new South Carolina State Records!

Mike Templeton: 200 Back

Bill Grawe: 200 Breast and 400 IM

Kacky Elliott: 50 Free, 100 Free and 50 Breast

We want to wish Alex & Miriam Biere and their children the best as they move back to Germany. Our lives have been made richer by them swimming with Greenville Splash. Alex and Miram have been swimming with us for the past few years and we are going to miss them so much!

Coach Leslie Scott was honored to represent South Carolina at the USMS Relay Conference in Houston, Texas!

Greenville Splash hosted the 9th Annual Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim this past September. It was a huge success due to all of our volunteers, swimmers and sponsors. This year we were ecstatic to make a donation to Aqua Angels.

Aqua Angels Swim Station is the newest premier swim school in Upstate South Carolina, dedicated to making swimming accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Their certified instructors are passionate about teaching and bring a wealth of experience to the program. Whether you're a parent looking to introduce your child to the water or an adult eager to improve your swimming skills, they have tailored lessons for you. They offer private lessons, semi-private lessons, and small group lessons to suit your preferences and needs. To become a part of the Aqua Angels Swim Station family, simply visit the Aqua Angel website and fill out o registration form and one of their amazing instructors will reach out to you soon. Join the journey to become a confident and skilled swimmer! Aqua Angels is located inside Crunch Fitness at 1332 Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville 29605.

Greenville County Aquatic Complex:

It's Short Course Season! Coached workouts: TuTh 5:30-7:00 am, TuTh 6:30-8:00 pm, Tu 9:00-10:30 am, F 7:00-8:30 am & 9:00-10:30 am, Sat 7:00-8:30 am informal workout

Veterans Swim Program Mon & Wed 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pool closed for swim meets: Feb. 15-17 and March 2

Kroc Center:

Coached workouts: MWF 6:00-7:00 am

Please Note: Due to lane space and safety concerns we require swimmers to circle swim at all workouts at both pools.

Make sure to check our website to see our Greenville Splash workouts that we do every week. Coach Carolyn and Coach Leslie are working hard to post them every week!

Click here for workouts:

Thank you so much to all of our swimmers that volunteer for Greenville Splash! Your efforts help to make our community safer in the water and provide fitness and competition activities for swimmers.

We host several big events every year:
Adult Learn to Swim
The Greenville Splash Invitational LCM Swim Meet
The Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim
Upstate Veterans Swim

We have taught over 350 adults how to swim!
The Upstate Splash has raised money to provide swim lessons for over 3,400 children!

We are proud to be a team that gives back to our community!

Meet the Greenville Splash Advisory Board:

Sara Bopp, Amy Browning, John Decker, Mark Kothe, Kristin Knowles, Carolyn Moore, Casey Oliver, and Leslie Scott

Please, reach out to these board members with any suggestions for the future success of your Greenville Splash Masters team. Email: advisoryboard@greenvillesplash.com

Follow us on facebook, twitter, instagram and our website for more information about our USMS club. We also have FB messenger for each of the pools, let us know if you want to be added. We always welcome all swimmers to any of our workouts, events and socials. Join the fun!

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Greenville Splash

Upstate Splash Charity

"Make a Splash in Life, Swim!"

Email: greenvillesplash@gmail.com
Website: www.greenvillesplash.com
Location: Greenville County Aquatic Complex and Kroc Center
Phone: 864-283-1328 Head Coach Leslie Scott
Facebook: facebook.com/greenvillesplash
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenvillesplash/