Rapids FastSwim 2022

15dec2022 UPDATE:

Rapids YouTube page - LiveStream LINK

07dec2022 UPDATE:

• Entries & Fees Report emailed out to all confirmed swimmers
• reminder to view Team Travel: scroll to bottom of this page

24nov2022 UPDATE:

• Sanctioned Meet Package posted
• DST internal entry deadline moved from 01dec2022 --> 04dec2022

31oct2022 UPDATE:

DRAFT Meet Pkg received.  Awaiting Sanctioned Meet Package. 

Hotel release date is coming up!  02nov2022.  This includes Team Travel options.  Please be sure to confirm by the hotel release date to be included in with the planning & rooming assignments.  

Entry QT is set by host - pls see DRAFT pkg for reference.

14oct2022 UPDATE:

We will be offering team travel for this competition.  If your swimmer is to be included in the team travel, please be sure to indicate when doing your declaration.  Accommodation, meals, and travel will all be included in the team travel arrangements.  Stay tuned for more info.

If your family is traveling independently, DST has a room block set aside for us at the: 

• Holiday Inn Express in Richmond
  • 604 241 1830
  • 10688 No 6 Rd, Richmond

Set aside for us is:

• 2 x Queens @ $149/night
• 2 x Queen + sofabed in a kitchennette @ $169/night (only 1 available!)

with a release date 02nov2022

The group's booking code can be accessed by following this link and then using dates Dec 15 - 18.  The DST group booking code will automatically appear in the "Rate Preference" with "Group Rate, Travel Agent".

The Duncan Swim Team is excited about once again attending the Richmond Rapids FastSwim Classic being held at the Watermania complex in Richmond, BC on Dec 16 - 18, 2022.

As this is a closed Invitational, DST is being granted a handful of spots to attend.  Invited swimmers are encouraged to confirm/decline online at their soonest convenience to open up a spot to the next interested swimmer(s).  There are qualifying times for entry - standards to be posted once the competition is Sanctioned.

Accommodation:

• not yet confirmed (20sept2022) but we are endeavoring to secure a group booking at the Holiday Inn Express in Richmond
  • 604 241 1830
  • 10688 No 6 Rd, Richmond
• Invited members will receive the update as soon as it is confirmed

Team Travel baselines....

Thursday 15dec2022 - Sun 18dec2022

• depart from CAC thurs AM - time TBD
  • shortie swim the morning of travel
  • ferry - likely 10am+/- boat
  • arrive in Vancouver > grocery shop for personal items if necessary
  • Team Meal @ Old Spaghetti Factory - before or after Day 1 racing TBD
• 4 days of racing Heats & Finals: swimmers are expected to participate in all sessions, learning the preparation routine for future successes and supporting their teammates if not in Finals
  • Thurs 15dec2022 Day 1 racing
  • Fri 16dec2022 Day 2 racing
  • Sat 17dec2022 Day 3 racing
  • Sun 18dec2022 Day 4 racing
• arrive at CAC Sun late late

Expectations:

• approx $550 team travel cost
  • hotel 3 nights with 3 - 4 per room
  • transportation from & back to the CAC is covered: vehicle + ferry fare
  • all meals covered EXCEPT ferry to (Thurs) and ferry back (Sun).  All meals are included within the team travel cost.  Extraordinary snacks of personal preference are to be brought by each individual
  • 2 nights 'eating out'
    • Thurs @ Old Spaghetti Factory
    • Sun @ Subway
• 2 x volunteer Chaperones: Natalie M & Kendra S 
  • pls send along any dietary considerations, health concerns, etc

Questions?  Please connect with the individual of your choosing: 

• leanne@duncanstingrays.com
• volunteer president@duncanstingrays.com Natalie
• volunteer familyliaison@duncanstingrays.com Kendra