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Hello WEST Folks, Please be aware of these practice schedule changes as we quickly approach Championship season.   Wednesday 7/24 All Groups: NORMAL Practice   Thursday 7/26 Explorer, Disco, Challenge, Accelerate: NORMAL Practice Senior & SrE not at Champs: 7-9pm at Colman. (LAST DAY) *PNS Senior LC Champs Begins*   Friday 7/27 Explorer, Disco, Challenge, Accelerate: NORMAL NO Sr or SrE practices   Saturday 7/28 Explorer, Disco, Challenge, Accelerate NORMAL NO Sr or SrE practices   Monday7/30 Explorer & Disco NORMAL Accelerate & Challenge NORMAL Any swimmers attending Futures, AG...

Good Morning WEST Families, We are hauling faster than ever through the month of July, I can’t believe that we are nearing the end of long course season. Remember to stay hydrated in the heat - there’s no better place to cool off than at the pool. We have many swimmers participating in championship level meets the next few weeks, so please read these following announcements to stay in the loop! Maintenance Shut Down: Date Correction WEST will be CLOSED for maintenance work August 20 – September 3. The previous...

A former WEST swimmer and instructor, Francesca Cook, was recently studying abroad for college and while traveling with other students and professors, their ship sank off the coast of Java, Indonesia. Francesca gave up her life jacket and helped guide six students to relative safety before swimming to shore herself. Not only did her physical water skills keep her safe, but her experience from years of swim team for both Jackson and WEST, along with her calm-under-pressure mindset allowed her to help save the lives of others. We are extremely...

Hello WESTonians, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and beating the heat!  I just wanted to check in and provide some information as we head into the end of summer. Please be aware of these following practice changes for the week: Senior Elite: No Tuesday/Thursday AM practices. Seattle Age Group Open Address: 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136 Age Group Seattle Open is this weekend! (Friday July 20 – Saturday July 21) Because of the meet, there will be NO Accelerate & Challenge practice Friday & Saturday. For...

Hello WESTies, Happy terrific Tuesday everyone! Fun fact: Tuesday gets its English name from the Old English Tiwesdæg and the Middle English Tewesday, meaning ‘Tiw’s Day.” Tiw was the Norse God of Single Combat, Victory, and Heroic Glory. Also spelled Týr, this is a name of a familiar manufacturer of competitive swim gear. Be sure to check out these updates!:   Summer Meet #2: July 10th (TONIGHT)  @ Kamiak High School Address:  10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo, WA 98275 Warm ups for this meet will begin at 4:30 pm. I would...

 Hello WEST Families! I jope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July! Check these updates to be aware of as we head into the weekend: Summer Team Meet #1 July 7th @ WEST - Warm ups will begin at 1:30 pm. There are 4 teams competing at this meet, please expect the pool deck to be crowded, however we will be opening up the sliding door to the outside grass area for parents and swimmers to set up personal folding chairs and canopies.   Please do not come and set...

Good Afternoon Swim Folk, Please read:   Practice Changes for Saturday 6/30: NO PRACTICE: Challenge, Disco, Explorer, and any Accelerate swimmers participating in meet. Normal Practice for Accelerate (unless swimming in meet), Senior, Senior Elite.   June Jubilee is this weekend at WEST for our 12& under year round swimmers. For questions/concerns, review meet info online & contact your coach.   Pool will be CLOSED Saturday & Sunday starting at 2:00 Saturday and 1:30 Sunday for June Jubilee Swim Meet.   Wednesday July 4th Schedule No programs (lessons, swim practices,...

Hello WEST Families, Summer is a hop, skip and a jump away and we hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. As we change over schedules tomorrow, please review these important news items: To View WEST’s Summer Pool Schedule, click here. Summer Schedule Begins Wednesday June 20th! Practice Changes This Week: Monday: Normal Spring schedule Tuesday: Normal Spring schedule with following change: Senior Elite @ McCollum 3:30-6:30pm (NO COLMAN) Wednesday: START of SUMMER SCHEDULE Thursday-Saturday: Summer Schedule with following change: Senior Elite swims with Senior Group   Senior Travel Meet THIS WEEKEND!...

Hello WEST Swamily, I hope everyone is doing fantastic as we approach our transition to summer schedule next week on June 20th! Please take a moment to review your practice schedule by clicking here , and a PDF of our lane schedule is available as well. Have questions on when the office will be open or when open swim is available? Never fear, as our Summer Pool Schedule is here! Click the link here to check it out!   Pasco Photos Available! Our wonderful swim parent Mr. Marquardt had taken...

Dear Parents and Swimmers, Congratulations to everyone that swam this past weekend either in Pasco or at Mel Zajac in Canada. We had impressive swims especially considering the travel, long days and lots of fun with friends. As we all jump right back into the business of pre-summer, let’s all stay organized and healthy. Wear sunscreen and drink lots of water.   Jennifer Kaleo Memorial – This Saturday 11am @ Gold Creek Church in Mill Creek Anyone wanting to attend the memorial for Jennifer Kaleo is welcome to attend.  ...