History of the Waves

The Cumming Waves Swim Team was created as a competitive summer swim team for the City of Cumming, Georgia in 1977 by  David Ellwanger. Mr. Ellwanger was a Masters Swimmer. Masters Swimming is a successful blend of fitness and competitive swimming. The regular structured workouts use techniques of interval training in an atmosphere of fun, fitness, friendship and participation!

In 1978,  David Horton took over the team. He was joined by his wife Nancy Horton in 1979. The Hortons ran a fun, competitive summer swim team for two decades through 1999. A few other coaches took over the team, including John Newcomer through 2001.
 
In 2001 Kris Hunt began coaching the Waves. A year later she was joined by Stacie Matchan. These coaches remain at the helm today. Their combined philosophy is parallel. They believe in hard work and stroke basics, which means we win meets. The Waves have won the North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) Title ever since.      

The Cumming Waves purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The Wave’s provide  opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participate in competitive swimming  through venues of Dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) meets.