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WHAT's New at WHAT: Aquatic team Edition!

Get ready — our 25/26 Season kicks off on September 2! We’re beyond excited to welcome back our swimmers for another season of growth, goals, and great times.


Registration opens August 21st, so mark your calendars and get ready to lock in your spot early!


You might have already noticed — we’ve rolled out a brand-new, improved website designed to make your experience smoother and more fun. While most of the site is live and ready for you, some parts are still being polished behind the scenes. Thanks for bearing with us as we finish up the last details!


We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of a new registration portal called Captyn. This fresh platform will make signing up and managing your membership easier than ever. Keep an eye out for emails from our Competitive Swim Admin with all the details and how-to info.


If you have any questions or concerns prior to registration, please reach out to our Competitive Swim Admin at WHAT.competitiveswim@gmail.com.


Here’s to an amazing fall season — we can’t wait to see you back in the pool!

WHAT's New at WHAT: swim school EDition!

Exciting news for our swim school families — our Fall Session starts on September 6! We’re pumped to get back to teaching new skills and watching our little swimmers grow more confident in the water.


Registration opens August 21st, so don’t miss your chance to secure a spot for your swimmer this fall!


Have you checked out our website lately? We’ve given it a fresh new look and updated features to make finding info and signing up a breeze. While most of the site is ready to roll, a few sections are still getting the finishing touches — thanks for your patience as we get everything just right!


This year, we’re also launching a brand-new registration system called Captyn, designed to make registration easier for everyone. Keep an eye out for updates and instructions from our Swim School Director.


If you have any questions or concerns prior to registration, please reach out to our Swim School Director at whatswimschooldirector@gmail.com.


We’re looking forward to a fun and safe fall session — splash on in with us!

Lane Lines & Headlines

Focusing on Technique

By Brittany Reamer • August 12, 2025
Fall Tip: Focusing on Technique

Coach Ed Denny Honored with Hall of Fame Induction

By Brittany Reamer • August 11, 2025
We are proud to share some exciting news— our very own Coach Ed Denny has been inducted into the 2025 Fairmont State Athletics Hall of Fame ! This incredible honor recognizes his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of swimming. Before joining WHAT, Coach Denny’s career took him to several successful programs over the years , including a standout chapter at Fairmont State University from 1992 to 2001, where he led both the men’s and women’s swimming teams. During his time there, he guided the teams through a major transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II competition, helping his athletes earn numerous All-American honors and even a national championship title. His coaching excellence was recognized with multiple “Coach of the Year” awards, and his influence on swimmers has been felt far beyond the pool deck. While his résumé is impressive, what truly makes this honor special is how Coach Denny brings that same passion, dedication, and experience to our swimmers today. We’re lucky to have a coach who not only knows what it takes to compete at the highest levels, but also knows how to inspire confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport in every athlete he works with. Read more about Coach Denny’s Hall of Fame induction here!

The Process

By Brittany Reamer • August 11, 2025
The Process