Here is what they said…
Reflections on the World Aquatics World Cup (Westmont, USA 2025)
The Vineyard Swimming Club returned home inspired and energized after an unforgettable experience at the World Aquatics World Cup in Westmont, USA.
Racing against some of the world’s best swimmers, Team Vineyard had the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with top athletes and coaches from around the globe.
Here’s what swimmers, parents, and coaches had to say:
“Unbelievable experience racing against the world’s best swimmers. Team Vineyard were able to speak to and learn from some of the greatest swimmers and coaches in the world. World Aquatics organized a great event and Club FMC were fantastic hosts.”
“An amazing opportunity to quite literally swim with the best in the world. Great value for money and an unforgettable experience. We thank Vineyard and Rhys for making it happen.”
“I really loved this trip! It was so much fun and an amazing experience. I will forever cherish the memories that were made!”
“Such a surreal experience. Every place we went completely blew my mind in the most positive way.”
“What an amazing experience for the swimmers. My son came back so inspired from being amongst all those champions. It was also great for him to spend more time with the squad and with Coach Rhys.”
“Loved the trip and the people there. Sightseeing was great!”
“It was an amazing experience being able to travel the US. We all bonded so well as a team.”
“This World Cup trip was fantastic! It taught me how to handle the pressure of racing in large events and definitely helped me develop as a swimmer. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to take their swimming to the next level. I also loved going to NYC afterwards — it rounded off the trip perfectly and gave us great time for team bonding.”
“My daughter didn’t want to come home!”
“What a fabulous opportunity. So impressed to be offered this at club level.”
A heartfelt thank-you to World Aquatics, Club FMC, and Coach Rhys for making this tour possible — and to all the Vineyard swimmers and families who made it an unforgettable experience.
“It was such an amazing experience and was so exciting to race against some of the best in the world.”
“Amazing Meet, very well organised, and nice staying close to the pool.”
“Opportunity of a lifetime for our young swimmers to be part of a World Aquatics event and do an international tour! Thank you to Vineyard, coach Rhys and all involved to make this possible.”
“Positive growth experience for my swimmer. Exposure to a world event and Olympic swimmers, with friendships and memories to last a lifetime!”
“Fantastic trip and experience for our kids! They can not stop talking about the World Cup. I think this is something they will treasure forever… A massive thank you to team Vineyard for making it possible and for arranging everything!”
“Chicago part was super fun, seeing all the different swimmers and Americans was really cool.”
Finally, some more well thought through and valuable comments from some parents and swimmers:
“It inspired me.”
…and…
“Well organised.”