2025 Season Information!
We are so excited for the Waves season to start! Please see below for important start-of-season information.
*If you have not yet registered your swimmer, now is your chance! Please register ASAP.*
Parent Meeting
If you did not attend the parent meeting on May 18, you can view the slides at www.countrysidewaves.org. Click on Documents.
Team Suits
Available here: https://www.swimandtri.com/TeamView_CountrySideWaves.aspx
*There will be try-on kits available during afternoon practices.
More spirit wear coming soon!
Officials Training
Training is required for the following officials: Stroke and Turn, Starter, and Referee. (This is for new officials or officials who need to re-certify.) CSL has announced the training schedule. This year there are separate sessions for S&T and Starter/Ref. Each session will be approximately 3 hours. You only need to attend one training. (You must complete S&T to become Starter/Ref)
Stroke & Turn Online Zoom Trainings:
Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m.
Monday, June 2, 8 a.m.
Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m.
(Zoom links TBA)
Starter & Referee Online Zoom Trainings:
Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.
Monday, June 9, 7 p.m.
(Zoom links TBA)
Stroke & Turn In-Person Training:
Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m.
The Landings Pool, 6001 Cove Landing Rd, Burke, VA
Starter & Referee In-Person Training:
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.
The Landings Pool, 6001 Cove Landing Rd, Burke, VA
Waves Practice Times
Afternoon practices (Waves only) will be held Tuesday May 27-Thursday June 12
*(no practices on last day of school!)
8 & under, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
9-12 year olds, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
13-18 year olds, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mondays & Thursdays – Cromwell Pool
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays – Parkway Pool
Morning practices (Waves) will be held Monday June 16-Friday July 18, at Parkway Pool as follows:
13-18 year olds, 8-9 a.m.
9-12 year olds, 9-10 a.m.
8 & under, 10-10:45 a.m.
Ripples Practice Times & Evaluations
Ripples practices will be held Monday June 16-Friday July 18, at Parkway Pool as follows:
Ripples Group 1, 9-9:30 a.m.
Ripples Group 2, 9:35-10:05 a.m.
Ripples Group 3, 10:10-10:40 a.m.
Ripples Evaluations: All Ripples will be evaluated to determine their practice group. Evaluations will take place at Parkway Pool from 4:45-5:30 p.m. on the following dates. (Just show up to be evaluated!):
Tuesday May 27
Wednesday May 28
Friday May 30
Wednesday June 4 (if needed)
Meet Schedule
The meet schedule and team social events have been posted at www.countrysidewaves.org. Click on Events. You can declare your swimmers for meets, and job signups are open. Mark your calendars!
More information will be sent as the preseason begins and morning practices start. If you have questions, board members will be available at afternoon practices, or email [email protected] anytime.
See you at the pool!
