Building Character and Athletes in the Wenatchee Valley
Fostering excellence, resilience, and community from learn-to-swim to masters.
More Than Just Faster Times
Swimming is a vehicle for holistic youth development. We believe in building character alongside building athletes.
Cognitive & Academic Growth
Research from Griffith University shows that young swimmers consistently hit cognitive, language, and physical milestones earlier than their non-swimming peers.
Mental & Emotional Health
Individual goal-setting combined with team camaraderie reduces anxiety, builds lifelong resilience, and teaches the valuable lesson of delayed gratification.
Team Divisions & Training Groups
From first-time swimmers mastering the water to athletes competing on the national stage, Velocity Swimming provides structured pathways for every age and ambition.
Development Division
Designed for our youngest swimmers to build water safety, stroke competence, and comfort in a team environment.
Foundations of freestyle and backstroke, water safety, and listening skills.
Advanced technique transitions into breaststroke, butterfly, and lane sharing.
Recreation Division
A structured, encouraging environment for swimmers who want fitness and stroke refinement without a heavy travel competition schedule.
Sustained aerobic conditioning, technique refinement across all 4 strokes, and team camaraderie.
Competitive Division
Velocity's premiere year-round competitive squad dedicated to race execution, athletic mastery, and character development.
Streamlines, turns, underwater dolphin kicking, and legal finishes in all 4 strokes.
Pace clock autonomy, IM training, legal stroke transitions, and race pacing.
Threshold endurance sets, dryland & mobility training, and race data goal-setting.
Pinnacle high school, regional & national competition with customized race paces.
Masters Division
Organized, coached workouts for adult swimmers, fitness enthusiasts, triathletes, and former competitive swimmers.
Coached stroke mechanics, stamina building, and social network for lifelong fitness.
How to Join Velocity Swimming
Ready to jump into the pool? Follow our 3-step registration process to get placed and cleared for practice.
Review Policies
Familiarize yourself with our team culture, safety guidelines, and the C.A.R.E. Charter (Control, Accountability, Respect, Effort).
Schedule a Tryout
New swimmers attend a quick placement evaluation:
Complete Clearance
Sign your Division Agreement, submit registration fees, and complete your clearance on our SportsEngine platform.
Velocity in Action
Our athletes don't just succeed in the pool; they make an impact in our community.
Athlete Spotlights
Congratulations to Marieka, Sadie, Lindsay, and Aurelia! We are so proud of your dedication and achievements with Velocity Swimming and wish you all the best in your exciting college swimming careers.
Beyond the Pool
From volunteering at the Serve Wenatchee Valley food drive to completing our 5-mile cancer research endurance swim, our team is dedicated to giving back and developing true citizens.
Leadership Philosophy
Meet the visionaries guiding the next generation of Wenatchee Valley swimmers.
Our C.A.R.E. Charter
We are committed to building a competitive, supportive, and disciplined environment. Success isn't just measured by the stopwatch, but by character, teamwork, and dedication.
Control
Mastering focus and managing emotions with composure, in and out of the water.
Accountability
Owning our performance, communicating honestly, and learning from every mistake.
Respect
Treating coaches, teammates, competitors, and facilities with utmost integrity.
Effort
Pushing past limits, staying committed to goals, and embracing discipline.
Audrey Hyde
Co-Head Coach (12 & Under)
What does success look like for developing swimmers?
"Success isn't measured by a stopwatch at this age. It's measured by their excitement to come to practice, their willingness to try hard things, and the friendships they build in the water."
How do we prevent burnout?
"By keeping it fun and focusing on long-term athletic development. We prioritize stroke technique and a love for the sport over yardage."
Christian Cutter
Co-Head Coach (13 & Over / Masters)
What is the core philosophy for senior athletes?
"Empowerment. We want our senior athletes to take ownership of their goals, understand the 'why' behind the sets, and learn to race with confidence and character."
How does the team prepare swimmers for life?
"Swimming is the ultimate teacher of delayed gratification. The resilience they build staring at that black line translates directly to their academics and future careers."
Lifelong Fitness & Camaraderie
Swimming is a lifelong pursuit, offering incredible physical and mental benefits at any age. Our Masters program is built for adults who want to stay active, socialize, or train for unique endurance challenges.
- Cardiovascular Health
A joint-friendly full-body workout that strengthens the heart and lungs.
- Mental Well-being
Community fitness groups are positively correlated with longevity and reduced stress.
- For Every Level
From former collegiate athletes staying sharp to beginners looking for a healthy routine.
Invest in Our Community
Supporting Velocity Swimming is an investment in the future of the Wenatchee Valley youth and a high-visibility partnership for your business.
Why Partner With Velocity Swimming?
By sponsoring our club, you are directly supporting the physical and mental development of hundreds of local youth. Your brand will be associated with a health-oriented community pillar dedicated to excellence, character, and resilience.
Community Supporter
Essential local visibility supporting team equipment and youth programs.
- Logo on website and social media
- On annual team spirit shirts
- On Eastmont Aquatic Center sponsorship board
Gold Sponsor
Expanded brand exposure across all home meet programs and banners.
- All Community Supporter benefits plus
- Inclusion on team banner
- Ads in all home meet programs (1,000+ eyes)
Platinum Sponsor
Premium on-site presence and direct member marketing reach.
- All Gold Sponsor benefits plus
- Daily recognition at each home swim meet
- Opportunity to distribute marketing materials with your logo to Velocity Swimming members and at all hosted meets
Meet Sponsor
Exclusive meet sponsorship and naming rights
Title sponsorship of a multi-day championship meet with maximum regional reach.
- All other sponsor benefits plus
- Recognition as the lone sponsor of a multi-day meet
- Name prominently featured in all meet-related materials and promos
Follow Our Journey
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