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The Carrollton Swimming Association was formed in 1968 by an interested group of parents who wanted their children to enjoy the benefits of competitive swimming and good health. Mr. John Bowles of the Forest Park Swim Team was instrumental in assisting the Carrollton parents, among which were Margaret and Doyle Garrett, Nina Johnson, Dott Cofer, and Sherry and Theron Jennings. in the beginning, the team was a summer-only effort, with practices held at the old City Park pool. Coaching was handled by Ed Lambert and Lyndon Huckeba for the first three years, with state champion Nancy (Tykac) Chandler being the outstanding swimmer.
In 1971, Laurence Smith was hired as head coach, and the program evolved to an eight-month season. During Smith's twelve-year reign, many important changes took place in the program, and many outstanding swimmers were developed. Eventually the team moved to an eleven-month season, with practice scheduled four times weekly during the winter and five times weekly during the summer. The West Georgia College Pool was utilized by the team for year-round practices and meets. This continued cooperation between the college and the CPRCAD has been a major influence on the success of the team.
In 1978, the Lakeshore Pool was opened, which was funded jointly by the City of Carrollton and federal funds. The pool was designed with competitive swimming in mind, and many major events have been held there.
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