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Sun
Jul
13
2025
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Time Trials 8&U
Westminster Club Inc, 3200 Heritage Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
Start: 3:45 PM
End: 8:00 PM
(estimated)
Coaches will post event requests the first week in July and will be due by Friday, July 4 at 12:00pm. Swimmers 8 & under will swim up to (3) events. All swimmers are expected to participate as this gives them an excellent opportunity to swim against the other teams in the league. We see many swimmers do their best times because it is an exciting meet. We are required to provide (2) volunteers for this meet. A Sign-Up Genius will be posted or linked here. Volunteers can work the first half or second half of the meet. Entry Fees: (competing swimmers free)
- Ages 10 & Over, with program: $3.00
- Ages 6-10, no program: $1.00
- Ages 6 & Under: Free
- Extra Program(s): $2.00 ea.
- General Admission w/out program: $2.00
- Cash Only
- A canopy will be set up in the field for our team. Parents and swimmers bring chairs and a canopy if you have one, and plan to sit with the swimmers. There will be chairs by the pool to watch your swimmers race.
Any swimmers who place in the top 16 in that event will advance to Championships on 7/21. Swimmers may be dropped off at the front entrance of the pool. Following parking attendants instructions. TIMERS NEEDED - Please sign up on the signup genius so the league is aware that all jobs are accounted for.
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Sat
Jul
12
2025
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Fairfield
Fairfield-Crest Swim Club, 1 Fremont Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 8:30 AM
End: 12:00 PM
- Everyone arrive by 8:15am and check in with the coach at the gate.
- Parking is limited and will likely be parking in front of peoples houses. Please be mindful to not park on their grass or block their driveways.
- Warm-up at 8:30am.
- This is the last dual meet, so make it good!
- Shade will be scarce so be sure to bring a canopy or umbrella.
- Please pick up all trash, put chairs back where they were, and take home all of your belongings.
- Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, July 11 at 12:00pm. If you miss the deadline, coaches will assume your swimmer(s) will not be attending.
- Line-up will be posted on Friday at 4pm.
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Thu
Jul
10
2025
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Persimmon Creek 6U Set Up Pool
at Maple Valley
Start: 6:00 PM
Warm-up: 5:15 PM
End: 8:30 PM
- All 6U families please arrive by 4:30 pm to help setup for the meet.
- Snack Bar donation sign-up click here.
- Meet Theme: Pajama Day
- Everyone else arrive by 5:00pm and check in with the coach at the gate.
- Warm-up 5:15 sharp.
- Bring all of your gear and be sure to bring it home.
- All MV families are expected to clean up trash, put away meet equipment, and put chairs and umbrellas back where they belong.
- Deadline to RSVP is Monday, July 7 at 12pm. If you miss the deadline, coaches will assume your swimmer(s) will not be attending.
- Line up will be posted on Tuesday, July 8 at 4pm.
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Mon
Jul
7
2025
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Parent Meeting - Mandatory
at Maple Valley
Start: 6:00 PM
End: 7:00 PM
Meeting regarding hosting Time Trials. Please come to the meeting to see how you and your family can help, even if your swimmer is not swimming that night. We need all hands on deck. Thank you!
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Sun
Jul
6
2025
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Penn Acres 13&Up Set Up Pool
at Maple Valley
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 8:15 AM
End: 12:00 PM
(estimated)
Third time is a charm, right? - All 13 & up families please arrive by 7:45am to help set up the pool.
- Everyone else arrive by 8:00am and check-in with the coach at the entrance.
- Snack Bar donation sign-up click here.
- Warm-up at 8:15am
- Bring all of your gear, write names on everything, and be sure to bring everything home.
- MV swimmers sit on the upper deck as a team. MV parents sit along side the building. Visiting teams sit on the side closest to the upper deck. (I realize this doesn't make sense, but it has been a rule for 65 yrs)
- The line-up will be posted on the fence behind the diving board. Bring a pen or sharpie to write your swimmers events on their arm for quick reference.
- All swimmers need to stay on the upper deck when they are not swimming. Older swimmers will help the younger/new swimmers to the ready bench so no one misses their event. Children should not be hanging out in the bathrooms, snack bar or backyard during the meet.
- All MV parents and swimmers are expected to show sportsmanship to not only the visiting team, but also our own teammates. Cheer for everyone, high fives, smiles, and positive comments always.
- All MV families are expected to put chairs, tables, and umbrellas back where they belong, pick up trash including the picnic area.
- Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, July 3, at 12:00pm. If you miss the deadline, coaches will assume your swimmer(s) will not be attending.
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Fri
Jul
4
2025
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Cardboard Regatta - No Practice
Maple Valley

Happy Independence Day! You ready for the 4th Annual Cardboard Regatta? Make a boat only using cardboard and duct tape. Paint, foam, and glue are NOT allowed. Prizes for the fastest boat, team spirit and the Titanic award. Park your boat by 4pm. Come celebrate the day at the pool and enjoy the festivities! Hope to see everyone there!
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Thu
Jul
3
2025
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Make-Up Time Trial for Cancelled Meet
Skyline Pool
Start: 9:00 AM
End: 11:00 AM
(estimated)
Because Monday's meet against Skyline was cancelled due to weather, they have graciously invited us back to their pool for an unofficial meet to get official times. There will not be practice at MV in the morning. This unofficial meet is giving your swimmers another opportunity to improve previous times or receive an official time in an event they have yet to swim. All swimmers must have an official time in order to swim that event in Time Trials held in two weeks. Evening practice is still on 6-7:30pm.
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Mon
Jun
30
2025
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Skyline (Monday Night)
Skyline Swim Club, 2901 Skyline Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
Start: 6:00 PM
Warm-up: 5:30 PM
End: 8:30 PM
- Monday night meet because of the holiday.
- Meet theme: Patriotic. Wear anything red, white and blue!
- Everyone arrive by 5:15pm and check in with the coach at the gate.
- Warm-up at 5:30.
- This pool has little shade, feel free to bring canopy's.
- Proper behavior is expected by swimmers and parents. Swimmers need to sit as a team and cheer for their teammates.
- All MV families are expected to pick up all trash and belongings before leaving. All chairs and umbrellas need to be put back as you found them.
- Deadline to RSVP is Saturday, June 28 12:00pm. If you miss the deadline, coaches will assume your swimmer(s) will not be attending.
- Line-up will be posted on SwimTopia by Sunday 4pm.
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Sun
Jun
29
2025
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Stars & Stripes Meet 12 & Under
Oaklands Swim Club, 301 Hillside Rd, Newark, DE 19717
Start: 8:30 AM
Warm-up: 7:30 AM
End: 12:00 PM
Please RSVP by Saturday, June 21 by 12:00pm. - This meet is to promote the growth and development of swimming and is set up to allow the less experienced swimmer to compete as an individual at a level comparable to his or her own to generate experience needed to be competitive at a time trial meet. Swimmers must be 12 years old or younger with a cut off date, May 30, 2025.
- Swimmers must have a time slower than the qualifying times. The coaches have have a list of these qualifying times and will inform all swimmers who would benefit participating in this meet. Please be sure to RSVP for this meet no later than Saturday, June 21, 12:00pm.
- Admission to enter the meet: $1.00 for those over six year old. Programs are $1.00
- All participant families are expected to clean up their area where the team sits together. Please use the trash bags provided.
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Sat
Jun
28
2025
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Oakwood Valley, PICTURE DAY, 8U Pool Set Up
at Maple Valley
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 8:15 AM
End: 12:00 PM
- 8U please arrive at 7:30 am to set up for the meet.
- Everyone else please arrive no later than 7:55am for the team photo. Please wear black team suit. If you do not have a team suit, please wear your 2025 tie dye shirt.
- Warm-up 8:15 sharp
- Snack Bar donation sign-up click here.
- Meet Theme: Spirit Day - wear all of your MV gear.
- All families are expected to clean up and set up the pool for the members for opening.
- Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, June 26 at 12:00pm.
- Line up will be posted on SwimTopia by Friday 4pm.
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Fri
Jun
27
2025
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Morning Practice Rescheduled to 4:15-5:30pm
Start: 4:15 PM
End: 5:30 PM
Due to pool maintenance on Friday morning, practice will be rescheduled to 4:15–5:30 PM. Good news—you can sleep in 💤 or make the kids clean their rooms! Thank you for your flexibility!
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Thu
Jun
26
2025
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Whale A Thon & Breakfast
at Maple Valley

Get ready for fun, food, music and lots of swimming! This will be held during regular practice times for your pod group including evening practice. All swimmers are expected to participate. This very important fundraiser helps provide end of season awards, help maintain and replace equipment, and more. Please find the details in the email sent to all parents on 6/12. It's a lot of fun and a great challenge for the kids. Breakfast will be provided for all participants after morning and evening practices. That means breakfast for din-din!
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