2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming
- Date
- June 18, 2026
- Distance
- (1) Monday/Wednesday MORNING High School - 9 swimmers (GW) · (1b) Friday MORNING High School - 9 swimmers (GW) · (2) Monday/Wednesday MORNING Bronze & Silver - 9 (5/4) swimmers (GW) & more
From the Organizer
Gold: Experienced middle school and high school
Silver: Middle school and experienced 4-6 graders
Bronze: 1st-6th graders
Email if you are uncertain as to which group your child should be in (grades aren't set in stone, just guidelines).
All selections below are for the full school year. Some times change (FRIDAYS) because of high school season lane usage.
(1) Monday/Wednesday MORNING High School
9/8 - 5/6 — 6:00AM - 7:00AM - George Washington - Coach Scott
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(2) Monday/Wednesday MORNING Bronze
9/8 - 5/6 — 7:00 - 8:00 AM - George Washington Rec. Center - Coach Scott
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(3) Monday/Wednesday Bronze - 9 swimmers
9/8 - 5/6 — 4:30 - 5:30 PM - Mount Vernon Rec Center - Coach Scott
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(4) Monday/Wednesday Silver - 9 swimmers
9/8 - 5/6 — 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Mount Vernon Rec Center - Coach Scott
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(5) Monday/Wednesday Silver - 9 swimmers
9/8 - 5/6 — 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Mount Vernon Rec Center - Coach Scott
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(6) Monday/Wednesday Silver & Bronze - 9 swimmers
9/8 - 5/6 — 6:00 - 7:00 PM - George Washington Rec. Center - Coach Joel
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(7) Monday/Wednesday Silver - 5 swimmers
9/8 - 5/6 — 7:15 - 8:15 PM - George Washington Rec. Center - Coach Joel
No Swim 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/25, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30, 1/18, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 3/29, 4/19
(8) Tuesday/Thursday Gold and Silver - 5 swimmers each
9/9 - 5/7 — 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Mount Vernon Rec. Center - Coach Scott
No Swim: 11/3, 11/26, 12/22, 12/24, 12/29, 12/31, 3/25, 3/30, 4/20
(9) Tuesday/Thursday High School - Gold and Silver - 5 swimmers each
9/9 - 5/7 — 4:00 - 5:00 PM - Mount Vernon Rec. Center - Coach Scott
No Swim: 11/3, 11/26, 12/22, 12/24, 12/29, 12/31, 3/25, 3/30, 4/20
*(10) Tuesday/Thursday Silver and Bronze - 5 swimmers each
9/9 - 5/7 — 4:20 - 5:20 PM - Franconia Rec. Center (formerly Lee District Rec. Center) - Coach Kaitlyn
No Swim: 11/3, 11/26, 12/22, 12/24, 12/29, 12/31, 3/25, 3/30, 4/20
(11) Friday – Bronze or Developmental - 7 swimmers
9/12 - 11/21 — 5:00 - 6:00 PM Mount Vernon Rec. Center - Coach Scott
12/5 – 1/23 — 4:15 – 5:15 – Mount Vernon Rec Center ALL FRIDAY GROUPS, ONE LANE EACH
1/30 - 5/8 — 5:00 - 6:00 PM Mount Vernon Rec. Center
All Fridays No Swim: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 3/26
(12) Friday – Silver and up
9/12 - 11/21 — 6:00 - 7:00 PM Mount Vernon Rec. Center - Coach Scott
12/5 – 1/23 — 4:15 – 5:15 – Mount Vernon Rec Center ALL FRIDAY GROUPS, ONE LANE EACH
1/30 - 5/8 — 6:00 - 7:00 PM Mount Vernon Rec. Center
All Fridays No Swim: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 3/26
(13) SUMMER Gold, Silver and Silvery Bronze
Tuesday / Thursday AM
6/18 — 7/28 6:30 - 7:30 AM Riverside Gardens Pool - Coach Scott
* IMPORTANT: These times have not been approved by the County. I have requested additional time which will allow these practices to be at the times shown here.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Reagan Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alexandria, VA
Elevation
66 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming?
- 2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming is a swimming race held in Alexandria, Virginia on June 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming?
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Alexandria, Virginia at Mount Vernon, George Washington and Franconia Rec Centers, Alexandria, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 - 2027 Trident Swimming
Jun 18, 2026