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Optionally sell beautiful 24-inch wreaths with cones created by Soergel Orchards. Spread a little winter cheer and raise funds to help you cover your own KW fees and expenses. How the Fundraiser Works 1. Sell the wreaths to family and friends for $35 each. (Each wreath retails for $26.75, so $8.25 goes back into your pocket to help you pay for your own KW costs and fees.) 2. Anyone who purchases a wreath pays you directly ($35 per wreath). 3. When you sell a wreath, record the sale (name, address,...

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The KW Swim School is a multi-week, lesson-based swim program designed to teach children to be safe swimmers. Our dynamic approach to swim instruction offers the opportunity for children ages 3 to 12 to learn safe, effective, and sustainable aquatic skills. Session Dates: Jan. 18, 2025 - Feb. 22, 2025 Days and Times Offered: Saturdays 10:15 a.m. or 10:50 a.m. Lesson Length: 30 minutes Cost: $150 (T-Shirt included) Learn more about KW Swim School Lessons (starting on November 18, 2024) Common Registration Questions Will you offer more Swim School Lessons...

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Registration for the KW Pre-Competitive Swim Team, WINTER Session Opens Nov. 18, 2024 The KW Pre-Competitive Swim Team is for swimmers who have demonstrated the necessary skills to move beyond beginner swim lessons. These swimmers are ready to prepare to join the KW Swim Team. We offer three sessions per year for Pre-Competitive registration: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Session Dates: Jan. 13, 2025 - Mar. 5, 2025 (8 weeks) Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday evenings (exact time TBD) Location: Shady Side Academy pool Learn more about the KW Swim Team. View...

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Sign Up Today for the Annual Halloween Relays & Pizza Party! Swimmers report to the pool deck, and parents can watch the fun from the pool balcony. KW coaches will lead pool relay events for about one hour. Following the relays, Coaches will dismiss swimmers to pick up pizza and snacks in the high school cafeteria. When: October 28, 2024, 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Fox Chapel High School Pool Who: All swim skill groups are welcome! Swimmers: RSVP by Friday, October 25 if you want to join the...

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Now available for a limited time: Purchase KW apparel with newly created 2024 designs through Monday, September 30, 2024. Select from a variety of t-shirts, sweatpants, joggers, sweatshirts, ponchos, jackets and more! Visit the KW Apparel Shopify Store Now Also available all year long: Visit our Gear, Equipment & Apparel web page to purchase gear, equipment, and apparel anytime. Remember, if you shop at Pittsburgh-based B & R Pools, you'll receive a 10% discount on equipment and a 20% discount on select Arena items. Additionally, you can purchase KW swag...

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KW is on the Road to Hampton, VA for the 2024 ISCA Fall Classic! November 15-17, 2024 Join us November 14 - 17, 2024 for the 2024 ISCA Fall Classic - a team travel meet! Please RSVP by October 1, 2024. We have chartered a Lenzner Motorcoach for this event. All swimmers are welcome to ride the bus; however, swimmers who are 12 years old and younger will need to be accompanied by a parent if they choose to ride the bus. We have also booked a block of rooms...

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Mark your calendars, and please attend the Parent Meeting that corresponds with your swimmer’s skill group. During the meeting, you will learn important details about the upcoming season, and you can ask any questions you may have. For meetings scheduled in the FCAHS LGI Room, please enter through the main athletic entrance near the fox statue. After entering the exterior doors, the LGI Room is on your right. Bronze: Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m., Fox Chapel High School, LGI Room Silver: Tuesday, September 17, 6:15 p.m., Fox Chapel High School,...

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We are excited to get this season started! To ensure that you and your swimmer(s) are fully prepared for the season and stay “in the know,” please review these “KW Swim Team 101” tips. Learn More About the Three Swim Seasons KW offers three separate swim seasons for registration: Fall/Winter, Spring, and Summer. Learn more about the three swim seasons Your Swimmer’s Skill Group Level We assign each swimmer to a specific Skill Group Level. Learn about the skills your swimmer will acquire and need to advance to the next...

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New Swimmer Tryouts - Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, 2024 Do you want to register a child who is NEW to the KW Swim Team? If your child is a new swimmer or has not been on the KW Swim Team for more than one year, you must attend one of our swimmer tryout dates before registering. Swimmer Tryout Details Who: Swimmer tryout dates are for new swimmers or swimmers who have not participated in the KW Swim Team in more than one year. When: Tuesday, Aug. 27 (5:00 p.m....

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Killer Whales Kick-Off Picnic & Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Community Swim Club Come to the Killer Whales season kick-off picnic and meeting at the Community Swim Club on Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Are you thinking about registering? Come to the picnic to learn more information about Killer Whales Swimming and the upcoming season. Meet and talk with coaches and families who are already involved with KW Swimming. By attending the picnic, there is no obligation to join....