Northern Virginia Swim League
The Northern Virginia Swimming League, or NVSL, is a summer swim league and a separate dive league in Northern Virginia in the United States. The stated goal of both NVSL and NVSL-Dive is "...to develop in the children participating in its program--a love for the sport, advanced aquatic skills, teamwork, and the principles of good sportsmanship." More than 15,000 children participate in the League's programs.
Read more about Northern Virginia Swim League: NVSL-Swim, NVSL-Swimming Individual All-Stars, NVSL-Dive, NVSL-Dive Championships, NVSL Hall of Fame
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