Sept. 1966- incorporated in the state of WV as a non-profit organization as Greater Charleston Swimming Association; became SUN Aquatics in 1976; then The University of Charleston Aquatic Team in 1992; and finally The Huntington Y Charleston Aquatic Team @ Charleston, Inc. in 2002.
HYCAT @ Charleston, Inc. is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization committed to pursuing excellence in the sport of competitive swimming. Training and competition is year- round. HYCAT emphasizes accountability, responsibility, respect for others and caring for one another. Swimmers are instructed through goal setting, hard work, and the pursuit of excellence.
HYCAT offers learn to swim programs for infants w/parents; children; adult & water exercise classes; age group, senior levels and masters. HYCAT hosts swim meets & swim clinics.