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West Florida Lightning AquaticsLargo, FL · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at West Florida Lightning Aquatics went on to college swimming: 5 D1, 1 D2, at 6 programs. The most common are Auburn University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 50% of its college swimmers stayed in Florida for college.
- Most of its college swimmers (5 of 6) went to NCAA Division I programs.
- 5 of its 6 college swimmers had freestyle as their best stroke before college.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2023, with 3 college swimmers.
Where West Florida Lightning Aquatics swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
50%
3 of 6 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
75%
3 of 4 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges West Florida Lightning Aquatics swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Eastern Michigan University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Florida Atlantic University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Providence College | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Rollins College | D2 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of North Florida | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Providence College |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Rollins College |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Auburn University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | University of North Florida |
Clubs near West Florida Lightning Aquatics.
Clubs with audited pages within 30 miles, nearest first. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Aquatic Club | Clearwater, FL | 8 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Saint Petersburg Aquatics | Saint Petersburg, FL | 10 mi | 18 | 12 |
| Suncoast YMCA (Palm Harbor Y) | Palm Harbor, FL | 15 mi | 12 | 3 |
| Academy Aquatic Club | Tampa, FL | 20 mi | 10 | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Aquatics | Tampa, FL | 22 mi | 14 | 5 |
| Tampa Elite Aquatics | Tampa, FL | 26 mi | 9 | 3 |
How West Florida Lightning Aquatics compares.
National
#883
among clubs in our data
Florida
#31
of 84 Florida clubs in our data
Per member
5
college swimmers per 100 members
119 USA Swimming members · #25 in Florida
Frequently asked questions
How many West Florida Lightning Aquatics swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 6 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at West Florida Lightning Aquatics went on to college swimming: 5 D1, 1 D2, at 6 programs. The most common are Auburn University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University.
Which colleges did West Florida Lightning Aquatics swimmers commit to?6 college programs, led by Auburn University, Eastern Michigan University, Florida Atlantic University. The full list by class is on this page.
How does West Florida Lightning Aquatics compare with other clubs in Florida?In our data, West Florida Lightning Aquatics ranks #31 among 84 Florida clubs with college swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026, by number of college swimmers.
About this data. Club pages are published only after the data passes our audit. Figures are for reference only. How we count