Doral Swim Club’s Inaugural Meet Leaves South Florida Wanting More ...Middle East

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Doral Swim Club LCM Spring Invite

Last weekend, Doral Swim Club turned its vision into reality, welcoming 13 teams and more than 300 athletes to the Doral Swim Club LCM Spring Invite. The competition marked the club’s first-ever hosted meet and showcased one of South Florida’s newest aquatic venues.

“This was more than just a competition for us,” said Alfredo Bracho, CEO/Technical Director of Doral Swim Club. “It was a reflection of the growth, effort, and vision behind everything we are building together.”

Swimmers and families quickly discovered what makes the Doral Aquatic Center a standout venue for competition. The spacious pool deck, modern amenities, ample spectator seating, plenty of parking, and dedicated entrances for coaches, officials, and spectators helped keep the event running comfortably from start to finish.

With extensive planning behind the scenes and a little bit of luck from the weather, the meet ran according to schedule throughout all three sessions. 

“The most exciting and gratifying part of the weekend was seeing all of the teams having a great experience,” Bracho said. “We wanted teams to feel welcome from the moment they arrived.” 

Friday’s hospitality even featured Venezuelan arepas, giving coaches, officials, and volunteers a chance to savor the flavor of the club’s roots. Personalized Doral Swim Club awards were also a big hit and added another signature ingredient to the event.

It Takes A Village (and a supportive city)

While swimmers were focused on racing, the meet also represented the culmination of a partnership between Doral Swim Club and the City of Doral. And as the Doral Aquatic Center becomes one of South Florida’s emerging swimming venues, Bracho credits much of the success to that partnership.

“None of this would be possible without the incredible support from the City of Doral,” he said. “We are especially grateful to Kenneth Soler, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, and Allison Abad, Superintendent of Aquatics, for their constant support and trust in our program.” 

Bracho also acknowledged the important role of the officials and volunteers whose expertise helped keep the meet moving efficiently, all weekend long.

For many visitors, the weekend served as a warm introduction to the Doral Aquatic Center. But beyond age-group swimming, the venue also serves as the home pool for the Florida International University Panthers swim team, hosts collegiate winter training camps, and remains active year-round with learn-to-swim programs, water aerobics classes, and lifeguard certification courses.

Top Talent Tests the New Pool

A successful meet still needs fast swimming.  And while the event showcased the venue’s vast potential, the racing in the pool also delivered.

One of the weekend’s biggest standouts was Nicolas Kokidko, 17, of Metro Aquatic Club of Miami. The future Florida State Seminole swept all five of his events, posting two personal best times along the way.

Kokidko enters the summer season with considerable momentum after winning the Florida 4A state title in the 500-yard freestyle earlier this year. His time of 4:22.98 was the fastest high school performance in Florida this year and ranks among the top times in the event nationally.

While Kokidko’s performances highlighted the individual competition, team battles remained close throughout the weekend. The Blue Marlins of Hialeah Gardens captured the women’s team title with 372 points, followed by Miami Swimming with 270. 50 points, and Fenix Swim Club, 267. 50. On the men’s side, Metro Aquatic Club of Miami claimed first place with 474.5 points, ahead of the Blue Marlins of Hialeah Gardens, 422 points, and SwimRight Team, 223. 50.

When’s the Next One?

The meet may have been Doral Swim Club’s first, but organizers do not expect it to be their last. The club is already discussing plans for another competition before the end of the year, likely in December.

“Many coaches personally thanked us because there was a strong need for another competition opportunity in our area,” Bracho said.  “The question we kept hearing was, ‘When’s the next one?’”

If the response to the inaugural meet is any indication, the Doral Aquatic Center seems set to become a familiar stop on South Florida’s swimming circuit.

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