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

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!

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