Short Course Championship Season
WST Families,
Our short course championship season begins in 2 weeks. If you have not signed up please do so TODAY :-)
In each championship season there is at least one championship meet for every group across WST, which include all ages and levels of experience. These meets take place during the months of February and March, and are very important for all swimmers to attend. An end-of-season meet is a big part of the feeling of accomplishment that keeps swimmers engaged in swimming. Everyone wants to feel that they achieved something, especially when they put in months of hard work! Being a part of a TEAM championship meet win is something each and every WST swimmer can be proud of! There are a wide range of championship meets from local to national level with a progression between each. There are several 15 & over swimmers currently on the team that have attended every meet on this list.
1 - VSI Northern Districts (12 & under) Feb. 13 - 15 - Jeff Rouse, Stafford (deadline Jan. 27)
2 - VSI Northern Districts (13 & over) Feb. 27 to March 1 - Jeff Rouse, Stafford (deadline Feb. 2)
3 - VSI Senior Champs (qualifying meet) March 5 - 8 - Collegiate School Aquatic Center, Richmond (deadline March 2)
4 - VSI Age Group Champs (qualifying meet) March 12 - 15 - Collegiate School Aquatic Center, Richmond (deadline March 2)
All WST swimmers are asked to attend the district meet for their age group. This will be the last short course season meet for those who are not swimming at the higher level meets. While the meets are not required they are highly recommended for all swimmers.
The Deadline to sign up for the 12 and under meet is TODAY, Jan. 27th.
Please sign up for the championship meet your swimmers plan to attend.
Also, please mark your calendar for our 2026 Spring Break March 14 to 29, 2026. Both Jim Barnett Park and Westminster Canterbury swimmers will not have practice over those days except for swimmers participating in the ISCA Elite Showcase Classic meet in St. Petersburg, FL April 1 - 4, 2026. A modified schedule will be in place for those swimmers.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Thank You,
Kelly Warnagiris
WST Director of Operations/Officials Chair
703-283-9121
