Masters Zones

Master Swimmers - This years South Central Zones meet is conveniently located in the Woodlands @ CISD Natatorium. The meet will be held July 22nd - 24th. Meet information, entry forms, all you need to know and more, are posted at ...
http://www.wmst.net/calendar/usms-scz-lc-championships or click this link
RICE Aquatics has always been at the top of the team standings at Zones and would love to bring home the victory atWMST home pool. Swimmers of all abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions please talk to Coach Seth or Chris at practice.

2011 South Central Zone Long Course Championship Meet
(Sanctioned by the Gulf LMSC (GMSC) for USMS, Inc. - Sanction Number: 251-008)


22 - 24 July 2011, CISD Natatorium, Shenadoah, Texas
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Meet Information
The Order of Events
Relay Entry Form

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Should you have any questions, please contact the meet director, Scott Campbell at SCampbell@usms.orgor at 281-844-3838 (cell) .

Recent Triathlon Pic

Here is a pic of a couple RICE swimmers at the Pearland Triathlon.

Reminder of Weather.

Parents - Since it has been soooo long since any weather related practice issues here is a reminder of our procedures. If there is any closures of the pool we will try and get them out via email and the front page of the website, the blog andfacebook page.. Depending on the circumstance we can't always get the most up to date info out. If you have liked thefacebook page you should get an instant notification when something new is posted and this means the quickest way to an updates.

For any occurrence of lightening or thunder the pool will be closed for 30 mins and the deck will be cleared. If we are in the middle of practice we will take the kids to do some drylands or class room work. We do not have a ton of non-pool deck area but will do our best to keep the kids active and occupied until we are back in the water or it is time to go home. Please use your best judgment when leaving for practice and always check the website.

See you at the pool,
Coach Jason

Practice Update

Parents and Swimmers - Due to an unforeseen pump maintenance at the pool late last night there will be no practice today for all groups. The situation is being addressed with a possible return of regular practice times on Tuesday am. We will be getting updates from the rec center later in the day and will email out and post on the front page of our website the status as soon as it is available.

See you back at the pool soon,
Coach Jason

A few last items for the final day of the meet

Parents - Based on the finish time from Saturday our volunteer hours in the online job sign ups will be short at least an hour. So we are in need of more hands on deck through out the meet. and later in the afternoon session. I would estimate a finish time after 6:15 pm. With this in mind we will need help the last 2 hours of the meet. 

With out singling anyone out or forgetting to give someone the appropriate praise I would like to thank the parents who have worked all three sessions so far and those who do not have a swimmer in the meet and worked tirelessly today. We have completed 3 out of 5 sessions of the meet and hopefully will be in the home stretch soon.

A couple items designated for Sunday's hospitality and concessions were placed out today accidently so if anyone would like to our can bring in a few baked good items (cookies, brownie, etc) or other food item we would be greatly appreciative. 

One last item is we are in need of people to help tear down the meet once it has concluded tomorrow night. The final tear down is the biggest one and we have one parent and myself signed up at this time. 

See you at the pool,

Coach Jason

Parents - Parking or stopping for any length of time is not allowed during the SYAP pick up hours 3:00 - 4:30 pm. All RICE Aquatics vehicles should not get in the coned line in front of the Rec Center. Parents must pull all the way up  past the fence line if they need to drop off their swimmers. If you are picking up you must loop back around if your child is not in front of the building. There is cash parking in the garage if this is not an option for your family. Please follow these instructions as they are key to keeping a great relationship with the Rec Center and having the facility for all of our swimmers. Repeated violations will be considered a violation on of our code of conduct and appropriate actions will be taken.

See you at the pool ... but not in the drop off line,


Coach Jason

Parents- The timeline and warm ups PDF has been posted on our site for the meet this weekend. Please take note that the afternoon session warm ups will start at the conclusion of the morning session or at 11:00 am. whichever is later. The current timeline shows the morning ending around noon which would push the actual finish time of the meet back to 6:00 and 6:30 on Saturday and Sunday. All swimmers should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their warm up times. 

We will be pulling ALL circle in sheets 45 minutes before the start of the meet. Any swimmer not circled in will not be placed in their event. 

Where to Sit - Pop up tents are encouraged for outside the fence line. Parents not working the meet are restricted to the spectator area roped off (this is not permanent seating) near the diving boards. If you are able to bring a pop up tent for use through out the swim meet please email me directly. 

Swimmer Drop Off- All swimmers will need to enter through the exterior gate located near the tennis courts. We will open the gate at 7:55 for warm ups. Only meet prep personnel will be allowed in the gate prior to 7:55 am. On Friday night there will not be a drop off area next to the pool due to the SYAP programs pick up. On Saturday and Sunday there is a quick drop off point right at the start of the fence for tents and swimmers. Parking is in the West Lot 1 and North Lot for this meet and is pay parking. 

There will be concessions and grilling for food options but as always I would pack with a long day in mind.

Volunteer - As a RICE Aquatics hosted meet we are always in need of volunteers to help make the meet runs smoothly. If you are volunteering a complete email with description and layout of the pool will be emailed out later tonight. The complete list of job sign ups will be posted inside the swimmer lounge. If you are not working and would like to come inside the fence line please sign up for an empty slot posted on this sheet. 

Coolers and Drink Drop Off - If you are donating a cooler or drinks please drop those off at the pool at tonights practice. If carrying is an issue you can drop them off at the side gate nearest the pool and I will come around after practice and collect all of the items.

A couple essential jobs we are still in need of at this time.

Gate Monitor - Due to our agreement with the REC Center we must have a parent set up at the gate to help monitor who is coming and going in the facility.

Concession Sales - We need at least 2 people at the table at all times. Randy Schawe is cooking out for us and will need assistance with orders, grilling. etc.

ICE -  WIth the heat we will need a tone of ICE to keep all the water and drink cold for officials, help store hospitality items. We will also need to keep the meat fresh for the grilling being done. Looking to fill all the ICE jobs for the AM and will need replenishing for those arriving in the PM sessions.

Clerk of Course - We will need someone at this table for all the times listed. This is where on deck entries are taken and relay cards handed out.

See you at the pool,

Coach Jason