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WEST NEWS - April 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:20:46 GMT

WEST NEWS - APRIL 2026

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West News - March 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:04:54 GMT

West News - March 2026

Happy Spring! Don’t forget to adjust your clocks on Sunday, it’s nice to have longer days and hopefully see a little more sunshine soon too. The weather inside the pool is always consistent so don’t let the rain or cold keep you away!

Physical Therapy at WEST

We are thrilled to announce that world-renowned physical therapist Dr. John Mullen is now seeing patients right here at WEST! Dr. John specializes in swimming-specific rehabilitation and performance, having worked with numerous World and Olympic Champions. Whether you are recovering from an injury or looking to optimize your power and mobility in the water, Dr. John is here to help our WEST family stay healthy and fast.

When: Fridays 1-4pm

Insurance: All insurance plans are accepted

Schedule Today: Call (425) 252-3908 to book your appointment!

Increased Water Aerobics & Change to Lap Swim Schedule - Mon, Wed, Fri AM

With our Water Aerobics group growing, we need to allocate more lanes for them to safely hold class. We will be closing Lap Swim 8-9am on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and apologize for any inconvenience this causes. We see great value in keeping our Senior Members moving and hope everyone can accommodate this change while we continue to expand the Water Aerobics group. The gym will remain open during this time and all Facility Use Members are welcome to attend Water Aerobic classes!

Expanded Lap Swim Evening Time

We are now offering additional Lap Swim time 8:30-9:30pm Monday-Friday!

Thanks to Volunteers at WEST Hosted Swim Meets!

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who worked to help us host both the PNS Age Group Invite at Mary Wayte pool in Mercer Island and the WEST Rec Winter Meet last weekend! We can't pull these events off without the support of our community and we especially appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we navigated some technical challenges.

Good Luck to WEST Club Swimmers at Upcoming Championships

March means Champs Season is here! Our athletes will be competing at either USA Swimming Sectionals in Indiana, Northwest Age Group Regionals in Federal Way or PNS Divisionals over the upcoming weeks! This will conclude the Short Course Season after which Long Course Season will commence. These are the moments when all the hard work culminates and we are excited to see how fast the kids swim!

Swim-A-Thon & Letter Writing Party

We are kicking off our annual fundraising campaign with our Letter Writing Party on Sat 4/18 and Swim-A-Thon on Fri 5/1! Swimmers will be writing letters to friends and family soliciting donations then will swim to see how far they can go in 2 hours of straight swimming! Last year individual swimmers completed over 9000 yards! These fundraisers not only help us reduce monthly fees but a portion will be allocated to our major renovation plans.

NEW: Corporate Sponsorship Packages for 2026-27 Season!

In conjunction with our upcoming Swim-A-Thon, we are offering multiple corporate sponsorship packages. We have three tiers of sponsorship ranging from $600 to $1500 and include different levels of advertising and benefit for corporate sponsors. Click here for more information and sponsorship package details .

Spring Facility Schedule

LAP SWIM

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:45am-8am, 9am-2pm

*Pool Closed Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9am for Water Aerobics

*Limited Lanes: Mon and Fri 11:15am-12:30pm during

Masters Group Practice

Tuesday, Thursday: 6:45am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

WATER AEROBICS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8-9am

OPEN SWIM

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

OPEN GYM

Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

CHANGES to Schedule

March

Mon-Fri 3/2: Extended Lap Swim Starts 8:30-9:30pm

April

Sat 4/18: Gym Opens Late @ 3:30pm

WEST News - February 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:58:18 GMT

West News - February 2026

Welcome to February! Despite the groundhog seeing his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of winter, it certainly is starting to feel like Spring is coming! With days getting longer and temps rising, it’s nice to think we are through the darkest time of the year. Happy Valentine’s Day! Make sure to spread some love and happiness in your community.

Change to Lap Swim Schedule - Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM

Olympian Clinic Recap

A BIG thank you to Jordan Crooks and Lamar Taylor for coming out on Sunday 1/25 to host both a clinic for WEST Rec Team swimmers along with Pacific Northwest Swimming’s DEI Committee! The event was a huge success with Lamar in-water demonstrating while Jordan coached. Jordan was a two-time SEC Swimmer of the Year, won two short course World Championships, four NCAA titles, breaking 3 NCAA records and was a finalist in the 50m free at the 2024 Paris Olympics and set a world record in the short course 50m free! Lamar was a 2025 World Championship sprinter and NCAA champion also from the University of Tennessee! We are grateful for the opportunity to host such high caliber athletes and the clinic was truly special for all who participated!

