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
Attachments

19nov2024 UPDATE:

  • Sanctioned Meet Pkg posted

 


 

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:


 

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
  • 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'

Questions?  Please connect with leanne@duncanstingrays.com

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