Category: Swimming
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Preserving a Pool, Building Champions
Public pools can be the heart of a community, especially in a city surrounded by water like Mercer Island. Pools are where kids learn the skills to swim safely, where high schoolers build lifelong bonds, and in this case, where Olympic gold medalists are made. The Mary Wayte Pool, named for the 1984 Olympic 200-meter freestyle champion who grew up swimming…
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King County Lifeguards Honored for Lifesaving Efforts
At a recent swim competition, a young swimmer required rescue at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Prompt action from lifeguards led to successful CPR. The emergency response team was honored by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer for their life-saving actions, highlighting the facility staff’s preparedness and teamwork.
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New Improvements to Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center
The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) is a world-class facility located in Federal Way, WA, that has hosted everything from U.S. Olympic Diving Trials to lessons for the youngest swimmers in the neighborhood. The facility is more than 30 years old, and many systems need replacement or upgrades to keep the WKCAC serving athletes…
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September 22 is World Car-Free Day!
World Car-Free Day is an annual challenge to discourage the use of private vehicles and encourage other transportation alternatives. Celebrated all around the world (it’s in the name), the event was established to highlight the environmental impact of car emissions. Also, in Washington state, this day coincides with the Week without Driving Challenge, organized by Disability…
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How much do our kids play? Not as much as you think. And here’s what we’re doing about it.
On Tuesday, September 10, we were excited to release the analysis and recommendations from a two-year effort conducted by the University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics and The Aspen Institute, in coordination with King County Parks and many other partners. The study, called the State of Play: Seattle-King County, found that less than…
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Spotted- A human powered submarine at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
Last month the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) had a special visitor- a human powered submarine! The wooden submarine is powered by two scuba diving pilots who pedal to provide power and propel the submarine forward. The submarine was put together by the University of Washington Human Powered Submarine Team, a student-run team made…
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Congrats to our very own King County Parks employee, Jordin Andrade, for a successful run (literally) in Rio!
Jordin Andrade, an employee from the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, recently competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since January, he has worked as a control room technician, and thanks to his flexible schedule, was able to balance training for the Olympics and working. Even though he works at the WKCAC…
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Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center: an important stop on the road to the Olympics
The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) is a legacy venue of the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games. This 2,500-seat facility maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country, hosting more than 50 events annually. It has been the site of Olympic Trials, top national and international competitions, and the Pacific Northwest’s premiere…
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April Pools Day: FREE Community Family Event at the WKCAC – April 2
King County Parks is celebrating April Pools Day on Saturday, April 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) in Federal Way. Join us for a day of watery family fun! Water safety workshops Open swim Raffle April Pools Day activities are FREE for all to attend and…
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Holy Phelps! It’s Phelps-Thirty at the KCAC
Not pictured. Michael Phelps. In case you haven’t been keeping up on your AT&T Winter National Championships news, just know that it is here, and it is happening. NOW! From this day to this coming Saturday. Come get your fill. What?!? Yes. Where?!? The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Don’t worry. It’s the long course.…
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Timber! Outdoor Music Fest 2014
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Intl Gay & Lesbian Aquatics Championship @ The WKCAC
You can view more photos in our Flickr gallery.
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International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics, where else? The Aquatic Center
For those out and about (get it), we have the start of the Intl Gay and Lesbian Aquatics competition today at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Warm-ups start at noon. Here is the schedule http://www.igla2013.com/schedule/
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Timber! Outdoor Music Festival, through the eyes of a Parks Monkey
You can see more awesome over at our Flickr feed
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Get fit. Have FUN!
Winter hibernation is over. It’s time to get fit and (gasp!) have fun while doing it. You read that right; it’s not as far fetched as you may think. Sure, you still might have to put on a few extra warm layers, but once you’re outside and filling your lungs with fresh and tasty air,…
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No flourescent lights allowed
It’s not always a Monday afternoon; it could be any day of the week and you still feel like you’re dragging at the office or you’re going a little stir crazy with the kids running circles around you at home. We’ve all been there and know it doesn’t feel any good to be stuck in…
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We’re hosting, but it is a BYOS kinda thing.