President’s Day Modified Schedule - Mon 2/16

We will operate under a modified schedule on Monday 1/19 and Lap Swim will be limited to 9am-12:30pm. The gym will be closed 8-8:45am. Please be aware that lane space will be limited 11:30am-12:30pm during Masters practice (or join the group and swim with us!). Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Recreation Team Spring Registration - Coming Up SOON!

The next season of Rec Team will start March 2nd and we will expand offerings to include a 3:30-4pm weekday option! Priority registration opens this Saturday for existing members and general registration will open next Saturday. Remember, existing members must register for their desired time slot as space is first-come-first-served and we do not reserve spots.

Expanded Lap Swim Evening Time - Starts Mon 3/2

With the conclusion of the High School swim seasons, we will offer additional Lap Swim time 8:30-9:30pm Monday-Friday!

Winter Facility Schedule

LAP SWIM

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:45am-8am, 9am-2pm

* Pool Closed Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9am for Water Aerobics

*Limited Lanes: Mon and Fri 11:15am-12:30pm during

Masters Group Practice

Tuesday, Thursday: 6:45am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

WATER AEROBICS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8-9am

OPEN SWIM

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

OPEN GYM

Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

CHANGES to Schedule

February

Mon 2/16: Lap Swim 5-6am, 9am-12:30pm

Mon 2/16: Gym Closed 8-8:45am

Sat 2/28: No Open / Lap Swim, No Gym

March

Mon-Fri 3/2: Extended Lap Swim Starts 8:30-9:30pm

WEST News - January 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:14:27 GMT

WEST News - January 2026

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WEST Newsletter - December 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:10:22 GMT

WEST Newsletter - December 2025

December is here; that means Championships for the Club Team and holidays are approaching as we get ready to close out 2025 and kick off 2026! Good Luck to all WEST swimmers competing at various meets over the next couple weeks and safe travels to everyone.

Good Luck at US Junior Nationals and Pacific NW Championships!

Many WEST swimmers will be competing over the next few weekends at Junior Nationals in Austin, TX and PNS Champs in Federal Way, WA. Good luck, we are all proud of your accomplishments.

Winter Holiday Break - 12/22-1/4

We will be operating under a modified schedule for two weeks around the winter holidays. I’ve posted the schedule below so everyone can plan accordingly. We appreciate your cooperation and flexibility while we give our Part-Time staff a break and hold training camps for the athletes. Reminder: there are no Rec practices or Group Lessons during this time.

Youth Lessons Stroke Clinics - 1/3

While our Swim School Group Lessons are on break, we will be holding a special Stroke Clinic on Saturday 1/3. These 30min clinics provide an opportunity to focus on a specific skill for the entire duration, similar to how we offer Private Lessons but in a group setting which brings the cost way down. Register at WCA.Captyn.com and filter through the Lessons Clinics of your desired skill. Please make sure to read the minimum requirements as the clinics apply to each of our Swim School levels.

Rec Group Stroke Clinics - 12/22 & 1/3

We will also be offering a Breaststroke Clinic for all past, current and waitlisted Rec swimmers on Monday 12/22 and a Butterfly Stroke Clinic on Saturday 1/3. We are still building the registration so please check WCA.Captyn.com in the upcoming days for updates.

Olympian Clinic - Jordan Crooks Returning to WEST in January!

The PNS DEI committee is holding an Olympian Clinic at WEST in January. There will be special sessions for PNS athletes and we will open sessions up to our Recreation Team and the general public. Cost is $100 but receive $25 off if you register before January 1st! Register for the clinics here .

New EV Chargers - READY TO USE!

Two Level 2 EV chargers have been installed on our front shed by the vegetable garden. Rates fluctuate between $0.18-$0.24 per kwh depending on the time of day. Payments are handled through ChargeLab, so just set up an account and scan the QR code to start using them! Please be courteous by putting the cable away, reconnecting the plug and avoid idling once charged.

Winter Facility Schedule

LAP SWIM

Monday - Friday: 6:45am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

*Mon, Wed, Fri: limited lanes 8-9am during Water Aerobics

and Mon / Friday 11:15am-12:30pm during Masters Group

OPEN SWIM

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

OPEN GYM

Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

CHANGES to Schedule

December

Thurs 12/4: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Thurs 12/11: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Sat 12/20: Lap / Open Swim 2:30-5pm

Winter Break: 12/22-1/4 (tentative)

Mon 12/22: Lap Swim 5am-12:30pm

Tues 12/23: Lap Swim 5-6am, 8am-12:30pm

Wed 12/24: Pool Closed, Merry Christmas!

Thurs 12/25: Pool Closed, Merry Christmas!

Fri 12/26: Pool Closed, Merry Christmas!

