Hello Rapids!

Time Trial Recap

The Time Trial was a great success and lots of fun for everyone involved! The first Ladder of the season is attached for your review. If you need information on what the ladder is and what it's used for, please see the Swim Meet 101 page on Swimtopia.

If you had a swimmer and don't see a time, it probably means they DQed in that event.  

A Note on DQs

Disqualifications (DQs) are a normal part of competitive swimming, especially early in the season as swimmers refine their skills. During the Time Trial, we had approximately 30 DQs across all age groups, which accounts for about 8% of the total swims. Coaches carefully review the DQ reports and work with swimmers to help them correct their technique, ensuring they can achieve legal times in future events.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

Monday: Home B-Meet

There will be no practice Monday due to the Home B-Meet. Here are the logistics for the meet:

IMPORTANT: Please declare strokes you want your swimmer to swim by 8:00pm tonight!  We will be printing time cards tonight.  Go to the Schedule and Sign-Up Page to sign up your swimmer.  

• Arrival: 4:45 PM
• Warmups: 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM.  
• Meet Starts: 6:00 PM
• Parking: Please park at Safeway
• Volunteers: We still need volunteers! Please sign up if you’re available. Go to the Meets Signup Page to sign up for a job. 

Saturday: First A-Meet Against Rolling Valley

Our first A-Meet of the season is this Saturday at home against Rolling Valley! Here’s what you need to know:

• Declare Eligibility: Please declare your swimmer’s eligibility for the meet by Tuesday at noon.
• Meet Order: Coaches will set the meet order on Wednesday.
• Job Signups: Don’t forget to sign up for jobs to help make the meet a success!

No Practice Wednesday

There will be no practice on Wednesday as it is the last day of Fairfax County Public Schools. Enjoy the day off!

Thursday: First Morning Swim Practice

Morning practices begin this Thursday. Please check Swimtopia's Practice Page for your specific practice times.

Friday: Fun Friday!

Our first Fun Friday of the season is here! The schedule includes:

• Whole Team Practice: 9:00–10:00 AM
• Pancake Breakfast and Games: Immediately following practice

We hope to see everyone there for some fun and team bonding!

Second Potluck/Pep Rally!

Also on Friday 6/13, we will host our second Potluck of the season. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. More information coming later this week, but please plan on spending some time on Friday Evening with the team.

Private Lessons

If you’re interested in private lessons, here’s how to get started:

• For Any Coach (Including Junior Coaches, Coach Jason and Coach Dylan): Speak with them directly to set up lessons.
• If you want to email somebody:
  • For Coach Dylan: Contact him directly at [email protected].
  • For other coaches, email [email protected] and somebody will get back to you.

The season is off to a fantastic start!  Thank you everybody for everything you do.

Go Rapids

- Your Team Reps

Mandy, Noelle and Shaq