Southwest ISD Aquatic Center

💚🤍💛 BIG NEWS, SAW FAMILY! 💛🤍💚

The Southwest Aquatic Warriors (SAW) are proud to announce that Coach Andrii Nikishenko will be joining our team as our new Head Club Swim Coach, beginning July 1st! 🏊‍♂️🌊

Coach Andrii currently serves as the Head Swim Coach at Legacy High School and brings valuable collegiate coaching experience from the University of the Incarnate Word, where he served as an Assistant Swim Coach. With an impressive background in swimming and coaching, along with numerous accolades and achievements throughout his career, Coach Andrii is a tremendous addition to the SAW family.

His passion for athlete development, commitment to excellence, and wealth of knowledge will help continue building a strong future for our swimmers both in and out of the water. We are excited for our athletes to learn, grow, and succeed under his leadership.

Please join us in giving Coach Andrii a warm Warrior welcome as he prepares to begin this exciting new chapter with SAW on July 1st! 🎉

💚🤍💛 Welcome to the Southwest Aquatic Warriors family, Coach Andrii! We can't wait to see what's ahead! 💛🤍💚

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⚠️ATTENTION⚠️

🏆 Southwest Water Warriors Player of the Month — June 2026 🏆

We are proud to recognize two athletes who continue to set the standard for hard work, growth, and team pride within Southwest Water Warriors.

12U Player of the Month: Luke Battle
Luke has made an incredible impact this season—recently joining Kraken Water Polo at the Welcome to Texas Water Polo Tournament and earning an invitation to compete with them at Junior Olympics in Dallas, TX. His dedication, effort, and attitude are truly paying off, and we are so proud of how he represents SWWP both in and out of the pool.

13 & Over Player of the Month: Nathaniel Gonzalez
Nathaniel shows up and shows OUT every single practice. His commitment, energy, and love for the sport continue to grow with every minute in the water. He brings intensity, focus, and heart—setting the tone for those around him.

Congratulations Luke and Nathaniel—keep pushing, keep growing, and keep making waves. 🌊

🤽‍♂️ TRY WATER POLO FOR FREE! 🤽‍♀️

Have you ever wanted to try one of the fastest, most exciting sports in the pool? Now's your chance!

Join Southwest Water Warriors for two FREE Water Polo Try-It Events and learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, teamwork, and game play from our experienced coaches.

📅 August 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
👦👧 Ages 7–12

📅 August 29, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🧑👦 Ages 13–18

Whether you're brand new to the sport or a high school athlete looking to get a head start on the upcoming season, these events are a great opportunity to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun in the water.

⚠️ Participants must be able to swim independently and unassisted in deep water.

Register Here: https://southwestisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

Come see why athletes around the world love water polo—we can't wait to meet you in the pool!

GAME DAY! 🏐🔥🌊

The Southwest Water Warriors teamed up with Kraken Water Polo for an incredible day of scrimmage-style play! Instead of going head-to-head, our athletes came together as one team—mixing squads, building chemistry, and battling it out with teammates in fast-paced, high-energy matchups 💪⚡

This format gives our athletes an awesome opportunity to compete with and learn from players across the San Antonio area, growing their skills, confidence, and love for the game 🏊‍♂️🤝

We are beyond grateful for this opportunity and the continued collaboration that helps our athletes develop both in and out of the pool.

Next up… GAME DAY on July 25, 2026 vs Beornes Viper Pigeon 🐍🔥
We can’t wait to do it again! 💙🏐🌊

🏊‍♂️💚 MEET DAY! 💚🏊‍♀️

The wait is over—it’s time to race! The SW Sawfish are headed to Valley Ranch to take on the Valley Ranch Fighting Frogs in what promises to be an exciting morning of fast swims, great competition, and team spirit.

Our athletes have put in the work all season, and today is their chance to show it. Whether they’re chasing personal bests, racing new events, or cheering on teammates, we’re proud of every swimmer stepping onto the blocks.

📍 Valley Lake, San Antonio, TX
📅 June 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM

Good luck, Sawfish! Swim fast, race hard, and most importantly—have fun!

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🏊‍♂️🌟 Southwest Aquatic Warriors (SAW) Swimmers of the Month! 🌟🏊‍♀️

Please help us congratulate our outstanding Swimmers of the Month for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the team!

🥇 James Kipp – High Performance/Gold Group
James has been putting in the work with excellent attendance and a strong effort at every practice. He also took on the challenge of swimming the mile—great job, James!

🥈 Matthew Samudio – Silver Group
Matthew has shown great dedication through consistent attendance and hard work in the pool. He also completed the mile swim, making him the only swimmer in his group to accomplish this feat. Outstanding effort, Matthew!

🥉 Aiden Dvorkin
Aiden earns recognition for his excellent attendance and positive attitude. He consistently pushes himself to swim fast and improve every day. Keep up the great work, Aiden!

👏 Congratulations to all three swimmers! Your commitment, perseverance, and team spirit set a great example for your fellow Warriors. 🏊‍♂️💙💛

🏊‍♀️🌊 ALAMO MILE – FIRST TIMERS, BIG RESULTS! 🌊🏊‍♂️

This weekend, 6 Southwest Aquatic Warriors took on the Alamo Mile for the very first time — and they absolutely crushed it!

Stepping outside your comfort zone and tackling a mile swim is no small feat, and we could not be more proud of the grit, determination, and courage these athletes showed from start to finish. 💪💚

👏 Congratulations to our SAW athletes:
• Geneva Rodriguez – 21:32.35
• Danica Milligan – 21:32.12
• Matthew Samudio – 23:07.31
• Lucas Mendoza – 21:16.14
• Jayden Garcia – 21:27.01
• James Kipp – 18:20.81

Every one of these swimmers took on a new challenge and proved what it means to be a Warrior. We are proud of the effort, proud of the growth, and excited to see what comes next!

💚🦈 All first timers. All Warriors. All crushed it.

💚🦈 All first-timers. All Warriors. All crushed it.irstTimeFearless

☀️🏊 SUMMER HOURS ARE HERE! 🏊☀️

Summer at the Southwest Aquatic Center kicks off June 1! Be sure to check our weekly schedules for pool availability, lap swim, open swim, and fitness times. 💦

📅 Important Closure Dates:
🚫 June 13 – No Open or Lap Swim due to Summer Swim League Meet

🌦️ All schedules are subject to change due to weather.

We can’t wait to spend summer with you! 💚🤍

🌊🏅 AAU Red, White & Blue Results! 🏅🌊

Huge congratulations to Alesana from Southwest Diving Club for an incredible performance at the AAU Red, White & Blue Competition! 💥👏

🥈 2nd Place – 3 Meter
🥉 3rd Place – 1 Meter

Alesana showed determination, focus, and true competitive spirit while representing Southwest Diving Club on the boards. Taking home not one, but two podium finishes is a huge accomplishment, and we could not be more proud!

Your hard work, dedication, and fearless diving continue to shine through every competition. Way to represent, Alesana — you go girl! 🌟💙🤍❤️

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