Rapids FastSwim 2024
| Location | Watermania |
|---|---|
| Start date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| End date | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Declaration open | Sep 11, 2024 12:00 AM |
| Declaration deadline | Nov 10, 2024 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility | C group B group A group |
| Team Travel | |
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12nov2024 UPDATE:
- Team Travel option declaration closed as of today
- Online declaration to attend extended to 20nov2024; no team travel option
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 Thurs 19dec - Sun 22dec2024.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: attending swimmers are expected to be in attendance for ALL sessions of the competition. If you're unable to commit to attending all 7 sessions of this competition, we encourage you to attend the other competitive opportunities during this period:
- DST Winter Break Invitational 13dec - 14dec2024
- NRST Ugly Sweater: Sun only
TEAM TRAVEL: to be determined. If any parent is interested in leading this role, please contact leanne@duncanstingrays.com to start the planning process!
Accommodation:
- we have secured a group booking at the Holiday Inn Express in Richmond
- 604 241 1830
- 10688 No 6 Rd, Richmond
- TEAM TRAVEL will have their accommodations secured
- FAMILY attending: please connect with Leanne for the group booking code to secure your own stay
Team Travel baselines....
Thursday 19dec2024 - Sun 22dec2024
- 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 19dec2024 Day 1 racing
- Fri 20dec2024 Day 2 racing
- Sat 21dec2024 Day 3 racing
- Sun 22dec2024 Day 4 racing
- arrive at CAC Sun late late
Expectations:
- approx $500 - 600+/- 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
Questions? Please connect with leanne@duncanstingrays.com