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The SPLASH: Tri-meet on Saturday (sign in/out TODAY) + some reminders & ICYMI stuff

Rio Rapids

The season is going ... swimmingly. Still having fun?

Next up: Tri-meet on Saturday (6/7) vs. FEC and Sutter Lawn

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, 6/7 HOME Tri-meet vs. FEC and Sutter Lawn (sign in/out TOMORROW, 6/4 by end of day + parent jobs)

2. Gold River Swim Meet meet recap

3. Saturday, 6/14 AWAY swim meet at Sunrise Sharks

4. Swim season: register!

5. Parent volunteers: some reminders

6. Surviving a swim meet: helpful info

7. Meet Mobile: get it

8. Events calendar: subscribe

9. Link to IG: follow

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

11. SPONSORS: we thank you

But first, a few reminders ...

🔔 REMINDERS 🔔

1. While we love seeing so many of you hanging poolside on Fridays for practice, and we welcome help with setup, only those signed up for official volunteer shifts will receive credit. We print nametags before the shift date, so please ensure you are officially signed up before then to receive your badge of honor (and your shift credit).

2. One of our swim parents has kindly provided an "age group parent briefing" on Saturday morning. If you are doing this job this weekend — or plan to in the future — please be sure to attend these briefings. Please please please be sure to show up for your shift on time. Someone once said, "If you are not 5 minutes early to a meeting, you are late."

3. If you happen to grab someone else's swim stuff, please make sure to return it to the office or the club's lost and found

4. Timers and stroke and turn folks: Please attend the pre-meet briefing, even if you are volunteering for the second shift.

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS 🗞️

1. REGISTER FOR THIS WEEKEND'S HOME TRI-MEET VS. FEC & SUTTER LAWN

First, sign in/out your swimmer(s) (due tomorrow, 6/4 by end of day!). This helps ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible.

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

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW (Wednesday, 6/4 by end of day)

2. GOLD RIVER SWIM MEET: RECAP

A huge round of applause to every single one of you who showed up ready to roll this past weekend—despite the soaring temps! Whether you were hauling tents, timing races, or wrangling swimmers, you did it all with smiles, sunhats, and an unstoppable spirit. THANK YOU for making our meets run smoothly and keeping the good vibes flowing.

Keep bringing the energy, the sunscreen, and the smiles — we're in for another great weekend!

3. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AWAY MEET AT SUNRISE SHARKS

Now is the time to start thinking about our 6/14 AWAY meet at the Sunrise Sharks

👁️ ICYMI 👁️

4. 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 15 — the FINAL FINAL day to register at Rio del Oro and NCSL.

P.S. If your swimmer is hoping to qualify for Champs, they must swim in at least two league meets ... and be registered to swim with Rio del Oro and NCSL.

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 staffed adequately 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. 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

8. 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!

9. 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.

10. SWIM FUN/FUNNY