VAST News: Monday, March 10th, 2025
Valley Aquatics News
Monday, March 10th, 2025
PRACTICE CHANGES THIS WEEK:
The Practice Changes for the rest of the month can be found here: March Practices changes due to WKCAC changes
Week of March 10th Please note that WKCAC is open Monday-Thursday this week. However, Monday-Wednesday has some different changes as there is a diving event going on and we cannot use our usual space. We will be sharing the pool under the scoreboard with other teams and some groups will be shifting for a day to Sumner.
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Mon. 3/10 |
Tues. 3/11 |
Wed. 3/12 |
Thurs. 3/13 |
Fri. 3/14 |
Sat. 3/15 |
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Gold Elite |
4:30-6:30 @ KCAC |
4:30-6:30 @ KCAC |
4:30-630 @ KCAC |
4:30-6:30 @ KCAC |
4:30-6:30 @ Sumner |
8-10 AM @ Sumner |
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Gold |
4:30-6 @ KCAC or 5:30-7 @ Sumner |
5:30-7 @ Sumner |
4:30-6 @ KCAC or 5:30-7 @ Sumner |
6-7:30 @ KCAC or 5:30-7 @ Sumner |
4:30-6 PM @ Sumner |
10-11:30 AM @ Sumner |
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Silver Elite |
Dryland: 6:15-6:30, 6:30-8 @ Sumner |
Dryland: 6:15-6:30, 6:30-8 @ KCAC |
Dryland: 6:15-6:30, 6:30-8 @ KCAC |
Dryland: 6:15-6:30, 6:30-8 @ KCAC |
6;30-8 PM @ Sumner |
8-10 AM @ Sumner |
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Silver |
6:30-8 @ KCAC or 6:30-8 @ Sumner |
5:30-7 @ FWCC or 6:15-7:45 @ Sumner |
6:30-8 @ KCAC or 6:30-8 @ Sumner |
6-7 @ FWCC or 6:15-7:45 @ Sumner |
6:30-745 @ Sumner |
10-11:30 AM @ Sumner |
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Bronze |
5:30-6:30 @ Sumner or 5-6 @ FWCC |
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5:30-6:30 @ Sumner or 5-6 @ FWCC |
5-6 @ FWCC |
5:30-6:30 @ Sumner |
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Blue |
6-6:45 @ FFWCC |
5:30-6:15 @ Sumner |
6-6:45 @ FFWCC |
5:30-6:15 @ Sumner |
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The Practice Changes for the rest of the month can be found here: March Practices changes due to WKCAC changes
Great JOB!
Our swimmers did a great job at the meet in Bremerton this weekend! The number of best times we had was pretty amazing and we had lots of swimmers competing in events for the very first time. It was fun to see all the heat winners, improvements in strokes and skills, and fun they were having. Once the official results are sent to us we will update any new top ten swims. Great job VAST!
SWIM MEETS:
Please check out the Meet Calendar for April-July for the various groups posted here:
UPCOMING MEETS: (January-March 2025)
**subject to change if meet becomes unavailable.
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MEET DATE & NAME |
GROUPS/QUALIFYING STANDARDS |
Entry deadline |
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AGE GROUP REGIONALS, MARCH 20-23RD, BOISE, IDAHO |
QUALIFYING STANDARDS (WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF YOUR SWIMMER HAS QUALIFIED) |
March 1st |
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SPRING FINALE, MARCH 29TH/30TH |
This meet is at Hazen in Renton. Swimmers must meet qualifying times. |
March 10th |
To Enter Meets:
How do I enter swim meets?
To enter meets, log on to your account on the website, go to the events tab, click edit commitment and select "Yes". If you do not wish to attend you can select "No", but this is not necessary. In the notes field, enter days your child can attend and if there are any other special requests for events. Please note that you can select events on your own, but the coach may change them based on what they would like to see your swimmer compete in. You must enter the event by the deadline which is posted under the event itself. Most meets needed to be entered at least 3 weeks in advance.
USA Swimming registration: All swimmers must be registered for usa swimming. Please use the link below to get registered. Returning swimmers must register by December. New swimmers must register now:
Please reach out with questions. This must be done in order for your swimmer to be in the pool.
TEAM GEAR: We are a TYR team. Swimmers are expected to wear TYR suits at championship meets. Check out the team store to place an order for gear. Swimmers that will be attending practices at an outdoor pool may want to order a parka for the upcoming colder months. Swimoutlet.com is our team dealer.
Parent Resources: We will be continually updating our parent resources on the website. Here you can find information about the best way to support your athletes. Links to resources to explain meet expectations (and what to expect at different times of the season), nutrition for your swimmers, and other frequently asked questions.
Time standards: For swimmers looking for setting goals, Time standards for championship meets can be found here.
QUESTIONS ON PRACTICE/ GROUPS/MEETS, ETC: Questions regarding the “wet” side of VAST should be directed to your child's coach, or the Head Age Group Coach, Derek Frenzel. He can be reached at [email protected] or by text at 208-310-3317.
VOLUNTEERING: As a member of VAST, there are volunteer requirements. You can find more information here. For questions, contact Charis Tucker, Volunteer coordinator @ [email protected]
QUESTIONS ON BILLING: should you have any question about the “dry” side of the sport (billing, etc), please contact Suzanne at [email protected] or by text at 253-241-4827
MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION: If during the year, you are taking time off/canceling your membership, please fill out the following survey link to put your membership on hold/cancel. This should be completed by the 20th of the month before. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vastsuspension
