WEST News - October 2026

Nick Chevalier • October 7, 2026

WEST News - October 2026

It definitely feels like fall but I won’t complain! It’s beautiful out with the changing colors and the rain hasn’t been bad (yet). Spooky season is just about here and I hope you are starting to plan your Halloween costumes!

Coaches & Managers Attended ASCA World Clinic!

Our entire coaching staff along with our Swim School Managers attended the American Swim Coaches Association World Clinic in Orlando! It was a great experience where we learned a ton and connected with top coaches from the US along with a handful of other countries. We were privileged to have Coach Carlene give a talk on “Efficiently Shaping Culture” and Coach Mariana was on the Welcoming Committee, responsible for introducing many of the speakers. On the last day, Coach Joselen received the Doc Councilman Creative Coaching Award for a training set / game that she has been developing with the Rec Team! It was quite an honor to not only attend the World Clinic but to be part of the action and get recognized in such meaningful ways!

Fall Kick-Off Picnic & New Parent Meetings

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Club Team’s Fall Kick-Off picnic and attended our New Parent Meetings. We are very excited about the 2026-27 season and appreciate all the new and returning families willing to step up and volunteer!

Olympian Clinic - THIS WEEK! 10/9 & 10/10

We are super excited to announce that Lily King will be coming to WEST this weekend for our Fall Olympian Clinic!

Home WEST Club Team Meet - 10/16-10/18 (NO Lap / Open Swim Sat 10/17)

We are hosting our first HOME Club Meet of the season next weekend with our Distance Meet on Friday & Saturday and a Block Party Meet Sunday morning! Most swimmers will compete in the 1650 (mile) on either Friday or Saturday and our younger kids will swim either the 500 or 200 free! Then on Sunday morning, we are hosting a special Block Party Meet 8-10am where swimmers can better their times in a fun and fast setting! Please note: Lap / Open swim on Saturday 10/17 is CLOSED.

Pumpkin Relays - Friday 10/30

We will be doing our annual tradition of Pumpkin Relays on Friday 10/30! Both the Club and Rec Teams will intermingle their respective groups and do some team bonding while racing with real pumpkins in the pool!

Veteran’s Day - Wed 11/11

We will be operating under a modified schedule on Wednesday, November 11th for Veteran’s Day. We will offer an early morning lap swim 5-6am and midday 9am-12:30pm only. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding while we shift some programs and rent to neighboring teams who don’t have pool access on school holidays.

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.

Dryland Only Rec Team Option

This past year we included a dryland option that can be added to existing Rec Team groups or on its own for swimmers age 10-18 years old. The program is designed by national leaders SwimStrong Dryland and aims to improve strength and fitness that both compliments swim training and helps prevent injury. Dryland is a major component to our Club Team’s success and increased athleticism makes technique changes easier and increased strength and stamina leading to faster swimming! We strongly encourage all Rec Swimmers and High School athletes to consider adding Dryland to their training regiment!

Physical Therapy at WEST

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!

Fall & Winter Facility Schedule

FACILITY HOURS

Monday - Friday: 5am-9:30pm

Saturday: 10am-7pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

*Programs may be scheduled until closing time, if you plan to use the locker room plan accordingly and vacate the facility by close.

**Front Office is not staffed, please email Office@westswimteam.com with all questions and requests to meet or tour the facility.

LAP SWIM

Monday: 6:45am-8am, 9-11am, 12:30-2pm