PROGRAM: The Boys Swim & Dive program at Kennedy Catholic will offer varsity competition this year and may make cuts based on pool space, access and the safety of those participating. We compete in the North Puget Sound League (NPSL) at the 4A level.

PRE-SEASON MEETING: All students interested in the boys swimming and diving team are encouraged to attend the pre-season meeting on Monday, November 3 at 2:40 in the cafeteria.  Coach Veraya will answer questions regarding the season, expectations, and gear.

REGISTRATION: Registration for Boys Swim & Dive is open  through Arbiter on the school website. All interested student-athletes must be registered online and have a current sports physical on file in order to participate on the first day.

TRYOUTS: Tryouts will take place Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18 from 3:00-4:30 SWIM / 3:30-5:00 DIVE at Tukwila Pool (4414 S 144th St., Tukwila).  The team will be names on Tuesday evening unless the athletes are told at the end of try outs that day.

HOME MEETS: Home meets and practices will take place at the City of Tukwila Pool on the campus of Foster High School, 4414 S 144th Street, Tukwila WA 98168.

PRACTICE: The team will typically workout Monday – Friday from 3:00-5:00pm SWIM, 3:30-5:00 DIVE (Dryland first). Registered student-athletes are expected to be dressed and ready to get in the water when practice begins.  

TRANSPORTATION: Students may take the Kent/Auburn route school bus to the pool for practice. It leaves promptly at 2:40pm down by the field. There is no bus transportation provided after practice, so please plan to be picked up at the pool. 

COACHING STAFF: The head coach for Boys Swim & Dive is Chris Veraya.  Nicole Roed will be assisting the team. Our Dive coach is Kathleen O’Grady Graham.

COMMUNICATION: Stay in the loop! Coach Veraya will be using Remind to communicate to the team.  Download the Remind app and join with class code @kcboysswim

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Swim and dive is considered a soft cut sport – athletes must be water or board safe, not require 100% of a coach’s attention, and be present.  Schedule and water time may differ between “varsity” and “JV” skill level depending on team size and lane space.  If athletes experience cuts in other sports and would like to try swimming and diving, they may contact coaches to schedule water time.