News

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST! As a reminder, team registration is live now for the 2020-2021 season! Click on the link here to jump to our Competitive Team’s Registration Page. Click on the link here to jump to our PreComp Registration Page Click on the link here to jump to our SwimFit Registration page Online Registration will ONLY be open to returning swimmers in good standing. If you are transferring from another team or new to the WEST program for September, please contact our front office at [email protected] for more information regarding registration....

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST! We hope everyone is doing well and welcome to August! I can’t believe summer has flown by so quickly. Please read for the following important news info: Coach Nick’s Email regarding end of season / start of next season. Click here to read it in full! Please keep an eye out for an email regarding team registration for the 2020-2021 season & move ups. Senior swimmers leaving for school - return your equipment! Please get any weights, mini bands or jump ropes that you checked out earlier this...

Nick Chevalier

Dear WEST Swim Community, The end of our 2019-20 Season is quickly approaching and we are preparing for the next year, along with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are confident in our safety protocols and we have been operating for almost two months now without any COVID cases. Let’s continue to be vigilant about distancing and hygiene and make sure you stay home if you think you may have been exposed or have any symptoms. As we look forward to the fall, it is clear that state mandated...

Nick Chevalier

Following the Governor’s announcement, there has been much negotiation and lobbying to change the perspective on pools and treat swimming differently than other indoor fitness. Through these conversations, we have learned from the Governor's office that pools will no longer be included in the new mandate that goes into effect Thursday, July 30th. This means we can continue operating as we have been since reopening back in June. Please disregard our notice from yesterday and continue following the schedule and Reopening Guidelines that we previously posted. We apologize for the...

Nick Chevalier

As most of you are aware by now, Governor Inslee has rolled back the reopening plan for Washington. These changes will drastically impact how we are allowed to operate, as we are now only allowed 5 patrons in the facility at one time (5 customers, separate from staff). These changes go into effect Thursday, July 30th. Negotiations between Aquatic Managers, PNS Coaches and the Governor’s office are ongoing. There is hope that they may relax the most recent restrictions, but we need to move forward in communicating our tentative plan....

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST, Wow we can’t believe that we are nearing the end of July - it’s almost as if we skipped over the whole month or something… Read on for this week’s news! New in WEST’s Pro Shop: Stickers Show your team pride today! Stapler for scale. All small stickers / holographic / white square: $2.00 American Flag W: $3.00 White Transfer Decal W: $4.00 Contact Coach Tim at [email protected] for any orders. Swimmers are also able to pick them up at practice. WEST Begins Parent / Child Private Lessons...

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST, What a summer it has been so far - hopefully everyone is able to get out and enjoy the weather safely. Feel like you are stuck on endless loop like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day? Make sure to change up your routine and find some time to pursue an activity that brings you joy. Read on for this week’s news! New in WEST’s Pro Shop: Face Masks WEST has cool new mask in stock! Stay safe while you are out and about while looking fly and sporting team...

Emily Murray

WEST Swimmers, We have a very exciting opportunity coming this Sunday, July 19th from 2pm-4pm for aquatic athletes 13 years old to college aged. Diversity In Aquatics and Truclusion are co-hosting "Let's Talk - An Athlete Discussion on Race, Social Justice, and Aquatics". For athletes by athletes. Come connect with other athletes and share your feelings about racism in society and in aquatics. Speak your mind, ask your questions, and collaborate on the next steps. We will explore how systemic racism creates unequal opportunities and outcomes in education, housing, healthcare,...

Tim Senholtz

Hello WEST, Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July this past weekend! Please read below for great news that you should be aware of1 Weekend Summer Team starts this Saturday! Spots are still available,so if you or anyone you know may be interested - they can sign up online here or by emailing into the front office at [email protected]! Outdoor / Engineered Dryland for Senior Level Swimmers - Starts next week! Please refer to the email sent out by Coach Bryan; Get ready to get strong! Lap Swim /...

Tim Senholtz

Good Evening WEST, The safety of our entire community is a top priority and if you have questions or concerns, we want to hear them. As a private non-profit organization and facility, the only way we can survive long-term is to keep operating in a safe and sustainable manner. If you are not comfortable with our procedures at this, or any time, simply don’t participate and contact our office to discuss individual options. Our goal is to provide our services while following safety ordinances as outlined by our various governing...