West Weekly
Spooky season is here! The fall colors are out and the weather may change at any moment so soak up sunshine when you see it. Make sure to carve your pumpkins and get ready for trick-or-treaters in another couple of weeks. With all the fallen leaves, please be sure to wipe your feet when you enter the facility!
Director of Lessons Brooklynn Leaving WEST
We are deeply saddened to share that Brooklynn, our Director of Lessons, has decided to leave West. Over the past three years, she has guided thousands of children through our learn-to-swim program and led our dynamic team of instructors. Brooklynn has impacted all facets of WEST, she’s seen many team kids come through our lessons program, managed older team and recreation swimmers who've become employees, helped coach swim camps, lifeguarded during lap swim, and even built some of our window frames! Her contribution is immeasurable and her presence on our pool deck will sorely be missed. We thank her wholeheartedly for everything and are excited to hear about her next adventure. Brooklynn's last day will be Tuesday, October 22nd so make sure to wish her a warm farewell before then.
Equipment at Open Swim - NO Life Jackets or Outside Flotation Assistants
Swimmers can use kickboards, noodles and equipment provided by WEST. We can’t consistently monitor and regulate outside flotation devices so therefore cannot allow their use at the facility. We encourage younger swimmers to learn to support themselves in the water without any flotation aids. In our experience, flotation aids can act as a crutch that limits progress in learning to swim. Younger swimmers who are not independent in the water must be accompanied and monitored closely by an adult at all times.
Country Club Drive - Paving TOMORROW Fri 10/18
The city of Mill Creek is repairing several roads in our neighborhood. The grinding has been completed and paving will begin tomorrow, Friday 10/18. The road will be open but expect delays and please plan accordingly.
West Home Distance Meet - THIS Fri 10/18 & Sat 10/19
Our first hosted meet of the season will be Friday and Saturday 10/18-10/19. Most swimmers will be racing the 1650 free and we are offering a 500 and 200 free for our 10 & under and 8 & under groups! There will be NO Lap & Open Swim on Saturday 10/19.
Adjusted Daytime Lap Swim Hours, Evening Lap & Open Swim - Mon 11/11 Veterans Day
With school out we will be running a modified practice schedule on Veterans Day, Mon 11/11. Lap Swim will have a delayed start at 8am and will end at 12:30pm. We will also open extra Lap & Open Swim time 7-8:30pm that evening. Thank you to all who have and continue to serve our country!
Fall Facility Schedule
Normal 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 Friday 11:15am-12:30pm during Masters Group
Normal Schedule: Open Swim
Saturday: 2:30-7pm
Sunday: 10am-2:30pm
Normal Schedule: Open Gym - Effective
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-2pm, 8:30-9:30pm
Saturday: 2:30-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Changes to Fall Schedule
October
Tues 10/1: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Tues 10/8: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Tues 10/15: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Thurs 10/17: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Sat 10/19: No Lap / Open Swim
Tues 10/22: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
November
Tues 11/5: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Mon 11/11: Lap Swim 8am-12:30pm
Mon 11/11: Lap & Open Swim 7-8:30pm
Tues 11/12: Lap Swim Ends at 1:30pm
Thurs 11/28: Pool Closed, Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri 11/29: Pool Closed, Happy Native American Heritage Day!
