CORRECTION!!!!
The Info meeting scheduled for Friday, May 30th @ 6:30pm is being moved to Saturday, May 31st @ 6:30pm. We are running a lifeguard training that conflicts with the Friday date & time. The packet calendar has been updated and will be distributed at the meeting. Sorry for the confusion.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
2008 Preliminary Information
Hello Team!
Hope the school year is winding down easy for all, but we will have to switch into swimming mode pretty fast so get ready. Here is some preliminary information for summer:
(1) REGISTRATION. Don't forget to stop by the Richardson YMCA to sign up for the 2008 Season. The cost is $135/swimmer for family members and $175/swimmer for program members. Financial assistance is always available for those who qualify so ask the front desk if you're interested in this.
(2) T-SHIRTS. The 2008 T-shirt design will be on display at the parent/swimmer information meeting on May 30th. We will have a sign-up sheet available as well. Usually the cost runs anywhere from $8-12. Youth and Adult sizes will be available.
(3) PRACTICE SCHEDULE. We realize the surrounding school districts (RISD, GISD, PISD) all get out June 4th and our season starts on June 2nd. Additionally, the Dallas YMCA Swim League have not pushed Lonestar back; this creates a conflict. But we have a solution: in order to keep our full summer of practice, we are holding evening practices the week of June 2-6 (6:30-8pm). We will begin morning practices the week of June 9th and continue our regular schedule through the end of summer. This may conflict with club schedules so if you are a year-round swimmer and cannot make these practices, just let coaches know.
(3) INFO MEETING. Still scheduled for May 30th @ 6:30pm. It will most likely be out at the pool, if the weather permits. There will be extremely valuable information given out so you will not want to miss this! Plus, you will be able to meet our new Aquatics Director and our new part-time coach for 2008!
(4) COPPELL MEET. The first meet is the weekend after most swimmers get out of school. Hard copies of the meet information packet will be available at the May 30th meeting. We will be accepting electronic entries for this one if you cannot make it to the first week of practice. Coppell entries are due June 4th.
(5) UPDATED INFO PACKET. The meet schedule has shifted around a little bit (as decided by the Swim League) and the team calender has undergone some pretty major changes. Make sure you have a Mayy 208 updated team information packet. Hard copies will be available at the May 30th meeting. You can also pick up a copy at the Y or e-mail us and request a copy.
As you can see, its all going to happen very quickly. Get excited! We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!
Thanks,
Coach Ryan & Coach Jessica
Hope the school year is winding down easy for all, but we will have to switch into swimming mode pretty fast so get ready. Here is some preliminary information for summer:
(1) REGISTRATION. Don't forget to stop by the Richardson YMCA to sign up for the 2008 Season. The cost is $135/swimmer for family members and $175/swimmer for program members. Financial assistance is always available for those who qualify so ask the front desk if you're interested in this.
(2) T-SHIRTS. The 2008 T-shirt design will be on display at the parent/swimmer information meeting on May 30th. We will have a sign-up sheet available as well. Usually the cost runs anywhere from $8-12. Youth and Adult sizes will be available.
(3) PRACTICE SCHEDULE. We realize the surrounding school districts (RISD, GISD, PISD) all get out June 4th and our season starts on June 2nd. Additionally, the Dallas YMCA Swim League have not pushed Lonestar back; this creates a conflict. But we have a solution: in order to keep our full summer of practice, we are holding evening practices the week of June 2-6 (6:30-8pm). We will begin morning practices the week of June 9th and continue our regular schedule through the end of summer. This may conflict with club schedules so if you are a year-round swimmer and cannot make these practices, just let coaches know.
(3) INFO MEETING. Still scheduled for May 30th @ 6:30pm. It will most likely be out at the pool, if the weather permits. There will be extremely valuable information given out so you will not want to miss this! Plus, you will be able to meet our new Aquatics Director and our new part-time coach for 2008!
(4) COPPELL MEET. The first meet is the weekend after most swimmers get out of school. Hard copies of the meet information packet will be available at the May 30th meeting. We will be accepting electronic entries for this one if you cannot make it to the first week of practice. Coppell entries are due June 4th.
