Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Welcome Social at JRCC! Savor delicious food, mingle with new and returning swimmers, and meet our energetic coaching staff. Dive into the excitement—team suits, goggles, caps, and gear will be ready for you to try, buy, and take home. Don’t miss out on the fun! Register your family early to skip the lines and jump straight into the festivities! Stay tuned—more thrilling details are on the way!

Organizing a GPSA swim meet requires the collective effort of our community, and we depend on the support of our families to volunteer for the many essential shifts at each division meet. While some volunteer positions require no prior training, several key roles—such as meet starter and stroke-and-turn judge—do require training. The league will offer training for these positions on the following dates: 

June 1, 2026, at Marlbank Pool (167 Old Landing Rd, Yorktown, VA 23692) from 5:30–8:00 p.m. 

June 4, 2026, at Warwick Yacht Club (400 Maxwell Lane, Newport News, VA 23606) from 5:30–8:00 p.m. 

Please use the following link to register: 2026 GPSA Officials Training Registration

Additionally, we kindly request that you email [email protected] to inform us of your intention to attend and specify the position you are training for. It is important for us to confirm sufficient participation to run a successful meet or determine whether additional volunteers are needed.

The Greater Peninsula Swimming Association (GPSA) will hold a mandatory coaches' meeting on June 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Beaconsdale Pool. Attendance is required for all coaches.

Organizing a GPSA swim meet requires the collective effort of our community. We depend on the support of our families to volunteer for the essential shifts at each division meet. The Scorekeeper is an essential member of the meet support staff. The scorekeeper sits at the scorekeepers’ table and records in Meet Maestro the finish times of each swimmer, order of finish, disqualifications (as indicated by signed DQ slips), and maintains an ongoing record of the score. 

If you are interested in training for this position, GPSA will offer a session on June 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Google Meet. Please email [email protected] for additional details or to express your interest.

Get ready for the event of the summer! Join us on Friday, June 12th for our second annual Pizza & Ice Cream Party at the pool, where the 2026 swim season kicks off with a splash. Dive into delicious pizza, build your dream sundae, and create unforgettable memories with our River Ratz families. This year’s party is happening at the lower pool—don’t miss out on the fun! We’re serving up piping hot pizza, and the legendary ice cream buffet is back—bigger and better than ever! Keep an eye out: signups for the ice cream extravaganza are coming soon. Stay tuned for more surprises!