Pac-12 is returning to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center this March. Interested in some deets? Checkout the recent article in the Federal Way Mirror.
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Boo! Halloween swim and haunted tunnel is brewing…
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and that means the next unofficial holiday on the books is Halloween. It’s a day of tricks, treats and spooktacular traditions that kids look forward to all year and adults use as the perfect excuse to channel their inner Lady Gaga or 1980’s Teen Wolf. This year, Halloween…
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Little Footprint Big Forest Project Update – Thanks Matson!
A BIG THANKS to Matson for donating 4 – 24’ cargo containers for our Little Footprint Big Forest project! We just received our first two containers and our crews can’t wait to start the (de)construction. When completed, the camping cargo container will feature an adaptable floor plan complete with beds, a table, and a multi-purpose…
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2012 Olympic Dive Trials
The Seattle Sports Commission and USA Diving are proud to announce that tickets are now available for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving. The Trials will be held Sunday, June 17, 2012 – Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team…
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Haunted Pool 2011
The folks at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center are not messing around. The place will be filled with more fake (or are they?) spiders, webs, skulls and severed limbs than you can shake a…well severed limb at. So come join in the fun on the 28th of this month. Here’s what you can look…
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Marymoor Park Traffic Alert – Sun, July 17
Hey all you early morning Marymoor Park people: Please note that the west entrance (the main entrance at W Lake Sammamish Pkwy) will be closed to incoming traffic on Sunday, July 17 from 7 – 10 a.m. During this time, 1,500 cyclists participating in the TRI-ROCK Triathlon will ride through Marymoor Park. For the safety…
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PAC-10 swimming and diving championships return to the WKCAC
An opportunity to watch some of the West Coast’s best collegiate swimmers and divers is coming to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in February for the PAC-10 Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Want to watch all the action for free? Several PAC-10 swim caps will be hidden throughout the community in the days leading…
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Enter new year…
On average, folks gain 7 to 12 pounds over the holidays. You heard correctly – 7 to 12. So unless you’re packing it on to keep warm this winter, maybe it’s time to hit one of our parks or trails and break a sweat. Visit our online Park finder map for suggestions on activities or…
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Saving lives one park at a time
The New York Times has stumbled across something. It’s called the outdoors. We are huge fans, as a matter of fact *we maintain a healthy chunk of them, so why not come check them out and live a longer/less angry life in the process. * We’re not doctors we just play them outside.
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Husky Invitational at the WKCAC
All you Husky and swim fans; the 2010 Husky Invitational is happening this Thursday to Saturday. Come on out and support the team, and enjoy the facility. Don’t worry we got out all the creepy pirates that were hiding in there from Halloween. Luckily there were some meddling kids that uncovered a plot by an…
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Haunted Pool = The freaks come out on Friday
Like us on Facebook and get a sneak peek of the haunted tunnel! Your undead weekend starts at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center this Friday. Be there and be prepared to choke down your fears while wrestling a giant water spider.
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Douse your water wings in garlic, it’s time again for the Haunted Pool!!!
Call the Monster Squad, because this year’s Haunted Pool is about to make your Dead Man’s Party look like amateur hour at the cemetery. The pool will be resurrecting the giant spider (for all you It fans), the world’s largest apple-bob, the haunted tunnel and canoe rides. Make sure to bring coins…
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Come check out WKCAC’s fresh new face
After a month-long closure, the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (WKCAC) has re-opened! Built in 1990 for the Goodwill Games, WKCAC was closed during the month of August for maintenance. All three pools were drained, cleaned, and repaired. Other work included expanding the dressing rooms and giving the place the ol’ once over with a…
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Everybody wants some…
YES you can hum the Van Halen tune whilst reading this post. We just thought we’d let you know that the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center will be hosting the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships as well as the 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials. Yeah, the facility and staff are that cool that…