(5) UPDATED INFO PACKET. The meet schedule has shifted around a little bit (as decided by the Swim League) and the team calender has undergone some pretty major changes. Make sure you have a Mayy 208 updated team information packet. Hard copies will be available at the May 30th meeting. You can also pick up a copy at the Y or e-mail us and request a copy.
As you can see, its all going to happen very quickly. Get excited! We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!
Thanks,
Coach Ryan & Coach Jessica
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
MAY 11 MEETING CANCELLED
The first parent meeting has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Happy Mother's Day!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
2008 Season Information Meetings
Hello Team!
Summer is quickly approaching and the anticipation is becoming unbearable! Hopefully, you have all gotten your hands on the 2008 parent info packet. If not, please e-mail the team address and we will send it to you as a word attachment.
We are deciding whether or not to have two information meetings this year. Last year, the turn out for the earlier meeting wasn't too big. We have set aside SUNDAY, MAY 11 @ 3pm for the first meeting, location undecided but somewhere in the Y. If you are interested in attending this one, please RSVP to richardson.rapids@hotmail.com. The second meeting is has changed slightly from what appears on the info packet calendar. The second meeting will now take place on Saturday, May 31 @ 6:30pm out at the pool; no need to RSVP for that one.
Best of luck as you finish out your 2007-2008 school years!
Coaches
Summer is quickly approaching and the anticipation is becoming unbearable! Hopefully, you have all gotten your hands on the 2008 parent info packet. If not, please e-mail the team address and we will send it to you as a word attachment.
We are deciding whether or not to have two information meetings this year. Last year, the turn out for the earlier meeting wasn't too big. We have set aside SUNDAY, MAY 11 @ 3pm for the first meeting, location undecided but somewhere in the Y. If you are interested in attending this one, please RSVP to richardson.rapids@hotmail.com. The second meeting is has changed slightly from what appears on the info packet calendar. The second meeting will now take place on Saturday, May 31 @ 6:30pm out at the pool; no need to RSVP for that one.
Best of luck as you finish out your 2007-2008 school years!
Coaches
Saturday, February 16, 2008
2008 Parent Info Packet & Calendar
Hello parents and swimmers!
It's been a while since we last updated, but we have several announcements to give you guys:
(1) The 2008 Parent Packet is available to all and has been delivered to your email inbox. If you have not received an email with the word document attachment, you are not on our email listserve. Please email richardson.rapids@hotmail.com to be added! We hope that this has been delivered in time for you to plan vacations accordingly: Lonestar is July 24-27 this year.
(2) Swim League Meeting. It will held at the Lakewest YMCA on February 26th @ 7pm. Jessica will be representing our team and will update you guys with any urgent information and/or major changes to the Dallas Metro swim league.
(3) Meet Coodinator position(s) open for 2008 season. We have just received word that BOTH of our meet coordinators, Casey Heim and Taressa Anderson, will have to step down for the upcoming season. If any one is interested in either taking on the role or nominating another parent (with their consent, of course) please let Ryan know. The role of meet coordinator is a very important part of our parent board and, therefore, open to two people. To give you a better idea of what the role entails:
It's been a while since we last updated, but we have several announcements to give you guys:
(1) The 2008 Parent Packet is available to all and has been delivered to your email inbox. If you have not received an email with the word document attachment, you are not on our email listserve. Please email richardson.rapids@hotmail.com to be added! We hope that this has been delivered in time for you to plan vacations accordingly: Lonestar is July 24-27 this year.
(2) Swim League Meeting. It will held at the Lakewest YMCA on February 26th @ 7pm. Jessica will be representing our team and will update you guys with any urgent information and/or major changes to the Dallas Metro swim league.
(3) Meet Coodinator position(s) open for 2008 season. We have just received word that BOTH of our meet coordinators, Casey Heim and Taressa Anderson, will have to step down for the upcoming season. If any one is interested in either taking on the role or nominating another parent (with their consent, of course) please let Ryan know. The role of meet coordinator is a very important part of our parent board and, therefore, open to two people. To give you a better idea of what the role entails:
- Attend regular board meetings if necessary and provide an active voice to the successful functioning of the team.
- No meet running experience necessary, but should possess excellent event planning and organizational skills.
