Friday, August 20, 2010

Masters Weekend Practice

Masters Swimmers will have normal Saturday practice this week. Please ignore the signs posted on the doors of the Rec Center.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Returning Swimmer Week Registration Practice Times

Returning Age Group and Senior Swimmer Registration: *Updated*
August 23rd - 25th. 
Group 1 Navy and White, Group 2 and Group 3: 4:45 - 5:30 pm 
Group 4, Senior 1 and Senior 2: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
These practice times are for the returning swimmer week only. We will begin Fall 2010 practice times on September 7th.
Swimmers will swim in the groups they were previously placed in and be evaluated and placed through out the week. These practices will not introduce new ideas or be used for training instead they will be offered to get swimmers back into the mix prior to taking in new swimmers. It is essential that if your swimmer is going to participate on the club they attend as many practices this week as possible. If you are unable to attend please send me an email. Practice times and dates will be posted on our website as well as the new blog and news features.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Fall 2010 Returning Swimmer Registration



I would first like to thank all of the families that participated with RICE Aquatics during our Summer session. Listed below is the process to commit to the 2010 Fall session. This process is for Masters swimmers. It is essential all swimmers choose a status prior to the 28th of August so RICE can anticipate our numbers and pool space for the Fall session. It is crucial that everyone chooses a status prior to the registration deadline. We will be submitting all committed names for key card access directly from the list formed by this event. If you have already payed for the Fall session by cash or check with one of the coaches please leave this in the comment box as you commit for the Fall.



Committing to the Summer Session:
  • Please log into the RICE website using your account email and password. 
  • Once Logged in find the event labeled "Fall 2010: Returning Swimmer Registration- Masters Swimmers" and choose attend this event.
  • Find your swimmers name listed and click on the link for their name.
  • This will bring up a new page. Choose the drop down declaration menu and click Yes attend this event. You can also add any comments needed into the comment box.
  • Click Save changes. 
  • If at any time before the deadline you need to adjust your commitment you can log back in the same way and make any changes or additional comments needed.
  • All accounts will be invoiced the 21st of August and billed the 1st of September for the Summer Session. If you have ACH or Credit card billing and do not commit prior to the deadline and would like to swim you will have to pay by cash or check. All payments for accounts not using  ACH or Credit Card billing need to be paid prior to September 7th.
  • A $25 late charge will be applied to those paying late ( post September 7th) for the Fall session.
Not continuing for the Fall Session:
  • Please log into the RICE website using your account email and password. 
  • Once Logged in find the event labeled "Fall 2010: Returning Swimmer Registration -Masters Swimmers" and choose attend this event.
  • Find your swimmers name listed and click on the link for their name.
  • This will bring up a new page. Choose the drop down declaration menu and click No, thanks {swimmers name} will not attend this event. You can also add any comments needed into the comment box.
  • Click Save changes. 
  • If at any time before the deadline you need to adjust your commitment you can log back in the same way and make any changes or additional comments needed.
  • If you have ACH or Credit card billing and will not be swimming in the Fall you must log in and select not to commit to the event. All accounts will be invoiced the 21st of August and billed the 1st of September for the Fall Session. 
  • If you chose not to commit and do not log in to the website and choose this as an option you will be charged on the 1st of September in full. Full refunds will not be available.


Changing Billing Status and/or Schedule Rates
  • If you are needing to change your billing rate ( community, staff, student) or schedule rate (Full time or weekend warrior) please specify this in the comment box when committing to the event.


Fall Session Dates and Schedule


Masters Swimmers: August 30th - December 26th. 


Practice days and Times:
The Masters program facility: Rice University pool at the Gibb Recreation Center, a heated outdoor 50-meter 8 lane pool.
PM Practices  - Monday - Friday : 5:30-6:30 PM Rice University Pool
AM Practices  -  Monday - Friday Mornings : 6:00-7:00 AM Rice University Pool
Weekend Practices  - Saturday : 8:00 - 9:30 AM and  Sunday : 4:00 - 5:30 PM Rice University Pool

See you guys at the pool,
Coach Jason and the RICE Aquatics Coaching Staff.

Masters Swimmer Dinner

By popular demand, the Masters will gather for dinner on Thursday, August 26 after the evening workout at Pronto Restaurant, 3191 W. Holcombe.  If you do not swim that evening, please come anyway.  The gathering should commence about 7 pm.

Best regards,

The Social Committee

Masters Practice this Week

Masters Swimmers - I wanted to clarify that there is practice this week at normal times. The pool will be closing early for "open" swim at 6:00 but we will practice till 6:30 pm.


See you guys at the pool,
Coach Jason

Monday, August 16, 2010

Gulf Meet Dates for Short-course Season

Parents - I have copied the schedule for the upcoming Shortcourse season. Groups are not yet designated so sites for each meet can not be confirmed. I am asking that all swimmers plan their activities around their meet schedule. All swimmers should be building to the Championship meets in the winter and spring.
    Files 
DatesMeet InfoPre Meet Meet Post Meet  
MonthDateMeetHostInvit-ationHYVTime-lineWarmupsRes-ultsCL2MDBNotes
2010           
OCT           
 3Gulf Open Water ChampsRice-Twin Lakes        
 9-109-14 Junior Meet(A) BTA        
   (B) ESA        
   (C)  FCST        
   (D)HCAP        
   (E) HSC        
 15-179-14 Elite MeetLSST        
 238 & Under Open(A) HU        
   (B)PACK        
 23-24Senior MeetCFSC        
NOV           
 5-79-14 Junior Meet(A) BTA        
   (B) CFSC        
   (C)KATY        
   (D)NOCH        
   (E)PEAK        
 138 & Under Open Meet(A) HU        
   (B) LSST        
 13-14TSC All Star MeetMidland        
  SeniorHCAP        
 20-219-14 Elite(A) LSST        
   (B) SPA        
DEC           
 2-4Short Course National ChampionshipsColumbus Ohio        
 3-5Gulf Senior Champs (P/F)AGS        
  Fall Champs(A) CFSC        
   (B) HCAP        
   (C) MAC        
   (D) PACK        
 9-11Short Course Junior ChampionshipsAtlanta, GA        
 10-12Gulf Age Group Champs (P/F)FCST        
  8 & Under Gulf Champs(A) ESA        
   (B) NOCH        
2011           
JAN           
 8-9Senior MeetMAC        
 88 & Under Open Meet(A) HU        
   (B) KATY        
 15-169-14 Elite MeetTWST        
 21-239-14 Junior Meet(A) HSC        
   (B) KATY        
   (C) LSST        
   (D) NOCH        
   (E) PACK        
FEB           
 4-5High School Districts         
 11-12High School Regionals         
 18-19High School State         
 18-20Spring Champs (12 & Under)(A) CFSC        
   (B) MAC        
   (C) PACK        
   (D SPA        
 25-27Spring Champs (13 & Up) P/FTWST        
MAR           
 3-6USA Swimming Sectionals         
  TAGS