Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 14 - 02.12.2026 In this issue: Meet Information for this Weekend 2026 National Diversity Select Camp Application PVS 15% Initiate Select Camp Application High School Swimming Times Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours Meet Information for this Weekend 39th Black History Swim Meet Takoma Aquatic Center 300 Van Buren Street NW Washington, DC 20012 February 13-15, 2026 Per Swimmer Surcharge: $5.00, Individual event fee: $7.00 SESSION UPDATES: Saturday & Sunday 12U Prelims/Finals: Swimmers can enter the facility beginning at 11:40 am; Warm Up 12:00...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 13 - 02.05.2026 In this issue: 2026 National Diversity Select Camp Application Open High School Swimming Times Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours National Diversity Select Camp Application Athlete applications are open for the 2026 National Diversity Select Camp, scheduled for April 30 to May 3, 2026, at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Athletes can apply here through February 15. USA Swimming created the National Diversity Select Camp to empower athletes from diverse backgrounds to participate in...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 12 - 01.15.2026 In this issue: Head Coach’s Note on Event Selection Practice Changes Due to High School Swim Season High School Swimming Times Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours Note about Event Selection from Head Coach Dan Jacobs Swimmers and Parents, Happy New Year, and on behalf of the Machine Aquatics Staff, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the swimming success we saw across all levels of our Machine family during the December championship season....

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 11 - 01.08.2026 In this issue: Practice Changes Due to High School Swim Season High School Swimming Times Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information Spring Break Dates Volunteer Hours Practice Changes Due to High School Swim Season As the High School Championship season begins, we will implement various practice changes that will affect all Machine sites. We know these changes are not ideal for scheduling, and we strive to provide as much notice as possible and minimize the impact. Our local...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 10 - 11.19.2025 In this issue: Coach Appreciation Month: November Coach Cell Phone Use During Practices Only 8 More Bins: Thanksgiving Food Drive INOVA Holiday Toy Drive Long Hair Caps Available in the Team Store Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours High School Swimming and USA Swimming November is Coach Appreciation Month November is Coach Appreciation Month, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible group of coaches who make Machine Aquatics what it is. Day after day, our staff...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 9 - 11.13.2025 In this issue: Thanksgiving Food Drive High School Swimming and USA Swimming Long Hair Caps Available in the Team Store Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours Thanksgiving Food Drive We are honored to be asked to help with an annual Thanksgiving Tub Drive again this year. This year the program is supporting 450+ families over thirteen schools in Fairfax County. We have committed that Machine will sponsor 50 families with support to ensure they have a...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 8 - 11.05.2025 In this issue: High School Swimming and USA Swimming Machine Recognized as 2026 USA Swimming Bronze Medal Club Last Week of HS Prep Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information Volunteer Hours Follow Us on Instagram High School Swimming Times and USA Swimming We know many of our swimmers are looking forward to the start of the high school swim season. We have just a couple of reminders before the season starts: please provide your swimmer’s USA Swimming ID#...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 7 - 10.23.2025 In this issue: Meet Information for this Weekend Halloween Practice Reminder TYR Tech Suit Sizing Upcoming Meet Information October Fitter Faster Camps Volunteer Hours Team Store Order Pick Up Hours Follow Us on Instagram Meet Information for this Week DCPR Trick or Treat Mini Meet October 25, 2025 Takoma Aquatic Center 300 Van Buren Street, NW Washington, DC 20012 WARM-UPS MOVED BACK TO START AT 9:30 AM, EVENTS START 10:30AM. OPEN TO 10&U MARYLAND SWIMMERS ONLY TRICK OR TREAT MINI...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 6 - 10.16.2025 In this issue: Meet Information for this Weekend TYR Tech Suit Sizing Upcoming Meet Information October Fitter Faster Camps Volunteer Hours Team Store Order Pick Up Hours Follow Us on Instagram Meet Information for this Week NCAP Autumn Kingfish Splash - OPEN TO 9&O FAIRFAX SITES AND 8&U ALL VA SITES October 18-19, 2024 The St. James, 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151 Please note the meet is now two sessions: the 9-10 and 11-12 combined both afternoons: Sat- Session...

Machine Aquatics Team Update 2025-26 Season: Issue 5 - 10.09.2025 In this issue: Meet Information for this Weekend Upcoming Meet Information PVS Academic Award Applications Volunteer Hours Meet Information for this Week October Open (Fairland) - OPEN TO MD SWIMMERS ONLY OCTOBER 10-12, 2025 Fairland Aquatic Center, 13820 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel, MD 20707 Session Time Adjustments – Will be posted soon to the PVS website Saturday & Sunday: 13&Over: Warmup 6:30am – 7:20am; Events 7:30am (unchanged) Saturday: 11-12: Warmup 12:25pm – 1:15pm; Events 1:20pm Saturday: 9-10: Warmup 4:05pm –...