THE SPLASH: Time trials (Saturday) + Meet Mobile + Subscribe to cal + MORE!
Holla swim party people!
You are reading THE SPLASH, 2025 Edition, your (semi) weekly email recapping what happened recently and what to expect over the next few days and weeks.
The goal: Informative and interesting/fun to read.
This week we'll cover:
1. Time Trials
2. Reminder to REGISTER for swim season
3. Meet Mobile
4. Subscribe to Events calendar
5. Volunteer Spotlight
6. Merch + team suit update
7. Parents Night
8. Swim fun(ny)
Ready? Cool.
Wait. One more quick thing: Don't forget to pick up your free registration shirt at practice!
1. TIME TRIALS: Saturday, May 10 (that's 4 days from now!)
Join us THIS Saturday, May 10 — register here, now — for time trials ... a race against the clock. Check in begins at 7:15 AM sharp!
What are time trials? Time trials are essentially a meet without any other teams. Kids will swim each event and set a base time for their season, a benchmark to gauge improvement and help set goals.
Bonus: Time trials help coaches determine how fast our swimmers will be this season.
Each time trials is full of surprises — for kids, parents, and coaches — as we see the side effects of winter growth spurts, winter swim programs, and life in general.
Time trials is also like a "meet shakedown." First-time swimmers and swim parents get a sense of the flow of a meet. Parent volunteers learn how to do their new swim meet gigs. And it is an excellent opportunity to get to know other swimmers, families, and coaches — all of whom you'll spend HOURS with this summer. Find your crew and make swim season fun. This is why we call it the #RioVillage.
Whether this will be your first swim meet or your 15th, this HELPFUL INFORMATION TO SURVIVE A SWIM MEET is, well, quite helpful. Be sure to scroll past the schedule to see the full "guide."
PRO TIP: Write down your kids' times and post them in a prominent location in the house. They're a great motivator in the early season as swimmers get into shape and practice better technique. Get ready
to watch those times drop.
P.S. Don't forget to sign up for a job. A great chance to LEARN! Click the green Job Sign Up button. Follow the 3-step process outlined at the top of the page. Be sure to add the name of the person actually working the shift (if it's different) as we use this list to print name tags. Duplicate signups with no secondary name listed will be deleted. #SorryNotSorry
P.P.S. Interested in shadowing for trained positions like stroke and turn? Of course you are! Please email Andrew or find him on the deck on Saturday. You'll get credit for training or shadowing!
2. REGISTER FOR THE SWIM SEASON: Now (please)
If you haven't already* please register for the upcoming season ASAP. Like, stop reading this email now and go register. Must be completed by June 16 at the very very latest!
Missed the first two links? No problem. Click/tap here to register now.
Don't forget to register for NCSL as well!
*Update: the writer of this email has FINALLY registered.
3. MEET MOBILE
According to the app description, Meet Mobile "transforms the swim meet experience for fans, swimmers, coaches and meet hosts alike. From the largest national qualifying trials in the country to the smallest swim meets, get access to meet programs from all over the world, including heat sheets, psych sheets and real-time results ... "
In short, it's worth the $. We promise.
iOS download or Android download
4. SUBSCRIBE TO EVENTS CAL
The easiest way to ensure you never miss a Rio Rapids event. Subscribe to our events calendar!
Just copy this link — https://www.gomotionapp.com/rest/ics/system/5/Events.ics?key=i9W5hJ17c23uZIfWFjlwzA%3D%3D&enabled=false&tz=America%2FLos_Angeles — and add to your fav online calendar.
Not sure how to do that? Email DJ Waldow -- he'd be happy to assist!
5. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Dive into the swim season! We're excited to kick off a great swim season and thrilled to welcome families into key volunteer roles that keep our meets running smoothly! This year, we're especially eager to see new faces learning trained positions like stroke and turn judge, starter, Colorado timing equipment operator, and computer table support. Don't worry — training opportunities will be available during time trials, and you'll also have the chance to shadow and learn from experienced volunteers. Plus, these crucial roles often earn double shift credits! It's a great way to learn new skills, be close to the action, and support our amazing team. Come join us on deck!
6. THE MERCH STORE is closed (for real). Orders are currently processing. The club has purchased a limited supply of items for sale after orders are received. Also, TEAM SUIT orders have been placed ... processing. If you missed the order ...
7. PARENTS' NIGHT was a huge success. Thank you to all who joined us last Saturday to "officially" kick off the season. How about that food, right? Richard would love you all to support this "mom and pop" restaurant, if you can — Our Family BBQ & Pie Take and Bake (find 'em on Yelp).
8. SWIM FUN/FUNNY
With ❤️,
Your 2025 Rio Rapids Swim Board
