Greenville Splash Masters

Summer is off to a great start with Greenville Splash! We have been having so much fun this summer at the pool and in open water.

We want to wish Steve Leitch the best as he takes on the Catalina Swim on July 19. He has completed 6 out of the 7 oceans swims. The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven grueling open-water channel swims across the globe. Conceived in 2008 as the aquatic equivalent of mountaineering's "Seven Summits," it requires solo, unassisted crossings—meaning no wetsuits or physical contact with boats are allowed. So far Steve has completed: The North Channel (Ireland/Scotland), The Cook Strait (New Zealand), Molokai Channel (Hawaii), English Channel (England/France), Tsugaru Strait (Japan), and Strait of Gibraltar (Morocco/Spain). Steve has one more to complete which is the Catalina Channel in California. The Catalina swim is a 20-mile swim between Catalina Island and the Southern California mainland that requires managing a long overnight swim in cold water and dealing with heavy kelp and marine life. Steve is completing the swim to raise awareness for Rising Tides Ministry. Rising Tides is a faith based recovery organization committed to equipping men to live with Jesus, thrive in community, and mentor others in recovery. Through long term housing , mentorship, and a structured 12 month certification program, Rising Tides provides the tools needed for lasting transformation.

Greenville Splash brought 17 swimmers out of 42 to participate with the South Carolina Current at the United States Master Swimming Spring Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was so fun to be on a unified team with other swimmers in our state and meet new swim friends, break records, and enjoy such fun camaraderie in and out of the pool. Congratulations to these swimmers for awesome swimming at Nationals: Randy Charcalla, Noah Cignarale, John Decker, Daniel Dietrich, Jeff Dietrich, Barbara Eisele, Chris Gibbs, Bill Grawe, Mark Kothe, Charles Michael, Carolyn Moore, Celeste Schultz, Joe Shake, William Tarr, Michael Templeton, Sara Tomashefski, and John Vansant.

Everyone thought this was their favorite swim meet they have ever participated in. So for those of you thinking about the next time, you will not find a better group to be with to have the time of your life! It was truly a joy to coach such an awesome group of athletes! We are making plans to go to Richmond, Virginia for USMS Summer Nationals Aug 4-8, 2027 we hope you will join us!

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.

June 28, July 12 and Aug. 16 Greenville Splash Open Water Group Swims at Lake Jocassee. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to get all the details. We meet at Devils Fork State Park at 8:30 am and start swimming at 9:00 am. All swimmers must be a member of USMS in order to participate.

August 8: COLA Classic. Long Course Meet in Columbia. Entries due by August 2.

Click here for more info and to enter:

August 16 Annual Team Picnic and Group Open Water Swim at Devil's Fork State Park Pavilion. Make sure to RSVP at greenvillesplash@gmail.com to get all the details. Greenville Splash provides the burgers. Swimmers bring a side dish to share. Click here to sign up for a side dish. We meet at Devils Fork State Park at 8:30 am and start swimming at 9:00 am. All swimmers must be a member of USMS in order to participate. Following our swim we will enjoy an awesome picnic!

September 19 Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim at Lake Jocassee. Hosted by Greenville Splash. The event is sold out. Let us know if you would like to volunteer. We are in need of a driver for a boat that we rent, kayak support and helping to deliver equipment to the event.

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Let us know if you would like to volunteer for the Upstate Splash on Sept. 19. We are in need of a driver/captain for a boat that we rent, kayak support and helping to deliver equipment to the event. Email: greenvillesplash@gmail.com

Congratulations to our swimmers that completed the Low Country Splash 2.4 & 6 mile open water swim in Charleston. Way to go: Caroline Fritz, Lauren Harper, Mark Kothe, Teri Laliberte, Melinda Menzer and Carolyn Moore

Kudos to Dwight Davis for competing in the USMS 5K National Championship in Sarasota, Florida in April. He placed 5th in his age group!

Way to go Beth Nease for competing in the Ignite SwimRun Knoxville. This is an event that combines trail running and swimming in 13 legs. Competitors can compete with a partner or individually. Athletes swim with shoes and paddles!

Greenville Splash raised $2,000 for a mission close to Coach Scott's heart: Colorectal Cancer!

South Carolina Current Results from USMS Spring 2026 Nationals

Team Scores:

South Carolina Current placed 5th in local clubs out of 246 clubs

South Carolina Current placed 11th overall out of 263 clubs

Relay Race Fun Facts:

· 27 relays entered for SCC

· 7 relays broke SC records

· 14 relays were in the TOP 10 finish

SC Relay records (in bold) and Top 10 relay finishes:

Mixed 35+ Medley (8th): Mike Templeton, Nicole Smith, Amanda Moyer, Dan Moffa

Mixed 65+ Medley (8th): Bill Grawe, Carolyn Moore, Andy Dyer, Susan Korsedal

W 25+ Medley (9th): Nicole Bookstaver, Marcie Alisangco, Amanda Moyer, Cassidy Bayer

W 35+ Medley (4th): Sarah Tomashefski, Nicole Smith, Jenny Thompson, Stacey Bruce

W 65+ Medley (5th): Patricia Graham, Celeste Schultz, Carolyn Moore, Susan Korsedal

M 18+ Medley (10th): Cason Brown, CJ Hills, Garrett Ruhland, Patrick Fry

M 55+ Medley (8th): Mark Kothe, John VanSant, Andy Dyer, Bill Grawe

W 25+ Free (6th): Sarah Tomashefski, Amanda Moyer, Marcie Alisangco, Cassidy Bayer

