VAST News Monday April 13th, 2026
Valley Aquatics News
Monday, April 13th, 2026
PRACTICE CHANGES THIS WEEK:
WKCAC is closed on Friday this week (Special Olympics) and Monday next week (maintenance). Practices will be following:
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Gold Elite |
Sprint Perform & Gold |
Silver Elite |
Silver |
Bronze |
Blue |
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Friday, April 17th, 2026 |
4:15-6:15 @ Sumner. |
4:45-6:15 @ Sumner |
6:15-7:45 @ Sumner |
6:15-7:45 @ Sumner
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5:30-6:30 PM @ Sumner |
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Monday, April 20th, 2026 |
4:15-6:15 @ Sumner. |
4:45-6:15 @ Sumner |
6:15-7:45 @ Sumner |
6:15-7:45 @ Sumner OR 5:35-7 @ FWCC
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5:30-6:30 PM @ Sumner
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4:55-5:40 (black) |
Saturday this week: Gold Elite/Silver Elite: 8-10 AM, Gold/Silver: 10-11:30, Bronze/Blue turn clinic: 10:30-11:30 AM
Spring Practice Schedule: For your planning: The new practice schedule which begins on Tuesday, April 21st is posted here: Valley Aquatics - Practice Schedule
VAST Logo wear and new ‘Summer” line: We have our spring/summer order for our traditional team logo wear available. We also add a few tanks/t’s and sweatshirts with a refreshed image for summer in summer greens. Please order by Friday, April 17th.
Swim Meets:
Upcoming Meets:
UPAC Mark Olsen Meet: Short Course meet at Curtis High School with no time standards. Open to all any swimmer who would like to compete. Event selection is available. Entries have been submitted and accepted.
Bellevue Club May Flowers/LC Challenge: First LC Meet of the year. Swimmers must meet qualifying times. VAST Qualifiers are posted here: 1540015_3f66a244-b0ef-4665-8e97-80b1742aa28e.pdf
Entries have been submitted and accepted
SRST Pac Coast Invite: This short course meet is open to all and has some fun formatting options. This is a great way to get some more racing in. Event selection is available
Please commit by April 24th.
The Spring/Summer Meet Schedule has been posted here. Please enter these meets early as we may need to submit our entries prior to the entry deadline if they begin filling up in order to reserve our spots.
Please don’t forget that all members must register for 2026!
USA Swimming registration for 2025-26 NOW AVAILABLE: All Members new to VAST, must complete USA swimming registration to practice (this covers insurance). Swimmers need to complete this within a week of starting practices. Please let me know if you have any questions.
VAST Specific Registration link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/A52F8A5114D44E
Swimsuits & Practice Gear: Please order your supplies for practice and swim meets through our team store on swimoutlet.
Swimmers should wear a “competitive style” swimsuit for practice and should be a TYR swimsuit for swim meets. You can either order a team suit or wear a black suit or a black suit with green ascents for swim meets (Tech suits should be TYR brand) Males can wear either jammers or briefs. The team store on swimoutlet has a lot of options.
How do I enter swim meets?
To enter meets, log on to your account on the website, go to the events tab, click on edit commitment and select "Yes". If you do not wish to attend, you can select "No", but this is not necessary. In the notes field, enter days your child can attend and if there are any other special requests for events. Please note that you can select events on your own, but the coach may change them based on what they would like to see your swimmer compete in. You must enter the event by the deadline which is posted under the event itself. Most meets need to be entered at least 3 weeks in advance.
USA Swimming registration: All Members new to VAST, must complete USA swimming registration to practice and compete in meets (this covers insurance).
VAST Specific Registration link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/A52F8A5114D44E
If you do not have a USA swimming account, please follow these steps first:
TEAM GEAR: We are a TYR team. Swimmers are expected to wear TYR suits at championship meets. Check out the team store to place an order for gear. Swimmers that will be attending practices at an outdoor pool may want to order a parka for the upcoming colder months. Swimoutlet.com is our team dealer.
Parent Resources: We will continually update our parent resources on the website. Here you can find information about the best way to support your athletes. Links to resources to explain meet expectations (and what to expect at different times of the season), nutrition for your swimmers, and other frequently asked questions.
Time standards: For swimmers looking for setting goals, Time standards for championship meets can be found here.
QUESTIONS ON PRACTICE/ GROUPS/MEETS, ETC: Questions regarding the “wet” side of VAST should be directed to your child's coach, or the Head Age Group Coach, Derek Frenzel. He can be reached at coachderek@swimvast.org or by text at 208-310-3317.
VOLUNTEERING: As a member of VAST, there are volunteer requirements. You can find more information here. For questions, contact Charis Tucker, Volunteer coordinator @ charis.tucker@comcast.net
QUESTIONS ON BILLING: should you have any question about the “dry” side of the sport (billing, etc.), please contact Suzanne at swimvast@hotmail.com or by text at 253-241-4827
MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION: If during the year, you are taking time off/canceling your membership, please fill out the following survey link to put your membership on hold/cancel. This should be completed by the 20th of the month before. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vastsuspension
