b'Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa and Southern Flying FishCelebrating 20 Years of Community and Excellence: A TributeFor the past two decades, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has been a beacon of hospitality, not only for visitors to Saint Lucia but also for the local community. Among their many contributions, one stands out as a testament to their commitment to youth development and sports in the south of the islandtheir unwavering support for the Southern Flying Fish Swim Club.For the last 15 years, Coconut Bay has generously provided our club with access to their pool, allowing our competitive swimmers to train and thrive, despite the absence of a dedicated swimming facility in the south. Their generosity has been instrumental in shaping young athletes, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and compete at national and regional levels.Beyond providing a training space, Coconut Bay has extended its support in remarkable ways. The resort has graciously allowed us to use their conference room for our annual Awards ceremony, a special occasion where we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our swimmers. Additionally, their contributions to our fundraising activitieswhether through food donations or financial assistancehave helped sustain our clubs mission and growth.We highlight some of our awards received over the years such as individual age group records & trophies. Our swimmers have also attained national awards such as Most Improved and High Points. -Summer Splash 20092nd Place; Winner of the Summer Splash 20101st Place-Goodwill Swim Meet 2022 - Bronze in Relay 400 medley;-Winner Karen Beaubrun Award - Swim Meet 2022 and High Points winners with the Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation (SLAF); we also include gold medals at the SLAF Open Water Carnival 2022 in 1K and 800M Our members have also represented Saint Lucia in various regional meets namelyCentral American & Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCan), OECS Swimming Championship National Team (2019, 2022); Goodwill Swim Meet (2017, 2019, 2022,2023, 2024); and CARIFTA. As Coconut Bay celebrates its 20th anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their incredible generosity and vision. Their partnership has been invaluable, and we look forward to many years of collaboration, ensuring that young swimmers in the south ofSaint Lucia continue to have the opportunities they deserve.Happy 20th Anniversary, Coconut Bay!May your legacy of excellence and community support continue to shine.24 COCONUT BAY - 2025'