Rapids FastSwim 2025

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 18dec - Sun 21dec2025.

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 can be viewed within the DRAFT Meet Pkg.

Current qualifiers with the minimum 3 QTs for entry:

1. Kieran D
2. Gabe G
3. Archer G
4. Ayla G
5. Nina L
6. Lauchlin M
7. Brody M
8. Nolan M
9. Chelsea R
10. Matthew R
11. Eli S
12. Bernard W

Those with QTs, needing an additional 1 or 2:

13. Ariel G
14. Arya M
15. Waylin M

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 12dec - 13dec2025
• NRST Ugly Sweater: Sun only

Thursday 18dec2025 - Sun 21dec2025

TEAM TRAVEL: will be handled by DST volunteer President Natalie M.

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

General timelines:

• 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 18dec2025 Day 1 racing
  • Fri 19dec2025 Day 2 racing
  • Sat 20dec2025 Day 3 racing
  • Sun 21dec2025 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

REQUESTING DEPOSIT to secure Team Travel space:

1. $200 by 20nov2025
2. $200 by 04dec2025

Questions?  Please connect with leanne@duncanstingrays.com or Natalie president@duncanstingrays.com