NewsWave September 26
October Schedule – The October practice schedule is now posted on the “Practice Schedule” tab of the WTSC website. All practices are subject to change and/or cancellation, and all changes will be communicated ASAP. Please note the changes to our schedule during the week of October 6, which is fall break for Washington Township schools. Please speak with your group coach if you have questions.
Kickoff Intrasquad – We are excited to see our swimmers race for the first time this season at our Kickoff Intrasquad (October 2 @ NC / 5:30pm warmup; 6:15pm start). All active swimmers in Bronze, Silver, Gold and Senior are pre-entered in this event. If your swimmers cannot compete, please opt them out by Wednesday, October 1. We will also need a few volunteers to help us run the intrasquad. A job signup page is now live on the meet page on our website. Click the ”Job Signup” button to view and select from the available shifts. Please speak with your group coach if you have questions about the intrasquad and stay tuned for more information.
RIVI Fall Invitational – We will follow the intrasquad with our traditional first invitational of the season, the RIVI Fall Invitational (October 18-19 @ IU Natatorium). This meet is appropriate and encouraged for all Bronze, Silver, Gold and Senior swimmers. Event selection is now live on our website, and our in-house commitment deadline is October 3. An order of events page is posted to the meet page on our website and additional information will be available closer to the event. Please speak with your group coach if you have questions.
IU Holiday Hoopla – Our first meet deadline of the season is fast approaching as we will attend a new event on our schedule this season, the IU Holiday Hoopla (November 7-9 @ IU Natatorium). This event is appropriate and encouraged for all Bronze, Silver, Gold and Senior swimmers and entries are now open on the event page on our website. If your swimmers are interested in this event, please commit them by the end of the day today, Friday, September 26. An order of events page is posted to the meet page on our website and additional information will be available closer to the event. Please speak with your group coach if you have questions.
WTSC Fall Festival – The WTSC Fall Festival is one of the favorite traditions of our team and we are looking forward to another great night at Eagle Forge Farm in Westfield. The date for this year’s Fall Festival is Friday, October 24 from 6-9pm. Additional information including cost and pitch-in information will be available closer to the event. For now, save the date and plan to join us for a bonfire, hayrides and great fun.
Elsmore Swim Shop – With our team back in the water, Elsmore Swim Shop, the official equipment provider of WTSC, is here to get your swimmers equipped for the season. You can visit Elsmore in person at their 96th Street location or click the Elsmore logo on the WTSC homepage to shop online.
Fundraising & Sponsorships – We have set ambitious fundraising goals for our ongoing fundraising and sponsorship campaign, and your support and generosity are appreciated. Donations can be made via the WTSC Givebutter page (CLICK HERE).
Thank You – WTSC would like to thank our sponsors for the 2025-26 season. We appreciate their support of our team. Platinum: Arni’s; Jaggers; Rigney Law LLC / Gold: Hope Plumbing; ACR Dumpster Rentals / Bronze: Ball Dentistry; Capability Farm; Emswiller, Williams, Noland & Clarke LLC; the Tabor Family; Noah Fishel with Valeo Financial Advisors; Jaytee Home Improvement; 459 Barber; Ted Burgoon with Edward Jones / Partner: Buddenbaum & Moore Commercial Pools; Kirsh & Kirsh Adoptions.
