VAST News Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Valley Aquatics News
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
PRACTICE CHANGES THIS WEEK:
Sorry for the delay in communicating about these changes. KCAC is closed on Thursday and Friday due to the WIAA Girls State Meet. These are the changes that will impact swimmers for Sumner/KCAC. FWCC practice on Thursday remains the same.
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Thursday, November 13th |
Friday, November 14th |
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Gold Elite |
4:30-6:30 PM @ Sumner |
4:30-6:30 PM @ Sumner |
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Sprint Performance |
Off |
4:30-5:30 PM @ Sumner |
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Gold |
5:30-7 PM @ Sumner |
5:30-7 PM @ Sumner |
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Silver Elite |
5-7 PM @ Sumner |
5-6:30 pm @ Sumner |
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Silver |
6:30-8 PM @ Sumner |
6:30-8 PM @ Sumner |
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Bronze |
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5:30-6:30 @ Sumner (dive tank) |
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Blue |
5:30-6:15 @ Sumner (dive tank) |
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Please don’t forget that all members must reregister for 2026!
USA Swimming registration for 2025-26 NOW AVAILABLE: All Members new to VAST, must complete USA swimming registration to practice (this covers insurance). Swimmers need to complete this within a week of starting practices. Please let me know if you have any questions.
VAST Specific Registration link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/A52F8A5114D44E
If you do not have a USA swimming account, please follow these steps first:
Swimsuits & Practice Gear: Please order your supplies for practice and swim meets through our team store on swimoutlet.
Swimmers should wear a “competitive style” swimsuit for practice and should be a TYR swimsuit for swim meets. You can either order a team suit or wear a black suit or a black suit with green ascents for swim meets (Tech suits should be TYR brand) Males can wear either jammers or briefs. The team store on swimoutlet has a lot of options.
Swim Meets:
Q. Meet: Sunday, November 16th @ KCAC. Coach Derek sent out all the important information
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November AGI @ Curtis High School. November 22nd/23rd: Time standards are posted here Please declare your intent to attend by the end of the week.
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Fall Divisionals @ WKCAC: December 6th & 7th @ WKCAC-for all swimmers who have not qualified for Champs
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December 12th-14th: 14 & under Champs-qualifiers
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December 18th-21st: Washington State Senior Champs-qualifiers
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 Members new to VAST, must complete USA swimming registration to practice and compete in meets (this covers insurance).
VAST Specific Registration link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/A52F8A5114D44E
If you do not have a USA swimming account, please follow these steps first:
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 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
