The window is closing to order custom Machine items in time for holiday delivery. We have personalized towels, hockey jerseys and team caps available for purchase through the Team Store.

Two Personalized Silicone Team Caps: $36 - Click here to order.

Custom Machine Hockey Jersey: $85 - Click here to order.

Custom Machine Towel: $65 - Click here to order.

Meet Participation Reminders

WHEN POSTED & EMAILED: Please read the meet announcement before registering your swimmer(s) for a meet.

If the link for the meet announcement is not posted, the meet host has not released the information yet.

Many meets are restricted by age or by qualifying times. The definition of the meet key (NFT/ NST) is located on the top of the Meet Schedule and will be included in meet information when sent out.

To ensure that meet invitations reach all qualified swimmers, there will be times when you will receive an invitation that does not apply to your swimmer (too old, too young, etc.). We apologize for the extra email but we don’t want swimmers to miss an opportunity to swim!

Meet Fees are outlined in each meet announcement. Please be sure to review this portion of the meet announcement. Once the entries have closed, the fees for each meet will be charged to your account. If you are unable to attend a meet or choose not to swim, these fees are non-refundable.

If you have questions about which events your swimmer should be entering, please reach out to your swimmer’s coach. The coaches are very happy to provide guidance or select events for your swimmer.

How to Enter a Meet

Meet Fee Charges FAQ

PVS and USA Swimming Academic Award Applications Open Now

2024-2025 USA Swimming Scholastic All American Team

The requirements & instructions to apply for the 2024-2025 USA Swimming Scholastic All American Team have been published by USA Swimming. The requirements are still a Winter Junior National qualifying time and 3.5 Grade Point Average. There are also separate requirements for para and open water swimmers. Check the webpage for instructions and a link to the online application.
The application deadline is September 30, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

2024-2025 PVS Scholar Athlete Award

Information and Application for the 2024-2025 PVS Scholar Athlete Award. Note that this is different than the USA Swimming Scholastic All American program (see below). Athletes must submit their own applications Questions should be directed to the PVS Scholar Athlete Coordinator Dave DiNardo. The application deadline is October 15, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Questions regarding the USA Swimming program can be directed to please contact Anissa Kanzari at [email protected].

Questions should be directed to the PVS Scholar Athlete Coordinator Dave DiNardo.

How to Become a Machine Official

If you're interested in supporting the sport of swimming, helping swim meets run more smoothly, and—most importantly—getting the best view on deck, consider becoming a Machine Official. The process to become a USA Swimming Certified Official is simple, and we have a lot of fun along the way!

Step 1: Registration

USA Swimming Registration
- Create an account on the USA Swimming website. If you already have an account from registering your athlete, use that same account to register as an official. The cost is approximately $70. We will reimburse you for your registration fees.

Background Check

Complete the required background check through USA Swimming.

Athlete Protection Training

Complete USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Training.

Concussion Protocol Training

Finish the Concussion Protocol Training.

Step 2: Certification as an Official

The foundational level position for any new official is a Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official.

Each position has its own certification criteria, which you can access by clicking here:

Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official.

Each position also requires a specific number of apprentice sessions. Once you're ready to start helping at meets as an apprentice, let me know for Machine-hosted events, and I will pair you with an experienced official. For other meets, I can help connect you with the Meet Referee, who will ensure you're paired with an experienced official.

Thank you for your support of our swimmers. If you have any questions about the process or need assistance during your journey to becoming an official, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Jenn Detrisac

Machine Aquatics Officials Chairperson

[email protected]

Team Apparel Packages

We are completing our distribution of apparel packages this week. We are still waiting a few sizes from TYR, but most swimmers will have received their packages by the weekend. If you did not have a package, please reach out to Alison ([email protected]) to receive the link to order your apparel for the season.

Exchanges:

If you ordered a team suit with your apparel package and would like to make an exchange.Team shirts and sweatshirts are not open for exchange. You will use this link to submit your request.

Please note:

All returned suits MUST have the tags attached. Without the tags, you are not able to exchange or return the suit.
We will complete all exchanges in person at the Machine Performance Center in Vienna. Suits will not be exchanged at the pool locations.
DO NOT give the suit to your coach.
Once you have submitted your form, we will contact you when we have your exchange ready to complete.

Volunteer Hours

We can not do this without you! Thank you so much for donating your time at our swim meets. Machine Aquatics has a $100 volunteer fee. We refund this to you when you have completed your 22 hour volunteer requirement. This is time spent helping out at meets or with other special projects that may come up during the season.

Please send your hours as you complete them to our volunteer coordinator by clicking the form below. She’s tracking them for you. When you reach 22 hours, she will let the office know that we can process a refund check for you.

Click here to record your volunteer hours.

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Machine Aquatics Team Update 09.25.2025

OCCS Medley Series 1 October 5, 2025 Occoquan Swim Academy, 10371 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, USA

OCCS Medley Series 1
October 5, 2025
Occoquan Swim Academy, 10371 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, USA