Greetings Viking Families,

Sunday, May 18: Pre-Season Zoom Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Coach B and the Team Reps will host an informational Zoom for all parents! Topics include: Gear hand out, team goals/expectations, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming dates. Click HERE to join the Zoom Meeting on Sunday!

Registration: We've got 90+ families registered! Register here for Summer 2025!

Team Swag: Every registered swimmer is entitled to a complimentary Vikings team T-shirt and latex swim cap. This year our t-shirts feature artwork by Viking Grad and Artist, Moth Asfahani. We also chose white shirts which will be excellent for tie-dying!

Suits: You can order suits here or try on/purchase suits at the SuitUp store at University Mall!

Pricing: Our pricing and discount structure is the same as last year. The fees are $130 for the first swimmer, $100 for the second, and $65 for each additional swimmer.

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, May 27: First Day of Practice
• Saturday, May 31: Viking Parents' Night Out @ Mill Street Draft Garden
• Saturday, June 7: Time Trials and Tie Dye
• Friday, June 13: Team Photo, Pancake Breakfast, Viking Olympics
• Saturday, June 14: First Meet HOME vs. Annandale

Viking Parents' Night Out Saturday, May 31: Come hang out at Mill Street Draft Garden in Occoquan with your fellow Viking Parents! If you're new to Village West, this is a great opportunity to meet some of our Viking community and learn about the magic of summer swim! Click HERE for Evite details. Make your plans and RSVP today!

Concessions: We need 2 more families to step forward and sign up for the Lead Concessions and Grill positions for the two remaining meets! The VikingTeam Reps will manage the inventory details. The remaining meet dates are: June 28 and June 30! Check your calendar, email us, and reserve your date to Lead Concessions/Grill for ONE MEET this summer!

Stroke and Turn Recruiting: We continue to recruit new Stroke and Turn volunteers! NVSL provides free training at multiple dates, times, and locations. Our very own Winter Swim Coach, Shannon Canny, has recently agreed to join the Stroke and Turn Team! She's done an amazing job getting our Vikings ready for a speedy season! Check out the NVSL Website for a complete listing of New Stroke and Turn Certification Dates!

• BONUS: If you work 2+ Meets as a Stroke and Turn Judge, Starter, or Referee you will get $25 off your Village West Concession Tab!

See you at the pool,

Abby and Heidi