Masters Practice Schedule

Masters practice will resume normal schedule on Monday January 3rd.

Masters Saturday Brunch

Call out to all Master's Swimmers:
It's time to get together for another brunch after Saturday morning practice.  On Saturday, January 15th right after the morning swim (which is conveniently one week after the Woodland's Relay Meet), plan to have Brunch at Heather;s house in midtown Houston, 8 minutes away from the pool.  All are welcome!

*This is a potluck brunch, so do bring whatever you desire to make a great meal.

*Heather's cell: Available by request.

*ADDRESS AND PARKING:
Available by request.
Happy Holidays, and Happy Swimming!

Mardi Gras Meet @ LSU

Due to the great turn out for this meet we are officially attending the Mardi Gras meet @ LSU in Baton Rouge January 21st - 23rd. The meet invitation is attached on the event page for this meet. This meet is a 14 and Under meet split into two sessions(for Saturday and Sunday). This is a great meet for the youngsters and is really swimmer friendly. Please read the following guidelines to ensure your swimmer is signed up and entered into the meet. Due to the entry process of the BTAC host team online sign up for evens is not available. Instead you will need to commit yes or no for this event. In the comment box please include the days you will swim at the meet. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Be aware of the split sessions especially for Sundays events if this is going to affect your decision to swim on Sunday.The coaching staff will be there for all three days of swimming.  

• We are setting a deadline of January 6th to declare for this meet. 
• Entries will be mailed in the morning after the deadline and no late entries or on-deck entries are accepted at the meet.
• If you previously said you would attend this event you can log back in and update your days you would like to attend or choose not to attend if your plans have changed. 
• If you previously did not commit but would like to attend the meet you can now log into the site and commit for the meet.
• Entries are first come first serve for this meet so there is a small possibility that it may fill up. If this occurs the host team will notify all teams ASAP.

Job Sign Ups will be posted shortly for jobs that include travel bags for swimmers, parade items for swimmers and event planning for trip.

Hotel Information

RICE Aquatics has a block of 25 rooms set up at the Hyatt Place 6080 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. (225)769-4400. The room rate of $94.00 is set up under RICE AQUATICS. Reservations can be taken beginning December 30th and will go through January 16th. Each swim family is responsible for setting up their own hotel accommodations and it is not required that you stay at the team hotel. The Hyatt Place is located across from the Mall of Lousiana and near the new perkins row shopping center.

Age Group Practice this Week.

Just a friendly reminder that practice is at the West University Recreation Center located at 4210 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77025, right across from Moeller’s Bakery, before the train tracks.Reminder that the Holiday schedule is only for those swimmers continuing for the Spring 2011 session.   Monday Dec 27th  Seniors and Group 4 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm   Groups 1 - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm   Tuesday Dec 28th Seniors and Group 4 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm Groups 2  - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Wednesday Dec 29th Seniors and Group 4 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm Groups 3 - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Thursday Dec 30th Seniors and Group 4 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm Groups 3 - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Just a reminder that we are a guest at this facility. West University has been kind enough to allow us to use some of their lanes for practice. We will have a Spring 2011 roster at the front desk for your swimmer to gain entrance into the pool area. Swimmers should also have their green ID badge on them to easily identify themselves as RICE Aquatics swimmers. The Recreation center does not allow food or drinks anywhere in the building with the exception of a water bottle. Parents are also not allowed on deck at the pool. There is a downstairs viewing area or a lobby upstairs available. An email with the facility rules will go out shortly. Please read over them to make yourselves aware of any other rules the recreation center may have.