The City of Charleston's Southern
Marlins Racing Team (SMRT) formed in 1984 as the City of Charleston
Swim Team (CCST). In 2004 CCST merged with the Summerville
Marlins Racing Team and adopted the Southern Marlins Racing Team
name.
SMRT is known throughout the area
as a first class year-round competitive swimming program. We
offer a guided age group program for children aged six and up, and
can accommodate all levels from novice swimmers into competition at
the local, state, zone and national levels. When a young
person becomes a member of SMRT, we teach them the values of
sportsmanship and teamwork.
THE
SOUTHERN MARLINS RACING TEAM PHILOSOPHY
Competitive
swimming is a serious endeavor. There are many satisfying
advantages that accompany this training: Health, the joy of
winning, the strength learned in goal setting, social contacts, and
the excitement of competition and travel. It is the goal of the
SMRT and Coaching Staff to provide a physically, mentally and
intellectually rewarding program. Personal and physical
skills learned here help our members in their current
endeavors and throughout their lives.
OUR
VALUES:
Competitive swimming builds character,
discipline, leadership, self-esteem, physical fitness, teamwork and
a strong work ethic; all which can be used for a lifetime.
OUR VISION:
Provide a model for excellence in youth
athletics, giving our swimmers the opportunity to excel at all
levels of competition, while providing a safe environment for all
young athletes.
OUR
MISSION:
To
create an environment that allows and encourages each swimmer to
achieve their maximum individual potential. To provide the
needed tools to maintain the children's safety and
protection.