Sat 12/27: Lap / Open Swim 4-7pm

Sun 12/28: Lap / Open Swim 10am-5pm

Mon 12/29: Lap Swim 5-6am, 11:30am-1pm, 7-8:30pm

Tues 12/30: Lap Swim 5-6am, 11:30-1pm, 7-8:30pm

Wed 12/31: Pool Closed, Happy New Year!

Thurs 1/1: Pool Closed, Happy New Year!

Fri 1/2: Lap Swim 5-6am, 11:30-1pm, 7-8:30pm

Sat 1/3: Lap / Open Swim: 3-7pm

Sun 1/4: Lap / Open Swim: 10am-5pm

January

Tues 1/06: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Thurs 1/08: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Thurs 1/15: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Mon 1/19: Lap Swim 5-7am, 9am-12:30pm

Sun 1/25: Lap / Open Swim 1-5pm

Thurs 1/29: Lap Swim ends @ 1:30pm

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:18:45 GMT

Thanksgiving food Drive - Going on NOW!

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WEST Newsletter

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:49:33 GMT

WEST NEWS - November 2025

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WEST News - October 2025

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:41:19 GMT

WEST NEwsletter - October 2025

Fall is certainly here and Halloween is approaching! October is a big training month as we ramp things up before the holidays and Champs season. We have three more weeks of High School dual meets on Thursdays.

NEW Dryland Program for Athletes 11-18 years old!

We expanded our Recreation Team offerings this year to include Dryland training. Athletes can combine Rec offerings to build their own custom schedule and maximize their benefit. Dryland training is one of the best ways to advance your swimming and increase athleticism. Learn more about Rec Team offerings here: https://www.westswimteam.com/recreation-swim-team

Girls High School Season - Going on NOW!

We rent pool space to 3 local high school teams: Jackson, Archbishop Murphy and North Creek. The Girls season runs from late August through mid-November and the Boy’s season runs from mid-November through mid-February. We host meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays which start at 1:30pm and will end lap swim early on those days (see dates posted below).

New EV Chargers - COMING SOON!

You may have noticed some new EV charges have been installed on our front shed by the vegetable garden. We are still working out the details with the software and POS system but hope to have them operational soon. We will reserve a couple spots in front of them for EV Parking and charging rules will be posted.

Olympian Clinic - 10/10 & 10/11

We are excited to announce Jassen Yep will be doing a clinic with the WEST Club Team this month! Jassen was the 2025 NCAA Men’s 200 breaststroke champion. He was essentially a walk-on at Indiana University with a 1:57 200 breast and ended his collegiate career as an NCAA champion with a 1:48.30, the 3rd fastest time ever. Coach Carlene had the pleasure of coaching Jassen at her first USA Swimming camp in 2018. You can read a little more about Jassen here: https://swimswam.com/detailing-indiana-senior-jassen-yeps-road-from-walk-on-to-ncaa-individual-champion/

Veteran’s Day - Tues 11/11 Modified Schedule

With school out on Tuesday, Nov 11th, we will be moving some practices around and renting space to a neighboring club team. We will be open for lap swim: 5-7am and 9am-12:30pm only. Thank you for adjusting your schedule and sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanksgiving - Thurs 11/27 & Fri 11/28 CLOSED

We will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday Nov 27th and Friday Nov 28th. Programs and normal schedule will resume Saturday 11/29.

Fall Facility Schedule

LAP SWIM

Monday - Friday: 6:45am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

*Mon, Wed, Fri: limited lanes 8-9am during Water Aerobics

and Mon / Friday 11:15am-12:30pm during Masters Group

OPEN SWIM

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

OPEN GYM

Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

Changes to Schedule

October

10/2 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/9 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/16 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/18 Sat: No PM Lap / Open Swim

10/19 Sun: Lap / Open starts @ 11am

10/23 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

November

Tues 11/11: Lap Swim 5-7am, 9am-12:30pm

Thurs 11/27: Pool Closed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri 11/28: Pool Closed, Happy Thanksgiving!

WEST News - September 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:59:30 GMT

WEST News - September 2025

Welcome back! This is always an exciting time of the year as we kick off our annual season, switch our schedule back to accommodate the start of school. I hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed the break away from the pool at the end of August.

New Website & New Platform

As you’ve likely noticed we updated our website and moved our entire organization over to a new management platform called Captyn. The registration process has changed but the content (waivers, etc) is the same. Please reach out to Amber at office@westswimteam.com if you have any trouble or questions.

NEW Dryland Program for Athletes 11-18 years old!