- Work closely with coaches to coordinate June 14 and June 28 split meets.
- Coordinate parent volunteers and assign volunteer duties at meets.
- Acquire donations from local venders to provide for hospitality room and concession stand.
- Proficiency in Meet Manager operating program not needed, but willingness to learn.
The successful operation of our program depends strongly on parent voluteers like you! Please let us know if you are interested in stepping up to the plate. As coaches, our main goal this season is to provide your swimmers with undivided attention in stroke development; by helping us in this regard, we can provide more quality coaching for your family.
Looking forward to the 2008 season! Have a great end of school year.
Sincerely, Coach Ryan and Coach Jessica
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
YMCA Parade
Starting a few years ago, The Richardson YMCA adopted a holiday parade for the City of Richardson. Every year come Christmas time, YMCA programs each get together and build their own float for the parade--and every year the YMCA is the most represented organization in the event! So why haven't we built a float for this event? Afterall, wouldn't be a great way to advertise our team for next season? Plus, wouldn't it give us all a chance to see each other?
The theme this year is 'Christmas Around the World' and the cost of entry is one new, un-wrapped that gets donated to the Network. Deadline is November 21st. Parade is on December 1st.
However, as the demands of college constantly impose upon our lives, we will not be able to take on a significant role. Ryan will be in Austin studying for finals and Jessica will be couped up in the library at UTD doing the same. Please let us know if you would be interested in taking the lead in organizing this event (or even willing to help in any way).
Team records to come soon...PROMISE!!
Thanks,
COACHES
The theme this year is 'Christmas Around the World' and the cost of entry is one new, un-wrapped that gets donated to the Network. Deadline is November 21st. Parade is on December 1st.
However, as the demands of college constantly impose upon our lives, we will not be able to take on a significant role. Ryan will be in Austin studying for finals and Jessica will be couped up in the library at UTD doing the same. Please let us know if you would be interested in taking the lead in organizing this event (or even willing to help in any way).
Team records to come soon...PROMISE!!
Thanks,
COACHES
Monday, October 8, 2007
League Meeting
Hello Team!
It has been a while...we apologize for the lack of updates. Can you believe its October already? Here is what's going on in a swim league near you...
The fall Dallas Metro YMCA League meeting was held in late September and here are some issues covered:
(1) The first summer meet is scheduled for June 7th. This will mean our season will have to start during the last week of school (for RISD). We will have the finalized season dates in early 2008 when we send out the 2008 Parent Packet.
(2) Lone Star is scheduled for July 24th - 27th at the Frisco ISD Natatorium. This date is set in stone, meaning IT WILL NOT CHANGE. Please plan your family vacations accordingly!! After all, we are giving 10 months notice.
An updated team records document will be out within the next week. Biweekly updates will get started as soon as the fall season picks up for the year round teams.
As always, please e-mail us if you have any questions. Or just let us know how you're doing! Believe it or not, we like to hear how you're doing in your club or high school meets.
Thanks,
Coaches
It has been a while...we apologize for the lack of updates. Can you believe its October already? Here is what's going on in a swim league near you...
The fall Dallas Metro YMCA League meeting was held in late September and here are some issues covered:
(1) The first summer meet is scheduled for June 7th. This will mean our season will have to start during the last week of school (for RISD). We will have the finalized season dates in early 2008 when we send out the 2008 Parent Packet.
(2) Lone Star is scheduled for July 24th - 27th at the Frisco ISD Natatorium. This date is set in stone, meaning IT WILL NOT CHANGE. Please plan your family vacations accordingly!! After all, we are giving 10 months notice.
An updated team records document will be out within the next week. Biweekly updates will get started as soon as the fall season picks up for the year round teams.
As always, please e-mail us if you have any questions. Or just let us know how you're doing! Believe it or not, we like to hear how you're doing in your club or high school meets.
Thanks,
Coaches
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Lonestar Medals
If you were missing Lonestar medal(s), they are finally in! These were mainly the Sunday night events that weren't ordered in time. Go to the front desk and ask for them. If you think you were missing a medal and want to double check, post a comment or e-mail us. We can check the results for you.
Thanks,
Coaches
Thanks,
Coaches
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