Splashes, smiles, and spirit filled the pool at Naperville Central High School as 20 teams and more than 900 young swimmers dove into the annual Classic Swim Meet.
A summertime staple
The Naperville Swim Conference hosted the event on July 18, setting the stage for kids ages 4-12 to shave seconds off their times and have a blast while doing it.
“I love seeing all of the teams come together. It gives a different form of competition for the kids, “ said Naperville Swim Conference Vice President Lisa Coronel.
The meet has been a Naperville summer staple for nearly 60 years, typically occurring one week before the City Swim Meet, a more competitive event only for those who qualify. The Classic Meet, on the other hand, gives every swimmer across the conference a moment in the spotlight after weeks of hard work…