Hello Rapids!

Congratulations again on a HUGE win at Relay Carnival yesterday!  Everybody swam great, and the atmosphere was electric!

It's hard to believe, but the season is now more than half over, and will conclude with our Banquet in just over 2 weeks!  However, there are a lot of things going on between now and then!

• NVSL A-Meet @ Fairfax Club Estates – Saturday, July 5th
  • Please find the list of swimmers at the bottom of this email. If your swimmer is listed below, the Rapids are counting on your swimmer being at the A-Meet on Saturday.  Please let us know as soon as possible if there are any changes.  
  • Volunteers Still Needed:
    • 1 Clerk of Course (plus one Shadow)
    • 3 Data Table Helpers
    • 2 Timers

• July 4th Float Info
  • Float Building Times @ 859 Constellation Drive:
    • Thursday, July 3rd: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
    • Friday, July 4th: 8:00 – 9:00 AM (Final Decorating Touch-Ups – all helpers welcome!)
  • Team Gathering & Parade March on July 4th:
    • Arrive by 9:00 AM at the float for team photo, spirit wear, and parade prep.
    • REMINDERS:
      • Bring CANDY to throw
      • Bring WATER (it gets HOT)
      • Wear SUNSCREEN
      • Wear your 2025 Rapids T-shirt and Red, White, & Blue spirit wear – go ALL OUT for the judges!

• Fun Friday – Tomorrow
  • 8 & Unders:
    • 8:30–9:00 – In water
    • 9:00–9:15 – Team meeting (whole team)
    • 9:15–9:45 – Activity on Green Beach
    • 9:45–10:15 – Pancakes
  • 9 & Overs:
    • 9:00–9:15 – Team meeting (whole team)
    • 9:15–9:45 – In water
    • 9:45–10:15 – Activity (9–10s on Green Beach, 11 & Overs in water)
    • 10:15–10:45 – Pancakes

• Laser Tag – Rescheduled
  • New date: Monday, July 7th
  • Please complete the waiver at this link..

• End-of-Season Banquet
  • RSVP now in SwimTopia – We need ALL RSVPs by Sunday July 13th so we know how much food to order.
  • Already 177 YES RSVPs – please update even if you're not attending.
  • Photo Submissions for slideshow:
    • Upload to this Google Drive link(requires a Google account).
    • Click the “+ New” or “+” to upload.
    • Need help? Email: [email protected]
    • Looking for pics of everyone – swimmers, minis, meets, practices, socials, etc.
  • Want a printed team photo? Fill out this Form .
    • Helps reduce waste and extra costs.

Thanks

Your Team Reps

Mandy, Noelle and Shaq