Thanksgiving Thousand Meet Info

RST Treasurer

Hey Everyone,

Below is all information for the meet this weekend. Warmups will be at 8:30. Please plan to stay until all of our swimmers have completed their races. Roughly 12:00

Thank you all for supporting the 2024 LIFE Thanksgiving Thousand. This year's meet is the 5th annual edition and is the brainchild of one of our own, 17 year old Cooper Zarro. The previous 4 meets have raised $40,000 for Raley's Food for Families program. The net result has been 40,000 meals served to local families in need. This year's meet will be our largest yet with 122 swimmers and 10 total teams being represented. We greatly appreciate your support and attendance!

Please remind your swimmers that they must check in. Check in for the 1000 Free will open at 8am and close at 9am. Check in for the 10&U 500 Free will open at 11am and close at 12pm.

Entering our Club:

All 18+ adults entering the club will need to show valid ID in order to enter the club. This includes all coaches, officials, swimmers, parents, spectators, etc. The club will open to welcome you at 8am. Anticipate this process will take a few minutes depending on the length of line.

Competition Pool:

We will run 9 lanes for the meet, with a separate 5 lanes available for warm up and warm down.

Timing/Lap Counting Devices:

All swimmers need to supply their own timers (2) and lap counter. Please bring your own lap counting devices as our supply is not enough to cover all 9 lanes.

Club Construction:

Please be aware that our club is in the middle of construction and renovations. Please respect the construction zones and do not enter any area of the club that is off limits.

Shade:

Tents for families are not needed or allowed for this meet. Due to construction there are not available areas for families to set up a tent. There is a very large shade structure on site that can provide enough cover for all who seek shade. Only chairs need to be brought to enjoy the space.

Coaches will need to supply their own tents for the side of the pool.

Supporting the Cause:

There are many ways to help support Cooper and the cause. Last year we raised $24,000 and this year we have a goal of $30,000!:

  1. Purchase a long sleeve meet t-shirt on site for $30.
  2. Donate through Venmo @swimtofeedthehungry
  3. Make a donation via cash or check made payable to 'Raley's Food for Families'.

Visit the FREE and complimentary Hot Chocolate bar to hang out!