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Team Philosophy:
The philosophy of Wildcat Aquatics
is to furnish young athletes with a chance to excel as an individual, while at
the same time providing the opportunity to be a contributing member of a
successful swimming team. For the individual, swimming teaches self-reliance,
discipline, and dedication. Being a part of a team offers the chance to form
friendships with teammates, and work with them in pursuit of a common goal.
Practicing and competing as a Wildcat swimmer teaches lessons that last a
lifetime and are transposed into daily living.
Team
Goals
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To be good ambassadors for Wildcat
Aquatics, Lexington and USA Swimming. |
We are recognized as a team with class, as well
as speed. Each team member must understand the importance of displaying a
positive image. This positive attitude will be visible through our thoughts,
words and actions, in and out of the pool.
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To compete as a
unified and spirited team. |
Each team member will cooperate and contribute to
the team effort. Positive support during meets, practice and social functions
creates an atmosphere that inspires success, achievement and fun.
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To swim tough by facing obstacles with
courage and determination. |
When faced with a challenge or obstacle we will
rise to the occasion. It will be a team trademark to respond to the challenge of
a close race under any circumstance.
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To enjoy the athletic experience. |
We have fun being athletes! We love
being a part of this team. We set goals! We achieve those goals and we
encouraging our teammates to do the same!
Team History & Tradition:
Wildcat Aquatics is the oldest and
most prestigious swim team in Central Kentucky. Its roots date back to 1962, as
the Greater Lexington Swim Association (GLSA) under the guidance of Wynn Paul,
UK Swimming Coach. In 1974 the team assumed the name Lexington Thoroughbred Swim
Team (LTST) under the direction of Steve Hellmann. With the completion of the
Lancaster Aquatic Center in 1989, on the University of Kentucky campus, LTST
moved its headquarters to Memorial Coliseum and additional swim time became
available at the new facility. A dedicated group of swim team parents provided
the leadership under the team's new name, Wildcat Aquatics.
Wildcat Aquatics is currently under
the supervision of University of Kentucky Head Swim Coach Gary Conelly. Coach
Conelly continues the tradition of exceptional leadership. By making the
University of Kentucky facilities available to our athletes and by hiring a full
time staff of dedicated coaches, Wildcat Aquatics has established itself as a
top notch program.
In just the last ten years, WA has
produced well over 100 Kentucky Swimming Champions, nationally ranked age group
swimmers, numerous Junior National and National qualifiers, one National and
three Junior National Champions and one Olympic Gold Medalist. In addition, WA
has helped develop many collegiate scholarship student athletes.
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