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The SPLASH: Another home meet? That's right. See ya Saturday.

Rio Rapids

What a great Invitational. AMIRIGHT?

Next up: Home meet on Saturday (5/31) vs. Gold River

Details about that event — and more — below.

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. We aim for the content below to be informative, engaging, and fun to read.

Have a question or want to leave a comment (for example, "you are all amazing!") for our INCREDIBLE (volunteer) Parent Board? We've got ya. Ask 'em here.

This week we'll cover:

1. Saturday, 5/31 HOME swim meet vs. Gold River

2. Rio del Oro Invitational recap

3. June 6 tri meet: deadlines & reminders

4. Merch update

5. Parent volunteers: some reminders

6. Surviving a swim meet: helpful info

7. Swim season: register!

8. Meet Mobile: get it

9. Events calendar: subscribe

10. Link to IG

11. A swim fun(ny): smile and/or laugh

12. SPONSORS: we thank you

But first, a few reminders ...

🔔 REMINDERS 🔔

Reminder #1: Be sure to turn in all Rapids aprons at the end of your shift (or at the meet). TY.

Reminder #2: For all meets: Per USA Swimming, "Photographs [or videos] should not be taken from behind swimming blocks at the start of a race or exhibit a child climbing out of the swimming pool."

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS 🗞️

1. REGISTER FOR THIS WEEKEND'S HOME MEET VS. GOLD RIVER

First, sign in/out your swimmer(s). This helps ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible.

Second, JOBS. Parents. You are needed. Please sign up here.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, but the sooner, the better.

2. RIO DEL ORO INVITATIONAL: RECAP

Getting as close to our projected meet timeline as possible. That's our goal — always — with every swim meet. And we did it this past weekend! This is the result of our amazing volunteers, who keep things moving and ensure our swimmers reach their respective races on time.

3. GOLD TRI MEET (AT RIO DEL ORO)

Now is the time to start thinking about the Rio del Oro TRI MEET on Saturday, June 7.

4. MERCH UPDATE

Team merch has arrived. If you did not pick up at practice last week (or at the Invitational), please pick up this week at practice or this weekend at the Gold River meet.

We also still have several registration shirts. They look like this. Grab one this weekend at the swim meet. Already have one ... but want another? They are also available for sale this weekend for $5 and are likely to sell out. Not all sizes are available!

👁️ IKYMI 👁️

5. PARENT VOLUNTEERS: A FEW REMINDERS

We sincerely appreciate your time and commitment to supporting our program. As a reminder, when you sign up for a volunteer shift, it is essential that you either fulfill that commitment or arrange for a reliable replacement if you are unable to attend.

Please note the following policy:

If you do not show up for a scheduled shift or secure a replacement, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Additionally, you will not receive shift credit for any missed, unfilled shifts.

This policy ensures that all shifts are adequately staffed and that the workload is shared fairly among our community.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

6. HELPFUL INFORMATION TO SURVIVE A SWIM MEET

Whether this will be your first away swim meet or your 42nd, this HELPFUL INFORMATION TO SURVIVE A SWIM MEET is full of gold. Gold, Jerry. Gold. Scroll past the schedule to see the complete "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.

7. REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE SWIM SEASON

If you haven't already, please register for the upcoming season ASAP. The clock is ticking. You have until June 16 to make it happen. Please and thank you.

P.S. Don't forget to register for NCSL as well!

8. 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

9. 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!

10. ARE YOU FOLLOWING US ON THE GRAM?

If not, go there now and smash the follow button. We'll post all the good stuff there — reminders, pics, vids, fun reels, and other killer content.

11. SWIM FUN/FUNNY