M 18+ Free (9th): CJ Hills, Garrett Ruhland, Cason Brown, Patrick Fry

M 35+ Free (10th): Mike Templeton, Dan Moffa, Randy Charcalla, Jeremy Stiles

M 55+ Free (10th): Andy Dyer, John VanSant, Bill Grawe, Mark Kothe

Mixed 18+ Free (7th): Joseph Williams, Sarah Tomashefski, Cassidy Bayer, Patrick Fry

Mixed 45+ Free (1st): Mark Kothe, Randy Charcalla, Stacey Bruce, Jenny Thompson

Mixed 65+ Free (8th): Bill Grawe, Carolyn Moore, Celeste Schultz, Andy Dyer

Individual Race Fun Facts

· 29 Individual SC records broken

· 92 Top 10 finishes

SC Individual records (in bold) and Top 10 finishes:

Marcie Alisangco: 50 fly - 9th, 100 free - 10th, 200 free – 7th, 100 fly – 5th

Cassidy Bayer: 50 fly – 9th, 500 free – 4th, 200 free – 2nd

Bailey Biwer: 100 fly – 5th

Nicole Bookstave: 50 back – 10th

Cason Brown: 50 back – 4th, 100 back – 6th

Stacey Bruce: 1000 free – 1st, 200 IM – 1st, 500 free – 1st, 400 IM – 1st, 200 free – 1st

Noah Cignarale: 200 IM – 10th, 400 IM – 9th

Bob Cutrone: 200 IM – 10th, 200 fly – 10th, 400 IM – 10th, 500 free – 7th

John Decker: 1000 free – 5th, 200 IM – 8th, 200 fly 5th, 400 IM 4th, 100 fly – 8th, 500 free – 9th

Jeff Dietrich: 500 free – 7th

Andy Dyer: 100 free – 13th, 100 breast – 8th, 200 IM – 1st, 200 breast – 8th, 100 IM – 9th, 50 breast – 9th

Patrick Fry: 50 fly – 9th, 50 free – 5th, 50 back – 4th

Chris Gibbs: 50 back – 9th

Bill Grawe: 200 back – 10th, 200 IM – 4th

CJ Hills: 200 back – 1st, 200 IM – 3rd, 100 back – 2nd, 100 fly – 6th, 50 back – 3rd, 100 IM – 8th

Susan Korsedal: 200 IM -1st, 500 free -1st, 50 free -1st, 200 breast -1st, 100 fly -1st, 100 IM - 2nd

Mark Kothe: 200 back – 5th, 100 free – 10th, 200 free- 7th, 50 back – 9th

Carolyn Moore: 400 IM – 4th, 200 IM – 5th, 100 IM – 6th, 200 free – 4th

Amanda Moyer: 50 fly – 6th, 200 fly – 6

David Rieder: 1650 free – 4th, 200 fly – 3rd , 200 back – 7th

Celeste Schultz: 100 breast – 9th, 50 fly – 9th, 100 free – 9th, 50 free – 10th, 50 breast – 6th

Joe Shake: 500 free – 10th

Nicole Smith: 200 breast – 9th, 100 fly – 8th

Mike Templeton: 200 back – 3rd, 100 back – 10th, 50 back – 8th

Jenny Thompson: 50 fly – 1st, 50 free – 1st, 100 free – 1st, 50 back – 1st, 100 IM - 1st

Sarah Tomashefski: 50 free – 9th, 100 back – 6th, 400 IM – 6th, 50 back – 4th, 100 IM – 7th

John VanSant: 200 breast – 6th

Barbara Eisele: 200 IM – 1st, 50 free – 1st, 100 Breast – 1st, 100 free – 1st, 100 back – 1st

We have been passing out team swag at workouts these past few months. If you have not received yours, check with a coach to see if it is at the pool. Or email Coach Leslie at greenvillesplash@gmail.com

Greenville County Aquatic Complex:

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

Veterans Swim Program:

June 29 – July 31 Mon/Wed Shallow water (3’) 7:00 pm-7:45 pm Tu/Th Deep water (5-7') 1-2 pm

Pool closed Aug 3-9 for annual maintenance

Kroc Center:

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

Pool closed Aug 17-21 for annual maintenance

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:

Volunteer opportunities with Aqua Angels:

Aqua Angels Splash and Grove - LINK

Get ready for the most fun you'll ever have in the pool! Aqua Angels' Splash & Groove combines water aerobics with your favorite throwback R&B, hip-hop, funk, disco, and early 2000s hits. Burn calories, make new friends, and help fund swim lesson scholarships for families across our community.

Come for the music. Stay for the movement. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Dates: Every Tuesday in August 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Crunch Fitness Greenville - 1332 S Pleasantburg Drive Greenville SC 29605
Volunteers Needed: 5 Volunteers and in-water assistants

Back-to-School Bash= LINK

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kroc Center – Greenville
Volunteers Needed: 10–12

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 Upstate Splash Charity Open Water Swim
Upstate Veterans Swim

We have taught 560 adults how to swim!
The Upstate Splash has raised money to provide swim lessons for over 3,600 children!

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

Meet the Greenville Splash Advisory Board:

Sara Bopp, Amy Browning, Mark Kothe, Carolyn Moore, 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

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/