WEST Coast Aquatics team plans swim-a-thon

Published 7:59 pm Wednesday, April 2, 2014

MILL CREEK — The WEST Coast Aquatics team has scheduled a swim-a-thon on Friday and Saturday.

The competitive swimmers, ages 7 to 17, are expected to swim for two hours or up to three miles during the event. They hope to raise $50,000 for the nonprofit organization.

The swim-a-thon is a nationwide event that uses 5 percent of the money raised to support programs, such as the USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash.

WEST includes all levels from beginners to national competitive swimmers. Children as young as 3-years-old can learn the basics. Students progress through the swim school program and on to competitive events.

A water aerobics group, a synchronized swimming team and area high schools also use the pool.

The fundraiser is expected to allow WEST to pay facility maintenance costs and resurface the pool decks.

For more information or to make a donation, go to westswimteam.com.