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Wichita Falls swim team invites new members after facility closure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:44 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Wichita Falls swim team invites new members after facility closure
Summary

The Wichita Falls Elite Swim Team is seeking new members following the closure of its practice facility earlier this year. For 26 years, the team practiced at the Boys and Girls Club pool, which closed in February due to financial issues. The program, known as W.E.S.T., has experienced a decline in participation, partly due to using smaller pools in collaboration with the YMCA. The team is currently holding summer practices at the Iowa Park pool and offering camp-style sessions to attract young swimmers. A new YMCA natatorium is expected to open at the end of August, which aims to stabilize the program and boost membership moving forward.

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  • •W.E.S.T. practiced at the Boys and Girls Club pool for 26 years.
  • •The facility closed in February due to financial challenges.
  • •The team is using smaller YMCA pools, leading to decreased participation.
  • •Summer practices are being held at the Iowa Park pool.
  • •A new YMCA natatorium is expected to open at the end of August.
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  • 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Wichita Falls swim team seeks new members following pool closure
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The Wichita Falls Elite Swim Team is working to rebuild its membership after losing its longtime practice facility earlier this year.

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