Hello WaveRiders families!

The 2026 summer swim season is here! Please see below as we have a lot of information to share about the season.

Online Registration

• Online registration will open on Monday, April 6 at 8am. There will be a “2026 Registration” tab on our website when it is time to register.
• 2026 registration costs*

*Discount available for multiple swimmers

• Reminder: WaveRiders is open to all swimmers in the area regardless of residency. Tell your friends!

Suit Fittings, Registration Questions, and Team Gear

• We have new team suits for the 2026 season! Staff from the Virginia Swim Shop (VSS) will be available for suit fittings at the RounTrey Main Clubhouse on the following dates:
  • Wednesday, April 22, 4:30PM-7:00PM
  • Thursday, May 21, 4:30PM-7:00PM
  • More details on the new team suits can be found here.
  • VSS will have swimsuit inventory available for purchase on-site.
• Members from the board will be available to answer any questions you may have about registration or the team in general.
• Caps: Each NEW swimmer will receive a free silicone cap
  • Caps are $10/each for returning swimmers.

• Team Gear: We are still working on team gear, so stay tuned! Practice suits and goggles will be available for purchase from VSS during suit fittings.

Important Dates

• Please check out all of the important dates here, including the 2026 meet schedule and upcoming team events for which you will need to RSVP.
• As always, the schedule is subject to change, and we will update you if and when changes occur.

Practice Schedule

• The practice schedule can be found here once finalized.
• Practices will be held at the RounTrey main pool and include options for some evening practices during the summer to accommodate for work hours and other obligations, such as camp(s).
• Week one of practice kicks off on Monday, May 18.
  • NOTE: The first 2 days of practice (May 18 and May 19) will be for NEW SWIMMERS ONLY; returning swimmers will have their first practice on May 20.

2026 Sponsorships

• Tanya Seale is our new Sponsorship and Fundraising Chair!
• If you or someone you know would be interested in sponsoring our awesome team, all of the information can be found here.
• If you have any questions about sponsorship or fundraising, please email [email protected].

THANK YOU if you made it all the way through this email! Please feel free to spread the word about our amazing team and registration, and please email us with any questions or concerns.

Let's Go WaveRiders!

Take Care,

The WaveRiders Board of Directors