Our Mission Statement:

To promote and develop swimming for the benefit of swimmers of all races and ablities in accordance with the standards and under the rules prescribed by the Federation Internationalle de Natation Amateur (FINA), United States Swimming,Inc. (USS) and North Carolina Swimming,Inc. (NCS).

About TCS

Team Charlotte Swimming was organized in 1979. In 1985, the Johnston YMCA Swim Team, an outstanding program in Charlotte for 30 years, merged with the Charlotte Swim Association Inc. to create the current organization. Head Coach Doug Fleck has been involved with the team for over 20 years, producing many college scholarship swimmers, as well as swimmers qualifying for the Olympic Trials, Nationals and other high-level meets.

Team Charlotte Swimming (TCS) is a complete year-round US Swimming competitive swimming program designed to challenge, encourage and equip team members for continual improvement in skills, character and competition. TCS is a mid-sized team, currently with 80 swimmers and 3 coaches.

Emphasis is placed on building a team among swimmers, coaches and parents in a supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere. A comprehensive program of speed, strength and endurance training, combined with stroke development, mental preparation and goal setting prepares swimmers for competition - and life.

Team Charlotte is a cohesive team where coaches see each child as an individual with different goals and abilities. Coaches individualize their training techniques to best suit each swimmer. The program encourages a well-rounded lifestyle with achievement in swimming, as well as other areas of interest. Team Charlotte Swimming boasts a low coach to swimmer ratio and stresses the importance of having fun and enjoying swimming.

Team Charlotte Swimming is unique in the local area in that it is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization with a parent-run Board of Directors, which sets policy. TCS hosts meets during the year to promote swimming as a sport, and as fundraisers. Parents are expected to work at these swim meets to support their team.

Since 1995, Team Charlotte Swimming has hosted the YWCA Jr./Sr. Swim Championships, recently renamed the Sun Kissed Invitational. This event is held at Team Charlotte Swimming's home pool at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center (MCAC).