NEW Swim School Lessons Program Curriculum

We restructured our Swim School levels for this fall, renaming the groups and adding a precursor to the program to allow for younger swimmers to get a head start on learning to swim. We are also working on a Parent-Lead Clinics for babies, stay tuned for more information to come and read about the rest of our Swim School here: https://www.westswimteam.com/swim-lessons

Girls High School Season - Going on NOW!

As a reminder, we rent pool space to 3 local high school teams: Jackson, Archbishop Murphy and North Creek. The Girls season runs from late August through mid-November and the Boy’s season runs from mid-November through mid-February. We host meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays which start at 1:30pm and will end lap swim early on those days (see dates posted below).

WEST Spirit Week - NEXT WEEK!

The Club Team is having Spirit Week next week to celebrate the start of the new season and leading up to the Club Team Welcome Picnic. Here is an overview, feel free to show your WEST pride:

Monday 9/15 – Pajama Day: Start the week comfy! Swimmers can wear their favorite pajamas to practice.

Tuesday 9/16 – Coach Lookalike Day: Dress like your favorite WEST coach. From outfits to accessories, let’s see your best impression!

Wednesday 9/17 – Anything But a Water Bottle: Stay hydrated in style! Bring your drink in a creative container (just nothing glass or spill-prone).

Thursday 9/18 – Backwards Day: Flip things around! Wear your clothes backwards and join the fun.

Friday 9/19 – WEST Gear Only + Welcome Picnic: Show your team spirit by wearing all WEST gear and colors for the Team Picnic!

WEST Herald - September Addition

Please find our August monthly newsletter attached!

Fall Facility Schedule

LAP SWIM

Monday - Friday: 6:45am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

*Mon, Wed, Fri: limited lanes 8-9am during Water Aerobics

and Mon / Friday 11:15am-12:30pm during Masters Group

OPEN SWIM

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

OPEN GYM

Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm

Saturday: 2:30-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

Changes to Schedule

September

9/1 Mon: Pool Closed - Labor Day

9/2 Tues: Return to Normal Schedule

9/11 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

9/16 Tues: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

October

10/2 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/9 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/16 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

10/18 Sat: No PM Lap / Open Swim due to Meet

10/19 Sun: No AM Lap / Open Swim due to Meet

10/23 Thurs: Lap Swim Ends @ 1:30pm

WEST News - August 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:26:04 GMT

WEST NEWS - AUgust 2025

Welcome to August and congratulations to our competitive swimmers, both Club and Recreation Teams on successful seasons and a job well done! Club Team finished in 10th place at 13 & Over Championships and 8th place at 12 & Under Championships. The WEST Summer Team finished in 5th place at NCSSL Championships and we have just one more full week of swim lessons and lap / open swim before closing down for our annual maintenance!

As we reflect on this past year, we’ve had significant changes and invested heavily in our infrastructure. We had some amazing new staff join our team and took a hard look at how we do things to make significant improvements. As we enter the next annual season on 9/1, we look to solidify those changes and continue moving forward.

Annual Maintenance Closure - Mon 8/18 through Mon 9/1 (Labor Day)

We will be closed for our annual maintenance 8/18-9/1 and reopen Tuesday 9/2 under our normal Fall Schedule (see bottom for details). This closure allows us to give some of our hard working staff along with doing all the little repairs that require things to stay dry for a period of time. High School girl’s swim season starts Mon 8/25 along with the older WEST Club Team groups while we continue to deep clean and prep the facility for the next year.

New Website & Billing Platform - Captyn

You can check out the new website here: www.wca.captynsites.com . We have been transitioning since May to a new registration and billing system called Captyn. Most everyone should be familiar with them after receiving the billing issue from 8/1. We’ve corrected that issue and reversed all incorrect charges for 8/1 and will be switching over for 9/1. Keep an eye out for an email when the switch officially happens.

WEST News - July 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:25:00 GMT

WEST NEWS - JULY 2025

Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July. After the end of next week we will be halfway through Summer at WEST. I can’t believe how fast time flies when we are having fun.

Good Luck Club Team Swimmers!

Many Championship Meets are quickly approaching and the club team swimmers are starting to look extra FAST! Good Luck to everyone competing at Seattle Open, PNS Championships, Futures and Junior Nationals!

Increased AM Lap Swim Times - Starting Next Week!

With the Club Team practices winding down as Championship Meets approach, we are able to extend lap swim until 8am on Thursdays and Fridays starting next week and adding Tuesdays as well starting 7/29.

FRIDAY 7/25 Lap Swim Closure 1-3pm

With Championship Meets and juggling coach schedules, we have a change for Friday 7/25 and need to run practices during lap swim 1-3pm. Sorry for the inconvenience, we appreciate your understanding.