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Juni Wu

Dear Parents, Please be informed that there will be no regular swimming practice on the upcoming weekend, Saturday (1/25) and Sunday (1/26), due to our team’s participation in the swimming meet. No change on morning private lessons. Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Juni Wu

Dear Swimmers and Families, Please note that Saturday, 1/25, and Sunday, 1/26, are meet days for the "2025 PN PDST Winter Invitational." As a result, there will be no regular training sessions or group lessons on these dates. Instead, we will hold an additional practice session on Monday, MLK Day (1/20), from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.at the Mary Wayte Pool. Who Should Attend? Swimmers attending the meet: This practice is highly recommended. We will review important basics, such as how to properly wear a swim cap and goggles, and...

Juni Wu

Dear Parents, I have both good news and bad news to share regarding the upcoming swim meet. The WAVE Winter Invitational originally scheduled at the Juanita Aquatic Center in Kirkland has been canceled today due to space limitations from the host team (WAVE Swimming). However, we are pleased to announce that our team has been accepted to participate in the 2025 PN PDST Winter Invitational, 1/25 &1/26 hosted by the Pacific Dragon Swimming Team (PDST) at the Mary Wayte Pool. ( Yes, the pool we have regular practice at! )...

Juni Wu

You are invited to attend an online Zoom Parent Meeting on Sunday, January 5th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This meeting will review the progress made during the first half of the season, outline goals for the second half, and help prepare for the upcoming Wave Winter Invitational on January 25th and 26th. We encourage both parents and swimmers to join, even if the swimmer is not participating in the January meet, as this will be an excellent educational opportunity to learn more about competitive swimming. Additionally, a special...

Juni Wu

Happy Holidays! We are making the most of every possible opportunity to practice at the indoor pool. Please take note of the schedule change for tomorrow, Saturday, December 28. Thanks again for your flexibility! Team Practice Week 1: Date 12/23/2024 (Mon) 12/26/2024 ( Thu) 12/27/2004 (Fri) 12/28/2024( Sat) 12/29/2024 ( Sun) Time 9:30-10:30 AM 9:30-10:30 AM 9:30-10:30 AM 10:30-11:30 AM 9:30-10:30 AM Location Somerset Recreation Club Somerset Recreation Club Somerset Recreation Club Mary Wayte Pool Mary Wayte Pool Week 2: Date 12/30/2024 ( Mon) 1/31/2024 ( Tue) 1/2/2025 (Thu) 1/3/2025...

Juni Wu

Hi Family and Swimmers, As many of you know, finding an indoor pool in Seattle can be challenging. I’m excited to share some good news: I’ve successfully secured a year-long agreement to use Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island! Starting this Sunday, December 22, our Sunday practice will move to this location. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change and appreciate your understanding. This new arrangement will provide a stable and consistent training space for us all. Address: 8815 SE 40th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Date Monday...

Juni Wu

Hi Families and Swimmers, We typically don’t have swimming practice during the upcoming winter break (12/23/2024 - 1/3/2025). However, to show our appreciation for your support and to offer make-up sessions for any reasons in the past including the heater issue and the windstorm, we will be providing daily morning practices during the break, except on holidays (12/24, 12/25, and 1/1). Here are the details: Aquacise Swimming Team Swimmers: Free Coach Juni's Private Lesson Swimmers: 20% off the drop-in fee Non-Aquacise Swimmers: $50.00 per hour ( 20% off for the...

Juni Wu

Some swimmers and families may have noticed a strong gas smell around the Somerset Recreation Club this past Tuesday. This odor was caused by a broken heater following an urgent pool shutdown and subsequent investigation by PSE. A new heater will be installed this Friday. In light of this situation, the practice schedule and location have been updated as follows: Temporary Location All swimming lessons and team practices will take place at Mary Wayte Pool: Address: 8815 SE 40th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Note: Mary Wayte Pool is an...

Juni Wu

Sorry for the short notice! Due to heater issues caused by the recent windstorm, this morning the Somerset Recreation Club decided to be closed this weekend (11/30 and 12/1). The pool will remain covered to help restore water temperature. We are planning makeup practices during the 1st Winter Break (12/23–1/3) and/or Spring Break (4/14–4/18), originally scheduled as time off. Thank you for your understanding!

Juni Wu

Dear Aquacise Families, Please take note of the following updates to our schedule: No Classes: Thanksgiving Day and Following Day (Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29): No group practice or private lessons. Learn-to-Swim Group (Tuesday, 11/26): No class from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Private Lessons (Wednesday, 11/27): No private lessons scheduled. Make-Up Classes: Due to last week’s windstorm, we will arrange make-up classes during the upcoming Winter Break (12/23–1/3). We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Best regards, Aquacise Swimming Team