Some Quick Announcements!

 

Good afternoon! We've had a great response on sign ups so far, but we would love to have more folks participate. Please go to https://valdese.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=444 to register today! 

 

Secondly, on May 2, we'll be hosting a suit fitting for our team from 12-1:30pm. You can check out the suit options and other team items at https://reddiset.com/collections/valdese-torpedo

 

Third, we had some technical issue cause us to reschedule the lifeguard class, so the registration is back open. We will host it Mon-Wed, June 1-3. If you come work with us here at the Rec, the cost is $50. Come by the pool desk to register.

 

Finally, we're going to have a ribbon cutting on April 29 at 3pm for the new Bubble. Open swim starts at 3:30pm, and we'd love to have you there.

 

We're looking forward to a great summer! 

2026 Important Dates and Meet Schedule

Good afternoon! 

The 2026 season is fast approaching, and we have some important dates to share with everyone! We want to encourage everyone to bring a friend this year. Many of the same coaches from last year will be back, and we are excited for a fun season!

 

On top of these dates, there will be more dates to come, but I wanted to get these dates out to everyone.

IMPORTANT: In a change, the conference has changed the by-laws and rule related to conference participation. Beginning this season, swimmers need to have participated in two meets before being eligible for conference: one away meet and one home meet. So it is important to look at this schedule and see what you can attend in order to participate. Go ahead and try to get to two meets in early June so you have the rest of the season to make one up if needed due to weather or something else. Sprint/Distance counts as an away meet.

MEET SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 12: @ Shelby

SATURDAY, JUNE 13: Home vs. Granite Falls

THURSDAY, JUNE 18: @ McDowell Mariners

SATURDAY, JUNE 20: Home vs. Black Mountain and Forest City

TUESDAY, JUNE 23: @ Lenoir 

SATURDAY, JUNE 27: Home vs. Shelby, McDowell, and Watauga

TUESDAY, JUNE 30: @ Black Mountain

THURSDAY, JULY 9: @ Granite Falls

SATURDAY, JULY 11: Sprint/Distance @ Forest City (11 and Up)

SATURDAY, JULY 18: Home vs. Lenoir

SATURDAY, JULY 24/25: Champs @ Granite Falls (13+ Friday Night, 12U Saturday) 

 

 

 

2025 Tarheel Swim League Championship Meet - Black Mountain Pool- Mardi Gras Theme

 Good afternoon, everyone! Please take some time to read through all of the information. There is a lot, but email or send a remind message in the event you have a question.

First and most important: Times.

FRIDAY, JULY 25: 13 and Up: Warm up at 4:20-4:40pm

SATURDAY, JULY 26: 12 and Under: Warm Up 7:15am-7:30am

Parking and Seating:

Red Boxes indicate parking. Black boxes indicate seating. Only coaches will be allowed to set up on the deck. As a team, we will be sitting outside of the fence on the road along the starting side. 

Parking will be available in designated areas around the pool complex.  Parking at the tennis courts beside the pool and grassy area. A parking attendant will be there to assist. Additional parking available at the lower end of Lake Tomahawk or at the Craigmont Tennis Courts per the map. 

When events are announced, swimmers will report to the Clerk of Course located at the deep end of the pool deck, by the pump house.  Once their event is completed, the swimmers will return to their team area.

Volunteers:

You all have done great at volunteering this year. Please, let's continue this trend to the end of the season! Older siblings who swam Friday are encouraged to come time Saturday!

 

Timer/Head Timer/ Stroke & Turn/ Runners/ Heat Ribbons/ Clerk of Course Meetings will be held at 5:30pm for Friday’s meet, and 8:30am for Saturdays meet next to the tall lifeguard stand on pool deck.  

 

 

Champs (13-18) Volunteers 6-25-25: https://signup.com/go/sLGdJzO

Champs (12 and under) Volunteers 6-26-25: https://signup.com/go/gAoJVwL

Inclement Weather Plans:

If there is lightning or thunder are detected within a 10 mile radius during the meet, everyone will need to clear the pool. If lightning reaches a close proximity of 5 miles or less, You may return to your vehicle during this time, NO ONE will be allowed on pool deck. Coaches will make a decision to continue or end the meet.

Fools in the Pool Relays:

There will be times Friday and Saturday for parents and spectators to show off their prowess in the water as a part of fun relays. These will take place in the middle of the meet. There will be a men's, women's, and coaches relay.

Vendors:

 Vendors will be located under the Lakeview building outside the pool fence.

Vendors include: 

        ● Eagle Sportz (t shirts) 

        ● Concessions –BBQ, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, snacks, drinks