Valley Springs Middle School Swim Club – Fall 2025 Information
Whitney Cooper (whitney.cooper@bcsemail.org) will serve as the Swim Club Advisor for the 2025 VSMS Swim Club season. Coaching support will be provided by swimmers from the T.C. Roberson High School swim team. Practices will be held in partnership with the Cane Creek Swim Club, whose coach will serve as the adult in charge when VSMS coaches are unavailable.
Eligibility & Requirements
This is a club for strong swimmers only; it is not a learn-to-swim program.
Swimmers should already know the basics of freestyle and backstroke.
7th and 8th grade students do not need prior swim team experience.
6th grade swimmers from Koontz may join with administrative permission (email approval to whitney.cooper@bcsemail.org).
Multisport athletes are welcome to participate. (Meets are not reqired, but strongly encouraged)
Registration Details (Click Here to Register)
FamilyID and athletic physicals are not required, but a medical history form must be submitted for safety.
The club fee is $75, which covers pool use, meet participation, athletic insurance, and a team swim cap.
Payment is due on the first day of practice. No exceptions. (Cash or check made out to VSMS and given to Ms. Cooper)
Practice Schedule
Begins Monday, August 25 at the Buncombe County Schools Aquatic Center.
Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–7:15 PM.
Season runs through Wednesday, October 7, followed by the Championship Meet on Thursday October 9.
No practice on Labor Day (Monday, September 1).
Team shirt order forms will be distributed at practice on Monday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 27. Orders must be submitted by the end of practice on the 27th.
Meet Schedule
(Changes will be communicated via email from whitney.cooper@bcsemail.org)
Participation in meets is encouraged but not required. Note: Transportation to meets must be arranged by families; carpools are encouraged.
September 4 (Thursday) - Macon County Rec Park (Warm Up 4pm, Meet @ 5pm)
September 11 (Thursday) - Brevard Health and Racquet Club (Warm Up 4pm, Meet @5pm)
September 18 (Thursday) - Brevard Health and Racquet Club (Warm Up 4pm, Meet @5pm)
October 3 (Friday) - Highlands (Warm Up 4pm, Meet 5pm)
October 9 (Thursday) - Championships hosted by Cane Creek @ Buncombe County Pool (Warm Up 4pm, Meet 5pm)